How to Make a Gravity Gate for FPV Drone Racing
We have been asked many times if we have a Gravity Gate. The answer is yes and no. A Gravity Gate can be easily put together from existing product sold by Premier RC.
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(A) You will need: 1. One (1) x 5 ft. Keyhole Gate 2. Three (3) x Fiberglass Telescopic Banner Poles (any height will work but most commonly used is the 13 ft. pole) 3. Three (3) x Fiberglass Ground Stakes
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(B) Premier’s Banner poles come with swivel eyelets on the end of the poles. This is important because the outer frame of the Keyhole Gate fit these eyelets.
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(C) Assemble the Keyhole.
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(D) Place and orientate your gate where it needs to be. Place your ground stakes 120 degrees apart. Use colors to determine placement.
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(E - H) Separate your frame at the ground stakes and slide the eyelet of the banner pole over the frame.
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(I) Grab a buddy to help you lift the gate in place.
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(J - L) For ease of visibility you can lower the forward pole about 24 inches.
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If you need more detailed info on creating this gate, just e-mail us. These instructions use the 5 foot Keyhole Gates and the Windsock Pole eye tips only fit 5 foot Keyhole Gate perimeter rods. For 7.5 foot Keyhole Gates fliers, you will need to improvise with a larger ring or wire to adapt the larger rod diameters on the larger keyhole gates.
