The volunteer group of 3D engineers "Umeltzy-Frontu" continues to strengthen units working on the front lines. The next batch of aid — 40 release mechanisms, printed on a 3D printer — was sent from St. Petersburg to the soldiers of the 186th separate reconnaissance battalion on March 20.
The shipment included two models of single release mechanisms, developed for different types of copters: "Komsomolets" and "Oktyabryonok."
"Komsomolets" — an enlarged model for heavy drones with a 10–13 inch frame. The device is distinguished by a larger angle of the bed, which allows it to work with ammunition with a diameter of up to 110 mm and above. The weight of the cargo does not load the servo drive shaft — this eliminates its breakage and makes it possible to reliably fix ammunition with Velcro.
"Oktyabryonok" — a compact version for drones with a size of 7–10 inches. The model is designed to use ammunition with a diameter of 50 to 85 mm. As in the older version, there is no load on the servo drive, and the mounting tongue is inserted and latched during loading — there is no need to rotate the servo shaft manually or through the flight controller.
Both models are similar in design and differ only in the size of the bed and, accordingly, the sail area.
