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Systems and methods for delivering packages via aerial vehicles are disclosed. The system can comprise a label that includes a parachute to enable the packages to be dropped from the aerial vehicle, yet land at the package's destination without damage. The system can include a self-adhesive backing,

Systems and methods for delivering packages via aerial vehicles are disclosed. The system can comprise a label that includes a parachute to enable the packages to be dropped from the aerial vehicle, yet land at the package's destination without damage. The system can include a self-adhesive backing, a plurality of parachute cords, a parachute, and a breakaway cover. The parachute cords can include a shock absorber to reduce the shock on the package of the parachute opening. The parachute and/or the breakaway cover can include graphics to provide address, velocity, or spin information for the package. The parachute cords can include a harness to separate the cords and reduce tangling of the cords and spinning of the parachute canopy with respect to the package.

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1. A system to deliver a package via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the system comprising: a shipping container to house an item to be delivered; anda shipping label parachute system coupled to the shipping container, the shipping label parachute system comprising: a base sheet having a first sid

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A system to deliver a package via an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the system comprising: a shipping container to house an item to be delivered; anda shipping label parachute system coupled to the shipping container, the shipping label parachute system comprising: a base sheet having a first side and a second side, wherein the second side is coupled to the shipping container;a transparent breakaway cover having a first side and a second side, wherein at least a portion of the second side is coupled to the first side of the base sheet such that the base sheet and the breakaway cover form a pocket;a parachute canopy, disposed in the pocket in a stowed position, the parachute canopy sized and shaped to slow the shipping container, during a free-fall descent, to a speed equal to, or less than, a predetermined landing speed when the shipping container is dropped from the UAV;a plurality of parachute cords, each with a first end and a second end, the first ends of the parachute cords coupled to the parachute canopy and the second ends of the parachute cords at least partially disposed between the second side of the base sheet and the shipping container; anda data label detachably coupled to, or printed on, the parachute canopy and visible through the first side of the breakaway cover in the stowed position, including information associated with shipping the package. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the second side of the base sheet further comprises an adhesive to couple the shipping label parachute system to the shipping container. 3. The system of claim 1, further comprising one or more straps to couple the shipping label parachute system to the shipping container. 4. The system of claim 1, further comprising: a static line, with a first end and a second end, the first end of the static line coupled to the parachute canopy and the second end of the static line coupleable to the UAV;wherein at least a portion of the static line protrudes through an aperture in the breakaway cover in the stowed position. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein the data label comprises one or more of an address or GPS coordinates associated with a shipping location for the package. 6. The system of claim 1, wherein the data label comprises one or more of a quick response (QR) code or a bar code. 7. A parachute shipping label comprising: a base sheet having a first side and a second side, the first side of the base sheet coupleable to a shipping container;a transparent breakaway cover having a first side and a second side, a portion of the first side of the breakaway cover coupled to a portion of the second side of the base sheet such that the base sheet and the breakaway cover form a pocket;a parachute canopy, sized and shaped to be disposed in the pocket in a stowed position;a plurality of parachute cords, each with a first end and a second end, the first ends of the parachute cords coupled to the parachute canopy and the second ends of the parachute cords coupled to a portion of the base sheet; anda data label detachably coupled to, or printed on, the parachute canopy and visible through the first side of the breakaway cover in the stowed position, including information associated with shipping the package. 8. The parachute shipping label of claim 7, wherein the base sheet further comprises an adhesive applied to the first side of the base sheet to attach the parachute shipping label to the shipping container; wherein the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords are inserted through an aperture in the base sheet and affixed to the adhesive. 9. The parachute shipping label of claim 8, further comprising: a removable protective sheet disposed over the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords and the adhesive. 10. The parachute shipping label of claim 8, wherein the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords are disposed in a substantially spiral-shaped pattern on the adhesive. 11. The parachute shipping label of claim 8, wherein the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords are disposed in a substantially radial pattern on the adhesive. 12. The parachute shipping label of claim 7, further comprising: a shock absorber, with a first end and a second end, the first end of the shock absorber coupled to the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords and the second end of the shock absorber coupled to a portion of the base sheet. 13. The parachute shipping label of claim 7, further comprising: a shock absorber disposed between the first ends and the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords. 14. The parachute shipping label of claim 7, wherein the breakaway cover further comprises: one or more perforated lines to enable the breakaway cover to open upon deployment of the parachute canopy. 15. The parachute shipping label of claim 7, wherein the parachute canopy further comprises: one or more patterns formed on the parachute canopy to enable at least one of a descent speed, distance, and spin of the parachute canopy to be determined. 16. The parachute shipping label of claim 7, further comprising: a harness disposed between the first ends and the second ends of the plurality of parachute cords to substantially prevent at least one of tangling of the plurality of parachute cords and spinning of the parachute canopy with respect to the shipping container. 17. A method comprising: inserting a portion of a plurality of parachute cords through an aperture in a base sheet;adhering the portion of the plurality of parachute cords to an adhesive sheet located on a first side of the base sheet;applying a removable backing sheet over the portion of the plurality of parachute cords and the adhesive sheet;placing a folded parachute canopy on a second side of the base sheet;adhering at least a portion of a first side of a transparent breakaway cover to the second side of the base sheet to enclose the parachute canopy; andproviding a data label detachably coupled to, or printed on, the parachute canopy and visible through the first side of the breakaway cover, including information associated with shipping the package. 18. The method of claim 17, further comprising: attaching a first end of a static line to a portion of the folded parachute canopy; andinserting a second end of the static line through a second aperture in the breakaway cover from the first side to a second side. 19. The method of claim 17, further comprising: perforating a portion of the first side, a second side, or both of the breakaway cover to facilitate deployment of the parachute canopy. 20. The method of claim 17, further comprising: printing one or more identifying features on the parachute canopy;wherein at least one of the one or more identifying features is visible through the breakaway cover in a stowed position.