DJI AP100 Parachute: Integrated Ballistic System and Flight Termination System for DJI Matrice 400

The DJI AP100 Parachute is the integrated ballistic safety system developed by DJI Enterprise to raise the protection standards of the DJI Matrice 400 platform. Designed to mitigate operational risks during complex missions, flights over critical infrastructure, and operations in urban areas or regulated EASA scenarios (C5/C6 and STS), the AP100 combines an ultrafast response time (under 600 ms) with a Flight Termination System (FTS). The module integrates natively with the aircraft platform at both hardware and software levels, instantly stopping the motors before deploying the parachute to stabilize the descent at less than 5 m/s and protect the aircraft, payloads, and the ground below.

Key Features and Technological Innovations

Ultrafast Response Time and Stabilized Descent

• Immediate Deployment (< 600 ms): Less than 600 milliseconds elapse between anomaly detection and parachute deployment, ensuring timely activation even at low altitudes (minimum effective deployment altitude ≥ 30 m).
• Controlled Descent Speed (≤ 5 m/s): Slows the fall to a controlled speed to dissipate impact energy, drastically reducing the risk of damage to the payload, drone structure, and people or property on the ground.

Flight Termination System (FTS) and Dual Activation (Automatic & Manual)

• Integrated Flight Termination System (FTS): When the deployment command is issued, the AP100 immediately cuts power to the motors to prevent the spinning propellers from damaging or tangling the parachute lines.
• Automatic and Manual Activation Modes: The onboard algorithm automatically detects abnormal flight attitudes, free falls, or loss of control. The operator can also manually trigger deployment at any time directly from the DJI Pilot 2 interface.

Native Integration, Independent Power Supply, and IP55 Rating

• Independent, Redundant Module: Equipped with an autonomous backup battery (up to 1 hour of operating time) and redundant links, the AP100 remains operational even in the event of a complete electrical failure of the drone's main battery.
• IP55 Rating: Designed to withstand rain, dust, and extreme temperatures (from -20 °C to 50 °C), ensuring maximum reliability in industrial and emergency-response environments.

Key Technical Specifications

• Compatible Platform: DJI Matrice 400
• Total Weight: Approx. 935 g (with mounting bracket)
• Supported Maximum Takeoff Weight: Up to 15.8 kg
• IP Rating: IP55
• Trigger Response Time: < 600 ms
• Stabilized Descent Speed: ≤ 5 m/s
• Minimum Effective Deployment Altitude: ≥ 30 m
• Operating Temperature: From -20 °C to 50 °C
• Activation Methods: Automatic (flight anomaly detection) and manual (via DJI Pilot 2)
• Backup Power Supply: Integrated rechargeable autonomous battery (~1 hour of operating time)
• Certifications and Standards: Supports EASA C5/C6, STS-01 / STS-02 scenarios, and ASTM F3322 standard

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WARNING

When installed on an existing Matrice 400, the DJI AP100 parachute meets only C5 (STS-01) operational safety requirements. To meet C6 (STS-02) requirements, you must purchase a new DJI Matrice 400 (C6) Worry-Free Plus Combo, as under the applicable regulations, the C6 class label applies only to factory-certified systems and cannot be obtained by installing a parachute on an existing aircraft.