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description: >-
  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.
---

# Station Components & Features

## General Overview: Atlas Drone Station&#x20;

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## Compatible Aircraft&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XrHpV-kMuUyQUOBOOvvW8fdRN47DlOyA77Ue44Ew4xBsZ1mE92FI6FKlycKGzJYcXogqtWlGuXIxH3s8Wk02X8lOjxeDybYNZzjcfSHInjloPdfpH7ziWWG2cc0F-CPPNbP_KUyvuIcZTn9wjP4pVS5Ap6DbrxyiJZXB6ou3uIXYGqYVo0jX_2sxeQ" alt="DJI Matrice 300"><figcaption><p>Drone attachments vary</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Drone**: DJI M300&#x20;

## A.

<figure><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/VKJMq7lUHSXpQUSQsopgCV-3p_QnIV3fYmShA3O97PHfoIGZAXKYd8WH22Pji1wkQy8fpCo71g6BCcNSMyhsQt3DjPRpCdbClS0g3NFv-KTp0b0wEckBD1shhinCPE7xzpEVH0zPxBPY9ddwizISUzjLn6rf8vpWXXk1tVg9IGymBYtjVWVKVeoqfQ" alt="Transportation "><figcaption><p>Figure A.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Handles**: 500 lbs weight capacity each for manual four person lifting.&#x20;
* **Steel rings**: 500 lbs weight capacity each for hoisting.&#x20;
* **Forklift access**: For forked machine lifting & transportation.

## B.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/rd_jFA2s3tztLtxBWgVUPKJqhRwTATIwLNlkCWsGSqi8vVCzyo6y7XATgV9Ea6-zNSeAMx1sgpApl3bwHYVsskI7RHAQsaBxEE2U2VhfYaMu5Cy2rp6VjH8smIG8k8immDJQBSb3nBmPZ91Z9jywewh_T5ff8e3HPc453tY_dxk4fUtQtEByFhVBkg" alt="Front of Drone Station"><figcaption><p>Figure B.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **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.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PglA0Noh4eNIE0zrtNJsImeC2y39puu8qPE38jN8C988VxfaXovDZCsRMXzClf5WHHC5KnIHzMSPnGHuTrMmUYOuzebQ8caiahg0kaGg9XlbbtCvjW5bNaBYomhC4-1U6YidqM9NOL4C6YCah-UHYyBbFRNpW7-ZMmm_3cqB9QUkICPG96TrR1-BxA" alt="Roof Acutation"><figcaption><p>Figure C.</p></figcaption></figure>

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

## D.

<figure><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Q9A0SLaeDJ4siWubu2q7Fk5HZb-Ij3qBSGXDaUQkzMf1AoN13V_4MlIjXtR7e8hYON0dj-Nkb8mzy7d-Wf7Ams5uUlAqJj2DXZqy1OEWjJn14Bw-Yv-gR9cNs6WEzVKyjPDrrPMnBNHg4I0VzXu57ztRAmJ-mAyWJiVo1eljl_esaPY6Q1ylmvNIVw" alt="Top of Central Panel"><figcaption><p>Figure D.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Roof motor:**  Powered by DC motor to actuate roof opening/closing.
* **Internal cameras:** Accessible via web browser for surveillance & monitoring.

## E.

<figure><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/CNaOQ5Y1nlzMHtR12yCEja2O3eHM7Kspl5AJmxoyM0zJHup4geXlfp4bag-W6c7vKIDHAWz6ZnsggDOz6eyQv2AGqgxaa83XnbAN4NVCq16joJOVEcOqnvun-cmZiCW-qH4Eo_8x6rAR09XBHiBvaqzZ0DCUaIrbaZS8k0VEBrmxtAkmpamW8ZXv6Q" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure E.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **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><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ieuTUx0vrkeYFGDxbzOHjpkcN0lImxUYpVNL7PIDbs9Ee6mjJfWIy2M7VpKk395c0wa0EHguvCObmKanaaGZimnzU6klZ6y9pYQVGOOC7hfoUA_GR5gLyWthnNTspzspCkr3_wRkH7CKsE4iAhtFNzU" alt="Internals of Station"><figcaption><p>Figure F.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **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><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0gL1hGnV69UgVYjtzaA2EgqBxDZjfb0HIFEn8MNvWQHUSQUttHC3nDBzzfGjQLhqpN2INcOrDmVlXFwPQ5Y6wY-zB9LNGnIQ6iciqP2DEwCBsttOxBxwzDVTHz6XJrWsuyqAAg4ASrfiGgrnHouEMHkVcmvrJqWbhF6LsbdVzLybUNsqbopvDLbVJA" alt="Gantry Peripherals"><figcaption><p>Figure G.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **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><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/VZZC5ZTx0JegRbajR42eERw0yrYkqvP2usVUn2zjOiXONvUHCOXr14nUvKVSZD3k5mvcVU2Mv3Iq2ab8ySvS98UF28p6Xkq1HINiIYPl1Bl2IF7O8CTl1CWG4mWMcTMk-VoJ05Ao8lH2WSkKgADg0oYiDFk4_vjEhwkT-vz1d3p3OKeZjc6x0w1tog" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure H.</p></figcaption></figure>

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

## I.

<figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BGyhbUrDRBpnNFzgWkpFLkhZy_X1dERZKb31sSHuan6gazOTKEU8_dKjW5HquK4iQPRGfEm7T-SPh3fx0HNhQjeIEVNlxYhCBjQdhi901BGOHkRi13G3NOn_ZgJv15IX0_KpDfw8oRK0BBasiTiFuTqoucZ2K0Ms0WdozQON01EiscAFQP6JTUvSVg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure I.</p></figcaption></figure>

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

## J.

<figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Znk1G-CN3-BgkOmmgxsj2KHA4KHySiBKDF-0yPCxx-43xS4dVaut4WDgjqJGzslUHuOC-rt3uLMm8ZGOL5hD57XZGsVVsZZOh6ISC97NxhgyFZT9aEmCVFmkNmBKgV4MU4u0bBo3lRlcUz7J-Od_gAg-H_IIeOr7urxViTUqK6LARA_TDcqB859wiA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure J.</p></figcaption></figure>

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

## K.

<figure><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zyM1Qtuip9xdavsKuwkq7aNy7hONb5bMsWZywZAstxTCHZ-ds3vmunrY5JQGpVSmBczSpaI7IKBLtpj_Ojdxftnsf7dp6Wbs3QwX7Ixn6k7lfgG_0OY7Tw31fvZ6UXciDKzyPV9bp3Q44oWv1wwYLf_mEbb8JFzTUQhdlafCy1ApR57YmMQQZUfkyA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure K.</p></figcaption></figure>

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

## L.

<figure><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/daO7XIGtosJ28gkm2mDGz-Qtu_L6aDGHRQnQs0FT16SrZgDnvLFN_2IhBqb_U1Xwj34Eswxe-BS7VRPkQCnhv5OXls_4xfEBgNufzZfNcEMaDL0TJONvGJv3AQRY2y0We-9OkChH5OUaLyP66RkEdi0" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure L.</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Hexboard**: 12V & 24V ESP32 microcontroller handles motor and switch actuation.&#x20;
* **Ethernet outlet**: IP67 Plug for internet connectivity.&#x20;
* **Power outlet**: IP67 Plug 110/240VAC for power.

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