Station Components & Features

The Hextronics Atlas Drone Station is designed and intended to be used in combination with the DJI Matrice 300 drone for the purpose of drone housing & deployment, and battery swapping & charging.

General Overview: Atlas Drone Station

Compatible Aircraft

Drone attachments vary

• Drone: DJI M300

A.

Figure A.

• Handles: 500 lbs weight capacity each for manual four person lifting.

• Steel rings: 500 lbs weight capacity each for hoisting.

• Forklift access: For forked machine lifting & transportation.

B.

Figure B.

• External camera: Accessible via web browser for surveillance & monitoring.

• Outdoor weather seal: A rubber seal encases the entity of the station to protect from outdoor elements such as rain & dust.

C.

Figure C.

• Movable roof: Powered by DC motor to actuate roof opening/closing.

D.

Figure D.

• Roof motor: Powered by DC motor to actuate roof opening/closing.

• Internal cameras: Accessible via web browser for surveillance & monitoring.

E.

Figure E.

• Landing pad: Used for landing & take off of the drone as well as centering & latching the drone into proper position for station operations.

F.

Figure F.

• Movable landing pad: Used for landing & take off of the drone as well as centering & latching the drone into proper position for station operations.

• Battery gripper: Used to remove/insert batteries from the drone positioned & lowered on the landing pad.

G.

Figure G.

• Power button cycle arm: This mechanical actuator physically presses the drone power button upon software input to toggle power on/off.

• Latch lock: This mechanical actuator locks the battery in place by turning the latch upon software input.

• Battery grippers: The gripping actuator used to grab batteries during removal/insertion.

H.

Figure H.

• Access panels: Removable panels used to access station internal components.

I.

Figure I.

• Micro AC: A 200W compressor system capable of 500W cooling power.

J.

Figure J.

• DJI battery chargers: Original DJI battery chargers connected to the eight battery slots at the center.

K.

Figure K.

• Battery slots: 8 battery slots used to house & charge M300 drone batteries.

L.

Figure L.

• Hexboard: 12V & 24V ESP32 microcontroller handles motor and switch actuation.

• Ethernet outlet: IP67 Plug for internet connectivity.

• Power outlet: IP67 Plug 110/240VAC for power.