Rotor Riot Backpack - Complete Overview

The Rotor Riot Backpack is a passion project of mine. I really hope you also enjoy it as much as I do. It is the combination of all of the best features I have ever seen in an FPV backpack all crammed into one. This is my Complete Overview of why I did what I did.
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[@willcfpv4146]

I still don't get why people hate rotor riot but that looks perfect for what I need , I'm a real don't care person and put everything anywhere thx for all you do bro , Keep it up brother.

[@DanishStallion]

This is Definitely the best looking and organized bag I've seen. The quick access idea is definitely the cherry on top.

[@PowderMill]

THANK YOU SEAN !! I haven’t touched a backpack in over 10 years now. I have Ankylosing Spondylitis and PSA, autoimmune diseases that are fusing my spine and most joints, resulting in crippling deformation and pain beyond belief. Just the thought of anything touching my shoulders or neck is terrifying. But… I loved your backpack so much that I attached it to my primary rolling Pelican “Elite” case. You put more excellent features and overall design into this than anything out there! I was a firefighter/paramedic for decades and just showed one of my backpack to several public safety agencies and they absolutely loved it! Great Job!

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@PowderMill wow. I am sorry about your condition. I also suffer from back pain - not as bad, though. I am very glad you like it, though. :) hope you can feel better.

[@bludawg8588]

I just picked this up from a friend who decided to stick with whatever he was using. I paid him what it cost new, minus the shipping. This thing is AWESOME! It’s perfect for me and what I like to carry. It’s also a great deal. I’m looking at it next to my Session bag(also amazing), and it’s just loaded with features that work well for me. It feels really sturdy and well made. My Think Tank bag is 5 years old, we will see how the Rotor Riot holds up? Thanks again for the design and making this available to us!

[@LetsFlyRC]

ThanQs for the reassuring words. I love it too, but, I am biased

[@nb_FPV]

I got mine yesterday! Just opening the box, I could tell how well it was made. I really like all the features and cannot wait to test it out on some adventures! Big thanks to everyone who worked on developing it!

[@LetsFlyRC]

That’s awesome.

[@randallrogers6608]

Best Bag ever! The versatility is what make this backpack a winner. Excellent!

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@randallrogers6608 yessssss. Thanks for the kind words. I think so too. :)

[@francofortunato8763]

the quick access components got me REALLY thankin' bout getting this. Great design all around

[@richardamiss7000]

Just got the V2 and set it up. I'm pretty excited for the next session! I also picked up locally in Orlando and the guys were super friendly and helpful.

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@richardamiss7000 that’s awesome. Glad you like it

[@originafreerangechicken]

LOL, this reminded of an 80s late night “as seen on TV” ad. Fn love it. You definitely sold me on it. That side zipper area for goggles is legit af.

[@brundle_fly5123]

I don't like FPV backpacks, and I especially don't like RR branded gear... I WANT this backpack! Thank you Shawn for the work this took to make.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Haha. ThanQs buddy. I LOVE RR branded gear. I’m a little biased, tho. 😂

[@craigsaunders3532]

Finally a backpack built by pilots and not idiots. Looks like i'm changing backpacks, Well done Dude

[@LetsFlyRC]

ThanQs Craig. I definitely put a lot of thought into it. 10 months worth of designing

[@craigsaunders3532]

@@LetsFlyRC And it definitely paid off 👍👍

[@ShawnG_FPV]

WOW great looking, functional and affordable backpack thanks for sharing Shawn!

[@liurootFPV]

Just got back from Castle Crash where I used mine for the first time. I think I overloaded it. It was heavyy. Getting used to opening from the strap side takes some getting used to. But the base is so wide that most of the time I opened it while upright to get the stuff I need from the inside. The quick access zipper for the goggles is a game changer. Quick draw on the bandos. Great job Shawn. I like it.

[@Smagsfpv]

I only looked at it for like a few seconds on the Rotor Riot store and didn't think nothing of it,but after this video I definitely want one. Love the work and ideas you put into it...

[@Inertia888]

I have been thinking about, putting together my own carry bag, but it looks like it would either cost me more to make my own, or for the same price, I would end up with something of lower quality. Still thinking about doing it, just because I like making stuff. Maybe I'll end up buying this bag, and then customize it.

[@Smagsfpv]

@@Inertia888 looks like a great bag.

[@michaelcallis7163]

I just ordered mine just now. Can't wait for it to get here.

[@baggszilla]

I had to buy one after watching this video thanks Shawn!

[@gandaulf_fpv6925]

Great job on the design of the bag. Looks to be very functional!

[@davew_fpv]

I REALLY like the quick access TX and goggle storage spaces. I have the iFlight bag already, but I may need to get this one instead! Great job!

[@RCwithAdam1]

ohhhhh. Tempting. I am in the market for a more "travel friendly" drone bag (Pyrodrone Pro pack is my go-to right now). This may fit the bill. Good job, Shawn!

[@DanZfpv]

Nice work on this one. I got mine yesterday. I am really impressed with the overall build quality. And the dividers are super grippy, stiff, and strong. Time will tell. But it seems like this might be the closest to perfect travel bag for me. One consideration you might want to make for future iterations is a lighter interior color. I have a lot of things that are also black (cables, straps, batteries, xt60 covered, screws, nd filters, etc) and I noticed that they tend to disappear into the darkness of the bag.

[@LetsFlyRC]

ThanQs - glad you like it, bud. :)

[@DanielNavarroJr]

I have the Torvol PsP & this is the only other bag I'd consider. Great job.

[@baggszilla]

Shawn this bag is amazing! Legit has to be the best FPV bag!

[@chrisscala4221]

Looks like an awesome pack! My one wishlist item would be hook & loop strips for morale patches etc.

[@robertgiordano3452]

That's bad ass bro I'll definitely be placing an order👍

[@flapjackfpv]

Nicely done sir!!! Congrats again!

[@MattysDroneWorld]

This is sick! Definitely my next bag when Im able, and a good price too!

[@liuroot]

Great work Shawn

[@enrico320i]

Great Bag, and if i remember what my Torvol cost and not have what this has... Great job, any ideas on selling them in the EU? Shipping is a lot and gets it over 300 with all the import costs.

[@MountaineerFPV]

I got one on order! For my Tanqs 👊👍👍🇺🇸

[@skysailorfpv]

Wow very well designed really well put together 200 I might just have to get one

[@mattlago]

You literally thought of everything. Ordered.

[@nullfield1126]

Amazing looking backpack! I'm going to go against the current mainstream suggestion and go for it instead of the iFlight. Couple of questions/suggestions: 1. Please let me buy more straps for holding drones, you already included the loops for hooking them... 2. Why did you not put the laptop up against the back of the wearer? I have never designed a bag, but I don't see how that would have impeded anything, and it would give people like me better peace of mind. 3. As much as I adore the part where the bag opens toward the back, I most likely would still have to lay the bag in muddy places from time to time, do you think you could design some kind of rack that would be placed over the drones and allow someone to just lay the bag over it instead of having to take them off?

[@LetsFlyRC]

It was my intention to make more straps available. There is also a gimbal protector accessory coming. This was the largest financial investment RR has made on one product, so, those things will come when some of that investment is recovered. I don’t use a laptop in my flight bag, so I didn’t want it to compromise any other part of the bag. I liked where Pyrodrone placed there’s, and basically copied their location. I built the bag for me, the way I wanted the perfect bag for me to be, and hope everyone else also enjoys my thoughtful engineering. :) Thanks for the suggestions. :)

[@nullfield1126]

@@LetsFlyRC Hell yeah! 😃😁 Here's customer #1 who would be happy to preorder those! 😁 You actually did it better than Pyrodrone: They put the laptop at the very outer layer (=little padding), while you placed the laptop compartment in a way that gives it (at least) two layers of padding. SERIOUS kudos for the extensive MOLLE at the front, essentially making the backpack extensible for storage snobs like me. It would be awesome if you developed an extension for the bag that gives it an extra layer while still having the drone retention straps, though admittedly the market for such a thing is extra niche.

[@thisisbhm]

God damnit Shaun! I just bought a Torvol. And now this! But really. 1. Molle, bungie, buckles, 2. Opens from the back - In any environment you don't have a car or a table, you want a bag to open from the back, not front. 3. Carry on strap thingy on the back.

[@su_K3N]

Run this past Drew. A gear buy back program. Trade in analog, old bags, FPV gear for a discount on RR gear. I think a lot of people would upgrade, like me but can’t justify it. Love the bag though.

[@guy_with_drones]

Is this backpack going to be availiable at any FPV shops in EU?

[@robaxelsson530]

Rip N Dip access is a great selling point. Have the bag packed / ready for any outing.. long or short. Great job.. honeycombed side walls.. great call..

[@KanHazKat]

Been looking for a new backpack for a while, trying to pick the one that's right for me. I had already decided on the iFlight backpack but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Then I saw this RR backpack and the more I see of it the more I like it. I'm going to wait for a few more reviews but I think this has my vote so far. My only concern is when I travel I have a 16" laptop and not sure if that'll fit. I don't take my quads when I travel but I would love to start. I'm looking for that backpack that can take everything I have in a normal backpack for my laptop plus my quads. Still, this is a very impressive backpack and I really like it.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Thanks for the consideration, Kan. I never put my laptop in my fpv bag, because I like to have it in my lap on the plane, so I put it in a separate carry on bag that I keep in my seat. Because the laptop wasn’t as important to me, because my stuff is usually updated already when I an flying on a trip, I don’t want to carry the extra weight of the laptop flying. I keep a speedybee updater in the backpack in case of emergency updating needs. But, I don’t ever use that, either. I didn’t want the laptop sleve to interfere with my decisions since it wasn’t important to me, but I wanted to include it, because it is important to some people.

[@cripylocdog]

Sick. Great job!!

[@SlamDunc_FPV]

Ayy! Mine gets delivered on Tuesday! 🙏

[@SlamDunc_FPV]

Backpack has arrived and I dig it! My Tanq is ready to clip on for an adventure!

[@GerrituitDenHaag]

Love it, wait for affordeble shipping to Netherlands.

[@CC_FPV]

That looks like a great bag. How long and how much will it cost to get it to me in the UK?

[@LetsFlyRC]

I don’t know shipping questions. Really sorry. I don’t work in the warehouse. I just wanted a great backpack, that was exactly how I would build one, so I made it for me, hoping others shared my needs. :)

[@CC_FPV]

@@LetsFlyRC I just ordered one! Might be the first in the UK who knows?

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@CC_FPV that is awesome Mark. I wish shipping wasn’t so expensive. we spent a lot to get them here. Maybe one day, we will have a European distributor. 🤞

[@propabilityfpv]

You've had over 20 backpacks?! dang dude, I'd definitely say you've got the expertise to make one then! This looks fantastic, great job! 🔥🔥 Any chance I could get one to review? 😀

[@LetsFlyRC]

We can’t keep them in stock. Lol about to sell out

[@nullfield1126]

Think of the money... Yikes!

[@offaxisfpv]

very nice high quality backpack. if my Auline one dies, ill forsure grab this one next

[@WildpixFPV]

Awesome Backpack! Impressive work man! I would have bought it, if he shipping cost to Germany wasn't $80! Keep up the great work, happy flying!

[@shanejohnstone4245]

Me too, but I was quoted $164.66 to $183.97 to Australia.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Sorry, guys. I wish I could control that. It cost us $10k to have 500 of them shipped to us. Unfortunately, our manufacturer isn’t a distributor and isn’t willing to store and drop ship them individually.

[@WildpixFPV]

@@LetsFlyRC Well 10k tops this race here! xD Thanks for your sincere answer, keep it up & stay strong up there! ;-)

[@RickJamesFPV]

Get this bag!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yessssss

[@Just4FunRC]

Went to order one as shaun, you know youre stuff. but sadly it is $134 to ship it to Norway :¨( wish RR had some EU distributor. sales might have gone way up

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yes. I know. I am very sorry. I wish I could do something about shipping, unfortunately it is large item. We paid $10k to have them shipped to us. And 300 of them were stolen by the shipping company. We are definitely not making any profit on the first batch. 😢

[@Just4FunRC]

@@LetsFlyRC wait what!? thats low,got any insurance? then if some pop up on aliexpress or ebay, might be stolen bags. Keep it up buddy even after this experiance, i think this creation will go far along with youre future projects. Heck i might even pay the 130+ shipping if you signed the bag;). Best wishes to you buddy. From youre fan in Norway! :D

[@Jydotix]

It loos really good

[@GardoRotor]

best part is the walls and the easy access!!!!

[@GardoRotor]

ok I don't feel so bad! As I have 3 backpacks and this one on the way LOL

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yeah buddy. 🎉

[@mikebergman1817]

Damnit. This is going to cost me.. I have been waiting for a bag that fixed the small handful of complaints I have had about my Torvol bag. I would pay another $30-40 for the rigid lid to be unbranded though. Nothing against the RR logo. It just screams "Please, do not take me seriously!" although a grown ass man with a backpack, with 5 toys strapped to it isn't helping me look very serious😅

[@LetsFlyRC]

Lol. Gotta have the skull. ;) love the brand - very proud of it. :)

[@Evo2Raid]

Due you offer extra divider pads for sale.

[@LetsFlyRC]

I don’t believe there are extra divider pads in the store. The bag comes with WAY more divider pads than I use and I have multiple bags, so if you buy one and feel like you need more pads, pay for shipping and I will send you some of my spares.

[@smp1990]

any kind of a warranty?

[@LetsFlyRC]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ warranty is only good if the product is quality enough not to need to use the warranty. I don’t make the rules, but, this bag won’t let you down in the area of quality of workmanship.

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

Does have a warranty?

[@LetsFlyRC]

RotorRiot is all about customer satisfaction. I am sure if you find a defect, RR will stand behind the workmanship of the product.

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

@@LetsFlyRC cool thanks

[@MrGera7777]

Very nice bag, but with shipping to Europe + VAT it's too expensive(

[@LetsFlyRC]

I know. I’m sorry. I wish it wasn’t so expensive to ship.

[@VinylCuztom]

i want this bag so FREAKIN BAD!!!😭The shipping cost to australia is $115, please do something about the shipping cost! I BEG you!!! 🙏✌

[@LetsFlyRC]

Bud, I wish I could do something about the shipping cost. Believe me. We paid $10,000 to have them shipped to us. Unfortunately, our manufacturer isn’t a distributor, and isn’t willing to store and drop ship them. We aren’t making enough profit on the bags to pay the shipping cost for you, unfortunately. I wanted the bag for myself bad enough that I donated 10 months of my time designing it and working with our manufacturer to make it happen. I am glad others like the bag as much as I do.

[@VinylCuztom]

@@LetsFlyRC all good man, that bag looking so good! welldone. thanks for spending time to explain that.

[@humblemumble1]

One up for the land down under!

[@blackbarett6632]

Awesome Backpack, funny video! But 95$ just for the shipping is a dealbreaker :/ I really wanted to support you, but not with that premium.

[@fpv-teacher]

Please please please, start cooperating with a European Fpv Shop blike Drone Fpv Racer. We want the Rotorriot stuff here in Europe!!!!!

[@LetsFlyRC]

I know our team has this thought. Everything costs money, and we are building. Everyone’s support helps to grow to that level. :)

[@aviatoFPV]

I want it but 100 dollar shipping plus import taxes is a bit much for this europoor.

[@LetsFlyRC]

I get it and I am sorry. I wish it was cheaper to ship overseas. It cost RotorRiot $10k to get them shipped to the US, and Unfortunately, our manufacturer isn’t a distributor and isn’t willing to store and drop ship them individually. I wanted my own bag so badly that I built it. My time over the past 10 months of designing and communicating with the manufacturer in the middle of the night was worth much more than $100. More like $100/hour. 😂 I wanted it badly enough that I donated my valuable time to build the perfect bag when I could have used that time to do anything else. I know a lot of people see the value, and it may be hard to justify for others. It is ok. It is all in where your priorities lie. Some people have unlimited funds and others don’t. Some people would be better off spending the money on more drone gear to fly.

[@aviatoFPV]

@@LetsFlyRC No worries the product looks awesome! I'm sure I'll be able to get my hands on one sooner or later.

[@ChainsawFPV]

20 FPV bags??? Dang. I have one Walmart bag. Can not bring myself to spend that much on a bag. Rather buy quad parts so I can be in the air.

[@LetsFlyRC]

I get it. It is a lot of money. Any backpack will do, but, life is better when everything is organized and easy to reach. :)

[@ChainsawFPV]

@@LetsFlyRC I am prob the most organized mechanic out there so I def get being organized. But dang, I paid 25 bucks for a Walmart clamshell camera bag 2 years ago and it was a great bag. I do need a new bag, but I can not justify 200 bucks for one. 80-100 I could get behind.

[@LetsFlyRC]

@@ChainsawFPV all good, bro. I know it’s not for everyone, we paid more than that for the materials. And, it is sold out, so, there are people that are willing to pay. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Everyone has different priorities. For me, FPV is Life.

[@Robocopter_fpv]

2:09 did he say butthole straps?

[@LetsFlyRC]

Hmmm 🧐

[@406fpv9]

Hook me up with a backpack! If you have 20 of them you should hook me up with one.

[@LetsFlyRC]

Come pick one up. ;) I don’t want to use any other bag after this one. Haha.

[@drodney90]

“Molle” is pronounced “Molly”.

[@jukebox6470]

I have a 16inch laptop :(

[@LetsFlyRC]

I really don’t carry my laptop to the feild. I use a speedybee if I need to make changes that bad. But, usually my gear is already programmed before I fly. I carry my laptop in my second carry on, so I can have it in my lap on the plane.

[@mathewstreet]

out of stock :(

[@LetsFlyRC]

Yeah. I am impressed how popular it is. More on the way

[@duggerinc]

bad teleprompter reading. lol

[@inakidb]

copy of pyrodrone but with less space. rotor riot its lacking of creativity

[@LetsFlyRC]

Did you watch the video? It wasn’t about creativity. It was about taking the best features from every bag and making it the best. I made the bag I wanted. Other people agreed because it keeps selling out. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The only things that are similar on the pyro bag is the outer material, and the front panel. The inside material is completely different, it actually holds the velcro, and the panels don’t fall over, like the pyro bag. The transmitter bay is completely unique, I know, because I modeled it like 15 different times until it worked. The side pouches were inspired by the lowepro bpx3. The sides of the bag are extremely rigid, and not floppy like every other bag out there. The back support incorporates a strap to lock it to your luggage handle and cooling channels to keep you from sweating so much. No other FPV backpacks have side entry doors. So much difference, you only see the material. And you aren’t being creative by repeating what someone else said.

[@RandomMiscShit]

Insert the “take my money” meme