What is the difference between DJI Dock 4 and DJI Dock 3?

DJI Dock 4 delivers faster turnaround times, longer flight endurance, enhanced imaging, and additional safety features compared to DJI Dock 3. Paired with the DJI Matrice 5TD, the key improvements include: Faster turnaround: Automated battery swapping in under 25 seconds, compared to Dock 3's 27-minute charging cycle (15–95%). Longer flight time: Up to 59 minutes with Matrice 5TD, compared to 54 minutes with Matrice 4TD. Enhanced thermal imaging: 1280 × 1024 thermal resolution, compared to 640 × 512. Improved zoom: Up to 176× hybrid zoom, compared to 112×. Greater measurement range: A 3,000m laser rangefinder, compared to 1,800m. Advanced safety features: Integrated obstacle-avoidance radar, Remote ID detection, and a built-in Flight Termination System, with parachute integration for applicable configurations. Both systems support automated drone operations through DJI FlightHub 2, but Dock 4 is designed to deliver faster redeployment and enhanced capabilities for demanding missions.

How quickly can DJI Dock 4 swap batteries?

DJI Dock 4 can automatically exchange the Matrice 5TD's battery in under 25 seconds, with a specified mission turnaround time of less than 45 seconds.

What is the flight time of the DJI Matrice 5TD?

The Matrice 5TD offers up to 59 minutes of flight time and 55 minutes of hovering. DJI states that the M5TD has a practical operating time of 48 minutes.

What cameras and sensors does the DJI Matrice 5TD have?

The DJI Matrice 5TD combines three 50MP visual cameras, a 1280 × 1024 thermal camera, a laser rangefinder with a range of 3,000 metres, and auxiliary lighting. It also incorporates multiple obstacle-sensing technologies, including vision sensors, LiDAR, and millimetre-wave radar.

What AI detection capabilities does the DJI Matrice 5TD support?

DJI's expanded onboard AI algorithms support detection across 17 categories, including people, vehicles, animals, smoke, fire, and selected industrial objects. Functionality includes colour filtering of people and vehicles.

Can DJI Dock 4 and DJI M5TD operate in harsh weather?

Yes. DJI Dock 4 has IP56 protection, and the Matrice 5TD has IP55 protection. Both have an operating temperature range of -40°C to 50°C.

Does the DJI Matrice 5TD come with a parachute?

Yes. UK and EU production versions of the DJI Matrice 5TD are supplied with the DJI AP1 Parachute pre-installed as standard.

Is DJI Dock 4 suitable for BVLOS operations?

DJI Dock 4 and Matrice 5TD incorporate safety capabilities designed to support BVLOS operations, including an independent Flight Termination System, a pre-installed parachute, and layered obstacle sensing. BVLOS operations remain subject to the appropriate regulatory authorisation and operational risk assessment. heliguy™ has an in-house UK SORA consultancy to help you work towards BVLOS permissions.

Can heliguy™ support DJI Dock 4 deployment and BVLOS authorisation?

Yes. heliguy™ provides equipment supply, installation and deployment consultancy, specialist training, in-house accredited Dock technicians, and ongoing technical support. Our in-house regulatory division has experience securing BVLOS DJI Dock SORA approval and can support organisations in UK SORA permissions and Dock operations.

DJI Dock 4 with DJI Matrice 5TD

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DJI Dock 4 with DJI Matrice 5TD is an advanced drone-in-a-box solution, combining rapid automated battery swapping, powerful multi-sensor imaging, and AI-driven operations. Engineered for demanding remote missions, it delivers up to 59 minutes of flight time, enhanced BVLOS safety features, and intelligent mission management through DJI FlightHub 2.

In The Box Includes DJI Dock 4, DJI Matrice 5TD with pre-installed AP1 Parachute, DJI O4 Ground Station, and essential installation accessories.
DJI Care Enterprise Complementary DJI Care Enterprise (Plus) cover for one year for the DJI M5TD, enabling an unlimited number of repairs within the coverage period.
UK SORA Consultancy heliguy™ offers in-house regulatory consultancy to support UK SORA applications for DJI Dock 4 operations. Benefit from specialists with proven experience securing BVLOS DJI Dock SORA approval.
DJI Dock Partner Access site planning, installation support, accredited Dock technicians, service level agreements, product and maintenance training, and surveying expertise.
heliguy™ Support Services Benefit from Heliguy Essential Support, with the option to upgrade to Advanced Support for a more comprehensive package tailored to complex operations.
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DJI Dock 4 key features

Next-generation automated drone operations

Automated battery swapping: Exchange batteries in under 25 seconds, with a turnaround time of less than 45 seconds.
Extended flight endurance: DJI Matrice 5TD delivers up to 59 minutes of flight time.
High-resolution imaging: DJI M5TD has three 50MP visual cameras, 1280 x 1024 thermal imaging, and a laser rangefinder with 3km range.
Expanded AI recognition: Onboard AI algorithms support detection across 17 categories, including people, vehicles, animals, smoke, fire, and selected industrial objects.
Intelligent flight planning: FlightHub Copilot supports natural-language route creation, workflow configuration, and mission reporting.
Advanced data analysis: Analyzer Pro supports site change detection and precise geographical target identification.
Integrated safety architecture: Independent FTS, standard AP1 Parachute, layered obstacle sensing, and Remote ID detection.
Dedicated connectivity: The O4 Ground Station supports communication between the Dock, aircraft, and wider operational network.
Flexible enterprise ecosystem: DJI Enterprise App, FH Sync, OpenAPI 2.0, and third-party integration capabilities support connected operations.

DJI Dock 4: Minimise operational downtime

Always there. Always ready.

Under 25-second battery swap: Dock 4 automatically replaces the Matrice 5TD's battery, reducing the time between missions.
Under 45-second turnaround: Rapid redeployment supports time-sensitive operations, including emergency response and security.
Automated mission cycles: Integrated battery handling and charging support repeatable operations with reduced on-site intervention.
Sector-shaped battery compartment: Four independent bays. Holds up to three charged batteries, leaving one bay empty for the depleted aircraft battery.
No dedicated backup battery: Compartment batteries provide backup power. On mains loss, the Dock can still swap the battery and take off as long as two or more batteries remain.
Rapid offload: Benefit from a 80 MB/s maximum WiFi media transfer speed and 2GB of media transferred during a battery swap.

DJI Marice 5TD: Advanced multi-sensor imaging

Capture more detail, day or night

Wide-angle camera: A 50MP camera provides detailed imagery and broad situational awareness.
Medium telephoto camera: A 50MP sensor with 3x optical zoom supports closer inspection of subjects without requiring the aircraft to fly directly overhead.
Super Telephoto camera: A 50MP camera enables long-range visual inspection, with up to 176x hybrid zoom, and upgraded RYYB sensor for full-colour night vision.
Thermal imaging: A 1280 x 1024 infrared sensor, with super-resolution output up to 2560 × 2048.
Laser rangefinder: Measure distances of up to 3,000 metres, supporting target positioning and geographical awareness.
Night-time capability: Auxiliary lighting and enhanced low-light imaging support operations in challenging visibility conditions.

DJI Matrice 5TD: Performance and safety

Extended endurance, intelligent protection, and versatile payload options

First on scene: FlyTo speed up to 21m/s. Reach a target 3km away in under 3 minutes.
Extended flight time: Up to 59 minutes of flight time, with a practical operating time of 48 minutes.
Advanced obstacle sensing: Built-in obstacle sensing module (LiDAR and millimetre-wave radar) with six full-colour obstacle-sensing cameras.
Rugged performer: M5TD is IP55-rated, operates in temperatures from -40°C to +50°C, and has anti-icing propeller materials.
450g payload capacity: Supports the DJI speaker, spotlight, and parachute. Carry all three simultaneously.
DJI AL2 Spotlight: Delivers 11 lux at 100m, with an adjustable beam that follows the camera's field of view.
DJI AS2 Speaker: Delivers up to 120dB at 1m, with push-to-talk functionality for real-time communication.
Remote ID awareness: Broadcasts aircraft identification and position where Remote ID is enabled, and detects Remote ID-equipped DJI drones within 200m.
Emergency flight control: M5TD supports emergency-controller mode with DJI RC Plus 2, available with 19.1 firmware update at the end of October. Enables basic manual flight control and live streaming. Changing obstacle-avoidance distances and other advanced features are not availabe.

O4 Ground Station and enhanced transmission

Reliable, long-range connectivity for automated drone operations

Elevated transmission: The DJI O4 Ground Station raises the RTK, transmission, and storage modules above ground-level obstructions, improving line of sight and helping extend operational range.
O4 Enterprise Enhanced: Supports long-range, high-bandwidth video transmission, with a maximum transmission distance of 12km under CE conditions (or 40km under IC conditions).
Built-in dual 4G connectivity: The Dock 4 system features integrated dual 4G connectivity, with two nano-SIM slots on the Matrice 5TD aircraft. Use different mobile network operators to improve transmission resilience in areas with variable coverage.
1.4GHz frequency support: Provides an additional transmission band for greater flexibility in challenging environments, subject to local regulations.
Base station roaming: Enables the Matrice 5TD to roam between ground stations, supporting connectivity across larger operational areas.
Flexible installation: The O4 Ground Station connects via PoE, supporting cable lengths of less than 80m and a dock-to-ground-station separation of less than 40m.

BVLOS safety and rugged performance

Designed to support demanding operational requirements

Independent flight termination: Matrice 5TD incorporates a built-in FTS, with an independent communication path for safety-critical activation. This meets EU C6 Independent FTS criteria.
Pre-installed AP1 Parachute: Supplied as standard on UK and EU production aircraft, supporting ground-risk mitigation during applicable operations.
Parachute performance: ASTM F3322-tested system with a minimum deployment height of 35 metres AGL and a specified descent speed of 6 m/s or less. The parachute meets M2 Mitigation for reducing ground risk.
Secure and compliant: With the DJI AP1 Parachute installed, the system meets EU C5/C6 and UK5/UK6 operational requirements for STS-01 and STS-02 operations.
Layered obstacle sensing: Full-colour sensing cameras, LiDAR, and millimetre-wave radar provide additional awareness of obstacles, including thin structures.
Remote ID detection: Supports awareness of compatible Remote ID-equipped aircraft during multi-drone operations.
Rugged hardware: IP56-rated Dock and IP55-rated aircraft, with a specified operating temperature range of -40°C to 50°C.

DJI software ecosystem

Connected operations, from automated dispatch to enterprise integration

Integrated software ecosystem: DJI's connected software suite brings together fleet management, automated dispatch, live monitoring, data analysis, and third-party integration to streamline drone operations.
Drone as First Responder (DFR): Automated dispatch workflows support rapid drone deployment for emergency response, helping teams access aerial intelligence when it matters.
DJI Enterprise App: View live streams, request drone deployment, access task calendars, and share synchronised map annotations with operational teams.
DJI FlightHub 2: Centrally manage drone fleets, flight missions, live video, and operational data through a connected platform.
FH Sync and OpenAPI 2.0: Integrate DJI drone operations with third-party platforms, supporting connected workflows and existing enterprise systems.
Analyzer Pro: Detect changes across sites and calculate precise geographical coordinates for targets, supporting inspections and ongoing monitoring.

DJI Dock 4 is compatible with a wide software ecosystem.

Advanced AI detection and intelligent analysis

Turn aerial data into actionable intelligence

Expanded onboard AI: Matrice 5TD supports 17 AI detection categories - an increase from 3 - including people, vehicles, smoke, fire, animals, and selected industrial objects
Intelligent object recognition: Identify people and vehicles with colour-based filtering.
Wayline Copilot: Generate flight routes using natural-language instructions, with automated checks for altitude, speed, route validity, and aircraft compatibility.
Workflow Copilot: Create and configure automated operational workflows using AI-assisted task planning and validation.
AI-assisted operations: FlightHub Copilot supports live flight control assistance and automated report generation, helping streamline mission management.
Intelligent data analysis: Pin any point on the map, and the system retrieves every photo taken of that exact spot.
AI Data Security: Copilot data is processed and stored in AWS Frankfurt, with EU-based hosting and no use of customer data for AI training without authorisation. AI features are user-triggered, with AI-generated results clearly identified.

Enterprise integration

Build a drone solution around your operations

Extensive API capabilities: More than 200 API endpoints support integration across devices, missions, live streams, and operational data.
Enterprise architecture: EventAPI, MQTT Bridge, and SSO options support integration with established IT infrastructure.
Flexible deployment: Cloud, private, and on-premises deployment options support different organisational security and data-management requirements.
On-premises cluster deployment: Scale DJI FlightHub 2 across multiple servers, with automatic failover and load balancing to maintain service availability if an individual node fails.
Scalable infrastructure: Cluster deployment supports physical or virtual servers, private cloud environments, and multiple DJI Docks, with high-availability configurations recommended from three nodes.
Vehicle deployment: Functionality coming in January 2027, including car kit accessories, the vehicle can be moved after takeoff, and remote RTK Calibration.
Open development ecosystem: PSDK, Cloud API, and onboard computing capabilities of up to 100 TOPS support specialised payloads, AI algorithms, and third-party applications.

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