The Fanimation Windpointe ceiling fan includes a short downrod (15cm) suitable for standard ceiling heights. If your ceiling is higher than 3 metres then you may require an optional downrod. This downrod is 90cm in length and 2.5cm in diamater. About the Fanimation Windpointe Downrod - 90cm: What's a downrod? Downrods are also known as extension poles / rods and droppers that connects the fan to the ceiling. Does your location have a high ceiling? If your ceiling is higher than 2.4m, then you may want to consider also purchasing a longer downrod to bring the ceiling fan lower to be more effective. What length downrod do I need? The all-weather ceiling fans includes a 15cm long downrod suitable for standard height ceilings. For example, if your ceiling height is 4m (11ft) then you should consider a 90cm length downrod. As a rough guide: 2.4 to 3.6 metres - 90cm downrod 3.6 to 5 metres - 1.8m downrod 5+ metres - multiple downrods joined by couplers. If you choose a downrod that's too long - it can always be shortened by your electrician when the fans are installed Please Note: this listing is for the Fanimation Windpointe downroad 90cm only. The images shown in the pictures are for illustration purposes only.