5x1mm Drone Hatch Magnet
SKU: 44201-1
A 5×1 mm neodymium (NdFeB) magnet can be used to secure a drone hatch cover that balances accessibility and holding strength.
A simple design for using an Indigo Nd magnet involves drilling a shallow 5×1mm recess into the hatch lid and corresponding body frame. Use epoxy or a cyanoacrylate glue to secure the magnets flush in the recesses. Be sure to align the magnets with opposing polarities so they attract. If you are building many of these, a Magnaprobe is handy tool to confirm that north faces outwards from the lid and south from the frame.
You may wish to use 4 magnets to distribute the holding force by placing one at each corner. However, 5x1mm may be too strong for this however use & smaller 2.5x1 or 3x1 mm may be the better choice.
Note: this solution works best with plastic or carbon fiber hatches since ferrous metals can amplify the holding force.
