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Welcome to our blog! Here you'll get the latest news on what Fruity Chutes is currently up to with posts on drone parachute recovery, new products, design upgrades, software updates and more.
InterDrone 2018 Preview or Proposed Part 107 Flight Over People Parachute Recovery System Requirements

Oct 10, 2018 Gene Engelgau
For those of you who missed my talk on the new ASTM standard regarding Part 107.39 parachute systems for flight over people here is the slide deck. Enjoy!
-Gene
InterDrone 2018 ASTM Parachute Standard for Flight over People
Matrice 200/210 Parachute by Fruity Chutes: User-Friendly and Lightweight to Maximize Safety to People and Property

Oct 02, 2018 Gene Engelgau
Fruity Chutes introduces a drone parachute for the Matrice 200/210 - Lightweight and Easy-to-Use Solution for Transport Regulation Obstacles
We Made Our Podcast Debut!

Aug 09, 2018 Gene Engelgau
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Randy Goers from the podcast, Drone Radio Show. Our first podcast feature! Listeners of the podcast will be treated to an episode that highlights our history, how rocketry has influenced our business, our transition to including UAS recovery, and our involvement with the ASTM committee for flight over people.
DJI Mavic Pro Parachute Launcher Ensures Safety for Flying Over People and Property

Jun 21, 2018 Gene Engelgau
It’s easy to use, lightweight, everything you’ve been asking for… the new DJI Mavic Pro Parachute Launcher is here and it's ready to save your drone, people, and property in the case of a crash.
When has a parachute saved a drone?

Jun 19, 2018 Gene Engelgau
When we at Fruity Chutes are at industry trade shows or talking with customers on the phone, we sometimes get asked, "Can you tell me a specific example where a sUAS (drone) was saved by a parachute?"
If you are asking yourself, “should I use a parachute system for my drone,” here are some important factors to consider.
As of June 2018, Fruity Chutes has sold thousands of parachutes just for drones including multi-copters, fixed wing, and VTOL (vertical take off and landing) systems.
Fruity Chutes Parachutes Featured as a Valuable Resource in Civil Engineering Book

Jun 12, 2018 Gene Engelgau
Parachutes by Fruity Chutes Featured in New Drone Book, “Success With Drones in Civil Engineering”
New Harrier Parachute Launcher is Light, Compact, and Easy to Use

Jan 16, 2018 Gene Engelgau
For Immediate Release - January 16, 2018 Los Gatos, California, USA New Harrier Parachute Launcher: Light, Compact, and Easy to Use! Ask and you shall receive! For some time, our Fruity Chutes friends have been asking us to manufacture a small…New Harrier Parachute Launcher
Light, Compact, and Easy to Use!
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