{"product_id":"fpv-drone-launch-pad-with-water-bottle-ballast","title":"FPV Drone Launch Pad with Water Bottle Ballast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003eThis is a modular FPV drone launch pad designed for safe, stable, and reliable takeoffs of FPV quadcopters and octocopters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e The system uses two standard 1.5L water bottles as ballast, which are secured to the base using two FPV-style battery straps. The weight of the water bottles provides excellent stability during motor spool-up and initial throttle, even for powerful FPV setups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003eOn top of the ballast base, you mount one of the interchangeable launch plates, depending on your drone configuration: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e• Single-battery mount for 5-inch FPV drones with the battery mounted underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e• Dual-battery mount for larger 10-inch FPV drones (8 motors) using two batteries underneath \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003eThe launch plate is fixed in place using one M5 × 30 mm bolt and one nut, allowing quick assembly and secure locking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e To operate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e1. Secure the two water bottles to the base using the straps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e2. Install the appropriate launch plate and tighten the M5 bolt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e3. Place the drone on top of the platform \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e4. Arm the drone and take off smoothly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003eFor additional safety and grip, it is recommended to add a rubber anti-slip sticker or pad on the top surface to prevent the drone from sliding during arming and throttle-up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003eThis launch pad is ideal for: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e• Uneven or rocky terrain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e• Sand, grass, or dirt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003e• High-powered FPV drones requiring extra stability at takeoff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(245,111,15); color: rgb(255,255,255)\"\u003eLightweight, portable, and easy to assemble, this design offers a practical solution for controlled FPV launches in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesign by Tsiomos on MakerWorld (license: CC0).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mymadmanlab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67398837666096,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0809\/5280\/files\/0_4cc8d8af-f1bb-4322-9667-f5e60e12fbe4.png?v=1784891498","url":"https:\/\/mymadmanlab.com\/products\/fpv-drone-launch-pad-with-water-bottle-ballast","provider":"Mymadmanlab.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}