{"product_id":"dji-ap100-parachute-system-for-matrice-400","title":"DJI AP100 Parachute System for Matrice 400","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDJI AP100 Parachute System for Matrice 400\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AP100 enables the Matrice 400 to meet EASA C5\/C6 and CAA UK5\/UK6 operational safety requirements, supporting compliant flights over populated areas (STS-01) and BVLOS operations (STS-02). It features independent power and full-link redundancy, with both manual and automatic deployment. Response time is under 600ms, with a stabilized descent speed below 5 m\/s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1-IcSjMAauo?si=D7VXdkDyX9uggltw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic deployment response: ≤600ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStabilized descent speed: ≤5 m\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum deployment altitude: ≥30m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent backup power: up to 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-deployment alarms\/strobe: approx. 1 hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem weight: approx. 935g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax takeoff weight preserved: 15.8kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight time impact: approx. 6 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather protection: IP55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating range: −20°C to 50°C (−4°F to 122°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaired with the AP100, the Matrice 400 meets EASA's C5\/C6 and the UK CAA's UK5\/UK6 operational safety requirements, supporting Standard Scenario compliance for both urban VLOS flight (STS-01) and BVLOS operations (STS-02).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous self-monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom power-on through the entire flight, the parachute monitors its own gas generator and communication links. Any anomaly triggers a real-time alert through the Health Management System in DJI Pilot 2. An independent flight controller and IMU sensors let the parachute cross-validate data with the drone continuously, which cuts the risk of accidental deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBuilt-in dual capacitors supply up to an hour of backup power, keeping attitude monitoring and automatic deployment active without depending on the aircraft's main battery or an E-Port connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1882\/9074\/files\/AP-100-4.jpg?v=1783518487\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant motor cut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eOn trigger, an independent Flight Termination System cuts motor power within 600ms, stopping the rotors before the parachute ejects, so the lines can't tangle with the propellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio and visual alarms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAfter deployment, the system sounds alarms and flashes high-intensity lights for about an hour — clearing the area on the ground and helping operators locate and recover the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAutomatic, on detected attitude or speed anomalies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAutomatic, on a Geocaging boundary breach set in DJI Pilot 2 (EU, UK, and other supported regions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eManual, via the on-screen slider in DJI Pilot 2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRemote, via DJI FlightHub 2's Flight Termination System page, using the aircraft serial number and a verification code (requires a DJI Cellular Dongle 2 and 4G connection; EU, UK, and other supported regions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/1882\/9074\/files\/videoframe_1944.png?v=1783519058\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight, fits the case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLightweight design:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt approximately 935g, the system preserves the M400's 15.8kg maximum takeoff weight, with roughly a 6-minute impact on flight time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEasy storage:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe rear-mounted design avoids interference with battery swaps or payloads. The Matrice 400 fits directly into its carrying case with the parachute attached, saving setup time in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for harsh environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSharing the M400's IP55 rating, the system holds up in heavy dust or rain, and performs consistently across −20°C to 50°C (−4°F to 122°F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne trade-off to plan for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFitting the AP100 automatically disables the M400's downward and backward mmWave radars, reducing obstacle sensing in those directions. It's a deliberate design decision, but one worth building into your operational planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-use safety device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eLike all parachute recovery systems, the AP100 is single-use — once deployed, it needs replacing before the next flight. DJI recommends retiring and replacing a unit three years after activation regardless of self-check results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban patrol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(M400 + AP100 + H30T + Spotlight + Speaker): Broadcast traffic guidance or event safety notices, with fewer safety-driven mission limits in dense urban areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacade cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(M400 + AP100 + cleaning equipment): Fly close to glass curtain walls with a safety chain that reduces risk to buildings and the ground — often a condition for the work permit itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(M400 + AP100 + delivery box): Lab-to-hospital transport, remote and island delivery, and time-critical parcels, backed by a fail-safe for urban airspace operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x DJI AP100 Parachute System for Matrice 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting Screws and Tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"1718\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 492px; height: 692.86px;\" width=\"568\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 107px;\" width=\"144\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 385px;\" width=\"424\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.0938px;\" height=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.0938px; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl67\" height=\"22\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 22.0938px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e182×171×157 mm (L×W×H) (with bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.0938px;\" height=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.0938px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl65\" height=\"22\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; height: 22.0938px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003eApprox. 935 g (with bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44.1719px;\" height=\"44\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 44.1719px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl64\" height=\"44\"\u003eMax Supported Takeoff Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; height: 44.1719px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003e15.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 44.1719px;\" height=\"44\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 44.1719px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl65\" height=\"44\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 44.1719px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e-20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.0938px;\" height=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.0938px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl64\" height=\"22\"\u003eOperating Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 22.0938px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e0 to 4500 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 42.3594px;\" height=\"88\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 42.3594px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl65\" height=\"88\"\u003eIngress Protection Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; height: 42.3594px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003eIP55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 40.4375px;\" height=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 40.4375px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"110\"\u003eStabilized Descent Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 40.4375px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e≤ 5 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 50.1719px;\" height=\"286\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 50.1719px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl70\" height=\"286\"\u003eEffective Deployment Altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 50.1719px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e≥ 30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 72.625px;\" height=\"154\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 72.625px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl64\" height=\"154\"\u003eAutomatic Deployment Response Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 72.625px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e≤ 600 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.0938px;\" height=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.0938px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"22\"\u003eCanopy Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 22.0938px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 49.7969px;\" height=\"198\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 49.7969px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"198\"\u003eManual Deployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 49.7969px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font6\"\u003eSupports Manual Deployment via App and FTS Deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font5\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 47.5px;\" height=\"374\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 47.5px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"374\"\u003eAutomatic Deployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 47.5px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font6\"\u003eSupports Automatic Deployment triggered by flight anomalies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font5\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font6\"\u003e or Geocaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font5\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 67.4375px;\" height=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 67.4375px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; width: 108pt;\" width=\"144\" class=\"xl64\" height=\"110\"\u003eAudible and Visual Alarms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 67.4375px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"font6\"\u003eAlarms last for approx. 1 hour after deployment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font5\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font6\"\u003e and can be turned off via the physical button on the parachute.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 57.438px;\" height=\"110\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 57.438px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"110\"\u003eBackup Power Duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 57.438px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003eApprox. 1 hour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 66.25px;\" height=\"66\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 66.25px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"66\"\u003eSelf-Check\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; width: 318pt; height: 66.25px;\" width=\"424\" class=\"xl66\"\u003eContinuously monitors the status of the gas generator and communication links, displaying alerts via the DJI Pilot 2 Health Management System (HMS) interface.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 22.125px;\" height=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 22.125px; border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor;\" class=\"xl69\" height=\"22\"\u003eIndependent FTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-top-width: medium; border-top-style: none; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-left-width: medium; border-left-style: none; border-left-color: currentcolor; height: 22.125px;\" class=\"xl68\"\u003eIndependent control and rotor stop links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"DJI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54012227486064,"sku":"CP.EN.00000776.01","price":1633.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/9694\/files\/ProductPictures_59.png?v=1783616147","url":"https:\/\/volatusdrones.ca\/products\/dji-ap100-parachute-system-for-matrice-400","provider":"OmniView Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}