Open Call for Innovative Defense-Related Dual-Purpose Technologies/Solutions with a Clear Air Force Stakeholder Need

Aviation Safety Resources (ASR) eXtreme Rapid Deployment (XRD) emergency Whole Airframe Recovery Parachute Systems (WARPS) can accomplish whole vehicle recovery and bring down the entire aircraft and its occupants in the event of an in-air emergency. The XRD represents a step-change enhancement to conventional WARPS capabilities by enabling recovery within ~100 feet of altitude loss, even with no forward speed as would be encountered in a Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) configuration. ASR has products under development in the emerging eVTOL/Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market. The US Air Force is currently evaluating eVTOL/UAM for potential disaster response, humanitarian aid, and logistics missions. Vehicle safety during operations is critical both for on-board crew/passengers, but also for ground safety in the event of a loss of control. ASR’s technologies include advanced aircraft materials, innovative design, advanced testing and manufacturing.