Systems for unmanned aerial vehicle docking, storage, and loading

A docking assembly for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the docking assembly comprising:

• a bottom;
• and
• a guiding feature on the bottom and configured to engage a docking feature on a top of the UAV to direct the UAV towards a first position,
• wherein the guiding feature defines a funnel configured to encourage a lateral movement of the UAV toward the first position.

A system comprising:

• an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising a top and a docking feature on the top;
• and
• a docking assembly comprising a bottom and a guiding feature on the bottom and configured to receive the docking feature to direct the UAV towards a first position,
• wherein the guiding feature is configured to encourage a lateral movement of the UAV toward the first position.

A docking assembly for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the docking assembly comprising:

• a support assembly;
• and
• a guide at a top of the support assembly, wherein the guide is configured to:
• capture an element extending from a top of the UAV, and
• guide the UAV to a captured position.