EASA Compliance Pack for DJI Matrice 30 coming soon
ZEPHYR
M30
1974,17 € excl. VAT
DGAC PACK
S3 DGAC Parachute Recovery System
S1/S2 DGAC Flight Termination System
Approvals documents
included in the safety pack
PARACHUTE RECOVERY SYSTEM
Zephyr M30 parachute system for the DJI Matrice 30 drone allows you to secure your flights by slowing down the fall speed and impact energy of your drone in case of problems. Extensive research and testing has gone into making it the safest and most efficient system possible. The parachute can be assembled in a few minutes by the pilot himself, without any passage of the drone through our workshop.
STAY FOCUS ON YOUR JOB
The parachute & FTS is assembled in just a few minutes by the pilot himself. Dronavia provides video installation tutorials as well as a user & instruction manual to make it easy to get started. A USB-C socket is built into the parachute, allowing it to be plugged directly into the drone when the parachute is installed. This powers your drone and the buzzer module, as well as turning on your parachute directly when the drone is switched on.
Keep flight efficiency
The parachute + external FTS kit is the lightest solution available on the market, with a total weight of only 400g. Pilots have the possibility to carry 600 grams of payload, in addition to our safety systems, while still complying with the DGAC S1-S2-S3 approval (total weight of 4.7 KG in flight)
Buzzer integrated
PARA² technology / 3rd generation of ultra-light canopies
Patented CO2 ejection system
A black box for analysing flight logs
Klick system for manually triggering
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A soft & controlled landing
The new PARA² canopies used in Kronos parachute systems are the result of 3 years of development. Their innovative, ultra-light design and unique construction give PARA² canopies superior efficiency and stability.
The fall rate is minimised in relation to the canopy surface. Each Kronos parachute is designed so that the canopy(s) keep the drone as flat as possible during its fall in order to minimise damage on impact.
Patented & efficient triggering device
Numerous tests and successive improvements have brought this system to levels of reliability never before achieved on a drone parachute. The pressurised 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.
Long-range, secure transmission
The long-range communication system between the trigger remote control and the parachute/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.
Be sure, be safe with annual maintenance
There are two types of maintenance: preventive or after activation.In both cases, as some procedures are complex or dangerous, we recommend that you opt for the manufacturer’s maintenance service offered by Dronavia. If you wish to do it yourself, Dronavia will not accept responsibility for the system, and will void the warranty if you choose to reset the system yourself.
Send us your Zephyr parachute systems and our experts will carry out all maintenance work with unique know-how. You will receive your system as new, with the warranty intact. Shipping costs are at your expense.
grams only
hours of autonomy (∞ if connected via usb-c)
kilometers of range
trigger time (sec)
minimum height of effectiveness (meters)
working temperature
of canopy surface
falling speed in m/s
joules average energy on impact
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EUROPEAN COMPLIANCE
EASA PACK
Obtain EASA MOC M2 & MOC 2511 compliance for your drone.
MOC2512 (M2) Parachute Recovery System
MOC 2511 Flight Termination System
Compliance documents
included in the safety pack
FLIGHT TERMINATION SYSTEM
Dronavia’s Zéphyr Flight Termination System are safety devices that, under certain conditions, prevent the equipped drone from leaving its regulatory flight envelope by cutting off the drone’s power supply, using the dedicated Klick triggering remote control. The external FTS modules are installed between the batteries and the drone, in less than a minute, directly by the drone pilot.
Klick system for manual triggering
Unlimited autonomy
Ultra-light system
Test performed in accordance with EASA specifications
Linked with a Parachute Recovery System
Dronavia’s experts will pair the PRS with the FTS in our workshop. After a connection test, your accessory kit is shipped. When one of the two systems is triggered, the second will also be triggered.
Plug & play module
Dronavia FTS’s are designed to be easily integrated, with an installation time of around 5 to 10 minutes (for the first installation) and then just a few seconds. Our systems are plug & play and allow you to take off quickly.
EASA MOC2511 compliance
Dronavia is proud to be the first manufacturer to provide a system that is compliant with the MoC Light-UAS.25 published by EASA, an essential compliance in the development of a SORA. This essential compliance in the development of a SORA (Special Operations Risk Assessment) ensures that our customers have the best risk management and safety measures for their special operations, while staying ahead of future European standards. The MOC 2511 is sufficient to meet the requirements of Part 9.
Easily integrated Geocaging solution
The Zephyr CC & ScaleFlyt Geocaging FTS module allows you to create a virtual cage representing the flight area of your drone in order to fly your missions in complete serenity. Thanks to the compatibility between the Geocaging system and our FTS systems, if the drone leaves the flight envelope, the engine cut-out automatically triggers a stop, ensuring that your drone stays within the limits you have set.
To integrate the geocaging solution into your accessory kit, simply link your module to your existing FTS. The experts at Dronavia make it quick and easy. Once paired, all you have to do is position it on the drone, prepare its flight zone and then send the cage to the module using a USB dongle.
Long-range, secure transmission
The long-range communication system between the trigger remote control and the parachute/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.
grams only
unlimited autonomy
kilometers of range
trigger time (sec)
dimensions in cm
working temperature
GEOCAGING SOLUTION
Zephyr CC & ScaleFlyt Geocaging FTS module allows you to create a virtual cage representing the flight area of your drone in order to fly your missions in complete serenity.
KLICK SYSTEM
Find out how our manual trigger system works.
Why equip your drone with a Parachute Recovery System (PRS)?
Adding a Parachute Recovery System (PRS) to a drone can help ensure safety in the event of a technical failure or critical problem during flight (extreme weather conditions, radio transmission failure, technical failure of the propulsion system, loss of GPS signal, etc.).
Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) help attenuate impact and minimize damage to the drone and its environment in the event of an emergency landing. They can also help protect nearby people in the event of a problem during flight.
What is a MOC (Means of Compliance)?
An MoC (Means of Compliance) is a way for professional drone operators to demonstrate that they comply with the regulations and standards that apply to their activities, and to guarantee the quality and safety of the products they use. To obtain it, it is necessary to meet the current regulatory requirements published by EASA, the European Union’s Aviation Safety Agency.
In addition to the quality and safety offered by a product that complies with the MOCs proposed by EASA, professional drone operators can obtain a SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) or PDRA (Pre-Defined Risk Assessment), flight authorizations issued for complex missions in a specific category.
What is the Ground Risk Class (GRC)?
Ground Risk Class (GRC) assessment is covered by steps 2 and 3 of a Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) dossier. 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.
How do Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) protect my drone?
All our Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) enable an emergency landing following an in-flight problem, by drastically limiting impact energy.
To limit impact energy, the new Kronos PRS systems incorporate autonomous deployment technology. This technology automatically deploys the parachute in less than 0.27 seconds, compared with around 3 seconds for human deployment, in the event of a problem during flight.
The new PARA² canopies used in Kronos Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) are the result of three years’ development. Their innovative, ultra-light design and unique composition give PARA² canopies superior efficiency and stability. The rate of fall is minimized in relation to the surface area of the fabric. Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) are designed so that the canopy keeps the drone as flat as possible during its fall, to minimize impact damage.
However, Dronavia cannot guarantee that your drone will remain flat during its fall. This depends on weather and deployment conditions (height, type of ground, etc.).
How do Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) work?
To reduce activation time and increase the chances of avoiding a crash or accident, Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) incorporate autonomous deployment technology. This technology automatically deploys the parachute in less than 0.27 seconds, compared with around 3 seconds for human deployment, in the event of a problem during flight.
For total safety, Kronos Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) can also be deployed manually, using a Klick trigger remote control. Ergonomic, lightweight, with LED status indicators and a secure wireless connection, the Klick trigger remote control range enables drone operators to ensure the safety of their flights, thanks to rapid, controlled deployment.
How does Dronavia's autonomous Parachute Recovery System (PRS) deployment technology work?
For several years, Dronavia has been developing autonomous deployment technology (mandatory for MOC2512 (M2) compliant systems and the C5 accessories kit) to help operators achieve the best risk management for their flight missions.
This technology automatically deploys the parachute in less than 0.27 seconds, compared with around 3 seconds for human deployment, in the event of a problem during flight.
Here are just a few of the elements taken into account by our autonomous deployment technology: gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, barometer, temperature, humidity, etc.
Dronavia’s autonomous deployment technology has been tested to EASA standards.
What communication system is used to link the Dronavia Parachute Recovery System (PRS) to the Klick trigger remote control?
The long-range communication system between the Klick trigger remote control and the Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) is based on advanced technology and LoRa modulation. It has a range of up to 5 kilometers under optimum conditions, with a long-range option for over 10 kilometers.
The communication protocol is based on license-free 869 MHz frequencies (433 and 915 MHz options available). 128-bit encryption ensures that data cannot be intercepted. The user is warned if communication is disrupted.
Can the Klick trigger remote control be interfered with and/or intercepted? Is there a risk of accidental deployment?
No, all data is encrypted using a secure wireless link based on advanced technology and LoRa modulation. 128-bit encryption ensures that data cannot be intercepted. The user is warned if communication is disrupted.
How to rearm Kronos Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS)?
Rearming Kronos Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) takes just a few minutes. Simply replace the old POD with a new one, then carry out a few simple maintenance operations yourself.
These operations are explained and detailed in the parachute system user manual and in tutorial videos available on our YouTube channel.The CO2 cartridge is the only consumable item to be changed on the parachute system (PRS) after deployment.
A cartridge costs just a few euros. You can either buy a new POD, or exchange your used POD for a new one at a preferential price.
How do I carry out maintenance on Zephyr/IDRsys Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS)?
There are two types of maintenance: preventive and post-deployment. In both cases, replacing your CO2 cartridge, rearming your parachute, checking your parachute’s firing pin and spring, folding your canopy… are complex or dangerous operations to carry out.
We recommend that you entrust your maintenance to the experts at Dronavia. We recommend that you opt for the manufacturer’s maintenance service offered by Dronavia. If you choose to rearm your Zephyr or IDRsys Parachute Recovery System (PRS) yourself, Dronavia will void the warranty on your system.
Send us your Zephyr & IDRsys PRS systems, and our experts will carry out all maintenance work with their unique know-how. You’ll receive your system as good as new, with the warranty intact. Shipping costs are your responsibility.
How do I exchange my POD?
Whether your POD is used or needs annual maintenance, you can exchange it for a new POD at a preferential price.
Buy a POD exchange and send us your POD. When we receive your POD, we’ll send you the new POD.
What regulations do Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) comply with?
Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) comply with MoC2512 for M2 mitigating means published by EASA. It facilitates the implementation of the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA). The MoC M2 (2512) demonstrates that the drone has a feature that reduces its impact energy in the event of a crash.
Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) can be used in France to approve drones weighing between 2 and 8 kilograms for DGAC (Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile) Scenario 3 (S3). This requirement aims to guarantee the safety of people and property on the ground in the event of a critical problem during flights in urban areas or when flying over people, by limiting the impact on the ground to less than 69 joules.
By combining your Parachute Recovery System (PRS) with your Flight Termination system (FTS), you can obtain an accessories kit enabling you to classify your drone C5 (for all C3 class drones). This EASA-compliant accessories kit enables you to fly in the specific category in the STS-01 scenario.
By combining your Parachute Recovery System (PRS) and your Flight Termination system (FTS), the drone becomes S1/S2/S3 approved by the DGAC.
What is the C5 class published by EASA?
From January 1, 2024, a new drone class, Class C5 (for specific category flights (STS-01)), will come into force throughout Europe.
The STS-01 scenario concerns line-of-sight flights at an altitude of 120 meters, whether in a populated or unpopulated environment. This flight scenario is comparable to the DGAC’s current S3 scenario.
To fly in this scenario in Europe, you need to obtain a C5 marking for your drone. There are two ways of doing this: either the manufacturer develops his drone to meet the requirements of this class, or the drone operator installs an accessories kit (or conversion kit) on his C2 or C3 class drone (DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise/ DJI Matrice 350 / DJI Inspire 3), enabling his drone to become C5 class compliant and obtain this marking.
Dronavia is proud to be the first manufacturer to offer accessories kits or conversion kits (consisting of a parachute system (PRS) and a Flight Termination System (FTS)) compliant with EASA regulations, enabling your drone to obtain the C5 class label.
How can I get C5 class marking for my DJI Matrice 350 / DJI Inspire 3 drone?
To obtain C5 class marking for your DJI Matrice 350 and/or DJI Inspire 3 drone, simply install the plug and play accessories kit (PRS + FTS) offered by Dronavia. If you decide to revert to the drone’s original Class C3 marking, simply remove the accessories kit (PRS + FTS).
Do I keep the warranty on my DJI drone when I upgrade it to C5 class?
You retain your DJI warranty when you upgrade your drone from class C3 to class C5. To do this, simply dismantle the FTS + PRS assembly before sending your drone to DJI under warranty.
What is the MOC2512 (M2) published by EASA?
EASA has published a new compliance proposal for systems installed on drones to reduce ground impact in the event of a crash. The document is aimed at drone operators planning to fit a drone with a parachute, or to demonstrate that the drone is equipped with a function that reduces its impact energy in the event of a collision. The document is also aimed at drone manufacturers and manufacturers of Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS).
MOC2512 (M2) designates the level of robustness required for the safety system in the event of a drone losing control and falling to the ground.The three key elements of an effective M2 mitigation system are as follows:
- Reduce the effect of ground impact
- Operate reliably in the event of loss of control
- Do not introduce any additional risk
Drone manufacturers must declare that they meet these three requirements and provide evidence, in the form of tests, analyses, simulations, inspections, design reviews or operational experience, to back up these declarations.
How to reduce GRC scores with MOC2512 (M2) and obtain a SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment)?
Mitigation measures are divided into three stages:
M1 – Strategic mitigation: this stage involves implementing strategies to reduce risks at source. For example, by choosing flight routes that avoid high-risk areas, or by using technologies that reduce the risk of accidents.
M2 – Reducing effects in the event of an impact: this stage aims to minimize the consequences of an accident should it occur. For example, by using containment devices to protect people and property on the ground, or by implementing evacuation plans in the event of an accident.
M3 – Contingency planning: this stage involves putting in place protocols to manage the consequences of an accident and ensure the safety of people and property on the ground. For example, by providing emergency communications or establishing working relationships with local authorities and emergency services.
Each of these steps has a corrective value, which can reduce or increase the GRC depending on the strength of the measures put in place. The more effective the measures, the higher the correction value and the lower the GRC. If the final GRC is higher than 7, it is not possible to apply for a SORA file.
How are Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) deployed?
Dronavia uses a patented CO2 ejection system for its parachute systems (PRS). This ejection system has been tried and tested and used by the majority of French drone operators for over 6 years. Numerous tests and successive improvements have brought this system to unprecedented levels of reliability.
A pressurized gas (60 bar) is liberated in a fraction of a second to propel the parachute canopy out of its container. The excess gas released (each cartridge contains several liters) is used to accelerate canopy deployment and minimize altitude loss during parachute deployment.
How do I install a Dronavia Parachute Recovery System (PRS)?
Dronavia’s Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) are designed for easy integration, with an installation time of around 5 to 10 minutes (for the first installation) and then only a few seconds. Dronavia provides a user manual and tutorial videos to help drone operators carry out the installation quickly and easily.
Our systems have also been designed and developed to be quick and easy to transport.
How do I switch off the drone's power supply to the drone's motors while the Parachute Recovery System (PRS) is deploying?
Dronavia markets Flight Termination systems (FTS) compatible with its Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS), enabling the drone’s power supply to be cut off in less than a second. The two systems are paired and coupled in our workshop by our experts. If the Flight Termination System (FTS) is activated, the Parachute Recovery System (PRS) is also automatically deployed (and vice versa).
Do Dronavia Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) require a power supply?
Dronavia parachute systems (PRS) are equipped with an independent 5-hour battery that can be recharged via USB-C. Dronavia also supplies a USB-C cable (which can be connected to the drone or to a FTS) to give the PRS unlimited autonomy.
Can I travel by plane with a Dronavia Parachute Recovery System (PRS)?
There are no constraints for drone operators traveling by air. Most airlines offer the possibility of putting your Parachute Recovery System (PRS) in the hold or in the cabin with the gas cartridge (16G / 12G / 8G / 4G).
How do I carry out maintenance on Kronos Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS)?
There are two types of maintenance: preventive and post-deployment. In both cases, the only operation required on Kronos Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS) is replacement of the POD. This is a quick and easy operation, which means that the drone operator never has to immobilize his drone.
A use-by date is indicated on each POD. Dronavia declines all responsibility and voids the warranty on your system if your POD has exceeded this use-by date.
In both cases, you can either buy a new POD, or exchange your used POD for a new one at a preferential price.
How to rearm Zephyr/IDRsys Parachute Recovery Systems (PRS)?
Replacing your CO2 cartridge, resetting your parachute, checking your parachute’s firing pin and spring, folding your canopy… these are all operations that can be complex or dangerous. We recommend that you opt for the manufacturer’s maintenance service offered by Dronavia.
If you choose to rearm your Zephyr or IDRsys parachute system (PRS) yourself, Dronavia will void the warranty on your system.
Send us your Zephyr & IDRsys PRS systems, and our experts will carry out all maintenance work with their unique know-how. You’ll receive your system as good as new, with the warranty intact. Shipping costs are your responsibility.
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