An aerial roof height item receiving structure demonstrating novel solutions to issues of item drop damage, noise, aesthetic, weather, item temperature, and safety concerns related to aerial based item delivery systems is presented. A chimney like chute can be made high enough to avoid collisions with people or pets yet still safely receive items dropped into it from heights through the use of impact absorbing pads and a mesh box spring within the chute. Heat exchange with the building structure or active heating or cooling of the box spring mitigate snow, ice, and item temperature issues. A swing door to function as an aerial unit charging platform for added distance delivery can be added to the top of the chute. An item drop box placed at human accessible height can also be added to allow the chute to dual function for traditional item deliveries.

An aerial roof height item receiving structure demonstrating novel solutions to issues of item drop damage, noise, aesthetic, weather, item temperature, and safety concerns related to aerial based item delivery systems is presented. A chimney like chute can be made high enough to avoid collisions with people or pets yet still safely receive items dropped into it from heights through the use of impact absorbing pads and a mesh box spring within the chute. Heat exchange with the building structure or active heating or cooling of the box spring mitigate snow, ice, and item temperature issues. A swing door to function as an aerial unit charging platform for added distance delivery can be added to the top of the chute. An item drop box placed at human accessible height can also be added to allow the chute to dual function for traditional item deliveries.

A vertiport for an aircraft. The vertiport includes a landing platform that includes a landing surface and a plurality of primary through-openings, wherein the landing platform at least partially defines a primary chamber subjacent to the landing platform, the primary chambering having a primary chamber volume, and wherein the plurality of primary through-openings are in fluid communication with the primary chamber. The disclosed vertiport further includes an air moving unit positioned to withdraw air from the primary chamber.

A vertiport for an aircraft. The vertiport includes a landing platform that includes a landing surface and a plurality of primary through-openings, wherein the landing platform at least partially defines a primary chamber subjacent to the landing platform, the primary chambering having a primary chamber volume, and wherein the plurality of primary through-openings are in fluid communication with the primary chamber. The disclosed vertiport further includes an air moving unit positioned to withdraw air from the primary chamber.

Systems for landing and handling of a drone may include a platform on which the drone is supportable in a landed state; a space to receive the platform and drone in the landed state, a first closable barrier arranged between the drone in the landed state and an external environment; a second closable barrier arranged between the drone in the landed state and a passenger zone; and a control arrangement configured to operate the platform, the first closable barrier and the second closable barrier between: a first condition, in which the first closable barrier is in an open condition, the second closable barrier is in a closed condition and the drone is landable on the platform, and a second condition, in which the platform and drone in the landed state are receivable by the space, the first closable barrier is movable to a closed condition, and the second closable barrier is moveable to an open condition.

Systems for landing and handling of a drone may include a platform on which the drone is supportable in a landed state; a space to receive the platform and drone in the landed state, a first closable barrier arranged between the drone in the landed state and an external environment; a second closable barrier arranged between the drone in the landed state and a passenger zone; and a control arrangement configured to operate the platform, the first closable barrier and the second closable barrier between: a first condition, in which the first closable barrier is in an open condition, the second closable barrier is in a closed condition and the drone is landable on the platform, and a second condition, in which the platform and drone in the landed state are receivable by the space, the first closable barrier is movable to a closed condition, and the second closable barrier is moveable to an open condition.

Systems and methods to maintain a fleet of batteries may include a plurality of electrically connected batteries and a control system. For example, the connected batteries may be stored and connected via a cabinet or rack. The control system may determine desired states of charge and/or desired storage temperatures for the connected batteries, in order to maintain at least one battery available to meet demand while also minimizing an aging rate of the fleet of batteries. Accordingly, the control system may adjust states of charge associated with the fleet of batteries to the desired states of charge, which may include various distributions of states of charge, and the control system may also adjust storage temperatures associated with the fleet of batteries.

A vehicle-oriented building and lot site is provided to accommodate delivery-only services for caterers, restaurants, retailers, e-retailers and package systems. A building having multiple service access points in the form of service windows, service doors, and the like can be placed on a site such that vehicular traffic can be directed to one of multiple service access points within a dedicated service area while allowing for a continuous flow of ingress and egress traffic for other delivery vehicles. Each service window or door within the dedicated service area can be marked by signage in human and machine-readable forms using a combination of words and symbols such as QR codes. Each discrete unit can be built for a specific operator, such as a quick service restaurant or goods storehouse, and is placed adjacent to a dedicated service and loading area.

A vehicle-oriented building and lot site is provided to accommodate delivery-only services for caterers, restaurants, retailers, e-retailers and package systems. A building having multiple service access points in the form of service windows, service doors, and the like can be placed on a site such that vehicular traffic can be directed to one of multiple service access points within a dedicated service area while allowing for a continuous flow of ingress and egress traffic for other delivery vehicles. Each service window or door within the dedicated service area can be marked by signage in human and machine-readable forms using a combination of words and symbols such as QR codes. Each discrete unit can be built for a specific operator, such as a quick service restaurant or goods storehouse, and is placed adjacent to a dedicated service and loading area.

Disclosed is an apparatus for receiving and sending a parcel delivered by a drone, including: a base assembly, configured to be mounted on a building, the base assembly including a platform, in which the platform includes a working surface capable of being horizontally placed; the working surface further includes an operating area for the drone to disengage or engage the parcel; and a barrier assembly, comprising a barrier plate movable with respect to the base assembly, in which in a horizontal state of the working surface, the barrier plate is enabled to be disposed close to an edge of the working surface and between the building and the operating area to separate the operating area from the other side of the barrier plate where the user stays.