DJI Dock 3 Matrice 4TD combo

The DJI Dock 3 with Matrice 4TD Combo combines DJI's automated docking platform with the thermal-focused Matrice 4TD enterprise drone, creating a complete solution for remote inspection and monitoring. Dock 3 allows the aircraft to remain deployed at site while missions are scheduled, launched and managed remotely through DJI FlightHub 2, giving teams access to live views and captured data without requiring an operator to travel to the location for each flight.

The Matrice 4TD adds a multi-camera imaging system designed for detailed visual and thermal inspection. It combines wide-angle, medium telephoto and telephoto cameras with an infrared thermal camera, NIR auxiliary light and integrated laser range finder, making the system particularly well suited to energy, utilities, infrastructure, asset management, public safety and other applications requiring regular inspection across large or difficult-to-access sites.

Together, Dock 3 and the Matrice 4TD provide an automated workflow from mission planning and aircraft deployment through to data capture, live monitoring and review in DJI FlightHub 2. Repeatable routes can be used to inspect the same assets over time, helping organisations identify changes, thermal anomalies and other issues while maintaining a consistent record of site conditions.

Matrice 4TD Visual and Thermal Inspection

• 48MP Wide-Angle Camera: Provides detailed visual imagery and broader site context for inspection and monitoring missions.
• 48MP Medium Tele Camera: Supports medium-range inspection, including capturing details such as pins, cracks and readable instrument information from a greater stand-off distance.
• 48MP Tele Camera: Enables detailed long-range observation, including capturing fine features from distances of up to 250 metres under the stated conditions.
• Radiometric Thermal Imaging: The infrared thermal camera supports UHR Infrared Image mode with resolutions of up to 1280 × 1024 and High-Res mode for detailed temperature readings.
• NIR Auxiliary Light: Provides illumination at distances of up to 100 metres under the specified conditions, supporting operations in dark environments.
• Night Scene Mode: Full-colour night vision, combined with an IR-Cut Filter for black-and-white night vision, supports visual operations after dark.
• Laser Range Finder: Provides real-time distance measurement with a stated measurement range of up to 1,800 metres.
• Upward Gimbal Viewing: The tele camera gimbal can tilt upwards by 80 degrees under the stated conditions, supporting inspection of areas such as bridge undersides.
• Telephoto Stabilisation: Enhanced stabilisation helps maintain clearer imagery when using telephoto magnification at 10× zoom or higher.

The DJI Matrice 4TD is designed for inspection, monitoring and situational-awareness applications where operators need more than conventional visual imagery. Its combination of long-range cameras, thermal imaging and low-light capability allows the aircraft to capture multiple types of information during the same automated mission.

For recurring inspection programmes, this makes the Matrice 4TD particularly valuable when paired with Dock 3. Assets can be monitored remotely using predefined routes, with new visual and thermal information captured consistently and delivered back to operators through DJI FlightHub 2 for review.

Rugged and Reliable Remote Deployment

• IP56 Dock Protection: DJI Dock 3 is IP56 rated, with internal systems designed for long-term installation in demanding outdoor environments.
• IP55 Aircraft Protection: The Matrice 4TD carries an IP55 dust and water resistance rating for operation in demanding field conditions.
• Automated Aircraft Charging: Dock 3 manages aircraft charging between missions, helping keep the Matrice 4TD ready for scheduled or remotely initiated flights.
• Fixed or Mobile Deployment: Dock 3 supports both permanent site installations and vehicle-mounted configurations for more flexible or temporary operations.
• Smartphone Deployment: The DJI Enterprise app can be used with a compatible Android device to simplify installation and commissioning in the field.
• Low-Light Obstacle Sensing: Four high-resolution low-light fisheye lenses improve visual positioning and obstacle-sensing performance in reduced-light conditions.

Automated Operations with DJI FlightHub 2

• Automated Flight Routes: Create repeatable inspection and monitoring missions so the Matrice 4TD can automatically capture visual and thermal information along predefined routes.
• Thermal Anomaly Detection: Automated missions can identify infrared temperature anomalies and send mission information and alerts back to operators for faster review.
• Intelligent Change Detection: DJI FlightHub 2 can compare data from repeated missions to help identify changes across assets or sites over time.
• Smart Track: Auto-zoom helps the aircraft follow and maintain visibility of moving subjects such as vehicles and vessels.
• Virtual Cockpit: Operators can remotely select a point of interest and have the aircraft and gimbal automatically centre it in view, simplifying remote inspection and monitoring.
• Low-Latency Live View: FlightHub 2 provides responsive real-time video for remote observation and faster decision-making.
• Transmit While Flying: Mission data can begin transferring during flight, with cloud-based rough modelling available to provide faster access to information after the mission.

Obstacle Sensing and Remote Flight Safety

• Optional Obstacle Sensing Module: The Matrice 4TD can use an additional module combining rotating LiDAR and millimetre-wave radar for enhanced obstacle sensing in complex environments.
• 12 mm Wire-Level Detection: Under the specified conditions, the Obstacle Sensing Module can detect wire-level obstacles down to 12 mm while operating around powerline and substation environments.
• Enhanced Low-Light Positioning: LiDAR and radar sensing can provide additional positioning capability where visual conditions are more challenging.
• Airborne Relay: A second Matrice 4D Series aircraft can operate as a communications relay, helping maintain transmission when 4G is unavailable or terrain and physical obstacles affect the connection.

Fixed and Mobile Deployment Options

• DJI O4 Ground Station Support: An optional DJI O4 Ground Station can be installed at an elevated location to improve transmission performance and provide greater flexibility when selecting the Dock installation point.
• Gateway and Relay Modes: Ground Station deployment can help extend communications or maintain stable aircraft video transmission where buildings, network limitations or other obstructions affect signal quality.
• High-Rise and Infrastructure Deployment: The O4 Ground Station can be positioned on rooftops or communication towers to improve signal performance around complex infrastructure.
• Vehicle-Mounted Deployment: Dock 3 supports mobile vehicle-mounted installations, providing a practical option for temporary monitoring, long-distance inspection and emergency-response operations.
• Cloud-Based Dock Location Calibration: During mobile deployment, remote personnel can set the Dock location and assign missions through DJI FlightHub 2.
• Dual-Dock Deployment: Two Dock 3 units can be installed on a single vehicle and coordinated using a dedicated take-over pattern for more efficient operation.
• Dual-Drone Rotation: Two compatible aircraft can alternate operations to help maintain continuous real-time aerial coverage.

Data Security and Enterprise Management

• Custom Permission Management: DJI FlightHub 2 allows user permissions to be configured according to operational requirements, helping organisations control access to functions and information.
• ISO 27001-Certified FlightHub 2: FlightHub 2 is ISO 27001 certified, supporting organisations with information-security and data-management requirements.
• AWS Cloud Infrastructure: FlightHub 2 data is hosted using Amazon Web Services infrastructure, which is also ISO/IEC 27001 certified.
• Private 4G Deployment: Enhanced 4G transmission can be privately deployed with an on-premises version of FlightHub 2 for organisations requiring additional control over communications and data management.

Integration and Open Ecosystem

• FlightHub Sync: Connect FlightHub 2 with third-party cloud platforms to integrate drone operations and captured information with wider enterprise systems.
• Cloud API: Access aircraft hardware, live video streams and captured imagery for integration into third-party operational platforms.
• MSDK Support: Mobile SDK 5 provides an open-source foundation for developing customised applications and Matrice 4D Series workflows.
• Third-Party Payload Support: Compatible payloads can connect through the aircraft's E-Port and PSDK interfaces, with supported equipment able to be controlled remotely through FlightHub 2.