Skycharge Secures US Patent for UAV Docking & Charging
We are thrilled to announce that Skychargeβs patent for UAV docking and conductive charging, originally awarded in Europe (EP3999375), has now been GRANTED in the United States with Patent No.: US 12,227,095 B2! πͺπΊπΊπΈ
This milestone is a major breakthrough for the UAV industry and a key building block for companies developing automatic docking and charging solutions for drones.
Why This Matters
As UAV applications expand across infrastructure inspection, logistics, security, and defense, the need for fully autonomous drone operations has never been greater. Contact-based charging has long been the simplest, most lightweight, powerful, and efficient way to dock and recharge UAVs.
However, traditional contact-based charging has faced one major challenge: it is not inherently safe in wet or dusty environments. Imagine plugging a powered-on device into a wet electrical socketβπ₯π₯ the risk of short circuits, failure, and even fire is a serious concern.
Skychargeβs patented technology solves this issue, making conductive charging safe, reliable, and scalable for BVLOS and fully autonomous UAV operations.
How Skycharge is Changing the Game
Our patented conductive charging technology introduces three key innovations:
πΉ πππππ‘ππ«π©π«π¨π¨π ππ¨ππ€π’π§π β The system prevents short circuits, ensuring safe operation even in rain or dust, unless fully submerged.
πΉ ππ¦ππ«π ππ¨π§ππππ πππππππ’π¨π§ β Current only flows after a secure electrical connection is detected, eliminating risks from emergency landings, wet surfaces, or debris.
πΉ ππ§πππ«π¨π©ππ«πππ’π₯π’ππ² β The docking system works with any UAV model and accommodates landing displacements without mechanical components. The charging system also dynamically supports any battery type (11-52V DC), adapting to different power requirements seamlessly.
A Future Built on Autonomous UAV Operations
Since launching the worldβs first drone charging pad from the Qualcomm Research Center in 2015, Skycharge has successfully deployed systems worldwide, supporting both commercial and defense applications.
Each deployment brings us one step closer to realizing the pure, long-envisioned future of fully autonomous UAV operationsβa vision that we share with our partners, customers, and the entire drone industry.
βWe are finally witnessing the long-awaited shift toward fully remote and unattended operations. The pieces are falling into place, and the industry is moving towards autonomy faster than ever before.β
Whatβs Next?
Skychargeβs patented conductive charging is now proven, scalable, and ready for the next generation of autonomous UAV deployments and is already being integrated by a growing number of clients.
Contacts Us ad letβs talk about how this technology can enhance your UAV operations.
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