valAIRion
The sophistication of UAS and their applications is advancing rapidly. BVLOS (Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight) flights, over populated areas or near critical infrastructure are integral to realize the full potential of drone applications such as drone cargo, medical transportation, inspection or surveillance. Risk mitigation is essential to gain approval to fly and ensure continued safe operations.
VALAIRION RECOVER
for ground risk mitigation
valAIRion recover provides an enhanced state of the art, easy to install UAS safety solution as modular mission fit add-on aimed at drone systems flying in the EASA category “Specific” as well as heavier drones. This solution improves the risk assessment (Ground Risk Class), for the so-called SORA (Specific Operations Risk Assessment) required among other work for permit to fly. valAIRion recover is:
valAIRion recover is:
- An autonomous, independently triggered, extremely reliable, and explosive-free drone recovery system
- An emergency landing system using proven parachute technology and a robust, unique and reliable trigger mechanism
- A necessary add-on to ensure effective ground risk mitigation - at medium and high level of robustness while adhering with EASA regulations
valAIRion recover supports OEMs, operators, and end-users by augmenting their scope as well as developing and improving operational viability.
Automation and Autonomy
Avionic-system-independent error detection and autonomous deployment
Lightweight
Minimal impact on available payload
Simple and Safe Handling
Free of hazardous substances and pyrotechnics
Certification and Verification
Certified parachute system and trigger module designed to meet DAL C for design verification by EASA
Low Altitude Deployment
Fast and reliable deployment also in low heights
Full Aviation Expertise
ESG as certified EASA aviation organisation with extensive expertise in safety-critical systems
Thanks to the self-triggering parachute system
- Expand operational range and increase coverage, thus enable more mission profiles and extend flexibility
- Increase operational efficiency: save time, reduce costs and environmental footprint by leveraging more efficient direct flight paths instead of detours as compromise
- Improve operational viability by protecting the drone and valuable payload in case of drone emergency
valAIRion recover drone rescue system setup exemplified on a single rotor UAV
Loop coupling
- Main line around the rotor and break-point on the fuselage
- Ensures a skids-first landing
Trigger Modul
- Detects emergency situation (e.g. constant high rate of descent)
- Triggers the rescue system
- Independent from the autopilot
Tube container for the main parachute
Launcher for the pilot parachute
- Spring-loaded mechanism opens the cover and launches the pilot parachute
- Pilot parachute launches the main parachute
- Main parachute ensures a safe descent
VALAIRION RECOVER
modular setup and components
Trigger modul
Electronic module for error detection and triggering of the parachute system
- Redundant system for reliable detection and activation, independent from autopilot
- Loss of function < 10 -4 / FH
- Complete dual-channel design to avoid uncommanded activation by 10 -8 / FH
- Self-sufficient energy supply in case of onboard power-loss
Trigger modul variants
Industrial variant
- Medium level of robustness
- For 1 SORA mitigation pluspoint
Enhanced variant
- Designed to meet DAL C for Design Verification
- High level of robustness
- For 2 SORA mitigation pluspoints
Independent from drone type and size, combination with other recovery systems on request
Container with parachute
- Mechanical launching mechanism to rule out potential hazards arising from pyrotechnics
- Certification according to ultralight planes rescue chutes (RG-UL) NfL 2-366-17
- Optional ASTM F3322-18 industry standard
- Reusable through repacking
- Retrofittable without a hollow shaft being required
- Customizable to fit the shape and design of the individual UAV
Parachute
- Proven parachute technology
- High load bearing capacity at a very low weight
- Lightweight design to not lose significant flight time performance or payload capacity
- Dimensioning to size of UAV and operational scenario
VALAIRION RECOVER VARIANTS
- MTOW: 150kg
- Max. airspeed: 140km/h
- Min. release height: 80m
- Deployment: Automatically or manually
- Deployment mechanism: Mechanically
- Certification parachute/ container: UL LTF 2-366-17
- System weight: 3,1kg
- Scope of delivery: Trigger module, parachute, container, cable assembly + comprehensive user manual and verification documents
- MTOW: 245kg
- Max. airspeed: 155km/h
- Min. release height: 90m
- Deployment: Automatically or manually
- Deployment mechanism: Mechanically
- Certification parachute/ container: UL LTF 2-366-17
- System weight: 5,1kg
- Scope of delivery: Trigger module, parachute, container, cable assembly + comprehensive user manual and verification documents
- Adaption of parachute and container according to your UAV and operational needs
- Design
- Size
- UAV type
- Certification requirements
- Some examples, please see below
VALAIRION TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
adaption and customization possibilities to different UAV sizes and types
Sample integration of drone rescue system (trigger module and parachute container) into fixed-wing VTOL drone
Sample integration of drone rescue system (trigger module and parachute container) into octocopter
Sample integration of drone rescue system (trigger module and parachute container) into fixed-wing drone
