Drones and emergency systems: which ones to choose?

Drones have now become vital technological tools for many organisations, both private and public. UAS pilots rely more and more on these high-tech tools for a better response capability and to carry out their various missions as effectively as possible. Besides the parachute, these missions pay particular attention to the flight terminator, which makes it possible to comply with the current ENAC regulations.

Drone parachute: here is how much it matters for carrying out a successful flight mission

But which drones should you choose to be sure they meet the specific needs of a mission?
Drone manufacturers are increasingly focused on emergency systems.

The drone parachute is undoubtedly one of them.
The responses these aircraft should guarantee in certain situations are of vital importance. Just think of how much they matter for operations carried out by the Fire Brigade, the State Police and other organisations for which these vehicles are considered ideal for emergency management.
In this respect, thanks to the advanced emergency systems they are equipped with, some drones offer enormous potential, even for particularly risky missions.

Moreover, recent technological advances have made them more effective, more affordable and easier to fly. Not only can they keep rescuers safer, but they also provide better opportunities for missions that are often impossible to carry out with crewed aircraft.

In this sense, the drone parachute is the latest tool that makes flights safer. Thanks to their automatic deployment systems and their ability to slow a drone's descent, a parachute can significantly reduce the damage a drone accident can cause. Parachute systems, known as "drone recovery systems", also allow a drone to be recovered safely even if it stalls.
Together with the flight terminator, the parachute is the best addition you can make to your drone to comply with ENAC regulations.

Matrice 300: does it already have emergency systems?

The Matrice 300 is the new DJI drone that revolutionises the world of industrial vehicles, taking inspections and surveys to a very high level, never reached before in remote piloting.
This vehicle is equipped with systems designed to ensure greater safety during flight:

1. Collision avoidance system.
   Pilots can fly with confidence and peace of mind thanks to the six directional vision sensors and dual TOF sensors. What's more, these sensors are also effective in poor lighting conditions: in this situation the upper and lower auxiliary lights switch on automatically. By adding an optional circular scanning millimetre-wave radar (CSM) you can further enhance the six collision detection sensors. Greater safety, then, with Matrice 300, which lets pilots fly close to their targets and acquire data with maximum safety.
   
   
2. Two pilots with advanced Dual Control mode.
   Dual-pilot control protocols make it possible to carry out missions with greater safety and flexibility.
   A series of icons on the DJI Smart Controller Enterprise allows both pilots, when flying with a co-pilot, to promptly obtain flight control priority. Even though no definitive agreement has yet been reached on BVLOS flight regulations in Italy, having one operator handle the aircraft while the other supervises the flight provides greater safety during activities carried out with the Matrice 300.
   
   

But how can you resolve an unexpected situation that occurs during flight, caused mainly by external factors (such as loss of the datalink, for example)?
Here sensors are not enough; instead, you need to rely on the usefulness of the parachute and the flight terminator.

In conclusion, the possibility of a drone accident in flight must always be given due consideration. ENAC pays particular attention to the protection of people and property.
These are the systems with which UAS need to be equipped. Often, in fact, it would be advisable not to settle for the valid emergency systems they are normally equipped with, but to also fit a parachute and a flight terminator to respond effectively to unpleasant unexpected situations.