ParaZero Technologies, a leader in advanced drone safety solutions, sat down with UST to discuss the company’s innovative parachute recovery systems (PRS) designed to enhance operational safety for a wide range of unmanned aerial platforms.
With custom integration capabilities, ParaZero offers tailored solutions for both multirotor and fixed-wing drones, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. In this interview, we find out how ParaZero’s SafeAir systems provide real-time monitoring and emergency parachute deployment to mitigate risks during flight.
Amir, it’s lovely to meet you, thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us today. ParaZero works in a range of industries and, as a result, with a wide variety of drones — can you provide an overview of ParaZero’s custom integration capabilities and how they can be tailored to different drone platforms?
All of ParaZero’s SafeAir systems are composed of 2 main parts – the parachute launcher itself and a flight monitoring computer called “SmartAir.”
The parachute is determined by the weight of the drone and the desired result – a lower descent rate results in a lower impact energy, ensuring that we save the platform itself, its payload, and most importantly, the people below. The bigger and heavier the drone is, the larger the parachute needs to be to achieve the optimal recovery result.
The SmartAir computer is constantly monitoring the flight and detecting any flight anomalies such as sudden loss of altitude, any motor failure or any other factor that can cause the drone to crash. Once a flight anomaly is detected the SmartAir computer sends two critical commands; the first is to deploy the parachute using ParaZero’s patent deployment mechanism, and the second is to shut down the motors FTS (Flight Termination System) to ensure safe landing.
ParaZero’s engineering team has developed the ability to custom integrate our systems with any drone or vehicle system, fixed-wing and multirotor, manned and unmanned, weighing from 1kg to 1 ton.
The integration process is set to ensure the seamless integration between the SafeAir unit and the customer’s platform both mechanically and electronically. We can integrate with the platform externally as an add-on, or if we are able to collaborate with the customer at the design stage, we’re able to integrate internally as well.
How does the Mavic Parachute system enhance safety for drone operators, and what makes it stand out from other drone safety solutions?
The SafeAir Mavic 3 helps drone operators to fly safely and complete their flights. From aerial content creators to first responders or mapping and surveillance professionals, the safer Mavic 3 allows safe operation over people thanks to its ASTM certification.
ParaZero’s parachute recovery system (PRS) for the Mavic 3 stands out as it is the only ASTM Certified PRS in the market that suits all of the Mavic series, drones including Cine, Pro M3E and M3T.
What role does ParaZero’s custom integration expertise play in helping operators comply with FAA and global regulatory standards for safe drone operations?
ParaZero’s systems enable drone operators worldwide to unlock different flight modes such as BVLOS and operation over people. Thanks to the fact that parachute recovery systems mitigate the risk of crashing and causing grave damage, regulators around the world are more likely to provide special licensing and unlock flight modes for operators if they carry ParaZero onboard.
Can you share any success stories or use cases where the Mavic Parachute system has prevented damage or enhanced safety during critical drone missions?
Luckily enough, so far no incidents have been recorded of drones crashing above populated areas or causing any damage, however the fact remains that malfunction can occur.
Just like having car insurance allows you to go on the road, ParaZero allows you to operate safely and achieve amazing business opportunities such as filming the Super bowl quickly and efficiently, or delivering COVID-19 tests from testing grounds to hospitals, or autonomously delivering goods. For example; SpeedBird Aero uses ParaZero’s system onboard their drones to deliver goods in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Gadfin’s aerial delivery solutions are equipped with ParaZero autonomous safety systems to supply medical equipment and supplies in Israel.
These use cases and more are well documented on the ParaZero website >>
Looking ahead, how does ParaZero plan to further develop and expand its product line to meet the evolving needs of the drone industry?
We believe the future lies with drones, whether for industry use such as delivery, mapping, or inspection, or with manned and unmanned VTOL aircraft in the future used to overcome traffic congestion – ParaZero plans on being part of this future and enabling safe flight operation worldwide thanks to its cutting edge parachute recovering systems.
Thank you for your time, it’s been a pleasure speaking with you and we will continue to follow ParaZero’s achievements and developments with great interest.
