Drone buying help - parachutes and Canada

[AkaoMiru]

Hi - new member here, and totally new to drone piloting, but I have a very specific requirement to consider in buying a drone - it has to be able to equip a parachute.

I'm in Canada, and my work is open to the idea of purchasing a drone and getting me any related pilot training, but the main restriction on whichever drone we go with is that it MUST be able to equip a parachute. Our security staff insist on this, and it's a non-negotiable point.

However, I seem to run into a wall whenever I try to find any info about affordable drone/parachutes combinations and where to buy in Canada (buying from the US is not an option in the current climate).

In terms of budget, a DJI Mini 5 Pro would work but, as far as I can tell, there are no parachute options that would work with a drone this small (unless I'm missing something?). So, with that in mind, what would the next model up be that would be able to equip a parachute (and preferably not one that costs more than the drone itself!)

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide (and apologies if questions like this should be in another forum!)

 

[Cafguy]

There are regulations for "approved" parachute systems. Companies such as AVSS get certification from your aviation authorities to build systems for Certain Drones.
For "Parachute" Drones you need to look into an Enterprise series DJI. These are the only Drones I know that can carry a "certified" Parachute system (AVSS System)
The inspire has been approved with the nexus system.
You should check with the CAA (or possibly the companies insurance carrier) for details on an "approved" parachute system.
Welcome to the Forum! From Bakersfield!
P.S. Its not cheap!!

 

[GFields]

Greetings from Birmingham Alabama USA: welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing from you!
All drone/parachutes combinations are going to be fairly expensive.

 

[sarahb]

Welcome!

 

[AkaoMiru]

Thank you all - you've at least helped point me in some directions that let me know that what we'd need would exceed our budget! I'll be keeping an eye on any new regulations or Transport Canada approved options that might one day fit the bill, but now I know more about what to look for

 

[MA2 317]

Hello from the Crossroads of America AkaoMiru.

Nice to meet you.

Good luck with shopping and welcome to the Forum.

 

[Cafguy]

Thank you all - you've at least helped point me in some directions that let me know that what we'd need would exceed our budget! I'll be keeping an eye on any new regulations or Transport Canada approved options that might one day fit the bill, but now I know more about what to look for

Why the chute? Are you directly over people? and if so, could you run a tether line between some structures across the area and strap the drone to it? That would be the cheapest and safest way I would think.