QuickDrop – Electrical Cargo Strop
QuickDrop is a helicopter underslung cargo strop (long-line) that allows cargo loads to be remotely released from the aircraft cabin. This capability enables an aircraft operator to deliver cargo independently of ground-crew. The remote release of cargo from the aircraft facilitates safer cargo delivery, reduces the risk to personnel, and increases operational tempo.
QuickDrop is designed in accordance with Civil Aerospace and NATO STANAGs. From hot desert sand to freezing arctic wind to electrically charged ship-borne operations, QuickDrop has been extensively tested against RTCA, European (EN) and United States Mil Standards to verify it can endure in the harshest of environments.
Key System Features:
Cargo hook
- Electrically powered load release with a secondary manual ground release
- Safety load-lock eliminates inadvertent in-flight load release
- Compact, low profile design eases user handling
- Keeperless Hook eliminates inadvertent load override
Swivel
- Rugged, low maintenance stainless steel design
- 360- rotation eliminating load wind-up and cable twist
Long-line
- Lighweight, high-strength textile rope
- Decreased elongation under load
- Removable protctive cover to reduce environmental exposure
Electrical
- Fully static and electrically shielded
- Separate arm and release safety operations
- MIL Standard aircraft power connection