The latest I've heard on /r/SpaceX is that the propulsive landing is completely off the table for this vehicle.
I suppose they might retain the ability in case of a chute failure, but that would be it.
I'd still like to see them try it.
I suppose they might retain the ability in case of a chute failure, but that would be it.
I'd still like to see them try it.
https://twitter.com/iamkostmos/status/1104510464627625984
I hadn't heard any thing from official channels since then.
During a propulsive landing, the Dragon capsule would test the SuperDracos while still at a reasonably high altitude; this way, in the event of a failed SuperDraco, the parachute backup can be used. (The landing burn for Crew Dragon would start only a few seconds before landing, far too late to deploy the parachutes if the engines don't perform properly.)
That said, this is old information, and many things could have changed since then.
read: NASA says it's not happening.