Load release system

A load release system for quick release of an aerial load from an anchor, the load release system comprising:

• a cord configured to join the load with the anchor, wherein the cord comprising a load end, an anchor end, and an automatic release section;
• the load end comprising a carabiner configured to attach to the load, the carabiner comprising a gate and a manually operable biasing element, wherein the manually operable biasing element prevents the gate from opening of the carabiner without use of manual force, wherein manually changing the gate to open the carabiner enables the load to separate from the anchor;
• the anchor end comprising a manual quick release ring configured to attach to the anchor, the manual quick release ring comprising two C-shaped ring bodies pivotally joined at a hinge end and lockable at a pin end, wherein the pin end further comprising a pin handle for facilitating manipulation of a pin, wherein manually disengaging the pin from the pin end enables the load to separate from the anchor;
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• the automatic release section disposed along longitudinal axis of the cord, the automatic release section comprising an automatic separation mechanism which includes a force rated release material that breaks at a predetermined load design point thereby enabling the load to automatically and completely separate from the anchor when the load design point is reached.