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Fruity Chutes has partnered with Insight Up Solutions, the host of the Professional Drone Demo Day, as part of Drone World Expo! Fruity Chutes is psyched to present demonstrations at this event!

This October marks Fruity Chutes' 10^th year as the leading UAS parachute recovery manufacturer. When CEO, Gene Engelgau and his wife, Paula, crafted the first parachutes in 2007 their intention was to provide high quality recovery for the high power rocketry community. Fruity Chutes made their first sales at the October Skies Rocket Launch near Fresno, California in 2007. Their booth consisted of a single card table, homemade laminated banner, and a few chutes on display. With the sale…

The chute release is a cool little device that lets you control the altitude at which your parachute opens.

When you look at all the awesome colors we offer, you can see why we have the name Fruity Chutes!