New VLOG episode is LIVE-Land Run Redemption

Last year we got hailed on and got pulled out of the race 35 miles in. This year we entered Land Run for the 50 mile distance on single speed bikes; a new challenge for a new year.

This episode documents our training as well as our troubles on race day. Check it out and give us a subscribe and a like if you enjoyed!

New VLOG Episode: Christmas with the Okienomads

We thought you would want to know that we have a new VLOG episode live on our YouTube Channel right meow!

We spent much of the break avoiding working on the bus and spending time with family and friends instead. No worries, we are back home and working away on the Skoolie once again. You should have a new update within the next week or so of our progress.

You can see our new VLOG episode here:

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New VLOG Episode: 1 Year Bus-iversary: Skoolie Build Update

We have a new VLOG episode live on our YouTube channel. In this episode of our Vlog, we catch you up on our progress on our Skoolie build. We relocated our inverter and charge controller away from the water under the sink and built cabinets all over the bus!

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Stay tuned for our next episode and subscribe to our channel so you can watch as we take our bus on the road in April 2018!

Gear Review: Lowepro DroneGuard CS 400 is the Answer to 3DR Solo’s Problem

One of our newest and most unique pieces of camera kit is our drone. We use a 3DR Solo Quadcopter, filming with a GoPro4 Silver. The drone allows us to get shots like these:

Zach Elseman Photography: Illinois River Flood-2017 &emdash;

Zach Elseman Photography: Illinois River Flood-2017 &emdash;

Zach Elseman Photography: Illinois River Flood-2017 &emdash;

The Solo is a very user friendly and easy to operate, however, one of the drawbacks is the case that it comes in from 3DR; the case is cardboard and has a luggage style handle instead of shoulder straps. Enter Lowepro DroneGuard CS 400.

Exterior

The CS400 has a patented “Foam Shell” carbonate casing that makes it strong enough to protect your drone and accessories without adding the bulk and weight of a Pelican case. The back-pad and straps are padded enough to be comfortable for short walks and moderate hikes, but would probably require some additional padding for longer hikes.

Zach Elseman Photography: Blog Images &emdash;

Zach Elseman Photography: Blog Images &emdash;

The exterior of the case is extremely scratch resistant and will more than likely not show most stains such as dirt or similar. I wouldn’t however apply a lot of pressure to the case as it is not as rigid as a hard case.

Interior

The interior of the CS400 has the “Drone-Guard” customization system that allows several different drones to be able to fit in the case with a simple switch of some panels. Take a look at the Lowepro website for more detailed images of some of the different customizations you can come up with to fit your drone.

Below is how my 3DR Solo is setup, with plenty of room for a jacket or additional camera on either side.

Zach Elseman Photography: Blog Images &emdash;

Zach Elseman Photography: Blog Images &emdash;

Zach Elseman Photography: Blog Images &emdash;

As you can see, the case fits everything that I need to operate the Solo and even has room for more batteries if I add some later on. Zippered pouches are well placed to allow storage of chargers, cables, and more. The propellor board is Velcro’d to the lid and is removable.

Zach Elseman Photography: Blog Images &emdash;

Durability

I have only just received this case and have not had a chance to run it through a field test as of yet, so I cannot speak to the durability of the case. I will report back after extensive use if the case was anything short of satisfactory.

The only potential failure points that I can see is the semi-rigid construction of the shell. Any large amount of pressure from someone accidentally sitting on it, will more than likely cause damage to the drone and the case. The case is heavily padded and should be able to withstand short drops, throws, and slides.

Overall

I am very happy with this case so far. Time will tell if it is worth the $100 price tag or if a Pelican hard case would have been a better bet for a little bit more money. If this case holds up to the abuse of a traveling photographer, I will be satisfied with the purchase. As with anything made by Lowepro, a lot of time and energy was put into designing this case, and it shows.

New VLOG Episode: Build Updates & Drone Footage

We have a new VLOG episode live giving an update of our progress on the bus conversion. We are roughly 50% done with the bus and it seems like projects keep getting easier and faster as we go.

*The GoPro on the drone had an SD card error on the first battery flight, so there isn’t as much footage as I would have liked, but you get the idea.

Enjoy!

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Stay tuned for our next episode, a gear review.

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