I’ve seen this advertised and think it’s a great idea to help reduce public anxiety about drones overhead. It also helps save the drones but think this really provides peace of mind and can get us back to a place where the first reaction to seeing a drone is not fear and loathing.
Nice test Billy... It hit too hard for me... The parachute needs to be a bit larger for a softer landing. On asphalt or cement the phantom would have been damaged.. IMO 9:23... You would think for $300 USD they would attach those pieces to the main unit with lanyards so they wouldn't get lost.
I don't see any way that the launcher could be attached and not interfere with the parachute cables when deploying. I'm sure they considered that when engineering it, but entanglement is just too risky. Maybe a spring-loaded hinged cover, but that would almost certainly strike destroy the propellers.
SORRY BILLY.. I just looked up the price they want $299-$399.. and that parachute looks like a toy even though it works that's just way too much money. I thought it was going to be like 50 bucks or something.. WOW!!! But thanks for the video.. good job!!! ;)
😳 Yeah, 300 is a deal breaker 🤔 Those Electronics aren't that expensive these days 😏 I can see people building this themselves with a 3D printer 🤓 And be that it might be dumb system which is triggered manually
@@johanneszwilling AND NOT TO MENTION THERES A COUPLE OF PIECES THAT FALL OUT LIKE THE TOP AND THE OTHER PIECE THAT BILLY SAID, AND THEN WHAT IF YOU CAN'T FIND THEM YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND ANOTHER $300 BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOO FREAKING WAY!!!
Hey Billy - you faired better than we did on our test. I agree that the Parazero is a great idea. I'm wondering if the tape on your landing gear actually helped it. If you want to see what happened, check out the video on RSD. Kudos to you for the test and a great video! Talk with you soon.
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Not for $300...Plus the force of the impact was decreased by the ground itself. It looks like the springs are what ejects the cap allowing for the chute to depoy, by direction of the accelerometer and gyroscope. I can't imagine those components are that big. So why not increase the chute size and lower the profile of this thing? Also, why use that ridiculous strap tensioner? I'd say that is the weakest point. If it fails for whatever reason during flight, it doesn't matter if the chute deploys if it's not attached to the drone. BOA lacing system or silicon style ratchet straps would be more secure.
Just curious if the device being on top interferes with the GPS in any way. Would love to see the drone put through normal flight paces and distances wearing the rig.
They should have all the pieces connected together when the parachute deploys so u don’t have to be looking every where,bad designing But on your part billy great video.
Hi can you tell me if there could be a reduction of satellite signal due to the location of the parachute mounted on the top of the phantom? When I put my hand on the phantom there is a decrease of the signal gps ... thank you for your great videos... Marc
Still came down a little quick with chute deployed. This is great for a system failure up high but I see most failures do to a tree,power line,or building. I see my luck it falling 30'to it's death,hitting the ground,I cry then the shoot pops out. Sad thing is I see them pushing all of us commercial pilots to have to run this. Good write up👍
Its not just the parachute, its the whole autonomous system with sensors. Also the parachute has to be pyrotecnique parachute otherwise it would not work. Can not make that for $50 unfortunately
Awesome video billy! Do you know how many feet your drone dropped before the chute deployed? Maybe you said it in the video and I just missed it, thanks!!
Ok I understand the idea behind this, but what I don't get is if you've come this far in the r&d department why not design this to fall slower and prevent as much damage to the drone as possible? If I bought one of these, wouldn't that be a big selling point?
Super interesting product, but I can't help but think there has to be a better method to attach it than strings and cranking down the tension to get it tight. Maybe a velcro strap or something?
Ok Billy nice explained actually talking very fast to my slow ears but..are they comes with lighter version for the Mavic air? 400grams on your head could cause serious injury too right
This seems like a great idea and could help the public image of drones. Perhaps a more integrated version included at design stage could prove very successful. How does attaching one of these impact on the warranty and/or any insurance? It is there to help but could the drone manufacturer argue it interfered? Great video! Always nice when a topic raises so many questions.
The next test you should do with the parachute. Is fly your drone very quickly in sport mode up down left right as fast as it can go etc.... And see what happens with the parachute!! In another words see if the parachute deploys by an accident and how good it stays on the drone.. test its limits and capabilities. The only other problem I can see is the top comes off of the parachute! it could end up someplace where you never will find it then you'll have to buy a whole new parachute system unless they just sell the cover?
@@billykyle I am not so sure that a bigger nylon chute would be much more in weight. Maybe a few grams. But if you are worried about losing a 1500 dollar drone then I would be willing to sacrifice a minute or two of flight time to save my investment. The way it is now it looks like the drone will still get damaged albeit it wont be totaled.
Nice. I like the parachute. The one major flaw I see is that if you can not retrieve the lid of the device then you are unable to reuse the parachute. Could they have somehow made a line attachment to where the lid stays attached to the device. Cool video though.
My parazero failed me when my phantom 4 pro fell from the sky I got so pissed so I threw it in the bush at the park when I went away and finally decided to get it it wasn’t there anymore 🤦♂️
I would not attach that thing to my drone, it destroys much of the drones original aerodynamical function and i think the parachute should be bigger, but a great product for beginners
Just so you know, I am one of your biggest fans :-) I wouldn't use this on my PH4 Obsidian or Mavic 2 Pro if it was free Billy, especially for $300... It's not for $2.000 quads whatsoever, its for $200 toys at best! My Obsidian would be totally destroyed if it hit concrete that hard, gimbal and camera at $900 for sure would be toast, legs smashes, etc..I thinks it's way overpriced and ineffective!
I crashed mine and DJI replaced it a phantom 4 pro v.20..but I did buy the care package.. it was my 2 fix with them and they charged 99 bucks..said it was my fault..I had to agree with them it was..lol
But it won't help you over water.. That should be the next step and they have the technology!!! They have water-resistant phones I can go underwater for three 3 one more for 30 minutes.. Now how about doing that for your drone but also making it so it floats, and has a beacon or sound or something.... You still might lose it but at least you have a Fighting Chance.. So if you lose your drone over the water where a lot of people making mistake because of the wind, and it's usually very close to making it back but just doesn't quite make it and falls in the water. You then can meet me see it, it will float to shore, something like that etc.... they already have a water proof drone I forget the name of it it's red it looks like the phantom 4 and you drop it right in the water and you can use your camera to navigate and see underwater.. WHY CAN'T DJI DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!!
I’ve seen this advertised and think it’s a great idea to help reduce public anxiety about drones overhead. It also helps save the drones but think this really provides peace of mind and can get us back to a place where the first reaction to seeing a drone is not fear and loathing.
Nice test Billy...
It hit too hard for me... The parachute needs to be a bit larger for a softer landing.
On asphalt or cement the phantom would have been damaged.. IMO
9:23... You would think for $300 USD they would attach those pieces to the main unit with lanyards so they wouldn't get lost.
Still to fast.
Better that It going full speed into the ground
I don't see any way that the launcher could be attached and not interfere with the parachute cables when deploying. I'm sure they considered that when engineering it, but entanglement is just too risky. Maybe a spring-loaded hinged cover, but that would almost certainly strike destroy the propellers.
This is the best TH-cam video so far on this device, Billy. This device has to be reengineered properly.
Re-engineered how?
SORRY BILLY.. I just looked up the price they want $299-$399.. and that parachute looks like a toy even though it works that's just way too much money. I thought it was going to be like 50 bucks or something..
WOW!!!
But thanks for the video.. good job!!!
;)
😳 Yeah, 300 is a deal breaker 🤔 Those Electronics aren't that expensive these days 😏 I can see people building this themselves with a 3D printer 🤓 And be that it might be dumb system which is triggered manually
@@johanneszwilling
AND NOT TO MENTION THERES A COUPLE OF PIECES THAT FALL OUT LIKE THE TOP AND THE OTHER PIECE THAT BILLY SAID, AND THEN WHAT IF YOU CAN'T FIND THEM YOU'RE GOING TO SPEND ANOTHER $300
BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
NOOOOOOOO FREAKING WAY!!!
Yeah, that "parachute" looked cheap quality and too small.
You re buying intelligent...not just toy
You’re a smart dude, and I enjoy your videos. You contribute a lot to the drone space, so thank you on behalf of us that enjoy drones.
Hey Billy - you faired better than we did on our test. I agree that the Parazero is a great idea. I'm wondering if the tape on your landing gear actually helped it. If you want to see what happened, check out the video on RSD. Kudos to you for the test and a great video! Talk with you soon.
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I'm surprised it doesn't interfere with GPS. Do you know how much flight time is reduced by this?
That is my concern as well.
How did it affect the way it flies?
Phantom 4 pro is comparatively cheaper than Para-Zero 😁😁
Right
Not for $300...Plus the force of the impact was decreased by the ground itself.
It looks like the springs are what ejects the cap allowing for the chute to depoy, by direction of the accelerometer and gyroscope. I can't imagine those components are that big. So why not increase the chute size and lower the profile of this thing?
Also, why use that ridiculous strap tensioner? I'd say that is the weakest point. If it fails for whatever reason during flight, it doesn't matter if the chute deploys if it's not attached to the drone. BOA lacing system or silicon style ratchet straps would be more secure.
Just curious if the device being on top interferes with the GPS in any way. Would love to see the drone put through normal flight paces and distances wearing the rig.
I wonder if this system would affect the drone's GPS one! 🤔
It will affect the gps system 100%. Put your hand on that spot and see the gps satellites drop to 0 😬😆
@@WallS1 I imagined! 👍🏾
They should have all the pieces connected together when the parachute deploys so u don’t have to be looking every where,bad designing
But on your part billy great video.
Agree with many of the comments here. The chute needs to be waaay bigger. HItting concrete would destroy the P4.
9:33 You play lacrosse?
Sweet. Hell I was nervous seeing how fast it was coming down with the chute
drop velocity too fast, need bigger paraschute for reduce speed. drag to weight balance not proper.
Such a great idea when you spend a lot of money on a drone. Very cool.
Did you get a waiver to operate two drones simultaneously?
You have to get a waiver to operate 2 drones?
@@Thunderbyrd. Yes, the waiver is § 107.35, "Operation of Multiple Small UAS"
It's like a cirrus plane now!
How did you make it free fall?
CSC Stop motor method, which is only used in emergency situations to avoid damage.
Nice video Billy!! Can’t wait to see next one!!
Cool! The Phantom appears to be a wee bit heavy for the size of the included chute.
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wow that be nice to have a safety parachute on the R/C drone...
need a little bigger size better than red parachute
Great videos Billy. Very helpful and informative. Nice job
Great Idea!! Now let's get a affordable verson for all off the drone fliers
Wow, Thank you for going full send on this test.
Hi can you tell me if there could be a reduction of satellite signal due to the location of the parachute mounted on the top of the phantom? When I put my hand on the phantom there is a decrease of the signal gps ... thank you for your great videos... Marc
Great testing Billy, you had better luck than Kelly with Para-Zero. And I saw my buddy Steve in there for a minute.
Still came down a little quick with chute deployed. This is great for a system failure up high but I see most failures do to a tree,power line,or building. I see my luck it falling 30'to it's death,hitting the ground,I cry then the shoot pops out. Sad thing is I see them pushing all of us commercial pilots to have to run this. Good write up👍
Chute,auto correct 😔
Its not just the parachute, its the whole autonomous system with sensors. Also the parachute has to be pyrotecnique parachute otherwise it would not work. Can not make that for $50 unfortunately
Awesome video billy! Do you know how many feet your drone dropped before the chute deployed? Maybe you said it in the video and I just missed it, thanks!!
Ok I understand the idea behind this, but what I don't get is if you've come this far in the r&d department why not design this to fall slower and prevent as much damage to the drone as possible? If I bought one of these, wouldn't that be a big selling point?
Super interesting product, but I can't help but think there has to be a better method to attach it than strings and cranking down the tension to get it tight. Maybe a velcro strap or something?
Ok Billy nice explained actually talking very fast to my slow ears but..are they comes with lighter version for the Mavic air? 400grams on your head could cause serious injury too right
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Interesting video but why so far away with the inspire? When motors stop it only goes down.
This seems like a great idea and could help the public image of drones. Perhaps a more integrated version included at design stage could prove very successful. How does attaching one of these impact on the warranty and/or any insurance? It is there to help but could the drone manufacturer argue it interfered? Great video! Always nice when a topic raises so many questions.
Very good video thanks Billy been thinking about getting one still not sure
But it sure will be great safety to have on the drone Thanks Again
The next test you should do with the parachute. Is fly your drone very quickly in sport mode up down left right as fast as it can go etc....
And see what happens with the parachute!!
In another words see if the parachute deploys by an accident and how good it stays on the drone.. test its limits and capabilities.
The only other problem I can see is the top comes off of the parachute! it could end up someplace where you never will find it then you'll have to buy a whole new parachute system unless they just sell the cover?
Definitely need a bigger chute for the weight of the drone!
Bigger chute = more weight = less performance
@@billykyle I am not so sure that a bigger nylon chute would be much more in weight. Maybe a few grams. But if you are worried about losing a 1500 dollar drone then I would be willing to sacrifice a minute or two of flight time to save my investment. The way it is now it looks like the drone will still get damaged albeit it wont be totaled.
Nice keep y'all drones safe guys
Great video well explained
Nice. I like the parachute. The one major flaw I see is that if you can not retrieve the lid of the device then you are unable to reuse the parachute. Could they have somehow made a line attachment to where the lid stays attached to the device.
Cool video though.
Is "Drones falling out of the sky" even a thing any more?
Nice video Billy but...........$300, not a chance. The chute is too small. My little Estes rockets worth about 10 bucks came down slower
You have to factor in the weight and speed when determining how a chute like this works.
@@billykyle Yes, and by my calculations the chute is too small.... www.rocketmime.com/rockets/descent.html
You should have watched ready set drone video on this first they snapped the landing legs on the Phantom 4
Yep. Still #sad about that!
hey Billy, what type of ipad are you using? i feel that my ipad mini 2 is not working properly with the dji controller connection.
iPad Mini 4. I would assume the Mini 2 doesn't have enough power under the hood.
What a great idea. Hey need to keep the price below $250 though.
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really liked that video.
Pretty neat.
great video as always cheers man
How much it coast ?
Can't inspire track objects like a phantom ?
Slow down and be concise
Please give us some data :
falling speed ?
Force at impact ?
You don’t need a parachute! You need a floaty
This is what JB Wield is made for.
My parazero failed me when my phantom 4 pro fell from the sky
I got so pissed so I threw it in the bush at the park when I went away and finally decided to get it it wasn’t there anymore 🤦♂️
Billy makes a great video explaining it and makes u wanna buy it *clicks link and checks price.......* oof
Can you cut the motors and then restart them???
I'm no rocket surgeon but that's an awfully small canopy.
It fell to the ground way to fast. IMHO
Kevin Ray apparently neither is the company. Poor design and overpriced!
I would not attach that thing to my drone, it destroys much of the drones original aerodynamical function and i think the parachute should be bigger, but a great product for beginners
I don’t want to fly over people that badly.
I hope that Phantom 5 get a parachute in the Drone
Love ur videos, more Mavic pro 2 or zoom video, ur video are very informative
Right on top of the GPS receiver of the drone.
Do They have it for Mavic Pro?
Coming soon.
What kmh
happend to me twice that my drone fell from sky , i send the log to dji and they send me brand new replacement unit .
Great review appreciate it!
I can see this maybe becoming an FCC requirement. Hope not.
I doubt FCC would care. FAA on the other hand might eventually require it for drones over a certain weight.
Shoulda made it for the karma
Definitely think the mavic 2 Pro would fare better because of " no legs " and it being mostly flat
I wonder how high the drone has to be for it to be effective?
Ralph Baez A minimum of @65 feet.
Those eyebrows don't lie
You’re damn right
Just so you know, I am one of your biggest fans :-) I wouldn't use this on my PH4 Obsidian or Mavic 2 Pro if it was free Billy, especially for $300... It's not for $2.000 quads whatsoever, its for $200 toys at best! My Obsidian would be totally destroyed if it hit concrete that hard, gimbal and camera at $900 for sure would be toast, legs smashes, etc..I thinks it's way overpriced and ineffective!
I crashed mine and DJI replaced it a phantom 4 pro v.20..but I did buy the care package.. it was my 2 fix with them and they charged 99 bucks..said it was my fault..I had to agree with them it was..lol
👍
Hits too hard. They should be able to make a wider chute.
Protects people not drones
Why don’t planes have this kind of system
Some do
it's to small
Why should I ever need that?
In cooperation with the FAA?
They should rather care about the 737 MAX
Did you watch the video?
In parts. Don´t care, just trolling :D
Troll master.
But it won't help you over water..
That should be the next step and they have the technology!!!
They have water-resistant phones I can go underwater for three 3 one more for 30 minutes..
Now how about doing that for your drone but also making it so it floats, and has a beacon or sound or something.... You still might lose it but at least you have a Fighting Chance..
So if you lose your drone over the water where a lot of people making mistake because of the wind, and it's usually very close to making it back but just doesn't quite make it and falls in the water. You then can meet me see it, it will float to shore, something like that etc....
they already have a water proof drone I forget the name of it it's red it looks like the phantom 4 and you drop it right in the water and you can use your camera to navigate and see underwater..
WHY CAN'T DJI DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS!!!
YES it should come with a rubber duckie...lol
Maybe just build drones that can take a crash ...,my god this dji drones already fly without any skills needed
Give me that drone 🤣
although its not perfect for me looks a great device, but with that price tag it's going to kill himself...
Billy u have email
thebillykyle@gmail.com
Flying over people? Strictly prohibited in Germany.
For safety reasons. 👍
Always # SeeTheWorldLikeABird
No efektif
A LOT OF Bla bla bla .....voor 300 euro
Hey....you talking to....much🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄😤😤😤
Stop saying inspire 2 lol just inspire is fine stop showing off
YOU TALK TOO MUCH :)
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Thanks