Both Matrice 4 Series drones can now legally operate over people and moving vehicles as an FAA Category 2 OOP sUAS, when equipped with an AVSS Parachute Recovery System.
The PRS meets ASTM 3322 and this entails testing of the system in various situations.
You do not need propguards since the PRS connects to the PSDK port to shut off the motors when the parachute is deployed.
The system also has its own sensors that can trigger deployment and a backup battery for the PRS in case the sUAS loses power.
The Declaration of Compliance is now listed with the FAA.
This means that when flying equipped with the PRS and following the User Manual for the PRS, you can fly:
You must follow the PRS User Manual. There are minimum Altitudes you must fly at (To ensure there is enough time for the parachute to deploy, open and slow descent). There is also a wind limit ie. a maximum wind allowed to be flown in.
Parazero is another PRS manufacturer and they state that they will also be introducing a PRS that will meet or exceed AVSS's offering.
The PRS meets ASTM 3322 and this entails testing of the system in various situations.
You do not need propguards since the PRS connects to the PSDK port to shut off the motors when the parachute is deployed.
The system also has its own sensors that can trigger deployment and a backup battery for the PRS in case the sUAS loses power.
The Declaration of Compliance is now listed with the FAA.
This means that when flying equipped with the PRS and following the User Manual for the PRS, you can fly:
- Over People
- Over Open Assemblies of People (With Built-In Remote ID)
- Transitioning Over Moving Vehicles
You must follow the PRS User Manual. There are minimum Altitudes you must fly at (To ensure there is enough time for the parachute to deploy, open and slow descent). There is also a wind limit ie. a maximum wind allowed to be flown in.
Parazero is another PRS manufacturer and they state that they will also be introducing a PRS that will meet or exceed AVSS's offering.
