About us

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Elevating Drone Safety to new heights

Since 2017, Drone Rescue Systems has been at the forefront of autonomous UAV safety, developing intelligent, ultra-lightweight recovery systems that enable safer commercial drone operations worldwide.

Our mission is simple: make professional drone operations safer by reducing the risk of severe accidents.

Our autonomous recovery systems are engineered to protect people on the ground, safeguard valuable aircraft and payloads, and help operators meet evolving regulatory requirements from authorities such as the FAA and EASA.

Headquartered in Graz, Austria, Drone Rescue Systems has grown into one of the industry's leading specialists in drone safety technology. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in aerospace engineering, embedded systems, software development, and regulatory compliance to develop reliable safety solutions for some of the world's most demanding UAV applications.

Innovation has been at the core of our company since day one. We were the first company to successfully pass the ASTM F3322-18 parachute standard for a drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 16 kg, demonstrating our commitment to setting new benchmarks for UAV safety.

Our work has been recognized with numerous technology and aerospace awards, including the European Satellite Navigation Competition (ESNC).

Today, Drone Rescue Systems partners with drone manufacturers, system integrators, and commercial operators across the globe developing integrated safety solutions for inspection, mapping, public safety, delivery, defense, and other mission-critical applications. As an official Auterion partner, our technology is integrated into advanced autonomous platforms and supports large-scale commercial drone operations worldwide.

From standard plug-and-play parachute systems to fully customized safety solutions, every product is engineered with the same philosophy: maximum reliability, minimal weight, and uncompromising performance when it matters most.

Trusted by Professionals Worldwide

From OEMs and system integrators to delivery operators, public safety agencies, inspection companies, and research organizations, Drone Rescue Systems supports safe drone operations across six continents.

Reliable safety technology, trusted wherever professional drones take flight.

By the numbers

Built on Experience

10

Years of Innovation

Advancing UAV safety since 2017.

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100+

Aircragt Integrations

Unique UAV platforms equipped with DRS safety technology.

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2.3M+

Safe Flight Hours

Accumulated flight hours with DRS safety systems onboard.

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45+

Countries Served

Supporting safe drone operations across the globe.

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40+

OEM Partners

Integrated directly with leading drone manufacturers worldwide.

Team

Your Contacts at DRS

Markus
Founder/CEO
Alex
Head of Sales
Fabian
Head of Operations
Tom
Technical Sales