The T400 Series Target Drone Recovery Parachute System

The T400 Series Target Drone Recovery Parachute System

1. Core Components & Their Roles

Every part is engineered to work in synergy for efficient recovery:

· Drogue & Drogue Pouch: The drogue, stored in a protective pouch, initiates the process—released into airflow behind the drone to stabilize and begin towing the main system.

· Drogue Bridle & Deployment Bag: The bridle connects the drogue to the deployment bag, which houses the main canopy and lines, ensuring 有序 (orderly) extraction.

· Main Canopy & Lines: A robust main canopy, supported by reinforced main lines, provides lift for steady descent once deployed.

· Delayed Cutter: A critical timing component that triggers to unseal binding lines, allowing the main canopy to fully inflate at the optimal moment.

· Harness & Disconnection Adapter: The harness secures the system to the drone, while the adapter detaches the parachute post-descent, ensuring the drone lands without entanglement.

2. Automated Recovery Workflow

The system operates through a precise, step-by-step sequence:

1. Command Activation: When the target drone receives a recovery command, its control system opens the canister, releasing the drogue into the airflow behind the tail.

2. Drogue Inflation & Extraction: As the drogue inflates, it tows the deployment bag, extracting the main canopy and straightening the main lines.

3. Main Canopy Deployment: The delayed cutter triggers to release binding lines, allowing the main canopy to fully inflate, initiating steady descent.

4. Separation & Landing: During descent, the disconnection adapter detaches the parachute system from the drone, ensuring the drone lands safely and intact.

3. Core Advantages

· Automated Precision: Eliminates manual intervention, relying on timed components (delayed cutter) and sequential activation for consistent performance.

· Integrity Preservation: The disconnection adapter prevents post-landing entanglement, protecting both the drone and parachute system from damage.

· Seamless Integration: Designed to sync with drone control systems, ensuring compatibility with various target drone models in military or testing fleets.

4. Ideal For

· Military target drone recovery in training exercises.

· Drone testing scenarios requiring repeated, safe retrieval.

· Operational environments where preserving drone functionality post-mission is critical.