The present invention generally relates to a system and method of a docking system (1) for fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle, or non-fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicle (2) such as rotorcraft, or combination thereof, comprising at least a docking and/or launching pad capable of being arranged in an array or staggered manner; said pad has a surface (6) for said vehicle docking and launching, said docking and launching surface (6) comprising moveable pads (31) which include electromagnets that can be energized to capture a docking vehicle (2); and another energy harvesting surface (4) has photovoltaic panel to harness solar energy to generate electricity or hydrogen fuel for a variety of on-board applications such as to charge said vehicle (2) and to power the docking system and providing a safe stowage and protected storage for the said vehicle (2).


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    INTELLIGENT DOCKING SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED STOWAGE FOR UAVS


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