Intelligent parachute rescue system for DJI M210 series

Drone Rescue Systems GmbH introduces a new parachute system for the DRS-M210. Following the DJI M600, another DJI model now receives a specially designed rescue parachute. The system is expected to be available in the market by the end of July/early August, and reservations can be made now through Drone Rescue Systems.

With the DJI M210 series, the developers at Drone Rescue aim to secure the next commercial drone from DJI. "With this development, we are taking the consistent step to secure commercial drone applications, as well as operations for police and fire departments, as the DJI M210 V2 drones are used for many of these applications," reports Andreas Ploier, CEO and co-founder of Drone Rescue Systems GmbH. In the professional application area, the DJI M210 V2 is one of the best-selling drones worldwide and is used for inspections, security, and rescue services. The design and flexibility of the aircraft allow for a variety of industry-specific applications. These drones are equipped with often expensive cameras and sensors, which need to be protected in case of a system malfunction. "The investments in these drones are quite high. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the protection of the drone and payload in case of a crash," says Ploier.

To avoid limiting the drone's capabilities with the parachute system, care was taken to minimize the impact on flight time, range, and payload capacity. However, the system should provide maximum protection for humans and materials. "By using lightweight parachute systems and miniaturizing the electronics, we were able to reduce the weight of the DRS-M210 system so that it does not exceed the limit of around 430g for the DJI M210 V2," says Ploier. Like all other parachute systems, Drone Rescue avoids the use of pyrotechnics as a release mechanism. This also positively affects the weight and ensures that the DJI M210 series can be transported without additional effort, as the parachute system is not subject to safety regulations or dangerous goods regulations. Instead of the pyrotechnics commonly used in the market, a robust elastic system catapults the parachute out of the carbon tube.

Ploier emphasizes that all parachute systems adhere to a consistent product philosophy. Systems must be completely autonomous, lightweight, reusable, and non-pyrotechnic. Furthermore, the rescue systems from the Austrian manufacturer are equipped with a quick-release mechanism and a cross-cap design parachute. The latter ensures great pendulum and wind stability. Thus, crashed drones can be quickly transitioned into a stable descent phase even from low altitudes. This reduces the kinetic impact energy. Installing the DRS parachute system is straightforward. Through the "Mount & Fly" function, which consists of a bayonet lock, the low maintenance DRS system can be easily mounted onto a DJI M210 series without major mechanical effort. This establishes a reliable connection between the drone and the parachute rescue system, securing the system to the drone even during turbulent flights or strong vibrations.

Using the parachute system facilitates the issuance of flight permits and approvals according to the new regulations under EASA-Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA), ensuring that all flight movements are recorded and stored electronically. In the event of damage, these data can be analyzed and potentially shared for investigation. "Depending on insurance policies, this feature can lead to lower insurance rates. These lower rates would quickly offset the acquisition costs of our parachute rescue system," explains Ploier.

Drone Rescue Systems has established itself very well internationally in the commercial sector and has been able to build a strong reputation, especially through being the only one so far to receive ASTM certification for the DJI M600 series. The company plans to obtain further certifications for their product portfolio.

Drone Rescue Systems GmbH online: dronerescue.com