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  • Page 1 Mavic Parachute Manual...
  • Page 2 This document and the information contained herein are proprietary and commercially confidential to ParaZero Ltd. Any use, disclosure, reproduction or copy by any method of this document or parts thereof is not allowed, except by the prior written authorization of ParaZero, and then only to the extent authorized.
  • Page 3 The parachute slows the descent rate of your drone and reduces the kinetic energy upon impact. Note – Using the SafeAir Mavic System does not eliminate all risk of drone operation. Please fly responsibly and in accordance with the rules and regulations defined by authorities in the area where you are operating.
  • Page 4 General ParaZero’s SafeAir Mavic is a low altitude, autonomous parachute-based safety system. The SafeAir Mavic System is compatible with Mavic Pro, Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom and Mavic 2 Enterprise series (without modular accessories). The average measured descent rate of the Phantom with an open parachute is 3.7 meters per second (12.1 feet per second).
  • Page 5 Safety Instructions The ParaZero SafeAir Mavic is a drone safety system, designed to deploy instantaneously by using a powerful spring-based mechanism. Be careful not to lean against, press or drop the system. It is imperative to perform system updates on a regular basis through the desktop application.

  • Page 6: System Package

    System Package includes the following parts: Placement stamp x3 Safety insert SafeAir System Mavic and connected safety catch Placement tool cable USB-C Mavic Pro adaptor Alcohol pad...

  • Page 7: Installation Step

    Installation Step Place the drone with the battery facing towards you and unfold its arms, but don’t attach the propellers yet. Unfold the placement tool and place it on the drone, so that the camera side arrow is placed above the camera and the motors’...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Step Clean the area of the hole in the placement tool using the alcohol pad, remove the sticker cover from the placement stamp and stick it, by placing it carefully through the hole in the placement tool. Remove the placement tool and verify that the placement stamp is still securely in place.
  • Page 9 Installation Step Remove the safety catch from the bottom of the system and store it in a safe place for reuse during transport.
  • Page 10 Installation Step For Mavic Pro – remove the sticker cover from the Mavic Pro adaptor and connect it on the bottom of the drone as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 11 Mavic is placed on top of the power button. Place the harness cord under the center of the drone with the SafeAir Mavic System placed upside-down to the left of the drone, while the string holder is adjacent to the drone.
  • Page 12 Step Slide the metal hook away from the base and place the SafeAir Mavic System by matching the three plugs at the bottom of the system inside the corresponding sockets of the placement stamp, (See close-up on the next page).
  • Page 13 Installation Step Match plugs to sockets.
  • Page 14 Installation Step Hang the harness on the metal hook and lock the handle upwards. Watch your fingers while doing so.
  • Page 15 Installation Step Position the string at the bottom part of the drone as shown in the illustration to avoid sensors interference. Mavic 1 Mavic 2...
  • Page 16 Step To verify that the harness cord is tight enough, hold the SafeAir Mavic System, lift it together with the drone and swing gently. The system and drone should move as one unit without movement between them. If the harness cord is not tight enough, repeat the last step while placing the harness in a higher position.
  • Page 17 Installation Step Connect the four rotors and verify that they are able to spin freely without any contact with the SafeAir Mavic System.
  • Page 18 Ports & Switches System USB-C button port Power switch...

  • Page 19: System Operation

    System Operation Step Verify that the batteries are charged before each flight. To charge the SafeAir’s battery, use the USB-C port. The minimum charging time before first flight is one hour. Caution Batteries that are not fully charged may not be able to operate towards the end of a long flight.
  • Page 20 System Operation Step Prior to takeoff, verify that the system is placed firmly in the center of the drone and that the drone’s propellers can spin freely without touching the system.
  • Page 21 System Operation Step To activate the system, verify that the system is on a level surface and turn the power switch to the ON position. If it is already ON, turn it OFF and then ON again. A starting sequence initiates, and the LED turns green and then yellow for about 20 seconds.
  • Page 22 System Operation Step The system is now ready for flight. After first installation and when required, perform Mavic compass calibration. The system autonomously detects takeoff, switches to Armed mode and the LED turns green.
  • Page 23 System Operation Step After landing, the system autonomously disarms and the LED turns blue a few seconds after rotors stop. Turn off the rotors and switch the power switch to the OFF position before moving the drone. Warning As a precaution, always turn the system off before moving it.
  • Page 24 System Removal Step Warning Verify that the SafeAir Mavic System is off before removing it from the drone. Unlock the harness by lowering the handle and unhook the harness from the metal hook.

  • Page 25: System Removal

    System Removal Step Remove the system from the drone. Insert the safety catch and store the system in a dry and clean place for reuse.
  • Page 26 Deployment The SafeAir Mavic includes an Autonomous Triggering System (ATS) that identifies critical failures and triggers the system autonomously. Should an emergency situation occur, the system deploys the parachute and stops the rotors. The system can only deploy when it is in Armed mode (green LED).
  • Page 27 Caution comply with ASTM F3322-18 and are intended for flight over people, parachutes must be packed and repacked by ParaZero (or by an entity that has been certified by ParaZero). For shipping instructions to ParaZero, contact the retailer from which you purchased the system or email ParaZero Support at support@parazero.com.
  • Page 28 Repacking Step Place all system components in front of you on a clean, dry surface. Safety insert Main canister and parachute Top cover Inner stage Safety catch Parachute...
  • Page 29 Step Repacking While holding the main canister upside down, rotate the base unit clockwise by 45 until the base is held in ° its new position.
  • Page 30 Repacking Step Place the Safety insert on the activation lever, in order to avoid unintentional activation.
  • Page 31 Step Repacking Push down the two main springs and secure them in place on the hooks in the base of the system.
  • Page 32 Repacking Step Place the Inner stage on top of the folded springs. Ensure that the parachute strings are guided through the indented gap between the platform and the system, as shown below.
  • Page 33 Step Repacking Verify that the parachute strings are not tangled, twisted, knotted or damaged in any way. With one hand, hold the parachute from the center of the canopy, with the other hand in a ring shape, slide downwards along the parachute until you reach the parachute strings, so that the parachute is closed.
  • Page 34 Repacking Step Fold the parachute and strings back and forth until they fit in your hand. The folded parachute should be approximately the length of the parachute platform. Zigzag fold Combine the strings One loop Fold strings in an with the parachute eight shape...
  • Page 35 Step Repacking Place the folded parachute inside the inner stage with the strings facing downwards. Keep the parachute compressed tightly in the platform. Take out the safety insert and store it.
  • Page 36 Repacking Step Verify the cover's orientation based on the label underneath. Begin with inserting the two corners on the parachute side. This will allow you to keep the parachute compressed in place with the other hand.
  • Page 37 Step Repacking While removing the hand that was compressing the parachute, fully close the cover. Press gently on the center of the closed cover to secure it in place.
  • Page 38 Repacking Step Ensure that parachute fabric is not sticking out of the gap between the cover and the system (up to 2mm is acceptable).
  • Page 39 Step Repacking Insert the safety catch and store the system in a clean, dry place for reuse.
  • Page 40 System Status and Troubleshooting System Status Corrective Action Green Power up Orange Power up Should charge battery Power up Low battery, must charge battery Steady Yellow System initiation sequence Blue Standby mode Steady Green Armed mode Steady Red System has Turn the power switch to the OFF position and follow deployed the repacking instructions...

  • Page 41: Other Specifications

    System Status and Troubleshooting continued System Status Corrective Action 11 Flashing Onboard Erase onboard storage using the ParaZero Yellow 3 times storage erro Desktop Application Other Specifications One year or first deploymont Warranty 6000 meters (19,700 feet) Maximum Altitude Above Sea Level 72 kilometers per hour (43.5 miles per...

  • Page 42: Compliance Information

    - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The FCC Compliance Statement is available online at parazero.com/FCC-compliance EU Compliance Statement The EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at parazero.com/EU-compliance...

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