CO2 Ballistic Parachute Deployment Systems

Simple CO2 deployment for use on any Rocket or UAS

These systems are compact CO2 release devices that can be used to pressurize a parachute canister or compartment. Attach this to your parachute compartment and you have a complete CO2 deployment system.

CO2 has the advantage of being clean and cool. Unlike pyro consumable deployment methods, CO2 deployment won't melt holes in your parachute. We still recommend some sort of protection for the parachute, such as a Nomex Blanket, or a Parachute Liner. These help protect the parachute from mechanical abrasion and damage.

Hawk CO2 Release

The Hawk CO2 Release, pictured below, is an all mechanical system that requires no pyro consumables in order to operate, so it does not have regulatory issues and can be used world wide. Download the Hawk Users Guide.

Hawk CO2 Release for CO2-powered parachute deployment

The image below shows the Hawk CO2 attached to the Peregrine UAV Ballistic Parachute Deployment Canister

Hawk CO2 Release Attached to the Peregrine UAV Ballistic Parachute Deployment Canister

Peregrine CO2 Deployment Device

We have the Tinder Rocketry Peregrine CO2 Release Valve. This is similar to the Rouse Tech CD3 device but is re-engineered to take it up to the next level! This system supports 8 and 12 gram CO2 cartridges.

The image below shows the 8g / 12g Peregrine CO2 System Kit, which comes complete with everything needed for two units!

Peregrine CO2 deployment kit, 8g to 12g

Peregrine Internal View

Labeled diagram of Peregrine CO2 system

Peregrine Raptor CO2 Deployment Device

The Peregrine Raptor supports 23 gram and higher CO2 cartridges - perfect for big projects.

The image below shows the Peregrine Raptor CO2 System Kit, for CO2 cartridges of 23 grams and up.

Peregrine Raptor CO2 deployment kit, 23g to 45g

Raptor Internal View

Diagram of internal view of Peregrine CO2 system

Raptor System

Two Peregrine Raptor CO2 systems

Eagle CO2 Deployment Device

The Eagle is designed for easy use and works with any 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch threaded CO2 cartridge. It's a highly versatile system and can be mounted completely inside the avionics bay. It's also immune to acceleration, regardless of the mounting orientation.

The image below shows the Eagle CO2 System Kit.

Two Peregrine Raptor CO2 systems

Eagle CO2 Deployment Device

Two Peregrine Raptor CO2 systems

Eagle CO2 Deployment Device Diagram

Two Peregrine Raptor CO2 systems

Drone CO2 Systems

Looking for drone and UAV deployment systems? See the Peregrine UAV Deployment System for drone and UAV recovery.

Videos of the Hawk and 12G Peregrine Unit Tests

Hawk CO2 System Test

12G Peregrine CO2 Test