Ballistic Recovery Systems, Inc. (OTCMKTS: BRSI) designs, manufactures and markets whole-aircraft emergency parachute systems for light aircraft, ultralights, sport aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and experimental models. Its core product line includes ballistic recovery parachutes that deploy via a small rocket charge to slow aircraft descent in the event of an in-flight emergency. The company complements hardware sales with training programs, installation services and ongoing technical support for pilots and operators.
Founded in 1981 by engineer Boris Popov, Ballistic Recovery Systems introduced the first commercial, leading-edge whole-aircraft parachute in 1983. Since that time, it has sold more than 220,000 parachute systems and reports dozens of documented life-saving deployments worldwide. The company’s systems are certified for a variety of light aircraft categories, from ultralights to light sport aircraft, and are distributed through an international network of authorized dealers and service centers.
Headquartered in Pinellas Park, Florida, Ballistic Recovery Systems maintains manufacturing facilities and technical support operations in North America and Europe. The company’s engineering team oversees product design, testing and compliance with aviation safety standards, while its dealer network handles installations and pilot education. Ballistic Recovery Systems continues to develop next-generation rescue technologies aimed at improving the safety of recreational and commercial aviation operators globally.
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