Iris Ultra is a parachute canopy family for UAV, rocketry and research-platform recovery systems where drag, pack volume and weight affect the safety case.
Target environment: Commercial drones, research aircraft, multicopters, rocketry, inspection UAVs and flight-over-people safety workflows.
Workflow context: Integrated into a parachute recovery subsystem with launchers, harnesses and aircraft-specific mounting.
Customer context: Drone manufacturers, UAV operators, certification teams, test programs and aerospace integrators.
Deployment model: Commercial recovery-hardware family with standard, compact and ultralight canopy options.
Commercial maturity: Mature component family within Fruity Chutes' UAV recovery catalog.
Adoption constraints: Adoption depends on aircraft mass, deployment envelope, pack volume, descent rate, test evidence and regulatory acceptance.
Adjacent products: Adjacent to drone parachute systems, flight termination, ASTM/FAA waiver work and UAV safety hardware.
Audience
Aircraft builders
Workflow
Integrated into a parachute recovery subsystem with launchers, harnesses and aircraft-specific mounting.
Deployment environment
Commercial drones, research aircraft, multicopters, rocketry, inspection UAVs and flight-over-people safety workflows.
Specifications
Features: starting price: Iris Ultra Compact parachutes from USD $685.59; 168-inch compact model listed from USD $1,125.62; some Iris Ultra variants are quote-only
Applications: Multicopter drones, fixed-wing drones, VTOL drones, rocketry, balloon research and unique UAV applications
Canopy Design: Pull-down apex toroidal canopy optimized for high drag with low material weight
Drag Coefficient: Cd 2.2 or higher
Hardware Design: Calendered ripstop nylon with nylon or Spectra shroud-line options
Family specifications
Iris Ultra Standard - Size Range: 36 in to 120 in - Positioning: High efficiency and small packing volume
Iris Ultra Compact - Size Range: 30 in to 240 in - Positioning: Compact packing and high strength
Iris Ultralight - Size Range: 30 in to 168 in - Positioning: Lowest-weight UAS-oriented configuration
Tags
Peer Group: Robot safety components, Drone Parachute Systems