{"product_id":"dji-ap100-parachute","title":"DJI AP100 Parachute","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eProtect What Matters — Above and Below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DJI AP100 Parachute is a purpose-built recovery system for the DJI Matrice 400, designed to bring an added layer of safety to high-stakes missions. Whether you're flying over active worksites, near crews, or planning complex BVLOS operations, the AP100 helps protect your platform, your payloads, and the ground below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous self-monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant motor cut-off\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a response time under 600 milliseconds and a stabilized descent rate of 5 m\/s or less, the AP100 reacts faster than any pilot can. It supports both automatic deployment triggered by the aircraft and manual deployment by the operator, with an independent power supply and full-link redundancy so the system stays armed even if the aircraft loses power.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio and visual alarms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeployment methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eBuilt for Real-World Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP55-rated and rated for operation from -20°C to 50°C, the AP100 is ready for Canadian winters and summer heat alike, at altitudes up to 4,500 m. At roughly 935 g including the mounting bracket, it supports the Matrice 400 up to its full 15.8 kg maximum takeoff weight — no need to sacrifice payload capacity for safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-semibold\" data-streamdown=\"strong\"\u003eCertified Safety Pedigree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with the Matrice 400, the AP100 meets EASA C5\/C6 and UK CAA UK5\/UK6 operational safety requirements — the European standards governing flights over populated areas and BVLOS operations. For Canadian operators, that same engineering translates directly into stronger safety cases for advanced operations, risk mitigation over people, and insurance and client requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne trade-off to plan for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-use safety device\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003ch2 class=\"mt-6 mb-2 font-semibold text-2xl\" data-streamdown=\"heading-2\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"my-4 flex flex-col space-y-2\" data-streamdown=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center justify-end gap-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"cursor-pointer p-1 text-muted-foreground 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data-streamdown=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"bg-muted\/80\" data-streamdown=\"table-header\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"whitespace-nowrap px-4 py-2 text-left font-semibold text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-header-cell\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"whitespace-nowrap px-4 py-2 text-left font-semibold text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-header-cell\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"divide-y divide-border bg-muted\/40\" data-streamdown=\"table-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eDJI Matrice 400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eDimensions (with bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e182 × 171 × 157 mm (L×W×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eWeight (with bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eApprox. 935 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eMax supported takeoff weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e15.8 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eDeployment response time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u0026lt; 600 ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eStabilized descent rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e≤ 5 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eMinimum effective deployment altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e≥ 30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eDeployment modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eAutomatic + manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eIndependent power supply, full-link redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eIP55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e-20°C to 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"border-border border-b\" data-streamdown=\"table-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003eOperating altitude\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"px-4 py-2 text-sm\" data-streamdown=\"table-cell\"\u003e0–4500 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Altohelix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47239268925577,"sku":null,"price":1663.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/9209\/4089\/files\/AP100____35__20260625.png?v=1783614544","url":"https:\/\/altohelix.com\/products\/dji-ap100-parachute","provider":"Altohelix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}