DRONAVIA Zephyr M300 User manual
Summary
PRESENTATION OF THE
DRONE PARACHUTE SYSTEM
ZÉPHYR M300
PARACHUTE USAGE
01
CEO's words
04
Warning and cautions for use
05
The 15 rules to respect
07
Introduction
08
Presentation of components
10
The parts of the system
21
Parachute activation
23
Parachute disassembly
24
Activation of the parachute
on a drone with FTS
(otpional)
12
Parachute installation
25
Activation of the FTS
(optional) for a flight
without parachute
26
System status
ZÉPHYR M300
PARACHUTE USAGE
37
System release with safety
button (optional)
38
Adjustment of the original
flycase to carry the
parachute
27
Check the battery level on
the remote control
28
Check the battery level on
the parachute module
29
Parachute release
31
System shutdown
32
Charging the battery of the
remote control
33
Charging the parachute
battery
34
Installation of the safety
button (optional)
ZÉPHYR M300
PARACHUTE USAGE
02
Presentation of the drone
parachute system
41
Preventive maintenance
42
Post-disarmment maintenance
43
Maintenance offer
manufacturer
44
CO2 cartridge replacement
40
Introduction
OPERATING PROCEDURES &
MAINTENANCE
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
DRONAVIA
MAINTENANCE AND
WARRANTY
Summary
53
Parachute storage
53
Specific maintenance
53
Warranty
53
Liability notice
54
Useful links
55
More information about
Dronavia
USEFUL LINKS
52
Folding of the canvas
Parachute module reset
51
46
Parachute reset
49
Spring check
50
Remote control reset
OPERATING PROCEDURES &
MAINTENANCE
At Dronavia, we have been developing since 2015 a
wide range of innovative accessories to secure your
professional drones. Based in the east of France, we
manufacture all our products in our workshop,
according to the DGAC standard, ensuring an
unmatched quality. The Zéphyr M300 parachute
model is the most reliable, lightest and fastest in
the world. You will fly with your DJI Matrice 300 RTK
in complete safety.
Thank you for your trust & enjoy the flight!
CONGRATULATIONS !
YOU HAVE JUST
ACQUIRED YOUR
ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300
PARACHUTE...
1
LUDOVIC PELLETEY, DRONAVIA. CEO
2
Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new DJI Matrice 300 CO2
Rescue Parachute: Zéphyr Matrice 300.
You have chosen the device that we are sure is the most efficient
system of its kind. A lot of research and testing has been done on
this system to make it as safe and effective as possible. However,
we would like to inform you that as there is no testing or
certification centre for drone rescue systems, we cannot claim to
be operating to any operational standard.
Based in Remiremont, France, DRONAVIA is at your service to
advise you on the purchase of your Matrice 300 parachute and to
answer any technical or commercial questions.
PRESENTATION OF THE ZÉPHYR
M300 PARACHUTE SYSTEM
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The Zéphyr Matrice 300 parachute has been designed for DJI
Matrice 300 RTK aircraft and has been developed with the objective
of deploying as quickly as possible while minimising the sink rate.
Indeed, multi-rotor UAVs, even when properly operated and
maintained, can sometimes, in severe weather conditions, radio
transmission failure, technical failure of the propulsion system, loss
of GPS signal, etc... find themselves in a critical emergency situation
where it is then necessary to trigger an immediate rescue device.
In such situations, quick release parachute rescue systems can
make the difference between a simple scare and a more serious
accident. The Zéphyr Matrice 300 parachute can be deployed in
less than a second.
This emergency device does not preserve the integrity of the
equipment, nor the damage to property and people, it is a safety
element that complements other safety elements. DRONAVIA and
its distributors cannot be blamed for any malfunction or operation
deemed insufficient or even ineffective.
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Dronavia may suspend the warranty and disclaim any liability to any
person who fails to observe the basic safety instructions set out
below.
Dronavia accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused
directly or indirectly by the use of CO2 cartridges or by the use of
CO2 cartridges that do not meet the safety requirements and
standards.
Before handling the Zéphyr Matrice 300 device, you must read this
manual carefully. It provides information on how to use the
parachute. In addition to the important notes and information
mentioned in this manual, the owner of the device must follow all
the important instructions listed below.
WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS FOR
USE
5
WARNINGS AND
PRECAUTIONS FOR
USE
The Zéphyr Matrice 300 parachute is a safety device which, under
certain conditions, prevents the free fall of the drone equipped with
it. This equipment does not prevent technical problems from
occurring on the drone.
Any flight with a drone implies the existence of a danger for the
equipment and the people in the vicinity, independently of the
equipment used. The use of the Zéphyr Matrice 300 parachute
should not increase your risk taking. Therefore, please respect the
rules below.
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1. IT IS FORBIDDEN TO CARRY OUT ANY
MANIPULATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN
THE MANUAL.
2. THE DEVICE SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY OR UNDER
THE SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE ADULT.
ALWAYS KEEP THE DEVICE OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN. DO NOT LET THEM PLAY WITH IT.
3. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU
DISASSEMBLE THE VARIOUS PARTS OF THE DEVICE,
EXCEPT DURING THE MAINTENANCE PROVIDED FOR
THIS PURPOSE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
INDICATIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL.
4. DO NOT PLACE THE DEVICE IN A DAMP OR WET
ENVIRONMENT AND KEEP IT OUT OF DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.
5. DO NOT EXPOSE THE SYSTEM TO HIGH
TEMPERATURES, SEVERE SHOCKS, CONTACT WITH
CHEMICALS, ACIDS, LONG TERM STORAGE IN HIGH
HUMIDITY OR DUST. IMPROPER USE MAY CAUSE THE
CO2 CARTRIDGE TO BURST AND ENDANGER YOUR
LIFE. THE MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE IS
40°C AND THE MINIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE
IS -15°C.
THE 1 5 RULES TO
RESPECT
6. THE CONDITION OF THE ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300
PARACHUTE SYSTEM SHOULD BE CHECKED BEFORE
EACH USE. DO NOT USE THE DEVICE IF IT IS
DAMAGED, MALFUNCTIONING OR LEAKING. IF
NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR DEALER.
7. THE ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE CANNOT
PREVENT THE DRONE FROM MALFUNCTIONING.
8. ANY FLIGHT WITH A DRONE IMPLIES THE
EXISTENCE OF A RISK FOR THE EQUIPMENT AND
PEOPLE IN THE VICINITY, WITH OR WITHOUT A
ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE.
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13. WHEN RELOADING THE DEVICE, IT IS FORBIDDEN
TO DO SO WITH PEOPLE NEARBY, AND ESPECIALLY
WITH THE BARREL POINTING IN THEIR DIRECTION.
YOU MUST TAKE THE SAME PRECAUTIONS AS WHEN
HANDLING A LOADED RIFLE. IN CASE OF UNTIMELY
FIRING DURING THIS STAGE OR OF BAD HANDLING,
THE FIRING PIN CAN BE EJECTED AND CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURIES.
12. THE CO2 CARTRIDGE AND THE EJECTION SYSTEM
ONLY WORK ONCE. THEY MUST BE RETURNED TO
YOUR DEALER TO BE RECHARGED TO MAINTAIN THE
SYSTEM'S WARRANTY. HOWEVER, YOU CAN
RECHARGE THE SYSTEM YOURSELF BY FOLLOWING
THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE SYSTEM'S
WARRANTY IS MAINTAINED.
9. THE USE OF A ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE
SHOULD NOT IN ANY WAY INCREASE YOUR RISK-
TAKING.
10. THE ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE
ATTEMPTS TO COUNTERACT THE FREE FALL OF A
MALFUNCTIONING UAV. HOWEVER, THERE ARE DROP
SITUATIONS WHERE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE MAY BE LIMITED
OR IMPEDED.
11. THE ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE MUST BE
ACTIVELY ACTIVATED BY THE USER. REGULAR
TRAINING IS NECESSARY TO BE ABLE TO REACT
CORRECTLY IN AN EMERGENCY.
14. AFTER THE DEVICE HAS BEEN TRIGGERED, IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT EACH COMPONENT BE
CAREFULLY INSPECTED TO ENSURE ITS INTEGRITY. IF
IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR DEALER.
15. After switching on the system, if the LED
changes to a steady red state, do not use it and
contact your dealer for service.
THE 1 5 RULES TO
RESPECT
8
INTRODUCTION
In this section you will find all the information you need to use your
Zéphyr M300 parachute.
The activation of a drone rescue system is not a harmless act. It
should only be done in an emergency situation. We remind you that
limiting the impact on the ground does not guarantee the
preservation of the aircraft, nor the absence of damage to the
ground or injury to persons.
Any use on a drone other than a DJI Matrice 300 RTK is prohibited.
The configuration of the parachute system must not be modified
(ejection mechanism, connection elements, lines, etc.) so as not to
jeopardize its proper functioning.
USES OF THE
ZÉPHYR M300 PARACHUTE
CO2 CARTRIDGE
ELECTRONIC & CO2 MODULE
HANGER SUPPORTS
RESETTING TOOL
CANVAS EJECTION TUBE
1 x Allen key & 1 x Torx key
4 x hand screws for quick assembly of the parachute
4 x spacers / 1 x elastic band (to hold the lines)
1 x USB-C cord to extension port (connecting the parachute to the drone)
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES PROVIDED:
PRESENTATION OF
THE COMPONENTS
9
REMOTE CONTROL MODULE
PRESENTATION
OF THE
COMPONENTS
10
TOTAL WEIGHT
DEVICE
EJECTOR
MINIMUM HEIGHT
EFFICIENCY
COMMUNICATION
RADIO
WIRELESS
RADIO RANGE
AUTONOMY
PARACHUTE / RADIO
ENERGY ON IMPACT
ON THE GROUND
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
450G
(WITH CARTRIDGE)
CO2 CARTRIDGE
16G
FROM
15 METERS
SRD860 WITH
ENCRYPTED KEY
JUST TO 1500
METRES
5 H (PARACHUTE)
30 H (RADIO)
< 50 JOULES
-15°C À 40°C
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PARACHUTE
ZÉPHYR M300
THE MOST RELIABLE, FASTEST AND
LIGHTEST IN THE WORLD
LES PIÈCES DU SYSTÈME
THE PARTS OF THE
SYSTEM
11
The Zéphyr parachute module contains the system's dedicated
electronics, the wireless communication module and a power
supply battery independent of that of the UAV. It is composed of an
ignition button, located on the back, and an indication LED (Figure
1).
The Zéphyr module also integrates the CO2 device consisting of a
16G threaded CO2 cartridge allowing the ejection of the parachute
canvas. A micro USB port is available to recharge the system's
internal battery as well as an extension port allowing the system to
be connected to a USB-C socket.
FIGURE 1
INDICATOR LED
IGNITION BUTTON
LES PIÈCES DU SYSTÈME
THE PARTS OF THE
SYSTEM
FIGURE 5
12
The remote control module consists of a red adhesive base, an oval
ignition button on the back, a triangular parachute release button,
an indicator LED, three white battery level LEDs, an extension port
on the left side and a USB port on the right side for recharging
(Figures 2, 3 & 4). The carbon ejection tube contains a parachute
cloth (Figure 5).
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
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INSTALLATION
OF THE PARACHUTE
THE ZÉPHYR MATRICE 300 PARACHUTE SYSTEM CAN BE INSTALLED IN A FEW
MINUTES. TO INSTALL THE PARACHUTE, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN
ORDER:
REMOVE THE UPPER SCREWS OF THE 2 FRONT ARMS AND THE LOWER
SCREWS OF THE 2 REAR ARMS OF THE DRONE USING THE SPANNER
PROVIDED (FIGURES 6 & 7).
FIGURE 6
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REPLACE THESE SCREWS WITH THE CARBON LINE BRACKETS WITH THE
SCREWS SUPPLIED. THE KIT CONTAINS TWO SIZES OF BRACKETS, THE
TWO LARGER ONES FIT IN THE FRONT AND THE TWO SMALLER ONES IN
THE BACK.
2
FIGURE 7
Each hanger must be held in place by the centre screw
of each support.
PARACHUTE
INSTALLATION
14
AT THE FRONT A PLASTIC HANGER GUIDE IS TO BE FIXED ABOVE EACH
SUPPORT (FIGURE 8).
FIGURE 8
3
4ATTACH THE 2 LINE BRACKETS TO THE REAR OF THE DRONE (FIGURE 9).
Chaque suspente doit être
maintenue en place par la vis
centrale de chaque support.
When assembling, place the
parachute assembly on top of
the drone so that the lines run
upwards.
FIGURE 9
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PARACHUTE
INSTALLATION
LOOSEN THE TWO SCREWS ON THE FRONT OF THE DRONE (FIGURE 10).
FIGURE 10
5
6REFIT THESE TWO SCREWS, ADDING THE LINE GUIDES (FIGURE 11).
FIGURE 11
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PARACHUTE
INSTALLATION
TWO MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR THIS PARACHUTE:
- MOUNTING ABOVE THE DRONE (REFER TO PARAGRAPH 6.1)
- MOUNTING BELOW THE DRONE (REQUIRES AN OPTIONAL BRACKET, REFER
TO PARAGRAPH 6.2)
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7.1 MOUNTING ABOVE
PLACE THE PARACHUTE SYSTEM (FIRING PIN MODULE TOWARDS THE
FRONT OF THE DRONE) USING THE 4 HAND SCREWS MOUNTED ON THE
PARACHUTE SUPPORT CARBON PLATE AND SCREW THEM INTO THE 4
INSERTS LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE DRONE (FIGURES 12 AND 13).
ALWAYS PLACE THE 4 LINES ABOVE ALL OTHER COMPONENTS !
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE CARABINER AND INSERT THE SMALL SAFETY
PIN.
7.1.3
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PARACHUTE
INSTALLATION
7.1.2 MOUNTING ABOVE
PASS THE TWO FRONT LINES ON EACH SIDE THROUGH THE FRONT
GUIDES AND THEN THE REAR LINES THROUGH THE BOTTOM GUIDES.
ADJUST THE TENSION OF THE LINES BY PASSING THEM UNDER THE
ELASTIC BAND AROUND THE PARACHUTE TUBE (FIGURE 14).
FIGURE 14
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