Numerous tests and successive improvements have brought this CO2 system to levels of reliability never before achieved on a Parachute Recovery Systems. The pressurized gas (60 bars!) is released in a fraction of a second to propel the parachute canopy out of its container.

The excess gas released (each cartridge contains several dozen litres) is used to accelerate the deployment of the canopy and minimise the loss of altitude when the parachute is triggered.

The long-range communication system between the Klick trigger remote control and the PRS/FTS is based on advanced technology and LoRa modulation. Its range can reach several kilometres in optimal conditions and a long range option allows to exceed 10 km.

The communication protocol is based on the 869 MHz frequencies, which are free of authorisation (433 and 915 MHz options available). A 128-bit encryption ensures that the data is not intercepted and the user is warned if the communication is disturbed.

Resetting your Kronos M3D Parachute Recovery System takes just a few minutes. All you have to do is replace your triggered pod with a new one, and then carry out a few simple maintenance operations yourself, as explained and detailed in the parachute user manual.

The CO2 cartridge is the only consumable to be changed on the system after it has been deployed, and a cartridge costs just a few euros. You can either buy a new POD or exchange your deployed POD for a new one at a special price.

An SDK module is integrated into the PRS-FTS-MOC Kronos AD Matrice 3D system, enabling you to link your safety accessories to the FlightHub 2 flight management software. Thanks to this link, you can link your flight zone to your safety accessories and automate their activation using Geofencing functions.

EASA has published a new proposed means of compliance for systems installed on drones to reduce ground impact in the event of a crash. The document is aimed at drone operators who are considering fitting a drone with a parachute or demonstrating that the drone has a feature that reduces its impact energy in the event of a crash. The document is also intended for drone manufacturers and manufacturers of mitigation systems (parachute recovery systems).

The MOC 2512 (M2) designates the level of robustness required for the safety system in the event of the drone losing control and falling to the ground.

Depending on the level of robustness, a correction value can reduce or increase the GRC. The more effective the measures, the higher the correction value and the lower the GRC. If the final GRC is greater than 7, it is not possible to request a SORA.

The assessment of the ground risk class (GRC) is covered by stages 2 and 3 of the SORA. The first step covers the definition of the intrinsic GRC, which is the initial level of ground risk, while the second covers the mitigation measures that can be applied to reduce the risk and achieve the final GRC.