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This is the drop-tower current assembly, with the release cart system at the top and the shock absorption system at the bottom of the tower. The outer structure will consist of long t-slot extrusions with netting in between them.

The drop vehicle consists of a frame (created from t-slot extrusions) for the payload and a foam nose-cone designed to purpose as a crumple-zone.

The release mechanism aims to release the drop vehicle with a consistent attitude and prevent drift. Additionally, it serves as a method of safely handling the drop vehicle once its loaded with the payload.