Autonomous Drone Parachute Recovery System (DRS-25)

System built for 15–25 kg multicopters with intelligent self-monitoring and safe descent.

Typical applications are:

• Emergency recovery during total system failures or loss of control

• Safe descent of critical sensors, LiDAR, cameras, and payloads

• Mitigating risk in BVLOS, urban, or congested-area flights

• Insurance compliance and safer operations over populated zones

Unique system advantages

The DRS-25 is engineered to operate fully autonomously, independent from the drone’s flight controller or radio link, detecting critical failures via intelligent onboard algorithms. The system uses a patented electric catapult mechanism (no servos, no pyrotechnics, no CO₂) for parachute deployment. It is lightweight (~600 g) and compact (250 × 75 mm), yet robust and reusable—ready in minutes post-deployment. Its modular bayonet mounting system enables fast installation and removal. The DRS-25 ensures safe, controlled descent (2–3.6 m/s) even if all electronics fail, protecting equipment and minimizing risk to bystanders.