DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4D, 4TD Leaks Before Official Launch
By Josh Spires – February 27, 2025
Recently, an European retailer accidentally revealed key details about the eagerly awaited DJI Dock 3 shortly before its official unveiling. This leak provides rich insights into its specifications and those of the Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD drones designed for it.
Overview of the DJI Dock 3
The DJI Dock 3 is heralded as the first vehicle-mounted dock, tailor-made for mobile deployments, advanced operations, and diverse industrial applications. Here’s what we know:
- Flexible Deployments: Configured for vehicle-mounting, with the capability to support two docks from a single vehicle, allowing dual-drone operations.
- Permanent Solution: Features a new D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version, enhancing anti-interference capabilities for video transmission and satellite retrieval.
- Industrial-Grade Design: Supports critical tasks in public safety, emergency response, infrastructure inspections, and precise surveying.
- All-Weather Resistance: Capable of enduring temperatures from -30°C to 50°C, coupled with an internal IP56-rated system. Both drones are rated IP55.
- Durable Flight Solutions: Designed to work with the M4D and M4TD drones, which promise up to 54-minute flight endurance.
- Airborne Relay Functionality: Uses the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise for extended operational range, enabling one drone to act as a relay for another.
- FlightHub 2 Integration: Pairs with DJI FlightHub 2 for remote and automated operations, certified to meet ISO 27001 standards.
Features of the DJI Matrice 4D and 4TD
The Matrice 4 drones come with an impressive set of specifications, including advanced obstacle detection tools utilizing LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar for enhanced situational awareness, especially around obstructions such as power lines.
Key specs for the Matrice 4D:
- Flight Time: Up to 54 minutes.
- Camera System: Includes a 24mm wide-angle camera (4/3 CMOS, 20MP), a 70mm medium telephoto camera (1/1.3-inch, 48MP), and a 168mm telephoto camera (1/1.5-inch, 48MP).
- Mechanical Shutter: Enables high-precision mapping and inspections with the wide-angle camera.
- Night Scene Mode: Allows full-color night vision for better performance in low-light conditions.
- Comprehensive Imaging Suite: A combination of cameras and a laser rangefinder facilitates versatile mission execution for public safety and inspections.
Environmental Performance:
- Adaptable in Portions: Equipped with low-noise, anti-ice propellers usable in freezing rain and with a wind resistance of up to 12 m/s.
- IP55 Rating: Protects against water and dust ingress.
As drone technology continues to evolve, both the DJI Dock 3 and the Matrice 4 drones stand at the forefront, promising unprecedented capabilities in aerial operations.
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