UxV Market

US + Allied UxV Supplier Reference
Components, payloads, propulsion — the merchant layer behind the platforms.
EDITION 2026 VOL II · ISSUE 17 313 FIRMS 16 CATEGORIES REVIEWED 05 MAY 2026
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Recovery Systems

Parachutes, recovery controllers, airbags, termination-linked recovery, and landing safety systems.

M Recovery Systems 17 of 17 firms shown · reviewed 04 MAY
  1. B.0068
    UAV Propulsion Tech
    Tampa, Florida · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Propulsion MechanicalPropulsion ElectronicsFlight and Vehicle ControlSensors and NavigationISR PayloadsRecovery SystemsPower SystemsMechanical SubsystemsCommunications
    Tampa-based reseller of international UAV propulsion and subsystems: 2-stroke engines (5–50 kW), micro turbines, electric motors/generators, servos, autopilots, EO/IR gimbals, and sensors from 12+ countries. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence of specific defense contracts or US platform integration limited.
  2. F.0036
    UAS Components
    Ukraine · Ukraine · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production ISR PayloadsRecovery SystemsCommunicationsSensors and NavigationPower SystemsGround Segment
    Ukrainian manufacturer of gyro-stabilized EO/IR/LRF gimbals (USG series, 300–1.1 kg), catapult launchers, parachute recovery systems, antenna trackers, and video processing units. Field-deployed in Ukrainian military operations. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; no confirmed US prime contracts in public record.
  3. G.0013
    ParaZero Technologies
    Kfar Saba · Israel · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Electronic WarfareRecovery SystemsFlight Termination
    Israeli aerospace defense firm producing counter-UAS systems (DefendAir net-launching platform), precision airdrop (DropAir), and parachute recovery systems for commercial and military UAS. Public record sparse on US defense contracts, NDAA compliance status, or Blue UAS certification; company is Nasdaq-listed and claims production readiness across SafeAir product line for DJI platforms.
  4. I.0021
    Aero Telemetry
    United States · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production CommunicationsRecovery SystemsFlight TerminationMechanical Subsystems
    Manufactures airborne PCM telemetry data links (DRV Series), flight-termination parachute systems (Cross-X Series), UAV landing gear, antennas, and RF amplifiers for unmanned systems. Also offers recovery parachutes and ATC voice relay. Production-ready subsystems across communications and mechanical integration. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of programs and customer base is limited.
  5. J.0029
    Aerofoam
    United States · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Mechanical SubsystemsRecovery SystemsAirframesGround Segment
    Designs and manufactures bungee-based launch systems (Hosemonster Bungees, Zipstart Catapults, Complete Highstarts), UAV rail launchers, and parachute recovery systems for small unmanned aircraft. Listed past customers include Sandia, INL, Lockheed, and US military branches, but current production contracts and NDAA/Blue UAS status are not publicly documented. HQ location unknown.
  6. L.0023
    Insitu
    Bingen, Washington · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesISR PayloadsGround SegmentRecovery Systems
    Manufacturer of runway-independent fixed-wing tactical UAS (ScanEagle, Integrator, RQ-21A Blackjack for USN/USMC) and integrated ISR payloads (SAR, EO/MWIR, hyperspectral, WAMI) with ground control and autonomy software. 1.6M+ operational flight hours across 30+ international customers. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence does not confirm current federal procurement compliance posture.
  7. L.0038
    Remote Robotic
    Mississauga, Ontario · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesSensors and NavigationISR PayloadsGround SegmentRecovery SystemsCommunications
    Canadian integrator reselling airframes, sensors, and ground robots across air, ground, and marine domains—primarily DJI, Parrot, Inspired Flight, FreeFly, Teal, Delta Quad, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree platforms. Catalogs multiple NDAA and Blue UAS–compliant systems (Alta X, Astro Max, Teal 2, Evo Government, Trace, Vesper) and offers managed Remote Operations Centre services. Public evidence of manufacturer partnerships is strong; direct procurement history and NDAA/Blue certification status for Remote Robotic itself remain undisclosed.
  8. L.0040
    Sky AG
    Langley, BC · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesISR PayloadsRecovery SystemsSensors and NavigationMechanical SubsystemsGround Segment
    Canadian reseller of DJI agricultural and enterprise drones (AGRAS T100/T50, Matrice series, Mavic 3M) plus complementary sensors (gas detection, meteorology), parachute recovery systems, and field-service equipment. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public record thin on defense/government contracts or supply-chain commitments beyond commercial agriculture and greenhouse operations.
  9. L.0042
    UAVOS
    Dover, Delaware · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production AirframesFlight and Vehicle ControlGround SegmentISR PayloadsCommunicationsMechanical SubsystemsPropulsion MechanicalRecovery Systems
    Delaware-based OEM producing fixed-wing (AP 10 series) and rotorcraft (UVH and ALBATROSS lines) unmanned systems across multiple size classes, plus flight control, ground segment, and ISR payload integration. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence on production maturity, customer base, and program adoption is limited.
  10. M.0001
    ASR-Pioneer (Aviation Safety Resources)
    Pensacola, Florida · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery SystemsMechanical SubsystemsSensors and NavigationGround Segment
    Pensacola-based manufacturer of military parachute systems—cargo, personnel, extraction, deceleration, and aerial delivery—plus rigging components and training. Disabled veteran-owned small business, ISO 9001 and NIST/CMMC compliant, Berry Amendment eligible. Recently acquired G-12E cargo parachute line and launched smart altimeter for tactical parachutists. NDAA compliance status and current program affiliations not publicly disclosed.
  11. M.0002
    AVSS (Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions)
    Rothesay, New Brunswick · Canada · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery SystemsFlight TerminationGround SegmentMunitions
    Canadian supplier of ASTM F3322- and EASA MOC 2511-compliant parachute recovery systems for DJI enterprise platforms (M200–M350 series, Mavic 3E, docked systems), plus guided delivery hardware and avalanche-mitigation projectiles. Production-ready across multiple SKUs. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of regulatory compliance is strong for European markets, limited for U.S. federal procurement pathways.
  12. M.0003
    BRS Aerospace
    Pinebluff, North Carolina · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery Systems
    Manufactures ballistic whole-aircraft recovery parachute systems for manned aviation (Cirrus SR20/22, Cessna 172/182, 450+ aircraft models). FAA/EASA Part 23 certified; claims 504 lives saved since 1980. No public evidence of NDAA compliance, Blue UAS listing, or unmanned-systems applications; market focus appears exclusively manned GA.
  13. M.0004
    Butler Parachute Systems
    Roanoke, VA · United States · reviewed 03 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery SystemsTest and Measurement
    Manufactures parachute recovery systems for UAVs, pilots, and cargo delivery, including USAF-selected BA-30 low-profile bailout systems and TT-600 tethered bundles adopted across DoD and allied nations. ISO-certified, production-ready. NDAA compliance and Blue UAS certification status unknown; public evidence of military adoption is strong but limited to specific platforms.
  14. M.0005
    Drone Rescue
    Graz · Austria · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery SystemsFlight Termination
    Austrian component supplier producing autonomous parachute recovery systems (DRS-5 through DRS-25) and flight-termination systems for multicopters 2–250 kg MTOW, plus platform-specific variants for DJI, Freefly, Aurelia, and others. Non-pyrotechnic, reusable, lightweight designs in production. ASTM F3322 compliant; Auterion partner. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Public evidence does not clearly establish current US defense or federal procurement footprint.
  15. M.0006
    Fruity Chutes
    Monte Sereno, California · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery Systems
    Manufactures ballistic and spring-actuated parachute recovery systems for drones and fixed-wing UAVs, including the Peregrine CO2 deployment platform, Skycat/Harrier launchers, SATS automatic triggers, and Iris Ultra canopies. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status not publicly disclosed. No major defense primes or government contracts identified in available sources.
  16. M.0007
    Rocketman Parachutes
    Bloomington, Minnesota · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery Systems
    Manufactures parachutes and recovery components for model rockets, high-altitude balloons, and unmanned systems, including ultra-light drone parachutes, deployment bags, and shock cords. Primary market appears to be hobbyist rocketry; public evidence of defense/federal contracting is absent. NDAA compliance status and Blue UAS certification unknown. No visible tie to named prime contracts or programs.
  17. M.0008
    Taylor Devices
    North Tonawanda, New York · United States · reviewed 04 MAY
    Compliance unknown Production Recovery SystemsMechanical Subsystems
    Manufactures custom landing and arresting gear, shock absorbers, and vibration isolation systems for aerospace and defense platforms. NDAA and Blue UAS certification status unknown. Production-ready component supplier with 70+ years in shock/damping; limited public evidence of current UAV/unmanned-systems program wins or integrations.