Prototype • Validation tests in progress • Pilot partners welcomed

Autonomous Docking & Energy Infrastructure
for Persistent Drone Operations

For resilient unmanned missions in public and industrial environments.

Suspended docking
No precise landing dependency
Designed for outdoors
Year‑round all‑weather intent
Scalable infrastructure
Expand coverage with stations
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The challenge in drone operations

Conventional drone operations are limited by short endurance and frequent, human‑dependent recharging. Ground‑based docking solutions often require precise landings and controlled ground conditions, increasing operational burden and reducing availability in constrained or harsh environments.

Precise landing required Environment‑sensitive Prepared site needed Maintenance‑intensive High footprint

SkyDock: engineered as infrastructure

SkyDock’s suspended docking architecture enables autonomous docking and charging without the need for precise landings or human intervention. Designed for deployment on existing infrastructure to support persistent operations in demanding outdoor environments.

Protected installation
Improves safety, availability, resilience
Dual‑use across public, industrial & security environments

The solution

Suspended docking architecture that simplifies autonomous docking across multiple drone types, supports year‑round outdoor operation, and enables scalable deployment on existing infrastructure.

Architecture

Suspended docking interface

Designed to reduce dependence on precise landings and simplify autonomous docking.

Resilience

All‑weather intent

Designed for year‑round outdoor environments (validation in progress).

Power

Energy‑source agnostic

Compatible with grid, off‑grid, and hybrid power setups (configuration‑dependent).

Security

Secure interface

Supports protected communication during docking and charging (integration‑dependent).

Deployment

Rapid infrastructure deployment

Installs on buildings, poles, and masts — fixed or mobile infrastructure.

Stability

Mechanically stable docking

Designed for reliable attachment in dynamic conditions.

Roadmap: off‑grid power, dock‑aware energy management, optional satellite connectivity modules.

How it works

Four steps. Minimal infrastructure. Repeatable workflow.

1
Drone locates the station
Approach & align using onboard sensing (setup‑dependent).
2
Docking & charging begins
Drone flies into the charging station and starts charging.
3
Locked while charging
Drone is locked in position while charging; propellers off.
4
Release & redeploy
Once charging completes, the station releases the drone.

Components

Charging Station (Dock): provides power, stabilisation, and controlled locking. Designed for fixed or mobile infrastructure.
Drone Interface Module: upward‑facing interface enabling reliable mechanical attachment and efficient power transfer.

Who it’s for

Users & stakeholders:

Public & government institutions
Infrastructure operators & service providers
System integrators
Drone manufacturers

Use cases

Designed for dual‑use operations — with public details on this page and a separate government overview.

Infrastructure

Inspection & monitoring

Bridges, facilities, critical supplies routes — reduce downtime and increase availability.

Industrial

Remote & harsh environments

Factories, energy sites, hard‑to‑access locations — scalable deployments on existing infrastructure.

Security

Fixed & mobile platforms

Urban areas, borders, critical sites; also vehicles, vessels and temporary installations.

Tell us your environment and constraints — we’ll propose a pilot‑ready deployment concept.

Government & Defense overview

High‑level capabilities can be discussed for eligible organizations. Details are shared in a meeting and may be subject to export controls.

Persistent unmanned operations infrastructure
Rapid deployment concepts on fixed or mobile platforms
Designed to support operations in constrained environments (configuration‑dependent)
Open Gov/Defense page
Details shared in a meeting. Export controls may apply.

Coverage scales with infrastructure

SkyDock stands out by providing infrastructure rather than a single‑purpose charging solution. Each additional station expands operational coverage, enabling scalable and distributed unmanned networks.

Hub Stations Zone Coverage gap closes as stations are added
Example: 3 drones + 2 charging stations → persistent operations concept.

Robust & reliable (prototype target specs)

Prototype specifications are subject to validation and integration constraints.

Charging power
Up to 1500W
Environmental protection
IP65+
Operating temperature
−30°C to +70°C
Platform integration
Top‑mounted contact interfaces (integration‑dependent)

Validation program

We validate what matters before pilots: repeatability, safety, endurance, and environmental exposure.

Docking repeatability & alignment tolerance
Mechanical endurance / cycle testing
Electrical safety & charging performance
Environmental exposure: wind / rain / dust / temperature
Integration testing with partner UAVs
Deployment workflows on existing infrastructure
Interested in pilots (public, industrial, security)? Share your constraints and environment — we’ll propose a test plan.

Partners & ecosystem

Selected ecosystem logos can be added here (placeholders below).

CenSec
SDU
DTU
Odense Robotics
Innovationsfonden
EIC
NextGen Robotics
Beyond Beta

FAQ

What drone platforms can SkyDock integrate with?
Integration depends on the UAV and interface module. We currently target UAVs using top‑mounted contact interfaces; pilots are discussed case‑by‑case.
Where can the station be installed?
Designed for deployment on existing infrastructure: buildings, poles, masts, and fixed or mobile platforms (setup‑dependent).
How is safety handled during docking?
The docking workflow is designed around controlled capture, stable charging, and release. Safety requirements are addressed during validation and pilot planning.
What power options are supported?
Designed to be energy‑source agnostic: grid / off‑grid / hybrid configurations (depending on deployment).
How do you handle Government & Defense engagements?
We share details in a meeting for eligible organizations and comply with applicable laws and export controls.

Contact

For further information or partnership discussions:

Address: Cypresvej 9, 3. th, Kolding 6000, Denmark
Company: SkyDock ApS (CVR: 45125505)
Website: luftvejen.dk
We comply with applicable laws and export controls. Prototype specifications subject to validation.
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