The lightest parachute system on the market: only 460g!
\nThe basic parachute kit includes an ultra-fast CO2 dual canvas ejection system and a dedicated stand-alone remote control with 30 hours of autonomy, attachable to the Smart Controller. The parachute is also available as a DGAC S1 S2 S3 approved kit with an external FTS (to be installed by the user).
\nEach version of the FTS includes an audible alarm and a charging socket that allows the parachute to be powered and charged when the drone is switched on, providing unlimited autonomy.
\nThe lightest parachute system with engine shutdown in the world!
\nThe double canvas + external FTS parachute kit is the most reliable solution available weighing 515g. Equipped with 2 PARA\u00b2 canopies, the system is fully redundant! In the event of a failure, deployment of only one of the canopies keeps the fall rate below 5 m\/s at a weight of 4.7 kg and limits the impact energy to less than 69 J. In the event of a failure, the two canopies deployed together limit the impact energy to only 55 J. Pilots have the ability to carry more than 370 grams of payload, in addition to our safety systems, while complying with DGAC S2-S3 approval (total weight of 4.7 KG in flight ).
\nThe S1\/S2\/S3 approval proposed by Dronavia is the only one on the market that allows the transport of payloads.
\nKeep in mind that for an equivalent charge, the flight time with the Z\u00e9phyr parachute is longer than with any other parachute system. The external FTS is self-installed between the batteries and the drone. Its operation is reversible, does not modify the drone and allows DJI's manufacturer warranty to be maintained. The FTS can be used alone, without a parachute, to increase the available payload and flight time for the S2 scenario. The payload capacity of the Matrice 30 in the S2 scenario increases to 2.7 kg in this configuration! The audible alarm module connects to the USB-C connector on the bottom of the drone. The external FTS are also redundant; in case of a battery loss, one module is able to draw all the power needed to keep the drone in the air until an emergency landing is made.
\nThe FTS can be used on its own, without a parachute, to increase available payload and flight time for the S2 scenario.
\nUltra-fast system configuration
\nAttached to the drone's 4 upper threads, the parachute can be disassembled in less than a minute, without having to go to the workshop. An optional bracket is available in our shop to attach it to the bottom of the drone when using the upper pod. The kit with the external FTS can also be disassembled in seconds. The fuse module is easily inserted between the batteries and the drone. It immediately includes the audible alarm. It weighs 55 grams.
\nThe fastest, most reliable and most efficient CO2 system
\nThe CO2 emission system of Z\u00e9phyr parachutes has been tested and used by most French drone pilots for more than 5 years. Countless tests and successive improvements have brought this system to a level of reliability never before achieved on a drone parachute. Pressurised gas (60 bar!) is released in a fraction of a second to propel the parachute tissue out of its container. The excess gas released (each cartridge contains several dozen litres) is used to accelerate the canopy and minimise height loss when the parachute is activated. The system can be reset within seconds. The CO2 cartridge is the only consumable that is replaced after an implementation on the system, and a cartridge costs only a few euros. There are no restrictions for professional pilots travelling by air. Most airlines offer the option of placing your Z\u00e9phyr M30 system in the hold or cabin with the 4G gas cartridge.
\nOn the Z\u00e9phyr M30 double parachute system, the CO2 release system allows the canvases to be ejected and opened in just 0.83 seconds, corresponding to a 10-metre height loss at an initial drop speed of about 6 m\/s.
\nThe lightest, most stable and most efficient drone canopies
\nThe new PARA\u00b2 canopies used in Z\u00e9phyr's parachute systems are the result of 3 years of development. Their innovative ultralight design and unique construction give PARA\u00b2 canopies superior efficiency and stability. On single canopy systems, the fall speed is minimised in relation to the canopy surface area. When used in pairs, PARA\u00b2 canopies do not interfere with each other and optimise the overall sink rate. Each Zephyr parachute is designed so that the canopy(s) keep the drone as flat as possible during its fall, allowing the canopy to be used for its most efficient use.
\nOn the Z\u00e9phyr M30 double canvas parachute system, the fall speed for a mass of 4.7 kg is only 5 m\/s, i.e. an impact energy of only 55 J, well below the maximum 69 J allowed in France.
\nAn encrypted long-distance communication system
\nThe long-range communication system between the radio and the parachute is based on advanced technology and LoRa modulation. The range reaches 5 km in optimal conditions and a long-range option allows it to exceed 10 km. The communication protocol is based on 869 MHz frequencies, without authorisation (options 433 and 915 MHz available). A 128-bit encryption ensures that data is not intercepted and the user is alerted if communication is disrupted. Practical user features The parachute, FTS and radio control modules are equipped with LEDs for status indication and advanced functions.
\nThe LEDs indicate the remaining battery charge when switching on and off and the battery level while charging. In operation, they indicate the immediate status of the system: correct operation, loss of radio link, battery low... In combination with an FTS, the parachute is automatically switched on when the drone is switched on. If there is no signal and you forget to switch off the parachute or radio control, the modules automatically switch off after 10 minutes. A time-stamped log system is integrated on the parachute and radio. It records activation actions performed by the user for diagnostic purposes.
\nLots of options... ahead of regulations!
\nThanks to the options available with Z\u00e9phyr parachutes, you are one step ahead of French and European regulations. On the remote control side, it is possible to add a second redundant release button. This second button avoids unwanted pressing of a single button and doubles the autonomy of the remote control. Safety caps protect the buttons from unintentional pressing. A buzzer module is available on request. It generates an audible warning in case of loss of connection to the parachute. With a long-range option, the radio range can be extended to more than 10 km if required. It is also possible to link several radio remote controls to one parachute, or several parachutes to one remote control.
\nOn the parachute side, a crash detection and automatic deployment module is available on request. This module will eventually be compatible with ASTM3322 and future European standards (classes C5 and C6 for STS-01 and STS-02 scenarios). Dronavia is anticipating the new European regulations by bringing its autonomous engine shutdown system (Z\u00e9phyr CC M30) into compliance with MOC 2511. This approval will allow professional pilots to simplify the process of obtaining a SORA.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"