Transporting drones, robotic systems, and associated equipment requires protective cases that balance durability with manageable weight. Pelican Products addresses these requirements with its Air Cases range, combining lightweight polymer construction, environmental sealing, and customizable interiors for UAV and robotics equipment transportation and protection.
The cases are available in multiple sizes and configurations, providing options for different equipment dimensions and transport requirements.
Lightweight Construction with Environmental Protection
A central feature of the Pelican Air Cases range is its proprietary HPX²™ Polymer construction, which makes the cases up to 40% lighter than other polymer cases while maintaining durability and protection.
The cases are described as waterproof, dustproof, and crushproof, with IP67 and MIL-SPEC ratings. An O-ring gasket provides environmental sealing, while an automatic pressure equalization valve balances internal pressure and prevents water ingress.
Press and Pull™ latches provide the closure mechanism, supported by stainless steel padlock protectors. Ergonomic overmolded handles are incorporated into the designs, with selected models also featuring retractable trolley handles and quiet-rolling wheels with stainless steel bearings.
These features combine reduced case weight with protective construction and handling options suited to transporting sensitive equipment.
Customizable Interiors for UAV and Robotics Equipment
Both the interior and exterior of Pelican Air Cases can be customized to meet specific requirements for transporting and protecting UAV and robotics equipment.
Interior configuration options vary by model and include foam, padded dividers, and the TrekPak Divider System. Selected cases are also available without foam, allowing different approaches to organizing equipment inside the protective enclosure.
The 1535 Air Case, for example, is offered with foam, padded dividers, TrekPak dividers, or an empty interior. These alternatives provide flexibility when selecting a configuration for different equipment sizes and arrangements.
Exterior customization is also available, with multiple case colors offered across the range.
Case Dimensions and Transport Options
The Air Cases range covers a variety of equipment sizes, with exterior lengths extending from approximately 17 to 58 inches, widths from 13 to 21 inches, and heights from 6 to 16 inches.
Among the available configurations, the 1535 Air Case has exterior dimensions of 21.96 × 13.97 × 8.98 inches and interior dimensions of 20.39 × 11.20 × 7.21 inches. It weighs 8.69 pounds without foam and 9.98 pounds with foam.
Pelican identifies the 1535 as a maximum airline carry-on size case, although individual airline dimension requirements must be checked.
For larger equipment, the 1615 Air Case provides an interior measuring 29.59 × 15.50 × 9.38 inches. Its exterior dimensions are 32.58 × 18.40 × 11.02 inches, and it weighs 14.06 pounds without foam or 17.60 pounds with foam.
The 1615 includes a retractable trolley handle, rolling wheels, and a choice of interior configurations. Pelican describes it as a maximum airline check-in size case, subject to the requirements of the airline concerned.
Specialized Configurations for Different Equipment Formats
The range also includes cases with distinct form factors and interior mounting provisions.
The 1505 Air Case is a shallow, attaché-style model incorporating an integrated bezel system for panel mounting in both the lid and base. Its interior measures 18.29 × 13.26 × 5.46 inches.
This configuration supports the protection of laptops and sensitive electronics, as well as the development of portable communications systems or battery charging stations through its panel-mounting capability.
For longer equipment, the 1755 Air Case provides an interior measuring 55 × 14 × 8 inches, making it the longest model in the Air range.
The 1755 incorporates wheels, a two-hand XL overmolded top handle, and 12 mounting bosses in the lid. These can accommodate up to three 1500MP EZ-Click™ MOLLE Panels, allowing equipment organization using compatible MOLLE pouches and Velcro™ straps, which are sold separately.
Pelican identifies survey equipment and camera tripods among the applications for this longer case format.
Protective Case Selection for Unmanned Systems
The combination of environmental protection, weight reduction, and configurable interiors provides several considerations when selecting transport cases for unmanned systems equipment.
Different Air Case models offer varying internal dimensions, handling features, and equipment organization options, allowing case selection to be based on the physical requirements of the items being transported.
The range’s IP67 and MIL-SPEC ratings, together with O-ring sealing and pressure equalization, address environmental protection requirements, while its lighter polymer construction reduces case weight compared with conventional polymer alternatives.
For UAV and robotics operators transporting equipment of different sizes and configurations, Pelican Air Cases provide a selection of protective enclosures with customizable interior and exterior options.
Find all of Pelican Products’ Air Cases on the company’s website.
