Learn how to Pack and Load the Harrier Drone Parachute Launcher
This guide will help you pack and prepare the Harrier Drone Parachute Launcher. You can purchase the Harrier 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.
You can purchase the Harrier Launcher here!
IMPORTANT for 50 mm and 56 mm Harrier Launchers: The Pictorial below is specific to the Harrier 40 mm launcher. All the Harrier launchers use Steps 2 — 4 for arming the launcher; however, after this, packing the chute into the launcher is done like the Skycat launcher. See the pictorial Pack and load the Skycat Drone Parachute Launcher for steps 12 - 44 of this guide to complete the packing.
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Step 1This is the IFC-30-SUL parachute we will pack and the Harrier components. Before you start pre-fold the parachute so the canopy is properly organized. See How to pack an Iris Parachute. Follow the steps up to Step 22. https://fruitychutes.com/help_for_parachutes/how_to_fold_a_iris_parachute.htm
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Step 2First make sure the servo arm is in the catch position for the piston. Rotate the servo arm to the position shown above. -
Step 3Push down the piston until it locks in place. -
Step 4You will hear a "click" once the piston is set. If it won't set, check that the servo arm is properly positioned so the catch plate is all the way toward the center mount. -
Step 5Use a ruler or calipers to measure the packing depth of the canister. We will fold and prepare the parachute to fit into this length. -
Step 6Here you can see the packing length available next to the parachute. -
Step 7Divide the chute into sections across the length of the parachute equal to the packing length. The parachute canopy will be Z-folded to this length. -
Step 8For this chute you need 3 1/2 folds to fit into this length. -
Step 9This shows the properly folded chute canopy. -
Step 10Next Z-Fold the shroud lines so the folds match the canopy length. -
Step 11With the lines z-folded in the center roll the z-folded canopy around the lines. -
Step 12Roll the canopy tight. -
Step 13Continued... -
Sterp 14This shows the folded canopy. The diameter should be just a bit smaller than the canister's inner diameter. -
Step 15Place into the canister. -
Step 16Push down the parachute so it is below the lip of the canister. The canister length is cut so you should have about 1/4" to 1/2" of clearance. -
Step 17Now Z-Fold the shock cord. -
Step 18Continued... -
Step 19Now fold over the z-folded shock cord and place on top of the parachute. Again push into the canister to pack everything. -
Step 20Thread the shock cord through the cap and place the cap on top of the canister. -
Step 21Done with the launch tube! But, the Harrier is not quite ready for flight! -
Step 22If you have the Harrier Integrated Flight Mount place the launcher into the cradle. Be sure the back of the Harrier is locked against the back of the cradle. -
Step 23Use the Velcro cable tie to secure the canister into the cradle. -
Step 24We like to secure part of the servo wire under the strap since it can be pretty long. -
Step 25Continued... -
Step 26Plug the servo onto the Mayday servo output. -
Step 27Plug power into the Mayday. Be sure to review the Mayday users guide to calibrate the Mayday failsafe and to setup the servo positions. -
Step 28Press and hold the Red "A" button to arm the Mayday. -
Step 29The status light will turn to a bright solid "Red". -
Step 30Press and hold the Black "B" button to disarm. -
Step 31A solid Blue light shows the Mayday is in idle. That is it!
