The Opale rescue parachute system for the DJI S1000 might just be what you were looking for. More and more countries are enforcing strict laws on multicopter flying. Some countries demand full redundancy on every part, while in other countries you can still fly in places with People, if you raise the security on your multicopter (check my legal blog with a collection of world wide restrictions). So the new rescue system of Opale might just be what will help you to be able to fly where you need to be to get the Job done. Opale told me they will release a rescue parachute System for the DJI S1000 very soon. The Setup will be similar to their s800 Version, but with a much bigger 12sqm parachute. This parachute would allow Setup up to about 14-15kg. But a higher seink rate would also allow for more damage. This is what they told me about it yet:

  • It’s directly activated by the receiver (you choose to open it by the failsafe or by a switch of the transmitter )
  • The sink rate with the 12sqm parachute will be around 3.2 to 3.5m/sec.
  • You need arround 10meters height to get the parachute open.
  • The system doesn’t limit the gimbal movement.
  • The rescue System replace you current battery plate
  • The weight of the full system is arround 800gr. (including a large 12sqm parachute and the ejection system with the servo and straps)
  • Price is 499€ excl VAT.

Here are some specs about the sink rates of their parachutes. Click on the pic for a full size view.

opale rescue parachute djis s1000

 

 

 

You’ll find more Information on the Opale Website Here’s a demo of their s800 rescue System, which has a faster sink rate the the s1000 one. The s800 Drops about 3.8m/sec while the s1000 System drops about 3.2-3.4m/sec.

 

 

Seems like DJI also has seen the signs of law changes. The just releaseda new Clip of their own Dropsafe solution.

No wording on price, drop Speed or weight limit yet.

 

 

And lets not Forget the Mars 120 solution which also will work with large multicopters. But it costs three times as much as the Opale.

http://www.marsparachutes.com/mars-120/