{"product_id":"dji-ap100-parachute","title":"DJI AP100 Parachute","description":"\u003cp\u003eDJI AP100 Parachute brings automated emergency recovery to DJI Matrice 400 operations over populated areas and beyond visual line of sight, enabling operators to reduce ground risk when an unexpected aircraft failure occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeploy automatically in under 600 ms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously monitor aircraft attitude and flight status with an independent flight control system and sensors that trigger deployment when an anomaly is detected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain protection independently of aircraft power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a dedicated power source and full-link dual redundancy separate from the Matrice 400 battery and communication systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduce descent speed after deployment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stabilise descent to below 5 m\/s at effective deployment altitudes of 30 m and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserve aircraft payload interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear-mounted installation does not interfere with battery installation or payload interfaces and preserves the Matrice 400's 15.8 kg maximum takeoff weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview and Who It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DJI AP100 Parachute is a self-contained emergency safety system designed exclusively for the DJI Matrice 400. It operates independently through flight, continuously self-checking the gas generator and communication links while providing real-time alerts if an anomaly occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCivil \u0026amp; Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports inspection operations requiring documented ground risk mitigation in populated or semi-populated corridors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublic Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports emergency response and SAR operations over populated areas where parachute recovery reduces the consequences of unexpected aircraft failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports operations near active workforce areas where ground risk mitigation documentation forms part of the site operational safety plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey 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preserved)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment response time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 600 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised descent rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow 5 m\/s (at deployment altitude 30 m to 500 m, 15.8 kg MTOW, windless, 25 degrees C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum effective deployment altitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 m (below 30 m parachute deploys but may not fully inflate in time)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic (system-triggered) and manual (pilot-triggered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower source\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent -- does not rely on Matrice 400 battery or E-Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-link dual redundancy -- independent of aircraft communication systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost-deployment alarm and strobe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1 hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits existing Matrice 400 carrying case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance declarations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEASA MOC 2511 \/ MOC 2512 (EU FTS and ground-risk mitigation), ASTM F3322 (parachute performance standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEASA operational class support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 (existing M400 with AP100), C6 (factory-certified M400 C6 combo or DJI upgrade programme)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete in-box contents pending confirmation with Candrone at point of order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegulatory and Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEASA operational class (EU)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC5 (with AP100 on existing M400), C6 (factory-certified M400 C6 combo or upgrade programme only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK CAA operational class\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK5 (with AP100 on existing M400), UK6 (factory-certified combo or upgrade programme only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance declarations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEASA MOC 2511 \/ MOC 2512, ASTM F3322\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada (Transport Canada)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplicability to Transport Canada BVLOS and operations-over-people authorisation pathways requires confirmation before publishing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emmWave radar note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownward and backward mmWave radars on the Matrice 400 are automatically disabled when AP100 is mounted -- obstacle sensing in these directions is reduced; manually avoid obstacles in the flight environment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes mounting the AP100 change the Matrice 400's Transport Canada RPAS class or operational approvals in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AP100's C5\/C6 and UK5\/UK6 class labels are issued under EASA and UK CAA frameworks and are not directly equivalent to Transport Canada designations. Canadian applicability requires confirmation before publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between C5 and C6 compliance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder EASA Standard Scenarios, C5 applies to STS-01 operations. An existing Matrice 400 with the AP100 mounted can support C5 classification. C6 applies to STS-02 and requires a factory-certified Matrice 400 C6 combination or DJI's upgrade programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the AP100 reduce the Matrice 400's payload capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The AP100's approximately 935 g weight is accommodated within the Matrice 400's 15.8 kg maximum takeoff weight. The stated flight time impact is approximately 6 minutes per sortie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens to the Matrice 400's obstacle sensing when the AP100 is installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Matrice 400 automatically disables its downward and backward mmWave radar systems when the AP100 is mounted. Obstacle sensing in those directions is reduced and pilots must manually avoid obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the minimum altitude for effective deployment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AP100 requires a minimum deployment altitude of 30 m for the parachute to fully inflate and stabilise descent to below 5 m\/s under the stated test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and Returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is covered under the manufacturer's limited warranty. Candrone's standard return and exchange policy applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candrone.com\/pages\/return-policy\"\u003eView Candrone's Warranty and Returns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warranty claims or support, contact our team at \u003cstrong\u003e1-888-461-5742\u003c\/strong\u003e or visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candrone.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candrone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52811309318455,"sku":"CP.EN.00000776.01","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/0333\/files\/DJIAP100Parachute_2.png?v=1787182997","url":"https:\/\/candrone.com\/products\/dji-ap100-parachute","provider":"Candrone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}