ParaZero and ABOT Expand Safe Drone Operation in The European Market Via a New Brand
ParaZero Technologies (Nasdaq: PRZO) has announced a strategic partnership with ABOT, a major French drone distributor, to expand its SafeAir parachute recovery systems in France. The collaboration includes launching a new brand, ABOT-PZ SafeAir, following ParaZero's achievement of CE Class C5 certification.
The SafeAir system features autonomous parachute deployment, real-time monitoring, and advanced failure detection for controlled emergency descents. This certification enables integration with drones seeking SORA approval under EASA framework. ABOT has already placed its first order under the new agreement, targeting sectors including industrial inspections, emergency response, and urban air mobility.
ParaZero Technologies (Nasdaq: PRZO) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con ABOT, un importante distributore francese di droni, per espandere i suoi sistemi di recupero paracadute SafeAir in Francia. La collaborazione prevede il lancio di un nuovo marchio, ABOT-PZ SafeAir, a seguito del conseguimento da parte di ParaZero della certificazione CE Classe C5.
Il sistema SafeAir presenta un'implementazione autonoma del paracadute, monitoraggio in tempo reale e avanzata rilevazione di guasti per discese di emergenza controllate. Questa certificazione consente l'integrazione con droni che cercano l'approvazione SORA secondo il quadro EASA. ABOT ha già effettuato il suo primo ordine ai sensi del nuovo accordo, puntando a settori tra cui ispezioni industriali, risposta alle emergenze e mobilità aerea urbana.
ParaZero Technologies (Nasdaq: PRZO) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con ABOT, un importante distribuidor de drones francés, para expandir sus sistemas de recuperación de paracaídas SafeAir en Francia. La colaboración incluye el lanzamiento de una nueva marca, ABOT-PZ SafeAir, tras la obtención por parte de ParaZero de la certificación CE Clase C5.
El sistema SafeAir cuenta con despliegue autónomo del paracaídas, monitoreo en tiempo real y detección avanzada de fallos para descensos de emergencia controlados. Esta certificación permite la integración con drones que buscan aprobación SORA bajo el marco de EASA. ABOT ya ha realizado su primer pedido bajo el nuevo acuerdo, apuntando a sectores que incluyen inspecciones industriales, respuesta a emergencias y movilidad aérea urbana.
ParaZero Technologies (Nasdaq: PRZO)는 프랑스의 주요 드론 유통업체인 ABOT와 전략적 파트너십을 체결하고 프랑스에서 SafeAir 낙하산 회수 시스템을 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 ParaZero가 CE 클래스 C5 인증을 획득한 후 ABOT-PZ SafeAir라는 새로운 브랜드를 출시하는 것을 포함합니다.
SafeAir 시스템은 자율 낙하산 전개, 실시간 모니터링 및 고급 고장 감지를 통해 제어된 긴급 하강을 제공합니다. 이 인증은 EASA 프레임워크에 따라 SORA 승인을 원하는 드론과의 통합을 가능하게 합니다. ABOT는 이미 새로운 계약에 따라 첫 주문을 했으며, 산업 검사, 긴급 대응 및 도시 항공 이동성을 포함한 분야를 목표로 하고 있습니다.
ParaZero Technologies (Nasdaq: PRZO) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec ABOT, un important distributeur de drones français, pour étendre ses systèmes de récupération de parachutes SafeAir en France. La collaboration inclut le lancement d'une nouvelle marque, ABOT-PZ SafeAir, suite à l'obtention par ParaZero de la certification CE Classe C5.
Le système SafeAir dispose d'un déploiement autonome du parachute, d'une surveillance en temps réel et d'une détection avancée des pannes pour des descentes d'urgence contrôlées. Cette certification permet l'intégration avec des drones cherchant à obtenir l'approbation SORA dans le cadre de l'EASA. ABOT a déjà passé sa première commande dans le cadre du nouvel accord, ciblant des secteurs tels que les inspections industrielles, la réponse aux urgences et la mobilité aérienne urbaine.
ParaZero Technologies (Nasdaq: PRZO) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit ABOT, einem großen französischen Drohnenvertreiber, bekannt gegeben, um seine SafeAir Fallschirmsysteme in Frankreich auszubauen. Die Zusammenarbeit umfasst die Einführung einer neuen Marke, ABOT-PZ SafeAir, nach dem Erreichen der CE-Klasse C5-Zertifizierung durch ParaZero.
Das SafeAir-System bietet eine autonome Fallschirmöffnung, Echtzeitüberwachung und fortschrittliche Fehlererkennung für kontrollierte Notabstiege. Diese Zertifizierung ermöglicht die Integration mit Drohnen, die eine SORA-Genehmigung im Rahmen von EASA anstreben. ABOT hat bereits die erste Bestellung im Rahmen der neuen Vereinbarung aufgegeben, wobei die Zielbranchen industrielle Inspektionen, Notfallreaktionen und urbane Luftmobilität umfassen.
- Secured strategic partnership with major French drone distributor ABOT
- Received first order under new ABOT-PZ SafeAir brand
- Achieved CE Class C5 certification enabling European market expansion
- Established new distribution channel in French market
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ParaZero's strategic partnership with ABOT represents a meaningful development for the drone safety company's European expansion strategy. The CE Class C5 certification achievement is particularly significant as it removes a key regulatory barrier to market entry in the highly regulated European drone space. This certification enables ParaZero's SafeAir system to be integrated into drones seeking approval under the EASA framework - essentially unlocking an entire market that was previously difficult to access.
The partnership with ABOT, described as one of France's largest drone distributors, establishes a dedicated sales channel in a key European market. The companies' decision to create a localized brand (ABOT-PZ SafeAir) demonstrates a strategic approach to market adaptation. The announcement that ABOT has already placed its first order provides early validation of commercial interest, though the absence of order size or value details makes immediate revenue impact assessment difficult.
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The CE Class C5 certification ParaZero has secured represents a significant technical milestone within the European regulatory framework. This certification addresses safety systems enabling drone operations in medium-risk scenarios - a critical requirement for commercial applications in urban or populated areas. Such certification involves demonstrating system reliability under various failure conditions and represents a meaningful competitive advantage in a highly regulated industry.
ParaZero's SafeAir technology solves a fundamental challenge in commercial drone adoption: providing reliable safety contingencies for critical failures. The system's autonomous parachute deployment mechanism, coupled with real-time monitoring and failure detection, enables a controlled descent during emergencies - precisely the type of safety feature required for SORA (Specific Operational Risk Assessment) approvals that govern many commercial drone operations in Europe.
The partnership with ABOT reflects strategic market entry execution by localizing their offering through the ABOT-PZ brand while leveraging an established distribution network. This approach efficiently addresses the fragmented European drone market, where country-specific compliance requirements often exist alongside EU-wide regulations. For commercial drone applications in industrial inspections, emergency response, and urban air mobility, safety systems like ParaZero's often represent the difference between operational approval and rejection.
While the partnership's first order demonstrates initial market validation, the technology's broader adoption will depend on ParaZero's ability to support integration with popular drone platforms and maintain compliance with evolving regulatory standards across European markets.
First order received under newly launched ABOT-ParaZero SafeAir brand, The ABOT-PZ, supported by CE Class C5 certification
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the "company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace company focused on safety systems for commercial unmanned aircrafts and defense Counter UAS systems, announced a strategic partnership with ABOT, one of France’s largest drone distributors of advanced drone solutions for various industries, to expand the availability of its cutting-edge SafeAirTM parachute recovery systems in the French market. Under this new collaboration, ABOT will become an official reseller of ParaZero’s SafeAir products in France, with the two companies jointly launching a new brand, ABOT-PZ SafeAir, to align with local market preferences.
ParaZero’s SafeAir system is a state-of-the-art drone safety solution designed to enable safe and legal drone operations in urban and high-risk environments. The system features an autonomous parachute deployment mechanism, real-time monitoring and advanced failure detection, ensuring a controlled descent in the event of an emergency. SafeAir provides a critical safety layer for commercial drone operations, supporting compliance with global aviation regulations.
The collaboration was made possible by ParaZero’s recent regulatory achievement of the CE Class C5 certification, a key regulatory milestone that unlocks significant growth opportunities in the European market. This certification allows ParaZero’s SafeAir system to be integrated into drones seeking approval for specific operational risk assessment (SORA) scenarios under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) framework, facilitating safer and more scalable drone operations in Europe.
ABOT has placed its first order under the new agreement, reinforcing strong demand for ParaZero’s safety solutions in France. The partnership is expected to accelerate the adoption of drone safety technologies in various sectors, including industrial inspections, emergency response and urban air mobility.
“The partnership with ABOT marks an important step in expanding our footprint in Europe by making the SafeAir technology more accessible to drone operators and enabling them to unlock new flight modes,” said Boaz Shetzer, CEO of ParaZero. “By launching the ABOT-PZ SafeAir brand, we are strengthening our commitment to safety and innovation in the entire European drone industry.”
About ParaZero Technologies
ParaZero (Nasdaq: PRZO) is a leading developer of autonomous parachute safety systems technologies for commercial and military platforms as well as for urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft. Started in 2014 by a passionate group of aviation professionals and drone industry veterans, ParaZero develops and manufactures smart, autonomous parachute safety systems designed to enable safe flight operations over populated areas and beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) as well as for various military applications including Counter UAS. For more information about ParaZero, please visit https://parazero.com/
About ABOT
ABOT Professional Drones is a leading French company specializing in the distribution of advanced drone solutions for various industries. ABOT has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality solutions to meet the specific needs of professionals in sectors such as public safety, energy, agriculture and surveying. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including drone sales, training, and technical support. ABOT's team of experts collaborates closely with clients to deliver customized solutions that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Recognized for its expertise and reliability, ABOT continues to be at the forefront of the professional drone industry in France and beyond.
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