# Drone Parachutes The SmartChutes Parachute Systems Gives Drones a Safe Landing By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parachute-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/smartchutes-drone-parachute/37279/) & [smartchutes](http://www.smartchutes.com/) SmartChutes is a parachute system that you definitely don't want to use on your next skydive. Not because it's not a well-designed system -- it certainly is -- but because it's intended for use by drones, not humans. While [drones are growing in popularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-matrice-400), one big problem with them is that they can plummet to the ground if they lose power, causing damage to them and to any people or objects that happen to be in their plummet-path. That's why [drone enthusiast and videographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro) Michael Pick developed SmartChutes. The system deploys automatically using a built-in flight sensor that can detect if the [drone is in free-fall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-airbag-platform) or if it is tilted over by more than 90 degrees. This parachute system is an exciting development in the drone space, which is exciting but still has plenty of room for improvement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Drone Safety:** The development of SmartChutes parachute system highlights the trend towards improved safety measures for drones. - **Autonomous Deployment:** The use of a built-in flight sensor for automatic parachute deployment demonstrates the trend towards autonomous systems in the drone industry. - **Innovation in Drone Accessories:** The creation of SmartChutes presents an innovative opportunity for the drone accessory industry to develop safety solutions that enhance drone capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Drone Manufacturing:** The introduction of SmartChutes parachute system creates an opportunity for drone manufacturers to differentiate themselves by providing added safety features. - **Drone Accessories:** The development of SmartChutes parachute system opens doors for the drone accessories industry to focus on safety enhancements and expand their product lines. - **Aerospace Safety:** The integration of parachute systems in drones highlights the potential for cross-industry collaborations between the drone and aerospace safety sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Incline-Friendly Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-drone.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md) - [Extreme-Heat Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa.md) - [Bladeless Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-bladeless.md) - [Self-Steering Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-2.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md) - [Micro-Small Drone Propulsion Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsmall-drone.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Drone Delivery Winches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a2z-rds2-delivery-winch.md)