Skywalker X8 Hand Launch Gripper

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Since my 3.5kg beast, the Skywalker, has a camera window for aerial surveys, I faced a challenge launching it without using a catapult. The main obstacle was not having a secure grip on the device. To overcome this, I created a gripper that disengages after launch or can be held in place since it relies on the aircraft's weight to stay attached. The two parts of the gripper fit together tightly with no play whatsoever, which may require some sanding to ensure they click into place correctly. For further guidance on using this gripper, you are directed to watch a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drXDnwVMlHQ&list=UU5z9cL0hwDJsXeZ-OZufVqg. **Assembly Instructions** This project was printed with a low infill of 10%, and similar results can be achieved by using this percentage setting.