Water Rocket Parachute Deployment Techniques

Detailed step by step instruction has been provided in this parachute deployment techniques video. It covers 2-liter soda bottle rockets as well as FTC rockets (fluorescent tube covers). Also, this video introduces a clever device named Chute Release that delays parachute deployment to a specified altitude of your choice. This is great for windy days and small fields when normally your rocket would drift too far while descending under parachute. Chute Release solves this problem with a very small and easy to use device. Advance to the topic of interest via the menu below:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:28 3 Loop StratoChute Attachment
02:08 4 Loop Parachute Attachment
03:25 2-Liter Rocket Chute Release Deployment
05:19 FTC Rocket StratoChute Attachement
06:54 FTC Rocket Chute Release Deployment

[@erichanson7024]

Thank you once again for a great tutorial!

[@AirCommandRockets]

Nice work. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best. :)

[@Raychristofer]

Hello Don how are you? really well done tutorial, believe me I know how long it takes to shoot something like this and making sure you remember to shoot all the segments. the on rocket camera was valuable. great work.

[@randomrandomgo]

I have to launch my water bottle rocket after 2 days and I have almost done nothing. Wish me luck

[@e_t_1_7]

How did it go?

[@kyo2383]

Same but it’s tomorrow. I’m so tired

[@randomrandomgo]

@@e_t_1_7 the parachute went well, but my water bottle rocket didn't fly so high.

[@hana-sp1xk]

Dang

[@pierremontagne7563]

Good luck

[@fuyuqiu3756]

I like this one

[@ameliarichardson9959]

I put a mini parachute on my nose cone, I found I could see it from the air! Good video though!

[@iuliancretu1688]

3:15 "THE FALCON HAS LANDED" :)))))) Niceeee

[@vijithasanoj5335]

And Elon musk paid millions for vertical landing 🙄🙄

[@JosephStalin-hv8en]

@@vijithasanoj5335 haahahahah Elon Musk like resausble rockets but he second stage is not😂😂😂

[@Anthony-tl3td]

Did you buy that parachute or did you made it?

[@StratoFins]

We have these parachutes (StratoChute) made for us and they are sold on our website stratofins.com/stratochute-24/

[@Jkauppa]

use heat/firework activated metal-hydride, like titanium-hydride, to inflate a floating parachute balloon, two effects in one end-of-flight bang

[@Jkauppa]

it could be activated by air friction heating too

[@slightlyokvideos]

@@Jkauppa my guy you need to be going close to the speed of sound for that

[@wilsonguzman2241]

a huevo compa

[@pierremontagne7563]

Super ...Ou acheter les ailerons de la fusée et le parachute s’il vous plaît ?

[@StratoFins]

I apologize for the delayed response, but I was on vacation last week. You can find all the products on our website stratofins.com/

[@dystopiaan]

is the parachute circular shaped? what shape is that if i wanna make my own?

[@StratoFins]

It is actually an octagon, 8 sided with 4 looping shroud lines that attach at these 8 points. Circular would also work, just space the shroud line attachments evenly.

[@eltoncosta9290]

Where i buy the eletronic chute deployment?

[@sun5534]

on their website

[@StratoFins]

Currently the item is on back order, but it should be back in stock in a week or two. stratofins.com/chute-release/

[@haydenstevens9156]

i di mine at school it was the longest time 3 minites ty for dis video

[@Sosha87]

me too

[@GoldAxoMC]

3 minutes bro did it go to space💀

[@givirob3971]

Hello! Im doing a similar project for school and I would like you to answer my questions: What altitude did it reach? Where did you buy that tube and the fins? Are there any alternatives to the device used to deploy the parachute? Thank you in advance.

[@StratoFins]

Altitudes usually range between 205 - 350 ft. depending on weight of the rocket, PSI, and amount of water (wind can play a factor as well). We sell the StratoRocket (FTC tube) on our website stratofins.com/stratorocket-48-inch-3d-print-ftc-rocket/ along with a host of other water rocket related items from beginner to advanced. As you can see in the parachute video there are methods for deploying the parachute without the Chute Release, although the latter is more reliable. Also, the real benefit of the Chute Release is deploying at a lower altitude 100 - 200 ft. to minimize drifting off the field while under parachute descent.

[@ab45fly12]

for the ftc do you need the rail system

[@StratoFins]

No, the FTC rocket will work fine without the rail system as you can see in any of the promo videos that demo the Versatility of our StratoLauncher IV, Deluxe and Ultimate models. In fact the FTC will work better than a 2 liter does without the rail system. The rail system does help with straighter flights especially if there is any wind, but it is not required with the FTC rocket. Also, given that the FTC is much narrower it is not affected by a higher volume of water since it is not swirling around inside before exiting as it is with a 2 liter bottle rocket, which is why the rail system is not as important.

[@SportsCourt7]

What is the parachute made up of

[@StratoFins]

I apologize for the delayed reply. The parachute is made of red 24" Ripstop Nylon 8 Sided and can be purchased on our website: stratofins.com/stratochute-24/

[@joshuavillalobos8218]

Bro! Where can I order these my kids would love them

[@StratoFins]

We apologize for the delayed response. If you are looking for parachutes you can find them here: stratofins.com/stratochute-24/ If you are looking for launchers, they can be found here: stratofins.com/products/launchers/

[@joshuavillalobos8218]

@@StratoFins Awesome!!! Thank You!

[@nguyentuanminh5330]

Where do you attach your camera? And can I have your camera name?

[@StratoFins]

The camera is attached to the bottle about 1/3 up depending on your camera’s angle of view. Over the years I have used various key chain type cameras that are very small, but the best one available now is the Mobius Mini version 2. You can get a 5% discount on their website to bring it close to $75.00 and shipping may be free. You may find this on Amazon or elsewhere, but I would not recommend buying it anywhere else other than their website. There are some knock off versions out there that are not as good. Use outdoor two-sided tape (gray tape with red backing) from Lowe's or Home Depot to attach the camera to the bottle and balance the opposite side with metal washers or coins. Weigh whatever camera you use and weigh out an equal amount in washers or coins to attach to the opposite side of the bottle in the same location. You definitely want to use a parachute if you are launching a camera so that it returns in one piece.

[@nguyentuanminh5330]

@@StratoFins where is your shop? In Uk or in USA?

[@StratoFins]

@@nguyentuanminh5330 We are in the USA, but we ship worldwide to many countries.

[@plane_spotter_italy]

Where can I but the 6:21 rocket?

[@StratoFins]

This is also available on our website if you scroll to the bottom of the product page. StratoRocket™ 48 in. 3D Printed FTC Rocket Contact us directly via our website and we can provide further information.

[@latvianmapper7692]

How did u ignite the water rocket at 6:21 ?

[@StratoFins]

The FTC rocket works the same way a 1 or 2 liter rocket does. Fill with water (it can take more water since it is narrow), pressurize with air, and squeeze the release lever.

[@zero00359]

how do you record the video on the rocket?

[@StratoFins]

There are various options like key chain cameras or small action cameras like RunCam 2, but I use the Mobius Mini v2.

[@StratoFins]

@@Darenz-cg9zg Use the same amount of weight as the camera with coins or metal washers and attach them on the opposite side of the rocket at the same height of the camera using double sided tape.

[@themirun]

How do you determine the length of the rope? How it changes according to the rate of the rocket.

[@StratoFins]

The StratoChute that we sell is a 24" parachute canopy with 24" shroud lines. The lines are a loop about 48" and when joined at the rocket end up being 2 lines 24" long. This length works perfectly for 2-liter bottles to extend all the way down the sides to loop over the fins and be joined at the top leaving about 9 - 10" in actual shroud line length. For FTC rockets the shroud lines end up being close to 24" in length since the attach at the top or middle section depending on the rocket design. If you want shorter lines one can always tie them off with a loop or slip knot and attach a cable tie above those knots. I hope this helps and makes sense.

[@graciepoteat547]

How long did your bottle rocket stay up in the air

[@StratoFins]

I apologize for the delayed response. Flight duration varies a lot based on weight and shape of the rocket, whether under chute or not as well as the PSI employed. A typical 2-liter soda bottle rocket with a parachute and pressurized to 120 PSI will have a flight duration of about 22 seconds give or take a second.

[@GoldAxoMC]

@@StratoFins awe man my class needs 30 secs where am i gonna get that kinda time

[@StratoFins]

@@GoldAxoMC You might squeeze out 30 sec. of flight duration if you keep the rocket as light as possible so it hangs longer under chute. Weight is needed in the nosecone for launch, but when the nosecone comes down separately that will reduce rocket weight. One problem with a long hang time though is drifting off the field. Ideally, you want to deploy a chute at lower altitude so the rocket doesn't drift off the field if there is any wind.

[@GoldAxoMC]

@@StratoFins ah, interesting. do you think 3d printed or cardboard fins would work better to make it fly further with less drag? also tysm for the reply :D (i don't mind losing the rocket, plus the field is very large where we are testing)

[@StratoFins]

You might try ReliaBot 3K Carbon Fiber Sheet 0.5mm thick - amzn.to/3OCAQ75, which is very thin, low drag, stiff, durable, and lightweight. We have a new device that hasn't been released yet, because I am working on a video to explain its benefits and use. It is called the StratoJig and enables attaching whatever fin design and material you desire to a bottle neck. If you contact us on our website, I can provide more details.

[@shawnabeasley7924]

ooo

[@boonleanglewis65]

Is it okay if your parachute has 6 strings in them?

[@StratoFins]

Yes, either 6 strings or 8 strings will work fin. If attaching to fins just double up on one of them. Or you can attach with a larger 8" cable tie around the neck of the bottle instead of looping over the fins. This way either number of strings will work fine. They all bundle up at the top anyway.

[@boonleanglewis65]

Howcome you didn't use a 6 stringed parachute?

[@StratoFins]

@@boonleanglewis65 As mentioned 6 or 8 string chute both work fine. Our former chute supplier had 6 string, but our current supplier has 8 string. On our test rockets we have some of both.

[@boonleanglewis65]

What would happen if you used a 4 stringed parachute?

[@StratoFins]

@@boonleanglewis65 It might work, but the canopy will flop around more and may not stay fully open if there is any wind. The more strings the fuller and more even the canopy will be on descent.

[@Sosha87]

joe mama