DJI launches AP100 parachute system for Matrice 400 enterprise drone

2026-07-09T02:26:25Z

DJI launches AP100 parachute system for Matrice 400 enterprise drone

2026-07-09T02:26:25Z

Latest news and trends about tech in China

DJI on Wednesday launched the DJI AP100 Parachute, its first parachute system designed for enterprise drone applications. Built specifically for the Matrice 400 drone, the AP100 is priced at 7,488 yuan (about $1,100) and is currently available exclusively through authorized distributors. According to DJI, the AP100 weighs around 935 grams, carries an IP55 protection rating, and operates in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C. The parachute supports both automatic and manual deployment.

DJI says it can stop the drone’s propellers and deploy the parachute within 600 milliseconds, reducing the drone’s landing speed to under 5 meters per second. Throughout the flight, the AP100 continuously monitors the status of its gas generator and communication link. Any abnormalities are displayed in real time through the Health Management System (HMS) interface in DJI Pilot 2.

Once deployment is triggered, an independent Flight Termination System (FTS) cuts power to the motors within 600 milliseconds to prevent the parachute lines from becoming entangled with the propellers. After deployment, the system activates an audible and visual alarm that operates for around one hour, helping warn nearby people and assist in locating the drone after landing. [TechNode reporting]