what do you guys think about this one?
Anyone using it?

It says on the web site that it also needs some kind of triggering via a transmitter and receiver. But it doesn't say how to do this with the Inspire.

In the manual, it is said that you can use it with the servo connected to a receiver and in that case, you need another radio to do the deployment. You can also use arduino or pixhawk...it's indicated that it works with every PPM module.

The video (unless I missed it doesn't show the parachute deploying. I would think even if the motors have stopped the props will still auto rotate and high probability of snagging the chute. Would like to hear more before I invest.

Unless you know what the orientation of the craft is during free fall, which I am happy I do not, the parachute stands a good chance of hanging up and not deploying properly. They need a video and several test showing it falling with the chute open. The opening snippet of video shows the craft falling with the chute, but it doesn't look like it is falling very slow. Interesting concept.

houston Posted at 2015-8-27 07:03
Unless you know what the orientation of the craft is during free fall, which I am happy I do not, th ...

I agree it's a good start. And a much friendlier system than the full blown DJI version.
Which, btw, I'm still waiting to see a vid of it in real scenario test.

I agree with you guys as well. I would need to see actual video deployment  while in motion. If it truly worked and helped the decent it could be a promising tool to prevent injuries, damage to property and help save inspire 1. It is something to keep an eye on. It shows promise.

I think the video test with deployment will come soon, if you look the Ipad in the first minutes of the video, it looks like this is a deployment! For the deployment, and the parachute is propulsed really far away from the aircraft and very quickly so the deployment is good.

In combination with its Parachute kit, Opale releases this remote to deploy parachutes:

houston Posted at 2015-8-26 18:03
Unless you know what the orientation of the craft is during free fall, which I am happy I do not, th ...

Good point! I believe DJI has a chute for their higher end products. It may be under accessories for the S800. Not positive though.

Dimjar Posted at 2015-11-25 18:32
In combination with its Parachute kit, Opale releases this remote to deploy parachutes:

https://www ...

And still no video of an actual deployment and landing.

although I think a parachute is a great idea, the deployment and implementation is everything. The button kinda of scares me. What RF is being used? Could it go off accidentally? The button should have a safety cover over it so as to prevent an accidental deployment of the chute. Not trying to be Johhny rain cloud here, just mentioning some of my own concerns.

Not for me, just dead weight.

yeach, i wonder what going to be the flight time of the inspire 1 with X5 cam, TB 47, and parachute...{:3_41:}  5 min?

Just purchased the opal paramodels parachute, i am waiting for NorthUAV Mayday to be realeased, its an autonomous system that can detect a crash I.E free fall.
i will update on flight times once everything is installed, prob be after xmas now though.
  

Ejection system+parachute weighs 230g.

chrisbibby2 Posted at 2015-12-9 21:09
Just purchased the opal paramodels parachute, i am waiting for NorthUAV Mayday to be realeased, its  ...

I've spent a long time looking around I've also purchased the same.

Just done first test flights with the paramodels parachute, i did not notice any significant drop in flight time with this parachute installed