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How many types of drone charging solution you can find

I have done some research on the drone charging solution and found these 5 different drone charging companies, I will explain how this drone charging works with the corresponding pictures, and all the pictures are taken from their websites.

1. American Robotics

The drone charging solution American Robotics has developed is the first one that has won FAA approval, it integrates the self-charging system with the data collection and analysis. 

How does the charging work?

After the mission is completed, the drone will automatically and precisely land on the round convex charging base, the ring beneath the landing gears will perfectly be matched with the charging base, then the whole charging base will lower down to the box and start to charge the drone. If a mission starts, the cover of the drone will open autonomously before the charging base is elevated, then the drone is ready to take off.  

Highlights: 

Pilotless operation via cloud link

Highest resolution of data output

Real-time data with continuous operation

Actionable insights with the highest quality data  

AR drone charging solution

 

2. Heisha

The DNEST drone in a box solution from Heisha Tech is a ready-to-use autonomous drone system with the hardware charging system and remote control software support in a pack. Heisha has developed multiple sizes of drone charging pads from 60cm to 135cm for different drone models and offers customized service.

How does the charging work?

The DNEST drone in a box doesn’t look like a box but a big bucket, Heisha uses a different way to handle the box opening process by rolling the cover from one side to the other. The self-charging system adopts the centralizing technology with the help of four poles. This may be the most efficient charging method, only 45 minutes to charging the Mavic Zoom 2. 

Highlights: 

Web operation to control the flight and monitor the drone

Different data collection

Real-time monitor

Lightweight, only 45kg

Heisha DNEST drone in a box

 

3. Skycharge

Skycharge has developed the CE certified drone in a box solution, besides the indoor and outdoor drone charging pads.

How does the charging work?

The charging pad is inside a big box, the separated box covers will be pulled together as a complete one after the drone landing, then begin the charging process.

Similar to the American Robotics drone charging solution, the drone landing gears also need to retrofit before using on the Skycharge outdoor drone charging pad. The charging pins under the retrofitted landing gears will automatically insert into the gaps of the charging blocks after the drone self-landing on the pad. The precision landing is relying on the drone’s own landing system or third-party software support.

Highlights: 

Rugged and IP65 Rainproof

Web and API remote control

Multiple accessory systems

Skycharge drone in a box

4. Skydio

The Skydio dock is tailored for their drone of the mini size to make the inspection and monitoring mission continuously. Compared with other drone in-a-box solution, the Skydio dock looks relatively compact.


How does the charging work?

There is an arm under the tray of the drone, if a flight mission started, the arm will be stretched out from one side of the box. After the mission is accomplished, the drone will land on the tray and be sent to the box for charging.

Highlights: 

Inspect and monitor remotely

Mapping for data analysis

 

Skydio drone dock

5. Rumble Tools 

The charging in a box solution the Rumble Tools has developed is quite unique, it can be placed above a car, and it supports charging two drones simultaneously. You can monitor the flight route via a tablet.

How does the charging work?

For the dual drone charging solution, the box is opening similar to the American Robotics’s, after the drone lands the automatic induction charging will begin. 


Highlights: 

Charging two drones at the same time

User-friendly software

Fast speed drone

Rumble Tools drone charging station



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