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How important is an air conditioner to a drone docking station

Drone docking stations are rising unexpectedly this year, some of them even got the approval of the FAA (American Robotics and Skydio), every sign indicates this industry is thriving. But my concerns are rising after doing some research. It at least means the drone dock that got FAA approval can work, my concern is about the working process, most drone dock users prefer to use it outdoor due to the site's requirement, can these drone docking stations work in a severe environment? One of the most welcomed drones: DJI Mavic 2, whose operating temperature is -10°C to 40°C. In this case, Mavic 2 is more suitable to work in the summer than in the winter (many places’ temperature goes way lower than -10°C). Here comes the problem, charging in a high-temperature environment is already a dangerous thing, the heat may cause fire and explosion. I have scanned several websites of drone dock, only found HEISHA has a built-in air conditioner inside their drone docks, the working temperature of...