US 12722814 B2 / Sep 1, 2026

Repositionable charging hubs in base stations for unmanned aerial vehicles

A charging hub for a base station that is configured to receive an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during docking. The charging hub includes: a charging base; a registration member that is connected to the charging base and which is configured for engagement with the UAV; and a charging head that is configured for electrical connection to the UAV. The charging head is repositionable in relation to the charging base and the registration member between normal and deflected positions to facilitate alignment between corresponding electrical contacts on the UAV and the charging head.