Start-up company SkyFallX unveiled a fully autonomous parachute system for drones last year. The purpose of the system is to reduce danger to people and property on the ground. The company is now seeking strategic partners to help enter mass-production.
The SkyFallX parachute system uses on-board sensors to monitor a drone’s flight. If the unit detects unsafe conditions a parachute is automatically deployed, slowing the descent of the drone while simultaneously sounding an audible alarm to warn people on the ground. The decision to deploy occurs in a fraction of a second. Because the system works automatically there is no need for the drone’s operator to trigger the parachute. This automatic capability is especially critical when the operator can no longer see the drone, as in the case of a “fly away.”
YUNEEC Q500 with autonomous recovery system
SkyFallX has flight tested the hardware and software.
The company’s founder, Mike Pick, said “Mass production could occur within months with the right strategic partner.”
The SkyFallX system can be mounted to a variety of existing small drones in much the same way as after- market cameras. SkyFallX has applied for domestic and international utility patent protection for the system. This same patent-pending technology can be scaled to fit larger drones.
Source: Press Release
Hi, I am very interested in your new product. I fly Yuneec Q500 4K and a Yuneec Typhoon H profession in my business. From a business and a safety issue, I really love the idea of using your product. Are you going to market it, and what price are you looking at per unit. If you are still in the development stage, I would be very interested in testing your product in the field. If you could provide me with any further pictures or information that would be great. A lot of my work is above water and still get nervous on these commissions. I hope your product gathers momentum for you and for a tongue in cheek comment “I hope it takes off for you”!!! Cheers and all the best. Alan.
Pitlochry Aerial Photography.
Alan,
I suggest that you click on the link in the article which takes you to the SkyFallX website and use their ‘Contact’ page…