
The docking station of claim 9, wherein delivery of items from a drone into the container triggers a signal to one or more parties that the items have been delivered.ġ1. The docking station of claim 5, wherein solar panels are mounted on the docking station.ġ0. The docking station of claim 5, wherein the docking station includes a power source, said power source being any of a connection to an electronic outlet, onboard battery power, wind power, or solar power.ĩ. The docking station of claim 5 wherein the container is temperature controlled.ĩ. The docking station of claim 5 further comprising a soft material in the bottom of the interior of the container to mitigate the abruptness of dropping an item into the container.Ĩ. The docking station of claim 5 further comprising a curved bottom in the interior of the container to mitigate the abruptness of dropping an item into the container.ħ. The docking station of claim 3 further wherein disengagement of a drone from the docking station triggers the container to securely close.Ħ. The docking station of claim 1 further comprising: The container including a device capable of communicating GPS information to a drone to facilitate docking with said container.ĥ.

DRONE STATION SOFT CODE
The docking station of claim 1 further comprising: Engagement of a drone with the drone docking station triggering the transmission of a code unlocking the container Wherein communication between a drone and the docking station is wireless either directly or through a remote server and Wherein the wireless communication may be Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, satellite, or through an RFID mechanism.Ĥ. A means of securing the box to a structure located at a residential or commercial address.ģ. One or more functional components incorporated within the box to allow for preservation and security of the stored goods, and to prevent damage during the transfer and or subsequent storage. A means of communication between the drone and the drone dock, either directly or through a remote server. A drone dock and delivery box for accepting drone deliveries comprising: a means of locating the drone dock such that the drone may accurately approach and dock with it A means of engaging the drone dock such that a stable connection or attachment can be made A means of transferring the contents of the drone to the interior of the drone dock A means of preserving and securely storing the delivered goods once in the drone dock A mean of disengaging from the drone dock.

A drone docking station comprising: A container for accepting deliveries of food items, groceries or parcels Said container mounted to a building, house, post, porch, roof, window or existing mailbox and A device mounted on the container for communicating with the drone.Ģ.
