Modular drone deployment system

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a modular launch system (100) comprising a transport platform (102, 700) having at least one deployment unit (104, 200, 300, 400, 704) to carry and offload a drone (106, 202, 302, 402, 600). Each deployment unit (104, 200, 300, 400, 704) comprises a housing (108, 204), a support platform (110, 206, 304, 404), a hatch (112, 208, 306, 406), and a pair of guide rails (116, 212). Each support platform (110, 206, 304, 404) receives the drone (106, 202, 302, 402, 600) and pivots upright upon take off. The hatch (112, 208, 306, 406) transits a cover (114, 210, 308, 408) from a closed configuration to an open configuration to enable an exit path. Each drone (106, 202, 302, 402, 600) comprises an engagement bracket (118, 214, 310, 500) having dual interface arms (120, 216, 312, 502) slidingly engaging the guide rails (116, 212) to enable guided insertion and upward movement.