Disclosed herein is a system and device for a drone docking station for deposit of items delivered by drone. Items may include but not be limited to food items, groceries and parcels. A secure porch, roof, window or otherwise building mounted box may be secured through to an existing edifice or may be configured to mount to an existing mailbox post and actually take the place of the mailbox. The basic elements making of components of the box enable it to carry out one efficient and secure delivery of goods to a container box located at a specific address, and to securely hold those good until they are picked up regardless of duration, weather, or otherwise. The drone dock may employ many different technological devices in order to provide for communication between the drone dock and a drone, security, and preservation of the delivered goods before during and after delivery.

A base station is disclosed for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The base station includes: an enclosure; a slide mechanism that is connected to the enclosure and which is repositionable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a cradle that is connected to the slide mechanism and which defines a chamber that is configured to receive the UAV such that the UAV is movable into and out of the enclosure during repositioning of the slide mechanism between the retracted position and the extended position. The cradle includes: an upper shell; a lower shell that is connected to the upper shell; and at least one thermal insulator that is located between the upper shell and the lower shell.

A base station is disclosed for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The base station includes: an enclosure; a slide mechanism that is connected to the enclosure and which is repositionable between a retracted position and an extended position; and a cradle that is connected to the slide mechanism and which defines a chamber that is configured to receive the UAV such that the UAV is movable into and out of the enclosure during repositioning of the slide mechanism between the retracted position and the extended position. The cradle includes: an upper shell; a lower shell that is connected to the upper shell; and at least one thermal insulator that is located between the upper shell and the lower shell.

An unmanned aerial vehicle includes at least one rotor motor configured to drive at least one propeller to rotate; a passenger compartment sized to contain a human or animal passenger; and a hybrid generator system configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor and to generate lift sufficient to carry the human or animal passenger. The hybrid generator system includes a rechargeable battery configured to provide power to the at least one rotor motor; an engine configured to generate mechanical power; and a generator motor coupled to the engine and configured to generate electrical power from the mechanical power generated by the engine.

A detachable power transfer device for a rotary-wing aircraft includes a docking station integrated into the rotary-wing aircraft. A power pod of the detachable power transfer device is constructed and arranged to detachably connect to the docking station for transferring power to the rotary-wing aircraft.

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for transporting a payload is provided. The UAV comprises a body and one or more propellers rotatably connected to the body. The UAV further comprises a battery mounted to the body. The battery is releasable from the bottom of the UAV. The UAV further comprises a payload container mounted to the body. The payload container is releasable from the bottom of the UAV to a landing platform associated with a UAV station.

A foldable drone landing pad includes a first landing platform, a second landing platform, at least one hinge mechanism, a chipset, a rechargeable battery, and a plurality of drone tracking features. The first landing platform and the second landing platform each includes a frame and a plurality of panels that fully enclose the frame. The first landing platform and the second landing platform are foldably mounted to each other by the hinge mechanism. The chipset and the rechargeable battery are internally mounted to the first landing platform. The plurality of drone tracking features is integrated to the first landing platform and the second landing platform and include a GPS, a lighting system, proximity sensors, an infrared beacon, and wireless communication modules. The chipset and the plurality of drone tracking features are electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. The plurality of drone tracking features is electronically connected to the chipset.

A foldable drone landing pad includes a first landing platform, a second landing platform, at least one hinge mechanism, a chipset, a rechargeable battery, and a plurality of drone tracking features. The first landing platform and the second landing platform each includes a frame and a plurality of panels that fully enclose the frame. The first landing platform and the second landing platform are foldably mounted to each other by the hinge mechanism. The chipset and the rechargeable battery are internally mounted to the first landing platform. The plurality of drone tracking features is integrated to the first landing platform and the second landing platform and include a GPS, a lighting system, proximity sensors, an infrared beacon, and wireless communication modules. The chipset and the plurality of drone tracking features are electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. The plurality of drone tracking features is electronically connected to the chipset.

A delivery tower for receiving a package from an aerial vehicle having a landing pad and a first leg pivotally coupled to a second leg. The first leg and second leg are pivotally coupled to the landing pad. The landing pad is configured to move between a first, folded position and a second, unfolded position. In the second, unfolded position, the delivery tower is configured to receive a package from the aerial vehicle.

A transportable launch and landing pad for drones includes a round surface member for supporting a drone on a ground surface. The surface member includes an endless flexible weighted ground surface contacting, engaging and conforming perimeter disposable on the flat or undulating topography of the ground surface. The endless flexible weighted ground surface contacting, engaging and conforming perimeter is formed of a stranded carbon steel wire rope. The surface member has a diameter establishing an area of the pad that is greater than any linear distance across an area of downwardly moving air of the drone when operated. The pad maintains a position on the ground surface without any separate securing member inserted into the ground, and the pad is not lifted from the ground surface by air from the thrust of the drone during approach and departure of the drone relative to the pad.