Ultra-Lightweight &
Low-Bulk Recovery Solutions

At Apco Defence Industries, we design and manufacture ultra-lightweight parachute recovery systems that deliver maximum performance with minimum bulk. Our products are tailored for military UAVs and airborne platforms where every gram counts. With more than 50 years of experience in aerodynamic design, we draw on a legacy of innovation in paragliding to bring high-efficiency textile engineering into the defense sector.

What Makes Our Solutions Stand Out

At Apco Defence Industries, we design and manufacture ultra-lightweight parachute recovery systems that deliver maximum performance with minimum bulk. Our products are tailored for military UAVs and airborne platforms where every gram counts. With more than 50 years of experience in aerodynamic design, we draw on a legacy of innovation in paragliding to bring high-efficiency textile engineering into the defense sector.

ULTRALIGHT low-volume SOLUTIONS

Best-in-Class Lightweight Materials

We use specialized fabrics and components that reduce weight without compromising strength:

  • Dyneema laminates as light as 10 g/m²
  • Ultra-fine 10 Denier woven Nylon 6.6 (20 g/m²)
  • Industry-standard F-111 (40 g/m²)
  • Dyneema HMPE woven parachute fabrics for elite performance
Ultra-Lightweight INFLATABLES

Born from Hike-and-Fly Aviation

We pioneered lightweight technology in the paragliding world-where full flight systems must be carried on foot and flown across long distances. This same thinking now drives our compact, high-performance recovery systems for military and commercial UAVs.

Powered parachute chosen by PrecisionAI Autonomous Air Sprayer agriculture UAV

Compact, Efficient Designs

Through smart canopy architecture and weight-optimized rigging, our systems can reduce sink rates by up to 30%-allowing you to downsize, cut weight, and maintain recovery reliability even in tight packaging spaces.

Engineered for Combat Conditions

All Apco systems meet or exceed military standards. They’re field-proven under harsh conditions: high-speed, high-altitude, and high-G environments. We test, validate, and qualify every solution under real-world conditions.

Lightweight Accessories & Hardware

We don’t just focus on the parachute:

  • Soft links from Dyneema fiber replace traditional metal parts
  • Self-inflating airbags eliminate extra power systems
  • Aluminum 7075 T6 hardware provides strength without weight
  • Compression-packing techniques minimize stowage volume

Backed by Proven Field Success

  • Operates in active IDF reconnaissance platforms
  • Built in an ISO 9001 and MIL-SPEC certified facility
  • Fully compliant with the Wassenaar Arrangement for export
  • Tested up to 1,000 kg payloads in our in-house lab
  • Used by top defense players like IAI, Rafael, Elbit, and U-Vision

From micro drones to heavy UAVs, Apco Defence Industries gives you mission-ready recovery systems that combine cutting-edge materials with world-class performance. Lightweight is no longer a compromise-it’s your tactical advantage

Ultra-Lightweight INFLATABLES

CASE STUDIES

SELECTED [INDUSTRY NAME] CLIENTS

Define your project

Please complete the form below with as much detail as possible, so we can accurately define your needs.

A professional from Apco D&S will contact you for further information.



VTOL typically require the lowest possible opening heigh UAV typically can accept higher opening altitudes and accordingly opening times