Payload release.

[bjack76]

Greetings, I am looking for a reliable release device (servo) for my MP. I have looked around but have not found very many encouraging reviews for most of the products. I will be designing a box to make 4 trips to spread my step fathers ashes so the release device and proper function is crucial. I'm thinking about using a servo, receiver and power supply from my r/c airplane but would prefer to buy a quality commercial product on your recommendations. Thank you

 

[bumper]

Greetings, I am looking for a reliable release device (servo) for my MP. I have looked around but have not found very many encouraging reviews for most of the products. I will be designing a box to make 4 trips to spread my step fathers ashes so the release device and proper function is crucial. I'm thinking about using a servo, receiver and power supply from my r/c airplane but would prefer to buy a quality commercial product on your recommendations. Thank you

The search for words are < mavic pro thrower >, here's an example on ebay:

For DJI Mavic Pro Drone Air-Dropping Ring Bait Thrower Dropper Double Release | eBay

Compatible with: for DJI Mavic Pro Drone. for MAVIC PRO Airdrop is designed to provide a light weight and easy-to-use dropping experience. It allows you to drop anything (Do not Exceed the Max Load Weight) you want from your drone and at any range your drone can reach.

www.ebay.com

These have you program the front leg lights go a aux button on your remote. When the light goes ON, the thrower device releases. I guess they were named "thrower" as fishing folk sometime use them to carry out their bait and line much further than they could cast them.

 

[bjack76]

Thanks for the reply. I went with the Gannet. I saw some good reviews and the placement seems better for releasing the trap door on the ash box.

 

[lannes]

Gannet also have a flower release that presumably could be used for ashes as well

Drone Flower Release System | Flowers from Heaven | Flower Dropper

Drone Flower Release System | Use your drone to shower your event with flowers from above | Take amazing flower 'raining' photos and videos like never before.

dronefishing.com

 

[Capt KO]

Congratulations on the Gannet. I use their releases on all my drones. Foolproof.

 

[Blakey01]

Greetings, I am looking for a reliable release device (servo) for my MP. I have looked around but have not found very many encouraging reviews for most of the products. I will be designing a box to make 4 trips to spread my step fathers ashes so the release device and proper function is crucial. I'm thinking about using a servo, receiver and power supply from my r/c airplane but would prefer to buy a quality commercial product on your recommendations. Thank you

Hello, There are some great ideas above, I have also attched my home made 3D printed release system that does not require any servos. It works well. Regards Peter

Quick Release for fishing or isolation deliveries.

I should have checked this forum first for ideas but I went and built my own quick release system. My concept does not require any servos or electronics and can be flown for several kilometres. I tested this on my farm. I can drop very accurately using the camera for targeting. The idea is that...

mavicpilots.com

 

[bjack76]

Gannet also have a flower release that presumably could be used for ashes as well

Drone Flower Release System | Flowers from Heaven | Flower Dropper

Drone Flower Release System | Use your drone to shower your event with flowers from above | Take amazing flower 'raining' photos and videos like never before.

dronefishing.com

I saw that. I am making something a little less conspicuous for the filming though.

Hello, There are some great ideas above, I have also attched my home made 3D printed release system that does not require any servos. It works well. Regards Peter

Quick Release for fishing or isolation deliveries.

I should have checked this forum first for ideas but I went and built my own quick release system. My concept does not require any servos or electronics and can be flown for several kilometres. I tested this on my farm. I can drop very accurately using the camera for targeting. The idea is that...

mavicpilots.com

I would use something like that for fishing. But for filming the release of ashes I prefer not to be constrained by random flight patterns.

Hello, There are some great ideas above, I have also attched my home made 3D printed release system that does not require any servos. It works well. Regards Peter

Quick Release for fishing or isolation deliveries.

I should have checked this forum first for ideas but I went and built my own quick release system. My concept does not require any servos or electronics and can be flown for several kilometres. I tested this on my farm. I can drop very accurately using the camera for targeting. The idea is that...

mavicpilots.com

That looks great! I could not use that for an ash scattering though. With the shoot, wind, and flight pattern I have in mind, It is extremely likely to prematurely deploy.

 

[bjack76]

A few practice runs.. Still tinkering with wood ash and sand, but mostly just learning to use the prevailing wind better at this point. The system I created for my Mavic pro was simple, cheap, reliable and safe. I will make a how-to video soon.