Acecore Technologies, known for its advanced drone platforms, has joined forces with Drone Rescue Systems (DRS), a global leader in parachute safety technology, to integrate enhanced safety features into its Noa and Zoe drones. This collaboration equips Acecore’s drones with EASA-certified parachute systems, allowing them to meet the stringent requirements of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) under Means of Compliance (MoC) Light-UAS.2512 (M2) and MoC Light-UAS.2511.
Elevating Safety for Complex Drone Operations
The partnership addresses key safety and regulatory concerns for drone operators engaging in complex missions. The newly integrated parachute systems significantly reduce risks during drone flights by ensuring that, in the event of a loss of control, the drone remains contained, minimizing potential harm to people and property. This enhancement aligns with the Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA) framework and Pre Defined Risk Assessment (PDRA) guidelines, which are critical for obtaining flight permits in higher-risk operations.
By meeting MoC Light-UAS.2511 standards, Acecore’s drones demonstrate enhanced containment capabilities, ensuring that out-of-control drones stay within defined areas. Additionally, MoC 2512 compliance reduces the final Ground Risk Class (GRC) score by one, further mitigating the risk of ground impact.
Technical Benefits and Regulatory Compliance
The integration of DRS’s non-pyrotechnical parachute systems brings a number of advantages:
- Enhanced containment: The parachute ensures that a drone out of control will not fly into adjacent areas, providing operators with greater control over complex operations.
- Reduced ground risk: Meeting MoC 2512 standards, the system reduces the impact risk in the event of loss of control, offering reliable risk mitigation.
- Regulatory compliance: The drones now meet the requirements for both SORA and PDRA procedures, which simplifies the flight permit process for operators in industries such as agriculture, public safety, and infrastructure inspection.
For Acecore, the collaboration with Drone Rescue Systems marks a leap forward in operational safety. Jorrit Linders, CEO of Acecore Technologies, highlighted the advantages of the new system: “Coming from solely manually triggered parachute safety systems, we are happy to offer our customers next level operational safety with DRS’s autonomous parachutes. The system is non-pyrotechnical, meaning it is easier to transport and handle.”
A New Era of Drone Safety
The integration of DRS’s parachute system into Acecore’s Noa and Zoe drones ensures not only compliance with European aviation regulations but also brings peace of mind to operators. As Andreas Ploier, CEO of Drone Rescue Systems, explained, “We are thrilled to see Acecore drones flying through the skies equipped with our EASA-certified parachute systems. These drones, known for their strong craftsmanship, paired with the certified DRS parachute systems, ensure that you can rest assured about the safety of your aircraft, while you focus on your flight operations.”
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