The DJI Dock 3 paired with the Matrice 4DT is the ultimate automated drone solution purpose-built for thermal inspections in electric utilities, security patrols, and 24/7 surveillance operations. This system enables round-the-clock remote deployment, eliminating the need for on-site pilots while ensuring rapid response and precision data capture in critical environments.
DJI Dock 3 and DJI Matrice 4TD Automated Thermal Drone Solution
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Matrice 4TD Thermal Inspections & Surveillance Drone
The DJI Matrice 4TD is engineered for professionals who require accurate, reliable thermal and night-time aerial imaging in critical sectors. Ideal for electric utility companies, it enables remote thermal inspections of power lines, substations, and transformers—detecting hotspots before they escalate into failures. In security and surveillance, it's the perfect tool for facility patrols, border monitoring, and perimeter security, offering full-colour night vision and infrared imaging to identify intruders or anomalies in total darkness. Emergency response teams benefit from its ability to locate heat signatures in disaster zones, while industrial sites, mines, and critical infrastructure operators rely on its 24/7 deployment capabilities for continuous monitoring, even in hazardous or remote locations.
The DJI Dock 3 is a game-changing "Drone in a Box" solution that enables fully automated remote drone operations. Designed to support both fixed and vehicle-mounted deployment, Dock 3 ensures that the Matrice 4D is always ready to launch, collect data, and return for charging—all without manual intervention. The weather-resistant, IP55-rated dock protects the drone from extreme conditions, while the rapid charging system minimizes downtime. Integrated with DJI FlightHub 2, operators can plan missions, monitor real-time data, and automate workflows, making large-scale surveying projects more efficient than ever.
DJI Matrice 4D Thermal Inspection & Security Drone
The DJI Matrice 3D is a water and dust-resistant drone designed for seamless integration with DJI Dock 3. It features a wide-angle camera, medium telephoto camera, telephoto camera, and a Laser Range Finder, making it ideal for high-precision mapping and detailed surface inspections. With extended flight times and the ability to pair with the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise, it ensures efficient, autonomous surveying and mapping operations in various environments.
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
Infrared Thermal Camera
640×512 Resolution
f/1.0
53mm Format Equivalent
Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Supports UHR Infrared Image mode
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)
NIR Auxiliary Light
6° FOV, 100m Illumination Distance
Longer Flight Time, Robust Protection
With a full charge, the Matrice 4D offers an impressive 47 minutes of flight time at a speed of 15 m/s, delivering a 37% increase in operational time. At a range of 10 km, these drones can operate for 18 minutes. Both models are built to withstand tough environments, boasting an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.
54 Minute
Forward Flying
47 Minute
Hovering
IP55
Protection
Obstacle Sensing for Safe Operation
The Obstacle Sensing Module for the Matrice 4D integrates rotating LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar technologies, enabling precise 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance at speeds of up to 15 m/s during complex power line crossings. It also enhances positioning in low-light conditions, ensuring operational safety in diverse environments, such as power distribution networks and the intricate layouts of substations.
Unmatched Clarity and Precision for Any Task, Anytime
The Obstacle Sensing Module for the Matrice 4D integrates rotating LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar technologies, enabling precise 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance at speeds of up to 15 m/s during complex power line crossings. It also enhances positioning in low-light conditions, ensuring operational safety in diverse environments, such as power distribution networks and the intricate layouts of substations.
Clear Vision and Stable Images
The Matrice 4D feature medium telephoto and telephoto cameras with advanced foreground stabilization. The medium tele camera excels in mid-range inspections, detecting pins and cracks from 10 meters away and clearly reading instrument data at substations. The 48 MP telephoto camera captures fine details, such as signage, from distances of up to 250 meters. When hovering in a windless environment, the Matrice 4TD’s telephoto camera allows the gimbal to tilt upwards by 80 degrees, providing a clear view of bridge undersides for defect inspections. Enhanced stabilization ensures sharp, detailed images even at 10x zoom or higher.
Unmatched Night Vision and Thermal Imaging
The DJI Matrice 4TD is equipped with four high-resolution, low-light fisheye lenses, significantly enhancing visual positioning and obstacle sensing in low-light conditions. Its Night Scene mode enables full-color night vision, while the addition of an IR-Cut Filter allows for black-and-white night vision and continuous 24/7 operation.
The drone also features a new NIR auxiliary light, capable of illuminating distances up to 100 meters. Its infrared thermal camera supports UHR Infrared Image mode with resolutions up to 1280 × 1024, along with a High-Res mode for precise temperature readings—making it a powerful tool for thermal inspections, security patrols, and critical surveillance tasks.
Seamless Airborne Relay for Mountainous Terrains with the DJI Dock 3
The Obstacle Sensing Module for the Matrice 4TD integrates rotating LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar technologies, enabling precise 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance at speeds of up to 15 m/s during complex power line crossings. It also enhances positioning in low-light conditions, ensuring operational safety in diverse environments, such as power distribution networks and the intricate layouts of substations.
Versatile Deployment with
Ultra-Long Transmission
DJI Dock 3 offers unparalleled deployment flexibility, transforming operational efficiency. For fixed installations, signal quality is enhanced with the next-gen D-RTK 3 Relay, which can be positioned at elevated locations for optimal dock placement. The new DJI Enterprise app enables seamless deployment using just a smartphone. Additionally, for the first time, a DJI Dock supports vehicle-mounted deployment, allowing for rapid dispatch in urgent situations and long-distance inspections.
Fixed-Mounted Deployment
The new D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version delivers enhanced anti-interference performance for both video transmission and satellite acquisition. When installed at elevated locations, it effectively mitigates RTK and video signal disruptions caused by obstructions, extending the maximum transmission range to 25 km. This ensures greater flexibility in selecting the optimal deployment site for DJI Dock 3 based on operational requirements.
Near High-Rise Buildings
Mounting the D-RTK 3 Relay on rooftops significantly improves signal quality, enabling DJI Dock 3 to be deployed near high-rise buildings or substation walls with reliable connectivity.
Near Communication Towers
Deploying the D-RTK 3 Relay on a nearby communication tower greatly improves signal quality during DJI Dock 3 operations, ensuring safe takeoffs and landings even in environments with potential interference from the tower.
Mobile Vehicle-Mounted Deployment
DJI Dock 3 is the first from DJI to support mobile vehicle-mounted deployment. Designed specifically for this purpose, the Dock’s structure, components, and air conditioning have been tested for vehicle vibrations. It also features horizontal calibration and cloud-based dock location calibration. For emergency operations or long-distance inspections, the DJI Dock 3 Vehicle-Mounted Gimbal Mount offers a practical solution when fixed deployment isn't feasible in temporary situations.
- Cloud-Based Dock Location Calibration ▶
- Safe Dual-Dock Deployment ▶
- Dual-Drone Rotation ▶
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.
All You Need to Know About the DJI Dock 3
Unboxing the DJI Dock 3 - What's New and Improved
Master All Environements
With the DJI Dock 3
Heat Resistant
Designed to endure extreme heat, DJI Dock 3 operates and charges effortlessly in temperatures up to 50°C (122°F), guaranteeing uninterrupted performance.
50° C
Highest Operating Temperature
Cold Resistant
Ensure reliable performance in freezing conditions, even as temperatures drop below -20°C (-4°F). With preheating, DJI Dock 3 operates stably in extreme environments as cold as -30°C (-22°F).
-30° C
Lowest Operating Temperature
Wind Resistance
Designed to endure extreme heat, DJI Dock 3 operates and charges effortlessly in temperatures up to 50°C (122°F), guaranteeing uninterrupted performance.
12m/s
Max Wind Speed Resistance
Rugged &Dependable
DJI Dock 3's design protects its internal systems by encapsulating electronic components, ensuring seamless operation even in the harshest environments.
IP56
IP55
DJI Dock 3
DJI Matrice 4D/4TD
Low-Noise & Anti-Ice Propellers
Equipped with low-noise, anti-ice propellers, the Matrice 4D and 4TD maintain stable flight even in freezing rain, while their silent design minimizes operational noise.
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