ParaZero and Heven Drones Receive the Israeli Ministry of Defense Approval to Market Globally DropAir Precision Airdrop System
ParaZero Technologies and Heven Drones have secured marketing approval from the Israeli Ministry of Defense's Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) for their joint DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System. This collaboration combines ParaZero's safety systems with Heven's autonomous UAV platforms.
The DropAir system enables precise aerial delivery of critical payloads including medical supplies, tactical equipment, and humanitarian aid. The solution is specifically designed for autonomous deployment in challenging or hazardous environments.
ParaZero CEO Boaz Shetzer and Heven CEO Bentzion Levinson both emphasized the significance of this approval, which validates the system's export compliance and opens doors to worldwide defense, logistics, and emergency response markets. This development aligns with ParaZero's growth strategy by expanding its international market presence and strengthening partnerships with UAV manufacturers.
ParaZero Technologies e Heven Drones hanno ottenuto l'approvazione per la commercializzazione dall'Agenzia per il Controllo delle Esportazioni della Difesa (DECA) del Ministero della Difesa israeliano per il loro sistema congiunto DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System. Questa collaborazione unisce i sistemi di sicurezza di ParaZero con le piattaforme UAV autonome di Heven.
Il sistema DropAir consente una consegna aerea precisa di carichi critici, inclusi forniture mediche, equipaggiamenti tattici e aiuti umanitari. La soluzione è progettata specificamente per un dispiegamento autonomo in ambienti difficili o pericolosi.
Il CEO di ParaZero, Boaz Shetzer, e il CEO di Heven, Bentzion Levinson, hanno entrambi sottolineato l'importanza di questa approvazione, che conferma la conformità all'esportazione del sistema e apre le porte ai mercati globali della difesa, della logistica e dell'emergenza. Questo sviluppo è in linea con la strategia di crescita di ParaZero, ampliando la sua presenza internazionale e rafforzando le partnership con i produttori di UAV.
ParaZero Technologies y Heven Drones han obtenido la aprobación de comercialización por parte de la Agencia de Control de Exportaciones de Defensa (DECA) del Ministerio de Defensa israelí para su sistema conjunto DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System. Esta colaboración combina los sistemas de seguridad de ParaZero con las plataformas UAV autónomas de Heven.
El sistema DropAir permite la entrega aérea precisa de cargas críticas, incluyendo suministros médicos, equipo táctico y ayuda humanitaria. La solución está diseñada específicamente para despliegues autónomos en entornos desafiantes o peligrosos.
El CEO de ParaZero, Boaz Shetzer, y el CEO de Heven, Bentzion Levinson, destacaron la importancia de esta aprobación, que valida el cumplimiento de exportación del sistema y abre puertas a los mercados globales de defensa, logística y respuesta a emergencias. Este desarrollo está alineado con la estrategia de crecimiento de ParaZero, ampliando su presencia internacional y fortaleciendo las alianzas con fabricantes de UAV.
ParaZero Technologies와 Heven Drones는 이스라엘 국방부 방위 수출 통제 기관(DECA)으로부터 공동 개발한 DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System의 마케팅 승인을 받았습니다. 이번 협력은 ParaZero의 안전 시스템과 Heven의 자율 UAV 플랫폼을 결합한 것입니다.
DropAir 시스템은 의료 물자, 전술 장비, 인도적 지원 등 중요한 화물을 정밀하게 공중 투하할 수 있게 합니다. 이 솔루션은 까다롭거나 위험한 환경에서 자율적으로 배치되도록 특별히 설계되었습니다.
ParaZero의 CEO 보아즈 셰처와 Heven의 CEO 벤치온 레빈슨은 이번 승인의 중요성을 강조하며, 이 승인이 시스템의 수출 규정 준수를 확인하고 전 세계 방위, 물류 및 긴급 대응 시장 진출의 문을 열었다고 밝혔습니다. 이 발전은 ParaZero의 성장 전략과 부합하며, 국제 시장 진출 확대와 UAV 제조업체와의 파트너십 강화를 목표로 합니다.
ParaZero Technologies et Heven Drones ont obtenu l'approbation commerciale de l'Agence de Contrôle des Exportations de Défense (DECA) du ministère israélien de la Défense pour leur système conjoint DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System. Cette collaboration combine les systèmes de sécurité de ParaZero avec les plateformes UAV autonomes de Heven.
Le système DropAir permet une livraison aérienne précise de charges critiques, notamment des fournitures médicales, du matériel tactique et une aide humanitaire. La solution est spécialement conçue pour un déploiement autonome dans des environnements difficiles ou dangereux.
Boaz Shetzer, PDG de ParaZero, et Bentzion Levinson, PDG de Heven, ont tous deux souligné l'importance de cette approbation, qui valide la conformité à l'exportation du système et ouvre des portes aux marchés mondiaux de la défense, de la logistique et de la gestion des urgences. Ce développement s'aligne sur la stratégie de croissance de ParaZero en élargissant sa présence internationale et en renforçant ses partenariats avec les fabricants d'UAV.
ParaZero Technologies und Heven Drones haben von der Verteidigungsexportkontrollbehörde (DECA) des israelischen Verteidigungsministeriums die Marktzulassung für ihr gemeinsames DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System erhalten. Diese Zusammenarbeit vereint ParaZeros Sicherheitssysteme mit Hevens autonomen UAV-Plattformen.
Das DropAir-System ermöglicht die präzise Luftabgabe kritischer Nutzlasten, darunter medizinische Versorgung, taktische Ausrüstung und humanitäre Hilfe. Die Lösung ist speziell für den autonomen Einsatz in herausfordernden oder gefährlichen Umgebungen konzipiert.
ParaZero-CEO Boaz Shetzer und Heven-CEO Bentzion Levinson betonten beide die Bedeutung dieser Zulassung, die die Exportkonformität des Systems bestätigt und den Zugang zu weltweiten Märkten für Verteidigung, Logistik und Notfallmanagement eröffnet. Diese Entwicklung entspricht der Wachstumsstrategie von ParaZero, indem sie die internationale Marktpräsenz erweitert und Partnerschaften mit UAV-Herstellern stärkt.
- Received official marketing approval from Israeli Ministry of Defense for DropAir system, enabling global sales expansion
- Strategic partnership with Heven Drones (US manufacturer) strengthens market position
- Product targets multiple revenue streams across commercial, defense, and humanitarian sectors
- Approval validates regulatory compliance and opens new international market opportunities
- No financial terms or revenue projections disclosed
- Heavy dependence on regulatory approvals for market expansion
Insights
DECA export approval unlocks global markets for ParaZero's precision airdrop system, enabling defense and humanitarian applications through partnership with Heven Drones.
The marketing approval from Israel's Defense Export Controls Agency represents a significant regulatory milestone for ParaZero Technologies. This authorization removes a critical barrier for international commercialization of their DropAir™ system, developed with Heven Drones.
The DropAir technology addresses sophisticated operational requirements across multiple sectors. The system enables precision delivery of critical payloads including medical supplies, tactical equipment, and humanitarian aid to challenging environments where traditional logistics routes are compromised or dangerous.
This regulatory clearance validates the system's compliance with Israel's rigorous defense export regulations, which typically involve comprehensive security assessments. The autonomous deployment capabilities highlighted in the announcement align with current defense priorities for unmanned logistics in contested environments.
The integration with Heven Drones' UAV platforms creates a complete system solution rather than just component technology. This partnership approach strengthens the value proposition by combining complementary expertise in UAV development and safety systems.
Defense procurement typically follows extended timelines including demonstrations, field evaluations, and contract negotiations before generating substantial revenue. However, this approval positions ParaZero to initiate these processes with international clients across commercial, defense, and humanitarian sectors—expanding their addressable market significantly.
DECA approval enables global marketing of ParaZero's aerial delivery system, expanding market opportunities without specifying near-term revenue impact.
The regulatory clearance from Israel's Defense Export Controls Agency represents a positive development in ParaZero's commercialization strategy. This authorization eliminates a regulatory barrier that previously limited the company's ability to market their precision airdrop technology to international customers.
This approval should be viewed as an enabling milestone rather than a direct revenue catalyst. The announcement contains no specific contract details, order quantities, or revenue projections that would quantify immediate financial impact. However, it does explicitly support ParaZero's stated growth strategy by opening new international markets.
The collaboration with Heven Drones creates a potentially compelling integrated solution that combines ParaZero's safety and delivery systems with Heven's advanced UAV platforms. This joint approach addresses growing demand for unmanned logistics capabilities across defense, emergency response, and humanitarian applications.
The precision aerial delivery market represents a growth opportunity, particularly in applications requiring delivery of critical supplies to remote, dangerous, or inaccessible locations. The autonomous deployment capabilities mentioned align with operational requirements across multiple sectors.
Investors should note that defense and government procurement typically involves extended sales cycles and gradual revenue realization. While this approval strengthens ParaZero's competitive position by expanding their addressable market, conversion to meaningful revenue will require successful execution of their international marketing strategy in these newly accessible markets.
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ParaZero Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRZO) (the “company” or “ParaZero”), an aerospace company focused on safety systems for commercial unmanned aerial systems and counter UAS systems, announced recently that official marketing approval from the Israeli Ministry of Defense’s Defense Export Controls Agency (DECA) was received for the DropAir™ Precision Airdrop System, developed in collaboration with Heven Drones (“Heven”).
Heven is a leading U.S. drone manufacturer with roots in Israel that specializes in custom autonomous UAV platforms. This authorization from DECA enables ParaZero and Heven to actively market their joint DropAir-integrated solution to global clients across commercial, defense, and humanitarian sectors.
The DropAir system, integrated with Heven’s advanced UAVs, enables accurate and safe aerial delivery of critical payloads, including medical supplies, tactical equipment, and humanitarian aid. The combined solution is designed for autonomous deployment, enhanced safety, and mission-critical precision—especially in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments.
“Receiving DECA approval for our DropAir system and Heven integration is a major achievment,” said Boaz Shetzer, CEO of ParaZero. “It validates the system’s compliance with export regulations and paves the way for expanded collaboration with defense, logistics, and emergency response customers worldwide.”
"At Heven, we are focused on building a drone ecosystem that can support the most critical of missions - from contested logistics to disaster relief - in the most hostile environments,” said Heven CEO Bentzion Levinson. “In ParaZero, we have found a partner that shares our commitment to precision and mission success. We congratulate them on this milestone and look forward to our ongoing collaboration."
A live demonstration of the DropAir-Heven integration can be viewed here: Watch
This approval is expected to support ParaZero’s growth strategy by opening new international markets for its precision aerial delivery solution and strengthening its partnerships with innovative UAV manufacturers.
About ParaZero Technologies
ParaZero (Nasdaq: PRZO) is an aerospace company focused on safety systems for commercial unmanned aerial systems and counter UAS systems. Started in 2014 by a passionate group of aviation professionals and drone industry veterans, ParaZero designs 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 Heven
Based in Miami, FL, Heven was founded in 2019 with a clear vision: To unlock the immense potential of the drone economy. Heven’s hydrogen-powered, runway-independent drones are designed with endurance and adaptability in mind. Built for the most complex missions, Heven’s drones operate anywhere—efficiently, quietly, and reliably— providing the warfighter with the technology to get the job done.
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