What Go Professional Cases does

Go Professional Cases, Inc. (GPC) is a privately held US manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Poway, California, that designs and assembles custom protective cases for drones, UAV systems, and robotics. The company's core technology is precision waterjet-cut closed-cell polyethylene foam with an automatic ambient pressure equalization valve, fitted inside SKB military-spec injection-molded hardshells (MIL-STD-810F compliant for UV, solvents, corrosion, fungus, and impact). GPC maintains model-specific SKUs across the major commercial drone platforms (DJI Matrice, Mavic, Air, Mini, Inspire, Avata/FPV, Phantom; Autel EVO; Parrot ANAFI; Sony Airpeak), with prices ranging from roughly $79 for entry-level consumer cases to $1,295 for high-end DJI Inspire 3 production cases, plus a custom foam design service for enterprise and specialty equipment.

GPC's revenue model is one-time hardware sales through two primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on a Shopify-powered storefront with bundle and GovX-verified military/first-responder discounts (up to 10%), and a global authorized dealer and distributor network for B2B and wholesale. A growing accessories stream (LensPen MicroPro, Micro SD card holders, TSA latches, all-terrain wheels at $7.95–$495, replacement foam at $35–$110) extends wallet share beyond the initial case purchase. The customer base is diversified across at least seven verticals — first responders, agriculture, construction, engineering, environmental monitoring, transportation, and delivery — spanning government, enterprise, and NGO buyers. The company operates with 101–250 employees, has no disclosed outside funding, and is not publicly traded; all products are designed, manufactured, and assembled in Southern California.

Name

Go Professional Cases

Legal name

Go Professional Cases, Inc.

Website

https://goprofessionalcases.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Go Professional Cases is a privately held California manufacturer of custom waterjet-cut foam hardshell cases for commercial drones (DJI, Autel, Parrot, Sony Airpeak), sold direct-to-consumer and through a global dealer network to first responders, agriculture, construction, and engineering buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Protective Cases: Sale of custom protective hardshell cases and accessories for drones, UAV systems, and robotics. Products are sold directly through e-commerce and through distributor/dealer networks globally. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with optional accessories and replacement foam add-ons.
2. Custom Case Manufacturing: Custom foam case design and manufacturing services for enterprise drones and unique equipment requirements. Revenue generated through custom project quotes and design services.
3. Replacement Parts and Accessories: Sale of replacement foam inserts, lanyard brackets, SD card holders, lens cleaning tools, TSA locks, and other accessories. Bundle discounts offered for combined purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Go Professional Cases designs, manufactures, and assembles custom protective hardshell cases for drones, UAV systems, robotics, and related equipment in Southern California. Each case features a precision waterjet-cut closed cell polyethylene foam interior housed inside an SKB military-spec hardshell exterior, with brand-specific and custom configurations available. The company sells cases and complementary accessories (lens cleaners, SD card holders, lanyards, all-terrain wheels, TSA locks) primarily through its Shopify e-commerce site and a global dealer network.

Product overview

Go Professional Cases (GPC) is a manufacturer of professional-grade protective cases for drones, UAV systems, and robotics. The product portfolio centers on custom hardshell cases featuring precision waterjet-cut closed-cell polyethylene foam interiors housed in SKB military-spec injection-molded shells. The core offering comprises brand-specific case lines for DJI, Autel, Parrot, and Sony Airpeak drones, supplemented by a modular accessory system including Micro SD card holders, LensPen lens cleaners, shoulder straps, lanyard brackets, all-terrain wheels, and TSA security accessories. The company also provides custom foam case services for enterprise drones and specialized applications. All products are designed, manufactured, and assembled in Southern California with a lifetime case warranty.

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Products and services

• DJI Drone Cases Protective hardshell cases and backpacks designed specifically for DJI drones across Matrice, Mavic, Air, Mini, Inspire, FPV/Avata, and Phantom 4 model families, with model-specific foam cutouts and accessory storage.
• Autel Drone Cases Travel and protective cases built specifically for Autel drones including the EVO Nano+, EVO Lite+, and EVO II series, plus the Autel Smart Controller.
• Parrot Drone Cases Protective hardshell cases engineered for Parrot drones including the ANAFI AI, ANAFI USA, and ANAFI Work models with custom foam inserts.
• Sony Airpeak Cases Custom protective cases for Sony Airpeak S1 drones with foam layouts accommodating the aircraft, controllers, and multiple batteries.
• Custom Foam Cases Bespoke foam case design and manufacturing service for enterprise drones and unique equipment requirements not covered by the standard product catalog, using the same waterjet precision cutting and SKB shells as stock cases.
• GPC Drone Accessories Complementary drone accessories sold individually or as bundles with cases, including shoulder straps, micro SD card holders, LensPen lens cleaners, controller lanyard brackets, TSA-approved locking latches, all-terrain wheel kits, reflective strips, and D-RTK 2 transport bags.
• DJI Mavic 3 Backpack (Limited Edition) Portable backpack case designed to carry a DJI Mavic 3 drone and accessories for aerial photography and videography on location.
• DJI Inspire 3 Travel/Landing Mode Cases High-end production cases that accommodate the DJI Inspire 3 in either travel or landing mode, with extensive accessory storage for batteries, monitors, follow focus systems, and PROSSD memory storage.

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GovXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with GovX to offer military, first responder, government employee, and teacher discounts (up to 10%) on all products. GovX provides real-time ID verification for discount eligibility.
• FedEx, UPS, USPScoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping partnerships with major carriers for domestic and international order fulfillment. Orders ship within 1-7 business days with tracking provided.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the online store, handling payment processing, order management, and customer data.
• SKB CasescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSKB provides the hardshell case shells (military spec cases) that GPC customizes with their proprietary foam inserts. GPC uses SKB 3i series cases as the foundation for custom drone cases.
• Pelican ProductscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPelican Micro cases are included with DJI Inspire 3 cases for PROSSD Memory Stick storage. GPC uses Pelican Micro cases as accessory storage solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SKB Cases: Manufacturer of military-spec hardshell protective cases. GPC uses SKB 3i series as the foundation for its custom drone cases, making SKB simultaneously a supplier and a direct competitor as SKB could expand into drone-specific SKUs.
• Pelican Products: Global leader in protective cases. Pelican Micro cases are already used by GPC as accessory solutions; Pelican's broader case portfolio competes directly with GPC across professional and military applications.
• HPRC (Hard Resin Composite Cases): Italian manufacturer of resin composite protective cases used across military, industrial, and consumer applications. Directly comparable in product format and target use cases to GPC's SKB-based offerings.
• Nanuk: Canadian manufacturer of protective hard cases for photography, electronics, and industrial equipment. Competes with GPC in the premium protective case category with similar custom foam offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Case Logic: Mass-market protective cases, backpacks, and bags for electronics and cameras. Adjacent competitor in the broader protective carrying case category, especially for consumer-grade drone owners.
• Gator Cases: Broad portfolio of protective cases, racks, and bags for musical instruments, AV, and general gear. Broader incumbent with adjacent positioning; overlaps with GPC in the protective case category but not specialized in drones.
• Lowepro: Established camera bag and case maker. Offers drone-specific protective solutions (e.g., DroneGuard) targeting the same aerial photography and videography segment GPC addresses with its DJI line.
• B&W International: German manufacturer of rugged protective cases for industrial, military, and outdoor applications. Competes in the military-spec hardshell case space where GPC also operates.

Emerging players

• DJI (case accessories business): While primarily a drone OEM, DJI sells official carrying cases and accessories that compete directly with GPC's DJI-branded case lines. Vertical integration by OEMs is a structural risk for GPC's largest product category.

Regional players

• Think Tank Photo: Specialty camera and drone bag/case maker with strong presence in professional photography circles. Comparable in target persona (photographers/videographers) and product category (protective carriers for high-value imaging gear).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GPCcases
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSG6xToU4zxB8CiTOCF7xXg
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoProfessionalCases
• Instagraminstagram.com/gpccases
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/go-professional-cases

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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