Drone Rescue Systems’ (DRS) upgraded DRS-25 parachute system has been integrated onto Caulfield & Wheeler’s Harris Aerial H6E Hybrid UAS platform, enhancing UAS safety and emergency recovery capabilities.
DRS-25 Drone Parachute Recovery System
Combined with Caulfield & Wheeler’s NDAA-compliant LiDAR upgrade and the hybrid-powered Harris Aerial platform, this high-performance aerial mapping setup delivers greater reliability, precision, and endurance for geospatial operations.
The parachute recovery system features a patented electric catapult mechanism without servos or pyrotechnics. Safety is therefore a top priority, with consumables such as CO2 also not used.
It operates fully autonomously and is independent from the drone flight controller and other electronics, with the re-usable parachute being repacked in minutes. The parachute system activates under any conditions, even if autopilots and radio connections have failed.
The DRS parachute recovery systems are offered for multirotor UAVs and VTOLs across a wide range of maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs). These systems can easily connect or disconnect from a UAS via a simple quick release locking mechanism.
Drone Rescue Systems extends its appreciation to the Harris Aerial team for their effort and commitment to implementing the DRS-25 parachute system.
