Assemble the Mavic 2 Parachute Mount

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 a Parachute. Follow this guide up to the beginning of Step 4, stopping after "fold the parachute canopy into thirds to create a long rectangle shape."

Step 1

Here are all the components needed for the Mavic 2 Parachute system.
Step 2

TIP - 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 3

Put the other piece on the back of the battery. Note the orientation relative to the battery wires.
Step 4

Put one piece onto the battery compartment base.
Step 5

Then 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 6

Take 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 7

Take 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 8

Use a small Phillips screw driver to secure the switch.
Step 9

Plug 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 10

Stow the extra wire around the side of the mount and along the inside trough.
Step 11

Route the female JR end around the side and bottom and stow in the trough.
Step 12

Then plug in the JST red connector into the battery red connector. Match up the wire colors.
Step 13

Fold 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 14

This is how it looks when done.
Step 15

Install the Mayday Fail Safe Controller into the mount above the velcro. If you think of it, you can do this step first.
Step 16

The Mayday ATS in place. Flip the battery back down on the Velcro.
Step 17

Everything in place now.
Step 18

Plug 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 19

Test the connection by turning on the power. Push the switch to the left to turn on.
Step 20

Next 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 21

Pull the end so the strip is centered.
Step 22

Next 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 23

Now Velcro the launcher securely to the mount cradle.
Step 24

Route the Servo wires under mount to the electronics tray.
Step 25

Plug 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 27

Gather copter, mount, quick link, and harnesses.
Step 28

Remove 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 29

With 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 30

Now we will rig the harness to the copter.
Step 31

Take one end of the short 8" harnesses and hook through the other end loop and around the front rotor booms.
Step 32

Push the harness into the clips that will keep the harness in place and out of the props.
Step 33

The harnesses are all set and ready for the quick link.
Step 34

Connect the shock cord loop out of the canister onto the quick link and close the link.
Step 35

Completed Mavic 2 with parachute. Ready to fly!

Assemble the Mavic 2 Parachute Mount

Testing the parachute Automatic Trigger System