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DJI drones with ParaZero safety tech cleared to fly in European cities

Flying DJI drones in busy city areas in Europe just got a whole lot easier — at least for operators using ParaZero’s SafeAir safety system. The aerospace company has announced that its parachute-based safety tech, integrated with DJI’s Matrice 350, Mavic 3T, and Mavic 3E, has officially met CE Class C5 compliance under European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) rules.

This certification is a big deal for drone operators in Europe. It simplifies the often-complicated process of getting approval to fly in urban environments, especially under the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) framework. In simple terms, it means fewer regulatory headaches and faster approvals for commercial and defense drone missions.

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With the CE Class C5 certification, operators can now use drones equipped with SafeAir in the Standard Scenario STS-01 category. This allows flights over populated areas with controlled ground risks — perfect for applications like infrastructure inspections, emergency response, and even defense missions.

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Boaz Shetzer, CEO of ParaZero, calls the certification a “major milestone” and emphasizes how it opens up new opportunities for safe and compliant urban drone operations. “As the demand for complex drone operations grows, we are proud to support operators with solutions that ensure both safety and operational efficiency,” Shetzer says.

ParaZero’s SafeAir system works by detecting critical failures mid-flight. If something goes wrong, it deploys a parachute, bringing the drone safely to the ground and reducing the risk of damage or injury. Now, with this new compliance in place, ParaZero can help DJI drone operators in Europe navigate strict regulations while expanding their capabilities.

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Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.