# Spherical Drone Docks Pylons Dronairports Would Serve as Charging Stations and Safe Storage By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-dock References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/01/08/a-home-for-drones/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/Chiccobruni9) As the development of [autonomous flying robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone) progresses, there will be great benefits to [drone docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboturtle). This particular concept was designed by Federico Bruni and Joe Sardo, providing a place for drones to settle in during bad weather and between tasks. Dreamed up as ball-shaped capsules, these so-called Pylons Dronairports would open up into semi-spheres to reveal landing pads, and close up their hoods to become protective globes when occupied. On these surfaces, the droids may be able to [recharge their batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-recharging-system), and certainly to get shelter from high winds, rain and snow. They could be programmed to return to the same pod each time, or to distribute themselves according to a particular system. These drone docs would be compact enough to be conveniently placed just about anywhere, with a logical spot being building tops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Autonomous Flying Robots:** Opportunity to develop advanced technologies and infrastructure for autonomous flying robots to maximize their efficiency and safety. - **Drone Docks:** Potential for creating spherical drone docks as reliable charging stations and weather-protected storage for drones. - **Compact Drone Pods:** Opportunity to design and manufacture compact drone pods for convenient placement in various locations, such as building tops. ### Where This Applies - **Drone Technology:** Disruptive innovation possibilities in improving the capabilities, efficiency, and infrastructure of drone technology with the development of drone docks and compact pods. - **Smart Infrastructure:** Innovation opportunities in creating smart infrastructure solutions to accommodate and support the use of autonomous flying robots and drone docks. - **Renewable Energy:** Potential for integrating renewable energy systems into drone docks to provide sustainable charging solutions for drones and reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Enterprise Drone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-dock-3.md) - [Autonomous Emergency Drone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-duo.md) - [Airport-Assisting Drone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airport-drone-system.md) - [Drone-Compatible Smart Mailboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mailboxes.md) - [Rescue Architecture Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-1.md) - [Intercity Cargo Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-express.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-network.md) - [Spherical Wireless Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dockorb.md)