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Re:Swiss Post Suspends Drone Delivery Service After Second C... by walrus01 on Monday August 05, 2019 @11:43PM (#20621937)
I actually recognize the drone body that Matternet is using there, it's a monocoque molded carbon fiber + fiberglass body from a manufacturer in China, where it's sold as an agricultural spraying drone.

Rapid descent sensors don't necessarily need to be pressure based at all. While in controlled flight there is a limitation (as governed by flight controller and ESCs) for how rapidly a quad, hex or octo can descend. Accelerometer data can be used to trigger a parachute and/or airbag system. A multiply-redundant array of small accelerometers that can detect freefall is very tiny and light weight.

Most higher end flight controllers have double or triple accelerometers onboard.

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