Job #583: 20-Foot Mobile Drone Maintenance & Repair Facility

Self-Contained Drone Service Workshop with On-Site Parts Fabrication

This custom-engineered 20-foot ISO shipping container was designed as a fully self-contained mobile drone maintenance and repair facility. Built to support field operations, the workshop allows technicians to inspect, diagnose, repair, and return unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to service while also manufacturing replacement components on-site.

By incorporating multiple 3D printers and a CNC milling machine, the facility can produce custom and replacement parts as needed, reducing downtime and eliminating the need to wait for replacement components. The result is a highly capable, climate-controlled workshop that brings repair capabilities directly to the mission.

Interior Construction

The container was completely outfitted to provide a durable, insulated, and professional work environment suitable for precision repair operations.

Features include:

• Heavy-duty steel personnel door
• Steel wall and ceiling framing
• Fiberglass insulated walls
• Spray foam insulated container underside while maintaining forklift pocket accessibility
• Plywood wall substrate with FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic) wall finish
• Durable black rubber coin flooring

Dedicated Work Areas

Utility Room

A separate utility compartment houses the facility's support systems, allowing maintenance personnel to work in a clean, organized environment.

Equipment includes:

• Friedrich 35,000 BTU Environmental Control Unit (ECU) with 5 kW electric heat
• DuraWatt 15 kW generator
• Generator fuel system
• Main electrical distribution panel
• Supporting utility equipment

Drone Repair Workshop

The primary workspace is configured to maximize efficiency during drone maintenance and repair operations.

Features include:

• Heavy-duty custom steel workbench for CNC milling operations
• Multiple 3D printers mounted on custom stainless steel shelving for on-demand fabrication of replacement components
• Stainless steel workbenches providing four technician workstations
• Organized workspace for diagnostics, electronics repair, mechanical assembly, testing, and component replacement

Electrical System

The workshop is equipped with a complete electrical system capable of operating from either onboard generator power or external shore power.

Features include:

• DuraWatt 15 kW, 120/240V single-phase generator
• 60 Amp, 120/240 VAC main distribution panel
• 30 Amp main breaker
• Six 20 Amp Square D QO branch breakers
• Dedicated ECU power wiring
• Multiple 120V quad receptacles
• Six enclosed 48-inch LED shop lights
• Exterior porch light with switch
• 30-foot hardwired shore power cord
• 50 Amp shore power connection
• Generator-mounted power receptacle

Climate Control

To protect sensitive equipment and provide a comfortable working environment, the facility includes:

• Friedrich KEVL36B35 35,000 BTU Environmental Control Unit
• Integrated 5 kW electric heating system

Safety Features

Safety equipment includes:

• Two fire extinguishers

Mission-Ready Mobile Support