Launch Apparatus for Aerial Objects

A launch apparatus for aerial objects, the apparatus including:

• a base configured to support the apparatus on a surface or object;
• at least one base arm that is coupled to the base;
• a launching lever that is pivotally coupled to the at least one base arm via a pivotal coupling;
• wherein the launching lever is elongated and has a first end and an opposing second end, wherein the pivotal coupling is coupled to the launching lever proximate to the first end, wherein a platform is coupled to the launching lever proximate to the second end, wherein the launching lever is movable into and between a tensioned position and a released position, wherein when the launching lever is in the tensioned position the platform is below the pivotal coupling, and wherein when the launching lever is in the released position the platform is above the pivotal coupling;
• a travel restrictor coupled to the launching lever and the at least one base arm;
• a plurality of launch pins coupled to the platform;
• and
• a lever lock and release mechanism that is alternatively operable to both lock the launching lever in the tensioned position and to release the launching lever from the tensioned position, wherein the travel restrictor is configured to arrest the launching lever in the released position after the launching lever is released from the tensioned position.