Dragonfly

Dragonfly is designed to fly slightly above the Moon’s surface by discharging electrons from its ion engines to repel those in the dust. Dragonfly has rotating cameras and sensors to detect uneven terrain and its consistency. The rover has three stages: Flying out - The tank for regolith is propelled by four ion engines. The engines can adjust their position and thrust to change direction as needed. Gathering regolith - Two sets of doors (one vertical, one horizontal) unseal and open while engines fold upward. The rover lands. Protons are released from inside the tank, attracting oppositely charged soil until the tank fills. The doors seal. Delivering regolith - This is the same as the first stage, but instead, Dragonfly is carrying regolith. Dragonfly is powered by electrons that continually coat the doors. These electrons are channeled from doors to engines. Cameras are protected from dust by electron shields.