ParaZero SafeAir is a brand new simple yet smart product, that upgrades the safety of your DJI Phantom 4, by autonomously deploying a parachute in order to bring the drone safely to the ground.
SafeAir technology
The SafeAir is developed by ParaZero, which is an Israel based company that develops and provides drone safety solutions. SafeAir products utilize independent sensors to constantly monitor and analyze the drone’s data and flight patterns. Critical drone failures are immediately identified triggering a series of safety measures at unmatched speed. When needed, a parachute (connected to the drone) is activated aided by a patented ballistic parachute launcher to fully open the canopy in a fraction of a second.
ParaZero SafeAir for DJI Phantom 4
The product is very simple yet sophisticated. It’s powered by a built-in battery that is USB-chargeable and lasts approximately one hour before needing to be recharged. The SafeAir is an autonomous system that will deploy on its own when encountering either free fall or extreme pitch/roll angles. Once one of these scenarios is detected, a section of the SafeAir will twist to stop the propellers by inserting flexible stoppers into all four blades, at which point the parachute will be deployed to help bring your DJI Phantom safely to the ground.
However, it’s important to note, that the SafeAir does not grant you license to use your drone above population. It’s just another precaution.
However, it’s important to note, that the SafeAir does not grant you license to use your drone above population. It’s just another precaution. Flying a drone is a dangerous task. Free fall of a malfunctioned drone can cause serious injuries. The deployment of the safety apparatus (parachute activation and stopping propellers operation) can even save lives. Furthermore, it can save your drone (and camera) as well.
Installation and Repacking
ParaZero includes instructions designed to allow the first-time installation to take approximately 5-10 minutes. If you should ever need to deploy the parachute, repacking it only takes minutes.
If you should ever need to deploy the parachute, repacking it only takes minutes.
It’s important to mention that the SafeAir adds an additional 0.35 lb to the overall weight of your Phantom. So keep it in mind, even though that this is not considered as a significant increase in load. Also the apparatus located in a way that it will not interfere the propellors.
Check out the short tutorials and demonstration of SafeAir down below:
Price and availability
The ParaZero SafeAir costs $299 and it’s availably to order from B&H. That’s not cheap, but for my opinion should be a mandatory device for drones.
Would you invest $300 to upgrade your DJI Phantom 4 safety? In case you are familiar with other safety solutions, please let us know in the comments section below.
