Parachute Deployment
INDICATIONS
- AMC Warning Message : “[px4] Parachute deployed!”
FAILSAFE BEHAVIOR
In the event of a total power failure or battery failure of the aircraft, the flight termination system would activate via parameters set to identify the situation. The triggering conditions are a result of excessive bank angles (pitch and/or roll), and excessive sink rate. The flight termination system contains capacitors which can power the parachute even without external power. In the event of complete loss of propulsion, the flight termination system will activate.
PROCEDURE
Parachute Deployment ANNOUNCE
The RPIC is to announce the voice comms “Parachute Deployment” once emergency conditions are identified using the indications information above.
Record last known location — NOTE B.A.T.H.S
The RPIC shall note the last known battery percentage, altitude, current time, heading, and speed of the aircraft reported with the Mission Console on the RPIC Control Station. This shall help with the recovery of the aircraft.
Aircraft — SEARCH, RECOVER
The RPIC and/or available crew member(s) will search and recover the aircraft.