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XTI Aerospace unit Drone Nerds has partnered with DBOX to expand public safety and government access to autonomous drone docking systems across the United States.
As the exclusive U.S. distributor, Drone Nerds will introduce the DBOX autonomous docking infrastructure to its enterprise solutions portfolio. The integrated system combines a fixed docking unit, networking hub, ground control software, and compatible aircraft to support automated aerial operations, including drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, search missions, area surveillance, perimeter monitoring, and command-center situational awareness.
The platform targets agencies adopting remotely managed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) workflows, while offering an upgrade path for existing drone operators. Specifically, the DBOX PRT station is engineered to interface with select Parrot aircraft, including the Parrot Anafi UKR, Anafi UKR GOV, and Anafi UKR XLR.
Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO of Drone Nerds, said, “Partnering with DBOX advances our strategy to provide public safety and government customers with a more complete and customizable approach to autonomous drone operations, including drone-as-first-responder programs. By combining DBOX docking infrastructure and software with our integration, training, support, and existing technology partnerships, we can provide both ready-to-deploy systems and customized solutions aligned with each organization’s operational requirements. This partnership also creates new opportunities within our current customer base and expands our role across the program lifecycle, supporting long-term growth for Drone Nerds.”
Manufacturer specifications highlight distinct capabilities across the compatible aircraft platforms. The 1,024-gram Parrot Anafi UKR features MARS 8-channel and LoRa connectivity, a stated 2.7 thrust-to-weight ratio, and up to 38 minutes of flight endurance. For extended range, the Anafi UKR GOV and Anafi UKR XLR units offer up to 70 minutes of flight time and a stated operational range of up to 40 kilometers. The GOV variant includes Wi-Fi, LoRa, and 5G multi-link connectivity, while the XLR version provides MARS 10-channel, LoRa, and 5G multi-link options.
Across the compatible Parrot lineup, specifications include optical navigation for GNSS-denied environments, jamming resistance, operating temperature tolerances from -36°C to 50°C, an IP53 rating, and dual RGB/infrared sensors with 35x zoom. The hardware also carries TAA, NDAA, and Blue sUAS compliance designations.
The hardware environment includes environmental and communication features built directly into the docking station. The DBOX PRT station integrates rain, wind, temperature, and humidity sensors alongside four security cameras. System connectivity includes Ethernet, dual-SIM 5G access, and aircraft data transfer options via physical USB, Wi-Fi, or 5G, depending on the chosen configuration.
Dr. Linas Gelazanskas, CEO at DBOX, added, “DBOX PRT helps public safety organizations move from individual drone deployments toward more consistent, remotely managed operations. Through Drone Nerds, agencies and current Parrot users will have access to the integration expertise, training, and ongoing support needed to evaluate autonomous drone infrastructure and incorporate it into their operational workflows.”
The partnership is said to enhance Drone Nerds’ capability to manage the full program lifecycle for autonomous, dock-based infrastructure in public safety applications.
