The ASTM Compliant Drone ParaPrep Program

We know it is important to consider ROI with these decisions. Remember that going through this process on your own trying to DIY and figure the standard out could easily cost over $125k and 300 hours in man power on your own. It is a complicated and hard process. We are saving you money and time by going with us. We have the expertise, knowledge, and answers to do it much more efficiently. Plus you don’t need to totally disrupt your workflow to pursue this process. Let us do the hard work.

It is true some parachute companies have decided to go through the ASTM process with a few specific, mainly DJI, drones. The ASTM process requires the specific drone AND the specific parachute system to be certified together. This program is meant for OEMs, integrators, and other larger drone users like service providers. This program is about supporting and guiding these customers so that their drones can pass ASTM with flying colors.

If you are eager to go through this process then we are excited too. ASTM opens many doors so we understand the desire to want to complete it sooner. Technically the process can be completed faster. It depends on how ready your system is for a parachute and your availability to get us any information we need to make things happen.

Oftentimes we find drone designs are just not ready for any parachute system at all. That is why we include design consultation as a part of our program. In the end you will probably save time going through this process than you otherwise would have.

We allow 18 months per company in our program to ensure we are available to fully support. We don’t just let everyone and anyone into this program. We want to make sure you have our full attention.

Diligence to parachute readiness when it comes to drone design is something that we very much appreciate. We understand wanting to get it right before starting this process. But we encourage you to NOT wait to join our program. We help you with this step. As part of the program we consult with you before developing a parachute system to make sure your drone is ready for a parachute and you are not needing to keep re-designing.

We get it. There are some big companies in this industry who have deep VC funded pockets to do a lot. But we believe the fact that we are self-funded actually makes us a better pick to go through the ASTM process with.

The reason: our goal is to please you first. Not investors. Our goal is and has always been to make sure that our customers are happy. This is why our customer count over these last 16 years is over 4000 and growing!

Plus our rolodex of access to different resources outside of what we already use to manufacture our own product line is extensive.

The standard is A LOT to try to understand. But the good news is that you don’t need to have an in-depth understanding to join the program.

We helped create the standard and understand the intricacies. We do the tedious work of making sure your parachute system and drone are compliant with the standard and ready for the TPTA.

ASTM certification is the gateway to many waivers and approvals through EASA and other CAAs. If they accept ASTM certification for whatever waiver or approval you desire then going through the program would be beneficial.

Yes, you could technically do that. Keep in mind one day of TPTA testing costs $$$$$ and one failure means starting over again. Plus the cost spent trying to DIY your own system, navigate the standard, and having to account for all the required material conformities could easily run you over $125k.

We are sure you totally could! But consider everything you already have on your plate. Do you really want to upend your workflow to figure this out? Let us do it for you so you can continue all the projects that already need your attention.

We appreciate your caution as this is important to us too. We encourage you to ask yourself: what not having ASTM certification is keeping you from doing?

We have had many customers successfully complete ASTM certification and are now scaling and growing in incredible ways because they have been able to acquire waivers and approvals that opened doors of possibility.

While we cannot provide an absolute assurance of success in the TPTA, our program is designed to significantly enhance your likelihood of achieving a positive outcome. Our comprehensive approach combines rigorous preparation, proven methodologies, and expert guidance, all geared towards maximizing your potential for success in the TPTA.

The Qualifying Call allows us the opportunity to make sure that the program aligns with your goals. During the call we will ask questions to gain a better understanding of your company and what you hope to do with ASTM certification. We will also break down for you how the process of being in the program will work. You will have the opportunity to ask us any and all questions pertaining to the program.

While we would like to admit all who are interested, admission is based on meeting the proper qualifications and availability. It is important to us to make sure that we admit those who we believe will most benefit from the program. In order to give our fullest attention we must limit enrollment.

We work with multicopters, VTOL, fixed wing, and most other drone platforms.