Landing pad for aerial vehicles

A method comprising:

• moving, by a moveable member connected to a landing station that is a) configured to mount onto a non-horizontal surface and b) connected to a landing area with a first surface configured to receive a second surface of a landing gear of a drone, the landing gear across the first surface of the landing area, wherein the landing area comprises a magnetic material;
• securing, by the moveable member, the landing gear of the drone substantially in place between the first surface of the landing area and a third surface of a fixed member;
• and
• contacting, by a fixed member connected to the landing station and that includes a third surface near an end of the landing area, an end of the landing gear of the drone.

A drone landing pad comprising:

• a landing means with a first surface configured to receive a second surface of a landing gear of a drone, wherein the landing means comprises a magnetic material;
• a contact means that includes a third surface near an end of the landing means and is configured to contact an end of the landing gear of the drone;
• and
• a moving means that is configured to move the landing gear across the first surface of the landing means and secure the landing gear of the drone substantially in place between the first surface of the landing means and the third surface of the contact means.