System, method and software based medium for providing a safe and secure delivery platform for a drone including real time data communication incorporating any of video, RFID and process step notification

A transit support network for use with a drone, comprising:

• a plurality of individual sub-assemblies arranged at geographically spaced locations, each including a platform adapted for receiving the drone;
• at least one of said sub-assemblies including an elevating/lowering member supporting said platform;
• and
• a controller guiding the drone between start and end locations, including transit to and between one or more of said sub-assemblies, said controller actuating said elevating/lowering member to raise or lower said platform.

A drone operating system, comprising:

• a plurality of individual sub-assemblies arranged at geographically spaced locations, each including a platform adapted for receiving the drone;
• at least one of said sub-assemblies including an elevating/lowering member supporting said platform;
• a controller for guiding the drone between start and end locations, including transit to and between one or more of said sub-assemblies, said controller actuating said elevating/lowering member to raise or lower said platform;
• and
• said controller including process and data communication protocols to accomplish at least one of take-off, landing, recharging the drone, package delivery, package pickup or package exchange.