D.T. Systems BL509 Bird Launcher, Black

This is a very sturdy remote controlled humane bird launcher. It also has a beeper so you can find it once you place it in tall grass. I train daily (pro) so have a lot of experience with launchers.

Pros:

*Sturdy metal frame.

*Opens on the end so you don't have to try to put the bird in as you close the top. Very easy to put the bird in the end.

*It has tabs on the bottom corners if you want to mount the launcher to something though that is not necessary.

*You can control the launcher from long distances. I frequently use mine at distances up to 700 yards.

*The remote transmitter has 16 settings so you can control up to 16 different launchers though I don't see a reason for more than 2 or 3. Additional launchers are available at most stores that carry D.T. as well as online.

*The transmitter is very small so it is easy to hang around your neck comfortably it comes with a lanyard.

*Very easy to set up and add more launchers.

*Easy to find after you have used it to train your dog since it has a pager/beeper function. Very important when training in tall grasses.

*Launches the bird humanely about 8 feet or so in the air so strong springs.

*Battery life is very, very, long weeks, even if used daily. The launcher and transmitter use simple 9 volt alkaline batteries. The launcher turns itself off after 2 hours if you forget to turn it off.

*It's very quiet compared to others launchers.

*Holds up to 2 quail if wanted or one pigeon. Get the pheasant sized launcher if you want to launch big birds.

Cons:

*The launcher nor the transmitter are water proof. They are water resistant it seems but don't leave it out in the rain. If you accidentally do, don't try to turn it on. Take the battery out and let it dry in a warm area for several days.

*Don't store the launcher in direct sunlight as the sun will cause the launching pad stitches to disintegrate over time.

Overall, it's very tough and if you take care of it, it WILL last for many years. Plus the D.T. systems service department is in Dallas and they have a fast turnaround if it ever breaks.

In an effort for full disclosure, I enjoyed this launcher so much that I joined D.T. systems as a professional equipment tester. You can see me use it a brittanys dot com free training tips web page

The DT 500 series launchers work very well.Easy to load birds and they have a nice beeper feature to find the launcher in tall grass. The launch is pretty quite and gives the bird a good toss. Only negative is it seems to eat batteries fairly quickly. Other than that no complaints.

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