FlySpark 60WD Series Drone Payload Dropper | Mechanical-Latch Release for 1, 2 or 3 Ø60 mm-Class Payloads, CRSF, 7–28 V, TPU Damping, Carbon-Fibre Base & Dual-Latch MAX

FlySpark 60WD Series Mechanical-Latch Drone Payload Dropper is a family of six servo-driven release units that carry one, two or three Ø60 mm-class cylindrical payloads under an FPV-class or custom-built multirotor and release them on command from the pilot’s radio. Each payload sits in a curved cradle that conforms to its body and is held by a positive mechanical latch, so it stays secure through vibration, wind and manoeuvring until the moment of release.

The 60WD series is part of the FlySpark UAV Payload Droppers & Release Systems range, supplied and supported in India by AnuShakti Infotech Pvt. Ltd., with export enquiries welcome. It is intended for defence, government security, public-safety and professional integrator users who need a dependable, repeatable drone drop system.

All six models share the same 7–28 V input and CRSF (Crossfire / ELRS) serial trigger, so the dropper runs straight from a 2S–6S flight battery and is controlled from a switch on the existing radio link. Sizes run from 99 × 94 × 88 mm and approx. 240 g for the single-payload 60WD1 to 310 × 120 × 83 mm and approx. 970 g for the triple-payload, dual-latch 60WD3MAX. Every model is available as a CRSF strap-mount version or an SQ quick-release version.

WHY CHOOSE THE 60WD DRONE PAYLOAD DROPPER

Strap-only droppers rely on friction and Velcro to hold a cylindrical payload. The 60WD replaces that with a mechanical catch on every payload position, and the twin and triple models add TPU shock damping to protect the payload and the airframe from vibration and landing loads. The PRO, MAX and WD3 versions add a carbon-fibre base plate that stiffens the long body, and the MAX versions add a second latch per payload position for maximum retention on heavier airframes and in rough weather.

Because the whole series shares one voltage range, one control protocol and one cradle size, an operator can move between one, two and three payloads per sortie without changing the wiring, the radio setup or the training. Payload fit confirmed by FlySpark for the end user’s approved payload is part of every order.

• 60WD DROPPER KEY FEATURES:
• • Six models: 1, 2 or 3 Ø60 mm-class cylindrical payloads
• • Servo-actuated mechanical latch for positive payload retention
• • Curved cradles that conform to the payload body
• • TPU shock damping on all models except the 60WD1
• • Carbon-fibre base plate reinforcement on 60WD2PRO, 60WD2MAX, 60WD3 and 60WD3MAX
• • Dual latch on 60WD2MAX and 60WD3MAX for extra retention
• • Wide 7–28 V input, runs from a 2S–6S flight battery
• • CRSF (Crossfire / ELRS) serial trigger from the aircraft receiver
• • CRSF strap-mount version or SQ quick-release version
• • Compact sizes from 99 × 94 × 88 mm to 310 × 120 × 83 mm
• • Light weights from approx. 240 g to approx. 970 g
• • For FPV-class and custom-built multirotor drones

HOW IT WORKS

The aircraft’s Crossfire or ELRS receiver passes the CRSF serial stream to the dropper controller. When the pilot flips the assigned release switch, the controller drives the latch servo, the mechanical catch opens and the payload falls cleanly out of its curved cradle. The release channel and the release sequence for twin and triple models are configured and ground-tested with FlySpark at commissioning, and the latches stay closed until a valid command is received.

COMPATIBLE AIRCRAFT & MOUNTING

The 60WD series is designed for FPV-class drones and other custom-built multirotors with a CRSF receiver and a 2S–6S power system. The single and twin models suit 7–10 inch quadcopters; the triple models suit larger custom multirotors with the lift for approx. 860–970 g of dropper plus payloads. The CRSF version is strapped under the airframe belly with hook-and-loop straps over its base plate. The SQ version uses a dropper-side quick-release base that mates with an aircraft-side quick-release mount: the FlySpark XTS-D small mount is rated for up to 1 kg and the medium mount for up to 4 kg, made to suit the airframe.

60WD SERIES VARIANTS

Choose the model by the number of payloads per sortie and the level of reinforcement you need. All variants are 7–28 V, CRSF, and available in CRSF or SQ quick-release versions.

• • 60WD1 – 1 payload, 99 × 94 × 88 mm, approx. 240 g, mechanical latch
• • 60WD2 – 2 payloads, 187 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 460 g, mechanical latch, TPU damping
• • 60WD2PRO – 2 payloads, 187 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 510 g, TPU damping, carbon-fibre base
• • 60WD2MAX – 2 payloads, 218 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 700 g, TPU damping, carbon-fibre base, dual latch
• • 60WD3 – 3 payloads, 297 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 860 g, TPU damping, carbon-fibre base
• • 60WD3MAX – 3 payloads, 310 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 970 g, TPU damping, carbon-fibre base, dual latch

DEFENCE & MILITARY APPLICATIONS

For armed forces, paramilitary units and government security agencies, the 60WD provides a secure, repeatable way to deliver small Ø60 mm-class payloads from a multirotor in support, signalling, training and resupply roles.

• • Marker and screening smoke canister release for signalling and obscuration
• • Inert training payload drops for drop-accuracy practice and crew training
• • Sensor, beacon and radio-relay emplacement in hard-to-reach terrain
• • Emergency resupply: tourniquet kits, batteries, radios and water purification tablets
• • Decoy and radar-reflector release on test ranges and exercises
• • Mothership-style deployment of small items from a larger multirotor
• • EOD and CBRN team training with inert drill payloads
• • Perimeter-sensor seeding around camps, borders and critical sites
• • Search and rescue of personnel with survival and signalling packs
• • Integration of other authorised payloads by the end user in accordance with national law and procurement rules

CIVILIAN & COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

For emergency services, utilities, researchers and commercial operators, the 60WD is a dependable drone drop system for compact cylindrical payloads that must reach a precise spot without landing.

• • Search and rescue drops: radios, flotation aids and compact medical kits
• • Utility pilot-line drops for power-line stringing across valleys and rivers
• • Firefighting extinguisher-ball drops where the payload size fits the cradle
• • Agriculture: seed balls and bio-control capsules over small plots
• • Fishing bait release from the shore or a boat
• • Wildlife research: tag, sampler and sensor placement
• • Mountain and maritime rescue: survival packs and floats to stranded people
• • Events and demonstrations with lightweight, safe payloads
• • University and research-lab payload-release studies

COMPARE THE FLYSPARK DROPPER RANGE

The 60WD series sits between the light single and dual droppers for small drones and the heavy parallel racks for large multirotors. Choose it when you need a mechanical latch, one to three Ø60 mm-class payloads and a CRSF-controlled FPV-class or custom airframe.

• FlySpark ZD1-V3 – approx. 50 g single-channel dropper for DJI Mavic / Air-class camera drones (light-sensor) or PWM FPV-class drones • FlySpark ZD1PLUS – approx. 65 g single-channel strap-mount dropper for one Ø60 mm-class payload, 5 V PWM • FlySpark 60ZD2 – approx. 200 g dual-channel strap-mount dropper for two Ø60 mm-class payloads, CRSF • FlySpark 60WD series – 1, 2 or 3 payload mechanical-latch dropper with TPU damping, carbon base and dual-latch MAX versions, 7–28 V CRSF • FlySpark ZD4 / ZD6 / ZD8 – 4-, 6- and 8-channel compact droppers with independent release of small payloads • FlySpark QD60 series – 2- to 8-channel aluminium and carbon-fibre parallel rack for Ø60 mm-class payloads on large multirotors, single or half-load salvo release

• STANDARD SUPPLY:
• • FlySpark 60WD dropper of the selected model (60WD1, 60WD2, 60WD2PRO, 60WD2MAX, 60WD3 or 60WD3MAX)
• • CRSF version with mounting strap, or SQ version with dropper-side quick-release base
• • CRSF signal and 7–28 V power lead
• • Payload-fit confirmation for the end user’s approved payload
• • Wiring and channel-setup guide
• • Commissioning and operator briefing support from FlySpark

IMPORTANT USE NOTE: The 60WD dropper is supplied only to verified end users. The buyer is responsible for using lawful payloads only, obtaining all airspace permissions and complying with national law, export controls and procurement rules. Never fly over people or release payloads where they could cause injury or damage. Respect the aircraft’s maximum take-off weight, including the dropper and payloads, and ground-test every release before flight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: What is a drone payload dropper? A: A drone payload dropper is a remotely triggered release mechanism fitted under a multirotor. It holds one or more payloads during flight and releases them on command from the pilot’s radio, so items can be delivered without landing.

Q: What is the FlySpark 60WD series? A: The FlySpark 60WD series is a family of six mechanical-latch drone payload droppers for Ø60 mm-class cylindrical payloads: 60WD1 (1 payload), 60WD2, 60WD2PRO and 60WD2MAX (2 payloads), and 60WD3 and 60WD3MAX (3 payloads). All run on 7–28 V and are triggered over CRSF.

Q: What payloads does the 60WD dropper carry? A: It is built for Ø60 mm-class cylindrical payloads held in curved cradles, such as marker or smoke canisters, inert training payloads, beacon housings and rescue capsules. Payload fit is confirmed by FlySpark for the end user’s approved payload before supply.

• Q: How many payloads can it carry?
• A: The 60WD1 carries one payload, the 60WD2, 60WD2PRO and 60WD2MAX carry two, and the 60WD3 and 60WD3MAX carry three.

Q: What is the difference between WD2, WD2PRO and WD2MAX? A: All three are twin-payload droppers. The 60WD2 (187 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 460 g) has TPU shock damping; the 60WD2PRO (same size, approx. 510 g) adds a carbon-fibre base plate; the 60WD2MAX (218 × 120 × 83 mm, approx. 700 g) adds a dual latch for extra retention.

Q: What is the difference between WD3 and WD3MAX? A: Both carry three payloads with TPU damping and a carbon-fibre base plate. The 60WD3 measures 297 × 120 × 83 mm and weighs approx. 860 g; the 60WD3MAX adds a dual latch and measures 310 × 120 × 83 mm at approx. 970 g.

Q: What does “mechanical latch” mean here? A: Each payload is held by a positive mechanical catch moved by a servo, not just by friction or a strap. The latch stays closed until the release command is sent, which makes the hold more secure under vibration and manoeuvring.

Q: What is the dual latch on the MAX models? A: The 60WD2MAX and 60WD3MAX use two latches per payload position instead of one, giving a second point of retention for heavier airframes, rough weather and aggressive flight.

Q: What voltage and signal does it use? A: Every 60WD model accepts 7–28 V, so it can run straight from a 2S–6S flight battery or the power board, and it is triggered by a CRSF (Crossfire / ELRS) serial signal from the aircraft receiver.

Q: What does CRSF / SQ mean? A: CRSF is the standard version, wired to a Crossfire or ELRS receiver and strap-mounted under the airframe. SQ is the quick-release version, with a dropper-side quick-release base that mates with an aircraft-side quick-release mount so the dropper can be swapped in seconds.

Q: Which drones is the 60WD compatible with? A: It is designed for FPV-class drones and other custom-built multirotors with a CRSF receiver and enough lift for the dropper plus payloads, typically 7–10 inch quadcopters for the single and twin models and larger custom multirotors for the triple models.

Q: Can I use it on a DJI Mavic or Air? A: No. The 60WD series needs a CRSF receiver and 7–28 V power, which consumer folding camera drones do not provide. For those aircraft choose the FlySpark ZD1-V3 light-sensor dropper.

Q: How heavy is the 60WD dropper? A: Empty weights are approx. 240 g (60WD1), 460 g (60WD2), 510 g (60WD2PRO), 700 g (60WD2MAX), 860 g (60WD3) and 970 g (60WD3MAX). Add the payload mass when planning take-off weight.

Q: Which aircraft-side quick-release mount do I need for the SQ version? A: FlySpark offers a small XTS-D quick-release mount rated for up to 1 kg and a medium quick-release mount rated for up to 4 kg, made to suit your airframe. Twin and triple 60WD models with payloads normally need the medium mount.

Q: What is the 60WD drone payload dropper price in India? A: Price is on request because each order is matched to the model, version (CRSF or SQ), mount and payload fit. Contact FlySpark on WhatsApp or email for a quotation in INR or for export.

Q: What is the lead time, and do you export? A: Lead time is confirmed with the quotation. FlySpark supplies across India and handles export enquiries subject to end-user documentation and applicable export-control rules.

Q: Who can buy the 60WD dropper? A: It is supplied only to verified end users such as defence and government agencies, public-safety organisations, licensed integrators, research institutions and commercial operators with a lawful application.

Q: Can end users integrate their own payloads? A: The 60WD is supplied as a generic payload release mechanism. Integration of any authorised payload is the responsibility of the end user and must comply with national law, airspace rules, export controls and procurement regulations.

Q: Does FlySpark help with installation and setup? A: Yes. FlySpark / AnuShakti Infotech Pvt. Ltd. assists with receiver channel mapping, power wiring, mount selection, payload-fit confirmation, ground testing and operator briefing.

Q: What warranty is included? A: Warranty covers manufacturing defects for 1 year under approved use and normal operating conditions. Crash damage, overload, wrong wiring or unauthorised modification may not be covered.