World Class Parachute Recovery
for Rockets, Drones, UAV, Research, and More
Fruity Chutes parachutes have an established history of dependable UAS recovery in diverse flight applications. Our parachutes are optimized for unmatched performance - providing efficent recovery with minimal packing volume and weight.
Flight Applications
Since 2007, our parachute recovery systems have a proven track record of reliability in unmanned applications employing:
- Multicopter Drones
- Fixed Wing Drones
- VTOL Drones
- Low, Mid, and High-Power Rocketry
- Balloon Research
- Unique UAV Applications
Parachute Series
Our parachute series include:
- Iris Ultralight Parachutes - Our lightest and strongest parachutes, ideal for drone applications.
- Iris Ultra Compact Parachutes - Optimized for compact packing and superior strength, ideal for drone applications.
- Iris Ultra Standard Parachutes - Features a torodial canopy for maximized efficiency in high performance applications.
- Classic Elliptical Parachutes - Designed with an ellipsoid canopy for high drag with minimal material and weight.
- TARC Parachutes - Low and mid-power Parachutes, ideal for TARC Competitions.
- L3 Parachutes - High-power parachutes, ideal for L3 certification.
- Drogue & Pilot Parachutes - Smaller parachutes to slow descent and draw out the main parachute.
Parachute Features
Our parachutes feature:
- Lightweight mil-spec calendered ripstop nylon - makes parachutes compact and light.
- Torodial and Ellipsoid Designs - minimizes packing volume and weight while optimizing for an ultra high drag Cd of 2.2!
- Sizes from 12 inch drogues to massive 16 foot canopies available.
- Strong nylon and Spectra bridle and swivel sized to your parachute - rated for 6000 lb test or more.
- Up to 400lb IIIa Paraline shroud lines for high-power rocket parachutes, and Spectra shroud lines for compact parachtues made for drones, UAVs or rockets.
- All seams are handsewn and double stitched.
- High-power application parachutes have additional reinforcements.
- Your choice of colors and patterns.
Total Recovery Solutions
In addition to exceptional parachutes, we also make and carry everything else you need for successful recovery of your project. This includes:
- Deployment Bags
- Parachute Liners
- Nomex Blankets
- Peregrine Integrated CO2 Deployment System
- Kevlar Harnesses
- Nylon Shock Cords
- Recovery Tethers and Line Cutters
- Altimeters and Electronics
Let us be your one-stop shop for all your recovery needs!