This version of Chute Release is designed for high altitude ballooning and very high rocket flights that may drift over nearby hills and thus may require higher release altitudes to ensure terrain clearance.
This version is NOT for normal rocket flights with no risk of drifting over nearby hills.
Specifications
Size | 54 x 31 x 11.5 mm (2.1 x 1.2 x 0.45 in) |
Weight | 17.5 g (0.6 oz) |
Minimum Altitude | For flights higher than 200 feet (60m) above ground level |
Release altitudes | 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4000, 5000 feet (152, 305, 457, 610, 762, 914, 1067, 1219, 1524 meters) |
Flight requirements | Works regardless of flight altitude, but does require a modest amount of thermal protection for sustained low temperature flights above the troposphere. |
Battery | Built-in rechargeable battery and USB charging cord included. |
What’s Included
- Chute Release
- USB recharging cable
- Two(2) pins (primary and spare)
- Ten(10) regular elastic bands 1-3/4 x 1/4″
- Five(5) large elastic bands 3-1/2 x 3/8″
- Two(2) tethers, 200 lb strength
- User Guide
See standard Chute Release for more detail.
Release log for 5X version:
3.7 First release
Note: Versions that start with 1.X are standard Chute Release.