DJI's First Dock Adaptable for Vehicle Mounting

DJI Dock 3

DJI Dock 3

Rise to Any Challenge

Equipped with Matrice 4D or Matrice 4TD high-performance drones, DJI Dock 3 empowers 24/7 remote operations and, for the first time, supports mobile vehicle-mounted deployment, effortlessly adapting to various environments. The drones utilize the same cameras as the Matrice 4 Series but offer improved flight and protection performance. They can also pair with DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise for standalone use. With DJI FlightHub 2's intelligent features, pilots can significantly cut down on operational time and labor costs, maximizing efficiency and savings.

Heat Resistant

Built to withstand extreme heat, DJI Dock 3 operates and charges seamlessly even in temperatures soaring up to 50° C (122° F), ensuring efficient operations.

Cold Resistant

Perform critical tasks reliably despite frigid temperatures in environments where temperatures can plunge below -20°C (-4°F). After preheating, it can operate stably in harsh environments as low as -30° C (-22° F).

50 ° C

Highest Operating Temperature

-30 ° C

Lowest Operating Temperature

Wind Resistance

Both Matrice 4D and 4TD demonstrate remarkable flight performance. In winds as strong as 12 m/s, they can achieve stable takeoff and landing, and stay in the air for up to 32 minutes. [1]

Rugged and Dependable

Dock 3's design safeguards its internal systems from external conditions by encapsulating electronic components, allowing for seamless operations even in harsh environments.

Low-Noise and Anti-Ice Propellers

Standard equipped with low-noise anti-ice propellers, the Matrice 4D and 4TD drones can maintain stable flight even in freezing rain. The silent design reduces noise during operations.

12 m/s

Max Wind Speed Resistance

IP56

DJI Dock 3 [2]

IP55

DJI Matrice 4D/4TD [2]

Fixed-Mounted Deployment

The new D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version [4] offers superior anti-interference performance for video transmission and satellite acquisition. Installing it at elevated locations can effectively address RTK and video transmission signal issues caused by obstructions, extending the maximum transmission distance to 25 km. This capability allows for flexible site selection of Dock 3 based on actual operational needs.

Near High-Rise Buildings [30]

Installing the D-RTK 3 Relay on rooftops can significantly enhance signal quality, allowing Dock 3 to be deployed next to high-rise buildings or substation walls.

Near Communication Towers [5] [30]

Deploying the D-RTK 3 Relay on a nearby communication tower can significantly enhance signal quality during Dock 3 operations, ensuring safe takeoffs and landings even in environments with interferences from the communication tower.

Mobile Vehicle-Mounted Deployment

DJI Dock 3 is DJI's first Dock to support mobile vehicle-mounted deployment. [6] Optimized for this purpose, the Dock's overall structure, components, and air conditioning have undergone vehicle vibration testing, with new features such as horizontal calibration and cloud-based dock location calibration. For emergency operations or long-distance inspections, using DJI Dock 3 Vehicle-Mounted Gimbal Mount [4] for mobile deployment provides a convenient solution when fixed deployment is impractical in temporary scenarios.

Cloud-Based Dock Location Calibration
Safe Dual-Dock Deployment
Dual-Drone Rotation [5]
During mobile operations, indoor personnel can use DJI FlightHub 2 to remotely set the dock's location and assign tasks on the cloud, thereby enhancing personnel and scheduling efficiency.
Two docks can be deployed on a single vehicle simultaneously, achieving a significant efficiency boost. DJI Dock 3 employs a special take-over pattern to avoid drone-to-drone collisions and ensure operational safety, allowing the two docks to alternate tasks in an orderly manner.
Automated hovering rotation of two drones enables continuous real-time aerial footage transmission. In emergency scenarios, a spotlight can be equipped to provide full-time illumination.

Wide-Angle Camera

4/3 CMOS
20MP Effective Pixels
f/2.8-f/11
24mm Format Equivalent
Mechanical Shutter

Wide-Angle Camera

1/1.3-inch CMOS
48MP Effective Pixels
f/1.7
24mm Format Equivalent

Medium Tele Camera

1/1.3-inch CMOS
48MP Effective Pixels
f/2.8
70mm Format Equivalent

Medium Tele Camera

1/1.3-inch CMOS
48MP Effective Pixels
f/2.8
70mm Format Equivalent

Tele Camera

1/1.5-inch CMOS
48MP Effective Pixels
f/2.8
168mm Format Equivalent

Tele Camera

1/1.5-inch CMOS
48MP Effective Pixels
f/2.8
168mm Format Equivalent

Laser Range Finder

Measurement Range: 1800 m (1 Hz);
Oblique Incidence Range (1: 5 Oblique Distance): 600 m (1 Hz)
Blind Zone: 1 m
Range Accuracy (m): ± (0.2 + 0.0015 × D) [7]

Laser Range Finder

Measurement Range: 1800 m (1 Hz);
Oblique Incidence Range (1: 5 Oblique Distance): 600 m (1 Hz)
Blind Zone: 1 m
Range Accuracy (m): ± (0.2 + 0.0015 × D) [7]

NIR Auxiliary Light [9]

6° FOV, 100m [10] Illumination Distance

Infrared Thermal Camera [8]

640×512 Resolution
f/1.0
53mm Format Equivalent
Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Supports UHR Infrared Image mode

Longer Flight Time, Robust Protection

When fully charged, Matrice 4D/4TD delivers an impressive flight time of 47 minutes at a speed of 15 m/s, achieving a remarkable 37% increase in operation time. [11] At a radius of 10 km, these drones provide 18 minutes of operation. [12] Both models are designed to endure harsh conditions with an impressive IP55 dust and water resistance rating.

54 Minute

Forward Flying [13]

47 Minute

Hovering [14]

IP55

Protection [2]

Obstacle Sensing for Safe Operation

The Obstacle Sensing Module [4] for Matrice 4D/4TD combines rotating LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar technologies for precise 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance at speeds up to 15 m/s in complex power line crossings, as well as enhanced positioning in low-light conditions. [5] Operational safety are ensured for varying environments of power distribution network and the intricate layouts of substations.[15]

Unmatched Clarity and Precision for Any Task, Anytime

Excels in Low-Light Environments

Matrice 4D Series drones feature four high-resolution, low-light fisheye lenses, significantly enhancing [11] visual low-light positioning and obstacle sensing capabilities.
The new Night Scene mode offers full-color night vision. Matrice 4TD additionally provides IR-Cut Filter feature for black-and-white night vision and 24/7 operations, as well as a new NIR auxiliary light that can cover distances up to 100 m. [10]
Matrice 4TD's infrared thermal camera supports the UHR Infrared Image mode with image resolutions up to 1280 × 1024 and a High-Res mode for detailed temperature readings.

High-Precision Surveying

Matrice 4D Series drones excel in high-precision mapping, offering a new 5-direction oblique photography function, 3-direction orthophoto photography, [5] [18], and real-time terrain following to meet various mapping requirements.
DJI FlightHub 2 has been upgraded for Matrice 4D/4TD operations. This upgrade introduces a range of flight route planning options, including Smart 3D Capture routes [5], geometric routes, and slope routes, enhancing efficiency while ensuring detailed modeling.

Seamless Airborne Relay for Mountainous Terrains

Matrice 4D Series can operate with the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise remote controller for standalone use while featuring an innovative onboard relay function. With this setup, one drone can fly high as a relay, allowing another drone to operate at a greater distance. The relay drone automatically faces the operating drone, [5] ensuring smooth video transmission without a 4G signal or in obstructed conditions. [19] This capability significantly extends the transmission range, making it ideal for SAR tasks and inspections in mountainous areas.

Intelligent Flight and Control

Automated Routes
Intelligent Change Detection
Smart Track
Virtual Cockpit
The new automated flight route is useful across various scenarios, including public safety and inspections. Once a flight route is established, the drone can automatically detect and capture images or videos of subjects like vehicles and vessels and infrared temperature anomalies, and send notifications to the operators.
The new intelligent change detection feature enables efficient periodical analysis of changes in an area, assisting operators in environmental protection, natural disaster relief and crack detection for more effective and informed decision making.
Operators can utilize the powerful auto-zoom capabilities of the Matrice 4D Series to quickly track a subject, such as a vehicle or a vessel for efficient follow-up review.
The Virtual Cockpit remote control interface has been significantly enhanced with the introduction of the new Mouselook feature. This enhancement allows the drone to adjusts its attitude and gimbal orientation automatically, enabling rapid and precise centering of the frame, thus achieving "point and see."

Efficient Operation

Open and Fly
Low-Latency Live View
Transmit While Flying
Take off quickly and arrive at the emergency site to improve situational awareness. After enabling optimal route planning, use FlyTo Tasks to reach a designated point 1 km away and at 100m height within 100 seconds. [12]
Engine upgrade significantly reduces [11] live view latency on FlightHub 2, providing reliable support for real-time decision-making.
In emergency scenarios, real-time data transmission and rapid modeling can be achieved during flight. Data transfer can be completed immediately upon landing, [20] and a rough model can be quickly generated via the cloud, significantly enhancing efficiency.

Security Compliance

FlightHub 2 Custom Permission Management
FightHub 2 Achieves ISO 27001 Certification
4G Dongle Private Deployment
FlightHub 2 has upgraded its permission management, allowing users to configure management permissions according to actual needs.
FlightHub 2 uploads, stores and manages data on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud servers, which are also ISO/IEC 27001 certified, ensuring secure and compliant data processing.
With DJI Cellular Dongle 2 [21], the aircraft can connect to 4G networks. In complex operational environments, the 4G network works in tandem with O4+ video transmission system to ensure a stable transmission and enhance flight safety. 4G enhanced video transmission service can be privately deployed and used in conjunction with the FlightHub 2 on-premises version to further enhance the stability and security of data transmission.

Open Ecosystem, Breaking Boundaries

Intelligent Algorithm Developer

Provides necessary model training tools and assist in the third-party developer certification process, helping expand new intelligent applications. [5]

PSDK

E-Port and E-Port Lite encryption authentication ensure secure and worry-free payloads, enabling the Matrice 4D Series to have broader application scenarios.

MSDK

Mobile SDK 5 simplifies the development of apps to control the Matrice 4D Series. Mobile SDK 5 is fully open source and comes with production code samples of core DJI Pilot 2 modules, ensuring its reliability.

Cloud-to-Cloud Coordinated Operation

Through DJI FlightHub 2's FlightHub Sync function, users can easily link it to a third-party cloud platform for flexible management of data.

Cloud API

With DJI Pilot 2's built-in Cloud API (MQTT-based protocol) you can directly connect the Matrice 4D Series to third-party cloud platforms. Access the drone's hardware, video live-stream, and photo data without having to develop an app.

Third-Party Payloads

Enable more functionality by connecting third-party payloads [4] such as parachute via the aircraft's E-Port or remotely control added payloads via DJI FlightHub 2. [22] It also features an additional port for PSDK payload at the rear.

DJI Terra API

With the DJI Terra API, users can integrate its powerful mapping capabilities into their own platforms, achieving automated 2D and 3D reconstructions. Additionally, users can customize photogrammetry workflows as needed, allowing the Matrice 4D's operational results to meet the needs of various industry applications better.

Comprehensive Accessory Upgrades [23]

  • D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version

    The D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version enables centimeter-level high-precision positioning for drones. Equipped with signal relay functionality, it can effectively address obstruction issues when deployed at elevated locations, significantly enhancing video transmission distance and easing deployment conditions of Dock 3.

  • Obstacle Sensing Module

    The new Obstacle Sensing Module combines rotating LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar [24] technology for precise 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance at speeds up to 15 m/s in complex power line crossings, as well as enhanced positioning in low-light conditions. Operational safety are ensured for varying environments of power distribution network and the intricate layouts of substations.

  • Gimbal-Following Spotlight

    The DJI AL1 SpotLight can illuminate subjects up to 100 meters away, [25] and features two modes, Always-On and Strobe. It can connect with the gimbal, enabling it to follow the camera's movements to ensure the illuminated area aligns with the camera's view. Additionally, the spotlights can focus on a single object or offer a wide field of view (FOV) which illuminates larger areas. It also supports an IP55 protection rating. [26]

  • Real-Time Voice Speaker

    The DJI AS1 Speaker offers impressive sound power and extensive range. It has a broadcast range up to 300 meters [27] and can produce a volume up to 114 decibels at a distance of 1 meter. It supports recorded messages, media imports, and text-to-speech conversion. [28] Additionally, it features real-time broadcasting and echo suppression, enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of emergency SAR operations. It also supports an IP55 protection rating. [26]

  • Integrated Broadcasting and Lighting

    The spotlight and speaker can function independently or together, addressing various operational scenarios.

  • DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise

    DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise remote controller features a new high-brightness screen that remains clearly visible even in direct sunlight. It has an IP54 protection rating and can operate in temperatures ranging from -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C). It features a built-in high-gain antenna array, providing strong performance. It also supports SDR and 4G hybrid transmission solutions, ensuring stable and smooth video transmission in urban high-rise areas and mountainous environments.

  • DJI Cellular Dongle 2 [21]

    The DJI Cellular Dongle 2 offers 4G network video transmission and can work together with the O4+ Enterprise video transmission system, ensuring safe flights in complex environments. Additionally, it provides mobile network connectivity for the remote controller.

  • DJI 240W Power Adapter

    Featuring multi-port compatibility and intelligent protections, the power adapter can fast charge drone batteries with the charging hub.

  • DJI Matrice 4D Series 240W Charging Hub

    When used with the Power Adapter, the Charging Hub intelligently selects the battery that will charge the fastest, sequentially charging three Matrice 4D Series batteries. It supports both Standard Mode and Ready-to-Fly mode.

  • DJI Power 1000

    DJI Power 1000 natively supports the DJI Matrice 4D Series 240W Charging Hub, and offers 2200W AC output, ensuring a reliable and stable power supply for outdoor operations. Additionally, it can be paired with the DJI Power 1kW Super Fast Car Charger, allowing for 1kW fast charging, supporting outdoor operations with continuous power and uninterrupted journeys.

D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version
Obstacle Sensing Module
Gimbal-Following Spotlight
Real-Time Voice Speaker
Integrated Broadcasting and Lighting
DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise
DJI Cellular Dongle 2 [21]
DJI 240W Power Adapter
DJI Matrice 4D Series 240W Charging Hub
DJI Power 1000