DJI unveils ‘drone-in-a-box’ solution for autonomous operations

DJI has introduced the DJI Dock 3, its first “drone-in-a-box” solution designed for vehicle-mounted deployments and 24/7 remote operations in various environments. This system is compatible with the Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD UAVs, which feature advanced cameras and IP-rated protection for challenging conditions. The UAVs are ideal for public safety, emergency response and infrastructure inspection.
When pre-heated, the DJI Dock 3 can operate in temperatures as high as 50 °C and as low as -30 °C. It is IP56-rated dust and water-resistant to protect its internal systems. The accompanying UAV features IP55-rated protection and low-noise anti-ice propellers to ensure stable flights in freezing rain or winds up to 12 m/s.
This system supports flexible deployment options, including vehicle-mounted setups optimized for emergency operations and long-distance inspections. It enables horizontal calibration and cloud-based dock location adjustments. For enhanced efficiency, two docks can be mounted on a single vehicle to facilitate dual-UAV rotations. In fixed deployments, the D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version can be added to improve video transmission and satellite connectivity.
The Matrice 4D and 4TD UAVs have a wide-angle camera, medium tele camera, tele camera and laser range finder. The Matrice 4D features an advanced camera suite designed for high-precision mapping. The Matrice 4TD includes an infrared thermal camera for public safety and emergency response applications.
The system also features an airborne relay function using the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller. This allows one drone to act as a relay to extend the operational range of another drone in areas without a 4G signal or with obstructions, making it particularly useful for search and rescue missions or inspections in mountainous regions.
The DJI Dock 3 integrates seamlessly with DJI FlightHub 2 to enable intelligent aerial operations. Automated flight routes allow drones to capture images or detect anomalies autonomously. Features like intelligent change detection provide periodic analyses of environmental changes, while the Virtual Cockpit interface allows operators to adjust gimbal orientation remotely using the new Mouselook feature.
To support regulatory compliance in strictly controlled airspace, the system includes a Flight Termination System , which can manually or automatically stop drone operations if necessary. Additionally, DJI Care Enterprise Plus offers comprehensive protection plans that include unlimited repairs within coverage limits and battery replacements.
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