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The Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices have three operation modes to best suit your application:
- Simple drone rotation (Self-contained. No linkage to the drone’s front LED light is required).
- Use of C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) button on the DJI drone remote controller or DJI App (Linkage to the drone’s front LED light is provided).
- Manual with the use of the Function (FUNC) button on the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device.
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices:
Quickly yaw (rotate) your drone two full turns counter clockwise to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns counter clockwise.
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop devices:
Quickly yaw (rotate) your drone two full turns counter clockwise to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the first payload.
Quickly yaw (rotate) your drone again two full turns counter clockwise to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the second payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns counter clockwise.
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS devices:
Quickly yaw (rotate) your drone two full turns counter clockwise to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns counter clockwise.
Quickly yaw (rotate) the drone two full turns clockwise to command the AUX Channel to turn ON.
Quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns clockwise to command the AUX Channel to turn OFF.
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop PLUS devices:
Quickly yaw (rotate) your drone two full turns counter clockwise to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the first payload.
Quickly yaw (rotate) your drone again two full turns counter clockwise to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the second payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns counter clockwise.
Quickly yaw (rotate) the drone two full turns clockwise to command the AUX Channel to turn ON.
Quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns clockwise to command turn the AUX Channel to turn OFF.
IMPORTANT NOTE:At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
Use the DJI App to assign C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) button to Turn On/Off front LEDs
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices:
Press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, again press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press).
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop devices:
Press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the first payload.
Again press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the second payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press).
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS devices:
Press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, again press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press).
Press three times in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the AUX Channel to turn ON.
Press three times again in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR)(while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the AUX Channel to turn OFF.
Drone-Sky-Hook Dual Release & Drop PLUS devices:
Press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the first payload.
Again press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the drop wheel to rotate and drop the second payload.
To command the drop wheel to go back to its previous position, press twice in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press).
Press three times in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the AUX Channel to turn ON.
Press three times again in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the AUX Channel to turn OFF.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
Using the App menu to turn ON or OFF the drone’s front LEDs:
To rotate the Drop Wheel: In the App menu switch the drone’s front LEDs ON and then OFF.
Or OFF and then ON
(Total of one ON-OFF or OFF-ON cycle) to simulate the operation of the C1 or C2 buttons on the drone’s remote controller ( see above). Provide about 0.5-1 second idle duration between each switch operation.
To operate the AUX Channel: In the App menu switch the drone’s front LEDs ON, then OFF and then back ON.
Or OFF, then ON and then OFF
(total of one ON-OFF-ON or OFF-ON-OFF cycle) to simulate the operation of the C1 or C2 buttons on the drone’s remote controller ( see above).
Provide about 0.5-1 second idle duration between each switch operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
Using the FUNC button on the device to rotate the Drop Wheel:
Press twice the device’s FUNC button to simulate the operation of the C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) buttons on the drone’s remote controller ( see above). Provide about 0.5-1 second idle duration between each operation of the Pushbutton.
To operate the AUX Channel: Press three times the device’s FUNC button to simulate the operation of the C1 or C2 (C or Fn for Mavic AIR) buttons on the drone’s remote controller ( see above). Provide about 0.5-1 second idle duration between each operation of the FUNC button.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
To prevent unwanted triggering, disable the 'Front LEDs Auto Turn off' option under the Camera Setting menu. When this option is enabled, the drone's front LEDs turn off and then on whenever a photo is taken, which can trigger the Drone Sky Hook device if the LED Sensor assembly is installed. This may result in an unwanted drop or AUX Channel operation (PLUS models only). See the snapshot for correct settings.
To allow for simple one finger command directly from the device without using the drone’s remote controller.
You will also find this feature handy when verifying the operation of the electric device that is connected to the AUX Channel (PLUS models only) while on the ground and before takeoff.
Use the Quick Mount Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer to mark and illuminate points of interest on the ground.
Easily spot your DJI drone at night by using the Quick Mount Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer. Have a better view of your DJI drone’s position and orientation in the air under low light conditions or total darkness. Use the Searchlight as landing light during takeoff and landing.
Fish at night with the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer so you can lure the fish to the light while having better a view of your DJI drone’s position and orientation in the air.
Want to connect your own Lightning system, Audio system or other electronic devices? The remote controlled AUX Channel can control your third-party devices mounted on your drone by switching them ON or OFF during your flight.
The AUX Channel connector contacts can switch ON/OFF current of up to 5A and voltage up to 30V. Exceeding this rating will damage the AUX Channel and void the warranty. (Consult Drone Sky Hook if higher current is required).
The remote controlled AUX Channel controls your third-party devices by switching them ON or OFF during your flight.
The AUX Channel connector contacts can switch ON/OFF current of up to 5A and voltage up to 30V. Exceeding this rating will damage the AUX Channel and void the warranty. (Consult Drone Sky Hook if higher current is required).
Use the provided ON/OFF Connector Assembly for AUX Channel. There is no polarity to the AUX Channel connector contacts.
There are 3 modes of operation.
Drone rotation:
Quickly yaw (rotate) the drone two full turns clockwise to command the AUX Channel to turn ON.
Quickly yaw (rotate) the drone again two full turns clockwise to command the AUX Channel to turn OFF.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
Use the DJI App to assign C1 or C2 button to Turn On/Off front LEDs:
Press three times in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the AUX Channel to turn ON.
Press three times again in quick succession the assigned button C1 or C2 (while maintaining about 0.5-1 second between each press) to command the AUX Channel to turn OFF.
In the DJI App menu switch the drone’s front LEDs ON, then OFF and then back ON. Or OFF, then ON and then OFF (total of one ON-OFF-ON or OFF-ON-OFF cycle) to simulate the operation of the C1 or C2 buttons on the drone’s remote controller (see above).
Provide about 0.5-1 second idle duration between each switch operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
Manual operation:
To operate the AUX Channel: Press three times the device’s FUNC button to simulate the operation of the C1 or C2 buttons on the drone’s remote controller (see above).
Provide about 0.5-1 second idle duration between each operation of the FUNC button.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At the end of each operation wait 3 seconds to allow for the execution your command and before initiating the next command. This is part of the False Command Avoidance Algorithm (FCAA).
Connect the Searchlight to the AUX Channel receptacle on the Release and Drop PLUS device.
Turn ON the AUX Channel and then select the Searchlight desired light output mode by pressing the Searchlight pushbutton multiple times.
When the Searchlight is turned ON, the Red light on its batteries box will be illuminated.
See operation video in the product support page.
At the end of the Searchlight operation you must completely turn OFF the Searchlight to prevent continuous battery drain. Verify that the AUX Channel is ON and then turn OFF the Searchlight by pressing its pushbutton multiple times until the Red light on its batteries box turns OFF.
NOTE: The Searchlight draws standby current from its batteries even when the AUX Channel is OFF. Follow this procedure to completely turn OFF the Searchlight and prevent continuous battery drain.
Use the Quick Mount Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer to mark and illuminate points of interest on the ground.
Easily spot your DJI drone at night by using the Quick Mount Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer. Have a better view of your DJI drone’s position and orientation in the air under low light conditions or total darkness. Use the Searchlight as landing light during takeoff and landing.
Fish at night with the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer so you can lure the fish to the light while having a better view of your DJI drone’s position and orientation in the air.
Search for a lost or missing person at night using the Quick Mount Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS combined with the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer. Enhance the view of your search area with this powerful searchlight that shines bright light at night on objects as far as 330 feet (100 meter) away!
Before takeoff, rotate your LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer to shine its bright light forward, downward in angles or straight down. Illuminate your DJI drone takeoff / landing area or other areas during your flight. This powerful searchlight beam illuminates objects as far as 330 feet (100 meter) away!
See the DJI Mavic PRO with the Searchlight installed.
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS devices are required to control the LED Searchlight with Built-In Laser Pointer.
Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends that you follow all laws and regulations in your area, closely check your surroundings prior to takeoff and keep away from civilians, properties, trees, buildings electric poles etc.
Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload your DJI drone with heavy or bulky payloads that it cannot safely carry.
No.
The Sensors Interference Avoidance System (SIAS) prevents interference with the operation of the DJI drone VPS sensors. All VPS sensors of the DJI Mavic AIR, DJI Mavic PRO, DJI Phantom 4 and DJI Phantom 3 will operate normally. IMPORTANT NOTE: To prevent payload interference with the drone’s sensors we strongly recommend the use of the original Drone-Sky-Hook Braided Drop Cord, Fail-Safe Drop Cord or other Drone-Sky-Hook accessories.
No.
Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices were specifically engineered and designed specifically to complement and enhance the DJI drones.
All the drone features like video downlink, antennas, compass sensors, GPS, WiFi, VPS sensors and others will operate normally.
The small size and lightweight of the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices and Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop PLUS devices allow you to keep the device installed on the DJI drone even when not in use.
Yes.
You can use the drone rotation to command the Drop Wheel and the AUX Channel
(the AUX Channel exists on the PLUS models only).
No.
If you prefer to fly with both front lights visible or with no lights, then you can control the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices by the yawing (rotating) your drone.
The Drone-Sky-Hook Front LED Sensor Assembly can be easily removed without tools and without cutting the sensor wires. Just disconnect the Front LED Sensor Assembly plug from the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device and easily slide off the LED sensor cover from your DJI drone.
Simply hang the steel ring of the Braided Drop Cord or the Fail-Safe Drop Cord on the Drop Wheel hook and you’re ready to takeoff.
This can be easily done with one hand and no tools are necessary.
All Drone-Sky-Hook products and accessories utilize steel ring for easy hookup and release of your payload.
Each Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device can perform over 200 carry and drop operations on a single battery charge. The built-in remaining battery capacity indicator light on the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop devices allows you to fly with confidence. We recommend fully charging your Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device battery before starting a new adventure.
The maximum range is unlimited.
It is the same range as your DJI drone range.
You will be able to operate Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device as long as you have control over your DJI drone.
Operating and commanding the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device is simple and straight forward.
You should be ready for action in no time!
Like with any new device, especially with an airborne one, we recommend practice in carrying and dropping items with your DJI drone.
We recommend testing your drone’s payload capability as well as gaining flight experience in open areas away from people and objects while flying low for a safe and confidant flight.
We strongly recommend to test yourself and your drone capability in an open area away from persons and properties and to control your drone movements in a gentle manner.
Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends that you follow all laws and regulations in your area, closely check your surroundings prior to takeoff and keep away from civilians, properties, trees, buildings electric poles etc.
Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) refers to that matter under: Part 91 GENERAL OPERATING AND FLIGHT RULES Sec. 91.15 Dropping objects."No pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight that creates a hazard to persons or property. However, this section does not prohibit the dropping of any object if reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property."
Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends that you follow all laws and regulations in your area, closely check your surroundings prior to takeoff and keep away from civilians, properties, trees, buildings electric poles etc.
Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury.
Combining the Drone-Sky-Hook Release & Drop device with the Fail-Safe Drop Cord makes the drone fishing operation as safe as possible.
If the fishing line gets tangled or the reel jams, the Fail-Safe Drop Cord automatically disconnects the fishing line from the drone, keeping your drone in the air safe and dry!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload your DJI drone with heavy or bulky payloads that it cannot safely carry.
The lightweight Rotating Large Container has a volume capacity of 3000 cu in (50 liters). You can carry balloons, flowers, confetti, streamers, candies, toys, party favors, and much more. We recommend testing your drone’s payload capability and gaining flight experience in open areas away from people and objects while flying low for a safe and confident flight. Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends following all laws and regulations in your area, closely checking your surroundings prior to takeoff, and keeping away from civilians, properties, trees, buildings, and electric poles. Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assumes no liability for any loss, damage, or injury.
In some situations the Rotating Large Container might interfere with the drone’s VPS sensors. It is recommended to disable the VPS sensors in your DJI App when using the Rotating Large Container.
The lightweight Rotating Large Container has a volume capacity of 3000 cu in (50 liters). It can carry balloons, flowers, confetti, streamers, candies, toys, party favors and much more.
Open the snap clip of the swivel [A], connect it to one of the holes [A1] or [A2] located on the Release & Drop device and close the snap clip.
Slide the drop ring [B] on the Drop Wheel arm of the Release & Drop device.
Insert items-to-be-dropped (payload) into the Rotating Large Container. Do not overload your drone! Place the rotating container on the ground with its lid side up and away from the drone. The lid should be closed. Lay the container’s cords in straight line and flat on the ground to allow for safe takeoff. Verify that the container and its cords are not tangled with objects on the ground.
Takeoff slowly and avoid fast maneuvers during your flight.
Once your drone is over the desired drop area, activate the Drop Wheel using the Drone Rotation method or by the remote controller C1/C1 buttons.
The Rotating Container will flip, releasing its content over the target area for the delight and cheers of your family and friends.
Safely return to landing. Land the container on the ground and then land your drone away from the container. Verify that the container and its cords are not tangled with objects on the ground.
We recommend testing your drone’s payload capability as well as gaining flight experience in open areas away from people and objects while flying low for a safe and confidant flight.
Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends that you follow all laws and regulations in your area, closely check your surroundings prior to takeoff and keep away from people, properties, trees, buildings electric poles etc.
Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload your DJI drone with heavy or bulky payloads that it cannot safely carry.
This unique device allows you to carry up to 3 items simultaneously and release them over the desired target area. It eliminates the need to attach long cord to each of your dropped-items (Payload) while keeping your dropped-items away from your drone.
The 3X Extended Drop Device can carry parachutes, balloons, flowers, confetti, streamers, candies, toys, party favors and much more.
In some situations the 3X Extended Drop Device might interfere with the drone’s VPS sensors. It is recommended to disable the VPS sensors in your DJI App when using the 3X Extended Drop Device.
The 3X Extended Drop Device allows you to carry up to 3 items simultaneously and release them over the desired target area. It eliminates the need to attach long cord to each of your dropped-items (payload) while keeping your dropped-items away from your drone. It can carry parachutes, balloons, flowers, confetti, streamers, candies, toys, party favors and much more.
Open the snap clip of the swivel [A], connect it to one of the holes [A1] or [A2] located on the Release & Drop device and close the snap clip.
Slide the drop ring [B] on the Drop Wheel arm of the Release & Drop device.
Hang 3 items-to-be-dropped (payload) on the 3 hooks on the 3X Extended Drop Device. Do not overload your drone! Lay the 3X Extended Drop Device on the ground with its payload facing away from your drone. Lay the device’s cords in straight line and flat on the ground to allow for safe takeoff. Verify that the device, its payload and cords are not tangled with objects on the ground.
3X Extended Drop Device carrying arrangements:
When carrying only one item-to-be-dropped (payload) with the 3X Extended Drop Device, hang this payload on the Center Hook of the device.
When carrying two items-to-be-dropped (payload) with the 3X Extended Drop Device, hang one of the items on the Left Hook and the other on the Right Hook of the device.
When carrying three items-to-be-dropped (payload) with the 3X Extended Drop Device, hang one item on each Hook of the device
When carrying more than three items-to-be-dropped (payload) with the 3X Extended Drop Device, hang the items evenly on all three Hooks of the device.
Takeoff slowly and avoid fast maneuvers during your flight.
Once your drone is over the desired drop area, activate the Drop Wheel using the Drone Rotation method or by the remote controller C1/C1 buttons.
The 3X Extended Drop Device will flip, releasing its payload over the target area for the delight and cheers of your family and friends.
Safely return to landing. Land the 3X Extended Drop Device on the ground and then land your drone away from the device. Verify that the device and its cords are not tangled with objects on the ground.
We recommend testing your drone’s payload capability as well as gaining flight experience in open areas away from people and objects while flying low for a safe and confidant flight.
See the DJI Mavic with the 3X Extended Drop Device in action.
Drone Sky Hook strongly recommends that you follow all laws and regulations in your area, closely check your surroundings prior to takeoff and keep away from people, properties, trees, buildings electric poles etc.
Drone Sky Hook shall not be responsible and assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not overload your DJI drone with heavy or bulky payloads that it cannot safely carry.
Yes. This is a normal operation.
The device utilizes an Automatic Position Verification Process (APVP) to prevent false drop while the Drop Wheel is in ready state.
As with DJI recommendations: Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism including base station and radio transmission towers.
Avoid magnetic interference from strong magnets, magnetite, parking structures and steel reinforcements underground. Stay away from ferromagnetic material such as cellular phones.
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