Flight terminator: what it is and when to use it
That it is not a toy and that it can become dangerous if used improperly is something we have said and will never stop repeating!
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Reading through the ENAC regulations, a fundamental requirement is SAFETY. Safety of avionic systems, safety of mechanical systems, safety of ground link systems (better known as datalinks).
What should you do in the unfortunate event that everything goes wrong? ENAC, the Italian National Civil Aviation Authority, "requires" the use of a safety system such as a ballistic parachute, a device used until now mainly on ultralight aircraft, but which has now come back into the spotlight for these flying spiders as well.
As we said in a previous article on drone safety, not all drones are 100% safe. When operating in urban areas, a small drone weighing under 2 kg falling from a height of 70 metres can be extremely dangerous.
Hence the aforementioned obligation to use ballistic parachutes capable of:
There are several solutions on the market. Some are simpler to install, others more imaginative, others simple but unattractive. Here they are:
By adopting one of these parachutes, the risk of damage to your drone is significantly reduced!
A parachute to fly with peace of mind!
Do you use a parachute? Which type? Let us know and send us a photo of yours!
Until the next flight!
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