Abstract: A directed delivery system for drone delivery of an item to a location. The directed delivery system includes a receptacle to receive the item at the location, a container to receive the delivered item spaced some distance from the container in the vertical plane. A conduit lies between the receptacle and the containers that directs the item from one to the other minimizing the risk of damage during travel. Drone delivery of the item to the location is so that the item is received in the receptacle, and directed by the conduit to the container at the desired delivery point with minimal impact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collection device for items delivered by UAV including a receptacle adapted to receive the goods delivered by the UAV. The collection device also includes an extension means, adapted to extend the receptacle towards the UAV as it approaches. So as the UAV approaches the collection device for delivery of an item, the extension means approaches the UAV such that delivery is facilitated. The invention also relates to variants thereof. The invention also relates to methods of use of a collection device.