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Civilian UAV and aerospace

Lightweight, high-reliability parachute systems for commercial drones, urban air mobility and robotics – for safe recoveries of valuable civilian UAV platforms.

Multirotor drone under an orange round-canopy parachute above a coastal landscape

Reliable recovery systems for civilian UAVs and air taxis

APCO designs lightweight, high-reliability parachute systems for commercial drones, urban air mobility (UAM) and robotics. Whether it is logistics, agriculture, surveillance, inspection or research, APCO ensures safe recoveries for valuable civilian UAV platforms.

Engineered for safety, customised for your mission

The team works closely with drone developers to create tailor-made recovery systems – from early-stage prototypes to certified production. Every solution is built to meet the exact performance needs.

  • Emergency parachutes and airbags for UAV safety
  • Coverage from 0.5 kg to 1,000 kg payloads
  • Custom designs for fixed-wing, VTOL, multirotor and hybrid drones
  • Fast-turnaround prototyping in a fully vertical in-house facility
Large white square parachute inflated on a lawn with a person next to it
Finished product from the production line

What sets APCO apart

  • Approved supplier for Parazero, Meteomatics, DRS and others
  • Includes full user manual and folding/packing training
  • Proven performance across industrial and commercial drone markets
  • Decades of aerodynamic innovation applied to modern UAV challenges
Powered parachute trike with a green wing flying over a farm field
Powered parachute chosen by the PrecisionAI Autonomous Air Sprayer agriculture UAV

Technical data per manufacturer documentation from APCO Aviation Ltd , as of 2026-09-22.

Frequently asked

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Which civilian platforms does APCO develop recovery systems for?

APCO designs lightweight, high-reliability parachute systems for commercial drones, urban air mobility and robotics. Custom designs cover fixed-wing, VTOL, multirotor and hybrid drones used in logistics, agriculture, surveillance, inspection or research. Emergency parachutes and airbags are available for payloads from 0.5 kg to 1,000 kg.

How does APCO work with drone developers?

The team works closely with drone developers, from early-stage prototypes to certified production. Prototypes are built with fast turnaround in a fully vertical in-house facility, and every solution is built to meet the exact performance needs. Delivery includes a full user manual and folding and packing training.

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