MQ-28 Ghost Bat Dock: Precision Access for UAV Assembly
The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Fuselage Dock is a full-surround access system engineered to support precision assembly and structured maintenance on the MQ-28 platform. As an unmanned aerial system with a compact fuselage, advanced composites and tightly integrated internal systems, the Ghost Bat demands clean, reliable access at every stage of production and inspection.
This docking system delivers that access with a layout that is adaptable, stable and designed for technicians who need to work safely and efficiently around the entire airframe.
Advanced Design and Construction
The dock is built from lightweight aluminium, giving it strong structural integrity without adding unnecessary mass. Its construction makes movement, repositioning and staged assembly operations straightforward, even in dense production environments.
This system forms a full 360-degree surround, with fold-up and fold-out deck sections that create a flush working surface around the drone. As the Ghost Bat moves through structural installation, system integration, wiring, avionics fitment or skin bonding stages, technicians gain stable footing at every required point.
These deck sections eliminate gaps, reduce trip risk and ensure the drone remains fully accessible without frequent repositioning.
Modular and Adaptable Configuration
The dock’s modularity sets it apart. Each section can be used independently, allowing crews to scale access depending on the assembly phase. Whether a team needs only a single side for early fuselage work or the full surround for later system integration, the MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Fuselage Dock adapts quickly.
This flexibility strengthens productivity and supports streamlined movement through the build sequence.
Safety and Ergonomics Integrated
Stair access is built in for secure ascent, giving users both hands free to carry tooling, fasteners or components to the upper platform. This approach reduces unnecessary climbing hazards and keeps technicians focused on the work at hand. Once on the deck, full-surround guardrail frames provide edge protection at all stages.
Fold-out and “grasper” guardrails integrate cleanly into the deck design, adjusting as needed when panels, sensors, internal systems or external structures are being installed.
Precision Mobility and Levelling
Large towable castors allow the dock to be relocated with control and precision, supporting workflows where the drone progresses through multiple assembly stations. Once positioned, heavy-duty wind-down jacks level the framework and provide the fine adjustments needed for accurate alignment between dock and fuselage.
Throughout MQ-28 assembly, technicians must work across varying heights and positions—installing control hardware, routing wiring looms, inspecting structural joints, verifying system interfaces and attaching externally mounted components.
This MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Fuselage Dock supports all of these tasks by keeping the work environment steady, predictable and clearly defined. The lightweight structure, precise levelling system and flexible layout give technicians confidence during both assembly and later inspection or service tasks. Its design also suits evolving production lines, where new variants or configuration changes require adaptive access solutions.
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat Drone Fuselage Dock delivers a strong, efficient and versatile platform for full-airframe access during UAV assembly. With its flush-level surroundings, modular configuration and dependable stability, it supports a seamless workflow—helping teams maintain accuracy, safety and consistency at every stage of the Ghost Bat’s build.
