A parachute inlet control system is configured to provide an improved inflation profile for solo and/or clustered parachutes. An inlet parachute is coupled to a main parachute via a plurality of inlet control suspension lines and/or reefing rings. The inlet control suspension lines may be passed through the reefing rings and coupled to an anchor point below the main parachute. The inlet parachute is located in the inlet area of the main parachute, and causes the inlet of the main parachute to rapidly form a desirable shape. The inlet parachute and inlet control suspension lines function as a reefing system to prevent full inflation of the main parachute until a reefing cutter has functioned. In this manner, parachute failures, such as those due to leading and/or lagging parachutes in a parachute cluster, may be reduced or eliminated.

A remote piloted aircraft comprising a secondary flight assembly adapted to intervene in case of failure or an emergency of the aircraft, said secondary flight assembly being provided with an additional control unit configured to process flight relevant data and which includes an additional receiver configured to receive commands from the remote pilot by means of a remote control unit, in case of failure or emergency said additional control unit being configured to generate, as a response, an activation command adapted to activate a first device to expel an upper wing placed in a first compartment of the aircraft and to inflate a lower wing housed in a second compartment of the aircraft, and also to generate an interdiction command of the primary propulsion unit, said upper wing being maneuverable by means of a further remote control unit.

A remote piloted aircraft comprising a secondary flight assembly adapted to intervene in case of failure or an emergency of the aircraft, said secondary flight assembly being provided with an additional control unit configured to process flight relevant data and which includes an additional receiver configured to receive commands from the remote pilot by means of a remote control unit, in case of failure or emergency said additional control unit being configured to generate, as a response, an activation command adapted to activate a first device to expel an upper wing placed in a first compartment of the aircraft and to inflate a lower wing housed in a second compartment of the aircraft, and also to generate an interdiction command of the primary propulsion unit, said upper wing being maneuverable by means of a further remote control unit.

An apparatus comprising a conductive fabric configured integrate with a parachute, wherein when the conductive fabric is integrated with the parachute the conductive fabric is able to withstand packing, deployment and recovery of the parachute without damaging the parachute or the conductive network. A system comprising a conductive fabric configured to integrate with a parachute, wherein when the conductive fabric is integrated with the parachute the conductive fabric is able to withstand packing, deployment and recovery of the parachute without damaging the parachute or the conductive network. A method comprising arranging a conductive fabric to create a Faraday cage configured to integrate with a parachute, wherein when the conductive fabric is integrated with the parachute the conductive fabric is able to withstand packing, deployment and recovery of the parachute without damaging the parachute or the conductive network.

An apparatus comprising a conductive fabric configured integrate with a parachute, wherein when the conductive fabric is integrated with the parachute the conductive fabric is able to withstand packing, deployment and recovery of the parachute without damaging the parachute or the conductive network. A system comprising a conductive fabric configured to integrate with a parachute, wherein when the conductive fabric is integrated with the parachute the conductive fabric is able to withstand packing, deployment and recovery of the parachute without damaging the parachute or the conductive network. A method comprising arranging a conductive fabric to create a Faraday cage configured to integrate with a parachute, wherein when the conductive fabric is integrated with the parachute the conductive fabric is able to withstand packing, deployment and recovery of the parachute without damaging the parachute or the conductive network.

A cinched parachute is disclosed. In various embodiments, a cinched parachute as disclosed herein includes a canopy comprising one or more sections of canopy material, and a device integrated with the canopy that controls dimensions of the canopy material. For example, in some embodiments the device may be used to control the size of an opening atop the parachute.

A cinched parachute is disclosed. In various embodiments, a cinched parachute as disclosed herein includes a canopy comprising one or more sections of canopy material, and a device integrated with the canopy that controls dimensions of the canopy material. For example, in some embodiments the device may be used to control the size of an opening atop the parachute.

A process for modifying a silicone elastomeric-based surface of a textile article where the coefficient of friction (COF) of the silicone elastomeric-based surface is generally reduced by at least 5% is disclosed. The process comprises subjecting the silicone elastomeric-based surface of the textile article to vacuum ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

A process for modifying a silicone elastomeric-based surface of a textile article where the coefficient of friction (COF) of the silicone elastomeric-based surface is generally reduced by at least 5% is disclosed. The process comprises subjecting the silicone elastomeric-based surface of the textile article to vacuum ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

A canopy attachment yoke, comprising: first and second support bars, each having a first end and a second end, wherein the respective first ends are configured for attachment to at least one support line of a canopy and the respective second ends are configured for attachment to a vehicle; and at least one spreader bar having a first end and a second end, the first end of the spreader bar connected to the first support bar and the second end of the spreader bar connected to the second support bar, wherein the spreader bar is slidably mounted on the first and second support bars.