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The potential use of drones for wide range of civil applications has been one of the main reasons for the recent advancements in the research and development in the field of aerial robotics. The research Group Mechatronics at Saxion is spearheading the technical innovation in this field in the region. Our group has been carrying out applied research activities on small to mega drones that can be used for wide range of civil applications, such agriculture, air quality monitoring, security and emergency response. These research activities are carried out in the context of public-private cooperative projects.

For efficient and effective use of aerial robots in the aforementioned application areas and beyond, autonomy in carrying out missions continuously is a fundamental functionality. In this presentation, a novel docking station technology that is able to replenish energy resource (change or recharge battery) and liquid payload of drone will be presented. This multipurpose, modular and easily transportable docking station enables the use of drones for 24/7.