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Chute Release

Chute Release

$139.95 USD

Rocketman Chute Release for Model Rockets

The Chute Release is a compact electronic device that allows precise control over parachute deployment altitude for model rockets. By holding your parachute closed until the rocket descends to a preset altitude, it reduces drift and ensures safer recovery, especially in windy conditions or limited launch areas.

Key Features:

  • Adjustable Deployment: Set parachute release altitude between 100–1,000 ft (30–300 m) for optimal recovery.

  • Simple Operation: Wrap the included elastic around your folded parachute, snap it into the release, and set your desired altitude—ready for launch.

  • Compact & Lightweight: Designed to fit small to mid-sized model rockets without adding unnecessary weight.

  • Improved Recovery Safety: Keeps parachute stowed until the correct altitude, minimizing drift and tangling.

The Rocketman Chute Release is easy to use, reliable, and perfect for hobbyists seeking controlled, consistent rocket recovery in any launch environment.

Specifications

Size 54 x 31 x 10 mm (2.1 x 1.2 x 0.4 in)
Weight 17.5 g (0.6 oz)
Minimum Altitude For flights higher than 200 feet (60m) above ground level
Release altitudes 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000 feet (30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 300 meters)
Rocket requirements Requires the use of motor ejection, and enough space for Chute Release and parachute, at least BT-60 1.6″ (41.6mm) diameter tube. May work in some 38mm rockets.
Battery Built-in rechargeable battery and USB charging cord included.

How Does It Work?

Chute Release uses an elastic band which wraps around the parachute and has a pin which snaps in place on the other side of Chute Release. Chute Release can sense altitude using a highly accurate atmospheric pressure sensor. When the rocket descends to the chosen altitude, an electronic servo releases the pin and lets the parachute open. Chute Release is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery that can be recharged from any USB port (cable included).

Chute Release is constructed of incredibly strong polycarbonate plastic to stand up to ejection charges and impacts. The mechanicals are constructed of precisely-machined aircraft aluminum, Teflon coated so that they need no lubrication.

What’s Included

  • Chute Release
  • USB charging cable
  • Two (2) pins (primary and spare)
  • Ten (10) regular elastic bands 1-3/4 x 1/4″
  • Five (5) large elastic bands 3-1/2 x 3/8″
  • Two (2) tethers, 200 lb. strength
  • User Guide
  • View an unboxing video by Eolsha here

How to Use It

Before launch, you fold your parachute up, attach the tether, and wrap Chute Release elastic band around the parachute, clipping the pin into the other side of Chute Release. Your parachute will now stay folded until Chute Release lets it go. Your parachute is ejected at the top of your flight as usual by your motor’s ejection charge, but Chute Release holds your parachute closed until your rocket falls to the altitude that you chose as the release altitude.

 

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