NOTE: This guide is no longer needed; the Mavic 2 and Mavic Pro launchers are now shipped pre-assembled with the SATS-MINI automatic trigger system.
This guide will help you pack and prepare the Mavic 2 Drone Parachute Launcher featuring the Harrier Parachute Launcher. You can purchase the Mavic 2 Parachute Launcher here. Before starting, make sure you have done the initial folding of the Iris parachute. Refer to How to fold an Iris Parachute. Follow this guide up to Step 22.
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Step 1Here are all the components needed for the Mavic 2 Parachute system. -
Step 2TIP - Before you start you can use some masking tape to secure the hinge pins to the mount so they do not fall out. Cut the Velcro so it just fits on the battery and battery compartment. -
Step 3Put the other piece on the back of the battery. Note the orientation relative to the battery wires. -
Step 4Put one piece onto the battery compartment base. -
Step 5Then press the battery onto the mount. Note there is a gap in the fence around the battery where the leads can exit. IMPORTANT - Be sure to charge the battery before flight! -
Step 6Take the switch out and notice it has a female and male connector. If your switch has three connectors the extra female end needs to be cut off, it's not needed. -
Step 7Take the screws out of the switch and put the switch into place between the mounting ears. Note orientation of the male and female connectors. -
Step 8Use a small Phillips screw driver to secure the switch. -
Step 9Plug in the switch male end onto the JR female connector. Make sure the wire colors match up with black to black, red to red. -
Step 10Stow the extra wire around the side of the mount and along the inside trough. -
Step 11Route the female JR end around the side and bottom and stow in the trough. -
Step 12Then plug in the JST red connector into the battery red connector. Match up the wire colors. -
Step 13Fold over and stow the remaining wire in the trough. Put the wires into the bottom. Push the red JST connector on top and under the lip of the trough. There is an overhang that will keep the connector in place. -
Step 14This is how it looks when done. -
Step 15Install the Mayday Fail Safe Controller into the mount above the velcro. If you think of it, you can do this step first. -
Step 16The Mayday ATS in place. Flip the battery back down on the Velcro. -
Step 17Everything in place now. -
Step 18Plug the 3 pin JR power connector into the Mayday back row of pins (back connector that is wider). The power connector is marked with a "P" next to it. -
Step 19Test the connection by turning on the power. Push the switch to the left to turn on. -
Step 20Next we are going to mount the Harrier 40mm canister to the mounting cradle. For this you need the 8" long Velcro strip. Start by routing the Velcro strip through the mounting slots. It's easier if you put the fuzzy side down and the hooks up. -
Step 21Pull the end so the strip is centered. -
Step 22Next orient the Harrier into the mount. Notice the cradle has a catch that sticks up and will go into the slot on the launcher base. Generally the label will be oriented down, which is the correct orientation. -
Step 23Now Velcro the launcher securely to the mount cradle. -
Step 24Route the Servo wires under mount to the electronics tray. -
Step 25Plug into the Mayday servo output (marked with a "S"). Again secure the wire under the clips. This view shows the completed mount bottom. The extra battery connector is used for charging. -
Step 26.Completed mount. -
Step 27Gather copter, mount, quick link, and harnesses. -
Step 28Remove one of the hinge pins. Turn copter upside down and fit mount around center sensor so no sensors are obstructed. Adjust the mount so the top lines are up with the round switch. When properly aligned the closure door will just reach around the Mavic body securely. -
Step 29With everything aligned the hinge pin can be inserted. Pull the hinges together into alignment and insert the pin. The mount will fit snug around the body with just a little bit of stretch. Once set, the mount will stay securely in place. -
Step 30Now we will rig the harness to the copter. -
Step 31Take one end of the short 8" harnesses and hook through the other end loop and around the front rotor booms. -
Step 32Push the harness into the clips that will keep the harness in place and out of the props. -
Step 33The harnesses are all set and ready for the quick link. -
Step 34Connect the shock cord loop out of the canister onto the quick link and close the link. -
Step 35Completed Mavic 2 with parachute. Ready to fly!
Testing the parachute Automatic Trigger System