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Hoodman Drone Launch Pad for DJI Inspire, Yuneec Typhoon (5' Diameter)

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Hoodman
Hoodman Drone Launch Pad for DJI Inspire, Yuneec Typhoon (5' Diameter)
Key Features
  • Springs Automatically into Shape
  • Prevents Dust and Debris Being Kicked Up
  • High-Visibility Orange
  • 8 lb Weighted Perimeter
The 5' diameter Drone Launch Pad from Hoodman provides a takeoff and landing surface for your DJI Inspire, Yuneec Typhoon, or similar-sized RC heli. The pad prevents dust and debris being kicked up by the downdraft, and features an 8 lb weighted perimeter to avoid being blown away. A bright orange coloration makes the Launch Pad easy to locate and serves to alert others in the vicinity that a drone is in use.
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Hoodman HDLP Overview

The 5' diameter Drone Launch Pad from Hoodman provides a takeoff and landing surface for your DJI Inspire, Yuneec Typhoon, or similar-sized RC heli. The pad prevents dust and debris being kicked up by the downdraft, and features an 8 lb weighted perimeter to avoid being blown away. A bright orange coloration makes the Launch Pad easy to locate and serves to alert others in the vicinity that a drone is in use.

Springs into shape when released from carry bag
Galvanized-steel perimeter weight keeps Drone Launch Pad in place without stakes
Avoids dust and detritus being kicked up and contaminating your camera's lens or entering the motors during takeoff and landing
Protects rotors from tall grass and pebble strikes
Bright orange denier polyester pad with black heliport markings and compass headings for easy location when returning to base
Collapses to fit a 20" carry bag with shoulder strap for easy storage and transport – simply fold and twist the large pad into three smaller circles and place in bag
5' / 1.5 m diameter and bright orange coloration help alert pilots of manned aircraft above that a drone is flying in the area
Drape empty bag over tripod to help alert pedestrians in the area that a drone is flying
Rustproof components clean up with a wet towel
UPC: 017932334523

Hoodman HDLP Specs

Diameter5' / 1.5 m
Weight11 lb / 5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight9.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)24.5 x 24 x 5.1"

Hoodman HDLP Reviews

Don't Buy a cheap plastic BAG heli/drone landing pad !!

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-11

Do not waste your money on what may appear as a more cost effective landing pad. The 5' Hoodman is an absolute no brainer! I'm up in an area of AZ where we see commonly 20MPH surface winds with gusts to 40-50MPH. Toss this landing pad out, no stakes, and it will stay put for the take off AND landings. The prop wash from the drone isn't causing the edge to lift! This is an important issue with any of the cheap plastic imitations. I recently procured an AUTEL Evo Lite+ as a first drone (55+ years of R/C experience in fixed wing and heli) and the landing pad was definitely a key part of making it a 'good' experience. I'm sold. Whatever you decide to buy and enjoy as a HELI or DRONE, this needs to be included in your 'investment' for too many reasons to explain here.. And this 5' size is easy to store in the high quality shoulder bag and folding it into 4ths to store is just so simple. The size should be more than adequate for much larger drones as well. You will be glad you did!

MY GO TO

By Charles
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-17

B&H is definitely my go to for drone accessories.

Worth every penny

By Rocky
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-08

This is probably the last launch pad that I'll have to purchase in a very long time. No more partially submerged tent stakes to hold it down. Huge plus on the weighted edges. Highly recommended.

Fantastic product by HOODMAN

By Seth
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-07

I use this for surveys and inspections as well as day to day flight operations. It sets up and takes down in seconds and gives your UAV a safe, dry, debris free landing and take off location.

Pretty big!

By Nicholas
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-11

A bit large for the Inspire 2, I think maybe a 4ft would be better. It opens easily & can be thrown down quickly. It doesn't seem too heavy & is carried with a shoulder strap. I watched several videos on how to fold it away, but it's really much easier to fold than I expected. I have never got the folding wrong - it looks wrong, as when folded it's still pretty big, but I'm always surprised that I've folded it correctly. Not really flat enough to allow the full Inspire pre-flight setup, which I still carry out on a table, but it is so big that landing is very easy. I wudl probably buy a 4ft version if one ever became available.

super is an understatement

By Pawel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-03-04

perfect , size and all for the inspire 2 drone. Thank you

Perfect!

By Stuart
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-03

Easy to deploy, protects the drone from rocks and branches and moisture. Easy to spot in the air for recovery. The launch pad is very well made and a solid tool for the professional.

Great tool.

By Dennis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-15

This is so expensive but once I pulled the trigger on it I haven't look back and I use it every single time I fly now. It's built super tough and is plenty heavy to hold the ground without any movement under my Inspire 2 during take-offs or landings. I work on construction sites and dust and dirt is an absolute constant. I used to search at length for good spots to take off and land, now I just toss this down on a flat spot and I'm ready to go. Absolutely love it. The compass orientation is a fun tool to guess where north is, great learning tool. Takes a few tries to get used to folding it back up but after a while it's no big deal. This Launch Pad and the Hoodman iPad aviator hoods are absolutely essential tools to my drone work.

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question

How is this launch pad weighted? Does it have sand around the edge? If so, what keeps it from bunching up?
Asked by: John
It appears to have a breaded cord around the edge of the pad. It is covered by a sewn fabric so it is hard to identify material of cord. Solidly built and high quality item. Once on the ground it does not move even in higher winds.
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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