For a mission to succeed, you need the right equipment. Consider something as simple as making coffee. You’re not going to get far if you only have whole beans and no grinder. You need a grinder, settings that match the type of coffee you’re brewing, and the technology to brew it to your tastes. A successful mission requires the right specialty vehicle platform.
The thing is, the specialty vehicle platform is not a one-size-fits-all solution. A mass-produced vehicle may work for one group, but it lacks the key components you need. When purchasing integrated mobile command centers in a container, SUV, trailer, or van, they must be custom-built to match your needs and the environment you work in.
What Is Your Mission?
What does your team do? Every mission is different. You might be involved in:
1. Disaster Response:
The nation faces disasters throughout the year. From earthquakes and landslides to wildfires and hurricanes, your team needs to be ready to respond. That often means off-road capabilities, communications, and real-time information technology, even when towers are down and power is out.
2. Education and Mobile Classrooms:
Mobile training centers make it easy to bring a classroom to a specific location. The technology inside a mobile classroom requires space, and the classroom also needs enough room for every student, police recruit, intern, or other student. Mobility, real-time data analysis, and advanced communications are essential for this type of mission.
3. Event Security:
Suppose you’re organizing a charity music festival for your town. You’ve hired private photographers and don’t want freelancers using drones to take photos to sell for profit. The plan is to sell memorabilia, with the proceeds going to the cause.
Event security is important. A specialty vehicle equipped with real-time alerts, high-quality communication equipment, and AI-driven monitoring that continuously scans for drones and other unauthorized aircraft is essential.
4. Military and Defense:
Draxxon offers best-in-class non-standard commercial vehicle (NSCV) solutions for military and defense applications. We also offer customizable vans and trucks capable of navigating the most challenging terrain common in military operations.
The ability to traverse areas without roads is essential. Real-time information and communications are critical when you’re defending a region or in battle.
5. Private Security:
Large private events may require security to manage crowds, prevent unauthorized entry, and conduct safety inspections at entry points. The right specialty vehicle platform helps operators monitor key areas and alert security guards when extra help is needed.
6. Public Safety:
Keeping the public safe is your mission. Whether it’s a shooter on the run or a bomb threat that may be a false alarm, safety comes first. You need equipment that enables fast communication in any terrain, whether it’s a narrow city street or a large college campus spanning a mountainside.
7. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) or Counter-UAS Operations:
UAS missions require detailed, precise planning. Coordination and communication cannot be delayed; otherwise, they could ruin your efforts. You need extra space to store UAS equipment and perform repairs and maintenance. You also need a large launch pad, which often means a larger flat roof and technology that doesn’t experience lag or dropped signals.
8. Utility Inspection:
The Infrastructure Report Card presents a stark picture of the nation’s infrastructure. Overall, the country has a “C,” but some areas need improvement. With a D+, the nation’s energy grid is one in need of help.
Weather events cause 80% of the nation’s power outages. To counteract that, utility companies send teams to inspect lines and poles, clear trees, and make repairs as needed. During storms, fast action is essential to restore power to residents. It’s especially critical to make timely repairs when outages occur during extreme heat or cold.
High-quality specialty vehicles help utility inspections go without a flaw. Space for drones and a dedicated launch area are important. Battery charging stations and large monitors for viewing the images the drone returns are also essential.
Choose the Right Starting Point
Tell us about your mission. What do you do? How large is your team? Where are they positioned? What equipment is essential? Consider all the what-ifs.
From there, you can choose either the Ford Transit or the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van platform. They’re easier to drive than a truck and trailer, fit in with other contractor vans, and are easy to maneuver on almost any type of road or terrain.
When you choose a van, you must consider the climate. If you’re working in a hot, sunny field at the bottom of a forest while directing a wildfire response, you need AC and a power source that supports it. Trailers with R-value insulation are also essential. On a cold, snowy mountain while searching for missing hikers, you need insulation and heat.
A trailer platform is another option, but you also need a truck or van capable of towing it. That makes it harder to maneuver. It’s portable, so you can drop it off at a location and leave it there at the end of the day. Leave an operator for the next shift, drive away, and return to it the next day.
Because trailers are portable and can be left behind, they’re popular for missions involving long-term surveillance or UAB ground stations. They’re expandable and can carry large battery banks to power drones, communication equipment, and devices such as tablets, flashlights, and handheld satellite navigation systems.
How Draxxon Brings Your Vision to Reality
Whether you’re involved in disaster response, event security, military missions, or public safety, your technology and mobile command are everything. Draxxon listens to your requirements and delivers solutions that match exactly what you need.
When you work with our team, it’s a four-step process.
The Planning Phase – Before we can provide you with the specialty vehicle platform and technology you need, you need a blueprint of the interior technology and seating arrangements. How many people will be inside, and where do you want your operators seated? Where will the monitors be positioned? How will your team enter and exit? Where will the cables run? This is all mapped out in CAD and adjusted until the design is perfect.
Choose the Exterior – Now that you know what the outside looks like, what is it housed in? Do you need a low roof to fit into a parking garage or to fit under trees in the mountains? Is your team navigating tricky terrain in the mountains or narrow city streets? Maybe your team needs headroom, so higher clearance is necessary. Tell us what you need, and we make it happen.
Integrating Technology – You have the interior component layout and the exterior shell. It’s time to install the components and arrange the wiring so it isn’t in the way but is easy to access when needed.
Delivery and Training – We don’t hand over the keys and leave you on your own. Our team provides a comprehensive handover to ensure your team knows what to do from the first moment. Training is part of the whole package.
Our team is here for you after your lease or purchase. We offer 24/7 emergency support and maintenance. We don’t just sell you specialty vehicle platforms and the technology inside. We support you and your mission and are here when you need us.
Reach Draxxon online or by phone. We recommend requesting a free demonstration first, then telling us about your needs.
