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One parachute-for-drone is already being Kickstarted (at least). But the issue is the effective minimum height for a parachute to be any use.

• Raphael 11y ago
  Perhaps an airbag underneath could deploy faster.
  • xolubi 11y ago
    Timing matters here, as the drone could easily land on its heavier side if all rotors fail.
  • bbcbasic 11y ago
    Or a self-destruct to blow the whole thing up before it hits the ground.
    • infogulch 11y ago
      Yes, lets add explosives, that will make it safer.