Pneumatic Antenna Launching Systems are a simple, safe, and effective way to deploy antennas over trees, especially for temporary or emergency field use. The launchers use a tennis ball as a projectile, propelled by compressed air, and can reach heights of up to 200 feet towing a fishing line. Pneumatic launchers are preferable to slingshots or bows as they are safer and more efficient. Materials for building a launcher can cost around $60-$100, and launcher kits are also available. Launchers can also have other applications such as cutting high tree branches, deploying safety lines for roof, tree, or tower work, and even for fishing.
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