iFlight HydroPop Drone Recovery Airbag | Water Flotation Aid
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A Flotation Aid for Aircraft Recovery
The iFlight HydroPop is an inflatable recovery airbag intended to help keep a compatible aircraft visible and accessible after a water landing. Its brightly colored orange airbag is designed to provide a visual marker at the water's surface when deployed.
For an over-water project, plan the mounting position and added weight before flight, then confirm the activation and servicing procedure for the supplied unit. HydroPop is a recovery aid, not waterproofing for your aircraft or camera.
Key Features
- Inflatable flotation concept: Designed to assist water recovery by providing buoyancy after deployment.
- Orange airbag: Intended to help make the recovery location easier to spot.
- Compact housing: Listed dimensions of 149 × 38.5 × 34.5mm.
- Lightweight assembly: Listed weight of 58 ±3g; confirm whether the quoted weight includes the supplied cylinder and mounting hardware.
- Aircraft fitment: Source-listed application is compatible aircraft with takeoff weight up to 2kg. Verify the final installed aircraft weight and the manufacturer's mounting requirements.
Specifications
- Brand: iFlight.
- Model: HydroPop.
- Product type: Inflatable aircraft recovery aid.
- Dimensions: Listed 149 × 38.5 × 34.5mm.
- Weight: Listed 58 ±3g.
- Application limit: Listed aircraft takeoff weight ≤2kg, subject to confirmed fitment and deployment requirements.
- Inflation concept: The source describes a small pressurized CO₂ cylinder. Cylinder specification, trigger method and supplied cylinder contents require confirmation.
Compatibility and Installation
Confirm mounting security, deployment clearance, airframe balance and the complete takeoff weight with the recovery system fitted. Do not place straps, wires or other equipment across the airbag's deployment path.
The listing does not establish a specific GoPro attachment interface or universal aircraft compatibility. A camera attached to the aircraft must be included when assessing the total weight and mounting arrangement.
Recovery Limits
Successful inflation and recovery depend on correct installation, a serviceable cylinder and trigger, aircraft condition and water conditions. This product does not guarantee that an aircraft will float, remain upright, avoid sinking or be recovered.
It does not prevent water from entering motors, electronics or cameras and does not make an aircraft safe to power after immersion. The visible airbag is not a GPS tracker, radio beacon or personal flotation device. No guaranteed inflation time or all-condition flotation performance is established here.
Inspection and Servicing
Before use, inspect the mounting, housing, airbag and gas-cylinder seal following the manufacturer's instructions. Confirm how the supplied unit is armed and triggered; do not assume automatic water activation or remote activation without checking the documentation.
The source describes folding the orange airbag back into the housing and securing both shell buckles. Folding the bag alone does not rearm a deployed system. Confirm approved replacement cylinders, trigger components, repacking instructions and service requirements before attempting reuse. Do not substitute unspecified compressed-gas cartridges.
Perfect For
Experienced FPV pilots evaluating a supplemental recovery aid for a compatible aircraft, with verified mounting, activation and maintenance procedures.
Package Contents
One iFlight HydroPop recovery-airbag unit. The source does not provide an itemized accessory list or confirm the supplied gas-cylinder configuration. Confirm cylinder inclusion, trigger components and mounting hardware before ordering. Aircraft and camera are not included as part of this recovery-unit listing.
Safety Notes
- Disconnect the aircraft battery and remove propellers before installation or servicing.
- Follow the manufacturer's handling instructions for any pressurized cylinder; keep it away from heat and do not puncture or modify it.
- Do not test the system by deliberately submerging a powered aircraft.
- Stop using the system if the airbag, housing, seal or trigger is damaged.
- Do not enter hazardous water to retrieve equipment.
- After immersion, disconnect power only when safe and have the aircraft inspected before further use.
For package, fitment or servicing questions, contact sales@thedroneflight.com.
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