New DJI Dock 3 Generation Spotted in Leaked Photos
Published: February 20, 2025
Author: Haye Kesteloo
Recent leaks on social media, specifically from renowned source NGDrone on X, have unveiled images suggesting that DJI is advancing its autonomous Drone Dock 3 system. While the details of the upgrades remain largely unclear, the photos indicate that this next-generation dock is in development.
Mystery Surrounds the New DJI Dock 3
One of the key images features a camouflaged DJI Dock unit evident atop a commercial van parked near an industrial area. This positioning may imply that the unit is undergoing field trials or is part of early distribution efforts, though no confirmation has been made yet.
Speculation within the industry has focused on which DJI drone will team up with this new dock. The leading candidates include the existing DJI M3D (Matrice 3D) or potentially a new model speculatively named M4D. Since the current iteration of DJI Dock supports the Matrice 3D series, it seems plausible that any future version would similarly integrate with the Matrice line.
The investment DJI is making into dock systems indicates a growing need for autonomous drone solutions across various sectors. Past models of the DJI Dock have been used for tasks such as infrastructure inspection, security surveillance, and emergency responses—areas where automated drone launch and recovery capabilities are crucial.
While enhancements to the Dock 3 are still unknown, it’s likely that it will expand on existing features like automated charging, weather resilience, and remote operation capabilities. Current trends suggest forward-looking improvements could include enhanced environmental protection, quicker charging solutions, and better communication functions.
As for the updates regarding the specifications and official timeline for the DJI Dock 3 generation, they remain to be unveiled. DroneXL pledges to keep an eye on further developments and will provide information as it becomes available.
