Hyundai has officially introduced the IONIQ 9 Drone Station, an innovative version of its electric SUV transformed into a mobile base for drone operations. The vehicle was engineered to provide full field-mission support, combining mobility, technology and sustainability.
The model features an external power-supply system, allowing drones to charge directly from the car’s main battery. To accommodate the equipment, the rear seat row has been removed, making room for a workstation outfitted with a swivel chair, monitors and an integrated computer—enabling real-time remote mission control.
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One of these vehicles is already in use in an environmental project aimed at restoring areas devastated by forest fires. In this project, drones drop seed capsules in hard-to-reach locations, helping to efficiently and automatically re-establish native vegetation.
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The initiative underscores Hyundai’s commitment to sustainable solutions and the use of technology as an ally in environmental conservation. The IONIQ 9 Drone Station merges automotive innovation with aerial robotics for urgent ecological causes.
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