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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 their D80 drone dock is extended to -20°C to 55 °C. It’s really a release to me, at least there is one drone dock manufacturer that is concerning about the real user experience.

HEISHA D80 drone dock


Mini and elegant like Skydio drone dock must develop their own air conditioner control board like HEISHA does if they want to keep their structure as compact as before, sadly I cannot find specifications about the product. On the other hand, the drone docking station of American Robotics shall have enough room for a small air conditioner. (This industry is so mysterious, so little technical information can be found online.)

drone docking station
Why am I so persistent about the air conditioner? Because the drone dock is supposed to work in different environments to replace human beings to be exposed outdoor, it shall be its basic function.  

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