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DJI Dock 3 + Matrice 4TD

DJI Dock 3 + Matrice 4TD

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SKU:B-DJI-DOCK3-M4TD

SKU B-DJI-DOCK3-M4TD MPN CP.EN.00000590.01
  • Bundle includes DJI Dock 3 enclosure and Matrice 4TD thermal aircraft in one purchase
  • Thermal camera measures temperatures from -40°F to 1,022°F for inspection and fire operations
  • Multi-sensor aircraft integrates 48 MP wide-angle, medium tele, and tele cameras onboard
  • Laser rangefinder measures targets at normal incidence up to 5,905 ft (1,800 m)
  • IP56 dock rated for permanent outdoor installation across demanding weather conditions
  • Charges Matrice 4TD battery from 15% to 95% in just 27 minutes between missions
  • Up to 54 minutes of forward flight time and 10 km operating radius per sortie
  • Vehicle-mounted deployment enables mobile repositioning for emergency response operations
  • Compressor-based air conditioning maintains aircraft readiness from -22°F to 122°F
  • DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD are eligible for DSLRPros Care (sold separately), our 13-month accidental damage extended warranty
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DJI Dock 3 + Matrice 4TD: Thermal-Capable Autonomous Drone System, Ready to Deploy

The DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD bundle delivers a complete, flight-ready autonomous aerial system in a single purchase. The Dock 3 is DJI's third-generation drone-in-a-box enclosure — IP56-rated, compressor air-conditioned, and operable from -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C) — paired with the Matrice 4TD, the thermal-imaging variant of DJI's Matrice 4D Series.

Together they form a fully integrated system capable of automated 24/7 operations: the dock handles launching, landing, charging from 15% to 95% in 27 minutes, and fleet coordination through DJI FlightHub 2, while the Matrice 4TD brings a 640 x 512 thermal camera, a 48 MP wide-angle camera, a 48 MP medium tele camera, a 48 MP tele camera, and a laser rangefinder capable of measuring targets at up to 5,905 ft (1,800 m).

For public safety agencies, inspection teams, and emergency response organizations that need thermal aerial intelligence on demand, this bundle removes the configuration and sourcing steps from deployment.

The Matrice 4TD is not limited to dock-based operations. Equipped with DJI O4+ Enterprise transmission and a maximum transmission range of 15.5 miles (25 km) under FCC standards, it can also be flown manually using the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise remote controller (sold separately) for field deployments where dock infrastructure is not available.

IP55 ingress protection and low-noise anti-ice propellers maintain stable flight in rain, dust, and winds up to 12 m/s. With up to 54 minutes of forward flight and a 10 km operating radius when paired with the Dock 3, the Matrice 4TD is built to cover the range that critical operations require.

Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD Features and Benefits

  • Bundle includes: DJI Dock 3 enclosure and DJI Matrice 4TD aircraft in a single purchase.
  • Thermal imaging: 640 x 512 uncooled thermal camera covers -40°F to 1,022°F measurement range.
  • Multi-sensor aircraft: 48 MP wide-angle, 48 MP medium tele, and 48 MP tele cameras integrated.
  • Laser rangefinder: measures targets at normal incidence up to 5,905 ft (1,800 m).
  • IP56 dock: dust and water resistance rated for permanent outdoor installation in harsh conditions.
  • 27-minute charge: Matrice 4TD battery recharged from 15% to 95% for rapid mission turnaround.
  • 54-minute flight time: maximum forward flight endurance supports extended coverage area missions.
  • Vehicle-mounted deployment: Dock 3 supports mobile installation on pickup trucks for the first time.
  • Compressor-based AC: active heating and cooling keeps aircraft ready from -22°F to 122°F.
  • FlightHub 2 integration: cloud-based mission scheduling, live thermal feed, and remote fleet management.

DJI Dock 3 and DJI Matrice 4D Series drone for autonomous flights

A Complete Thermal Operations System Out of the Box

Sourcing a dock and a compatible aircraft separately introduces configuration risk — firmware compatibility, linking procedures, site calibration, and cloud platform setup all have to be verified before a system is mission-ready.

This bundle eliminates that risk by pairing the Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD as a confirmed, factory-matched system. The Matrice 4TD's thermal camera is the operational differentiator in this configuration: it sees through conditions that defeat visible-light sensors, maps heat signatures across fire boundaries, identifies heat sources in complete darkness, and provides temperature measurement data accurate to ±2°C that inspection teams can act on directly.

Combined with the Dock 3's automated launch and recovery cycle, this system supports thermal monitoring missions that run on schedule, without crew pre-positioning, across the full operating temperature envelope of both the dock and the aircraft.

Compatibility and System Integration

  • DJI Dock 3: automated launch, landing, charging, and FlightHub 2 mission management enclosure.
  • DJI Matrice 4TD: IP55, anti-ice propellers, 54-minute flight time, integrated RTK, 10 km operating radius.
  • DJI Matrice 4D Series Battery: 6,768 mAh, 149.9 Wh, 400-cycle rated, low-temperature self-heating.
  • DJI FlightHub 2: cloud mission scheduling, live view, RTK calibration, and fleet coordination.
  • DJI Cloud API: enables integration with third-party and private enterprise cloud platforms.
  • DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise: pairs with Matrice 4TD for standalone manual deployment (sold separately).
  • DJI Cellular Dongle 2: optional 4G connectivity for dock and aircraft (sold separately).
  • D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment Version: extends GNSS and video transmission for tower or building installations (sold separately). 
  • AL1 Spotlight: 32 W, IP55, 4.3 lux at 328 ft (100 m), compatible with Matrice 4TD for illumination support (sold separately).
  • AS1 Speaker: 15 W, IP55, 984 ft (300 m) broadcast range, compatible with Matrice 4TD (sold separately).

Applications and Use Cases

  • Firefighting support: thermal camera maps active fire boundaries and heat signatures in real time.
  • Emergency search and rescue: thermal imaging locates heat sources and subjects in total darkness.
  • Law enforcement surveillance: automated nighttime thermal patrol without crew pre-positioning.
  • Power line and substation inspection: thermal camera identifies hot spots and fault signatures on infrastructure.
  • Oil and gas facility monitoring: persistent thermal coverage of pipelines and processing facilities.
  • Security and perimeter patrol: scheduled FlightHub 2 missions maintain thermal coverage of critical sites.
  • Disaster response: vehicle-mounted dock repositions the system to active incident zones as conditions change.
  • Industrial site inspection: thermal data captures equipment anomalies across manufacturing and energy facilities.

This bundle was assembled for operators who need a thermal drone-in-a-box system that works from day one, not a collection of components that still requires integration work before the first flight. The Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD are built and validated as a pair, and this listing delivers both in a single order.

DSLRPros has the field experience and technical depth to help you commission your Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD system correctly, from site selection and network setup to FlightHub 2 configuration and first-flight verification.

The DJI Dock 3 is eligible for DSLRPros Care, our exclusive 13-month extended warranty covering accidental damage from pilot error, collisions, drops, water exposure, and signal interference.

Order the DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4TD bundle from DSLRPros today.

Dock - General

  • Product name: DJI Dock 3
  • Total weight: 55 kg (without aircraft)
  • Dimensions (cover opened): 1760 × 745 × 485 mm (L × W × H)
  • Dimensions (cover closed): 640 × 745 × 770 mm (L × W × H)
  • Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Input power: Max 800 W
  • Operating temperature: -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)
  • Ingress protection rating: IP56
  • Number of drones accommodated: 1
  • Max allowable landing wind speed: 12 m/s
  • Max operating altitude: 4500 m
  • Receiving frequency of RTK base station satellite: GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

Dock - Charging Performance

  • Output voltage: 35 V DC
  • Charging time: 27 minutes (15% to 95%)

Dock - Video Transmission

  • Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5.2 GHz / 5.8 GHz
  • Antenna: Built-in 9 antennas, 2T4R with intelligent switching
  • Transmitter power (EIRP): FCC, CE, SRRC, and MIC compliant

Dock - Air Conditioning System

  • Operating voltage: 48 V DC
  • Air conditioning type: Compressor-based air conditioning

Dock - Backup Battery

  • Battery capacity: 12 Ah
  • Output voltage: 12 V
  • Battery type: Lead-acid battery
  • Battery life: Greater than 4 hours

Dock - Network Access

  • Ethernet access: 10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive Ethernet port
  • 4G access: Requires DJI Cellular Dongle 2

Dock - Sensors

  • Wind speed sensor: Supported
  • Rainfall sensor: Supported
  • Ambient temperature sensor: Supported
  • Water immersion sensor: Supported
  • In-cabin temperature sensor: Supported
  • In-cabin humidity sensor: Supported

Dock - Security Cameras

  • External camera resolution: 1920 × 1080
  • External camera FOV: 151°
  • External camera auxiliary light: Auxiliary white light
  • Internal camera resolution: 1920 × 1080
  • Internal camera FOV: 151°
  • Internal camera auxiliary light: Auxiliary white light

Dock - Lightning Protection

  • AC power port: 20 kA protection
  • Ethernet port: 10 kA protection

Dock - Supported Software

  • Applications: DJI Enterprise app
  • Cloud platform: FlightHub 2
  • Supported services: FlightHub 2 On-Premises, FlightHub Sync, DJI Cloud API

Dock - Expansion Capability

  • Edge computing: Supports communication with external switches

Aircraft - General

  • Weight: 1850 g
  • Max takeoff weight: 2090 g
  • Dimensions: 377.7 × 416.2 × 212.5 mm
  • Max ascent speed: 6 m/s normal, 10 m/s sport
  • Max descent speed: 6 m/s normal, 8 m/s sport
  • Max horizontal speed: Up to 21 m/s
  • Max wind speed resistance: 12 m/s
  • Max takeoff altitude: 6500 m
  • Max flight time: 54 minutes
  • Max hovering time: 47 minutes
  • Max operating radius: 10 km
  • Max flight distance: 43 km
  • Max pitch angle: 25° normal, 30° sport
  • Max angular velocity: 200°/s
  • GNSS: GPS + BeiDou + Galileo + QZSS + GLONASS
  • Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
  • Ingress protection rating: IP55
  • RTK module: Integrated
  • Beacon: Integrated

Aircraft - Cameras

  • DJI Matrice 4D wide-angle camera: 4/3 CMOS, 20 MP
  • DJI Matrice 4TD wide-angle camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP
  • Medium tele camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP
  • Tele camera: 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 48 MP
  • Wide-angle focal equivalent: 24 mm
  • Medium tele focal equivalent: 70 mm
  • Tele focal equivalent: 168 mm
  • Lens defogging: Supported on all cameras
  • ISO range: Up to ISO 819200 depending on mode and camera
  • Video codec: H.264 / H.265
  • Video resolution: 4K 3840 × 2160 @ 30 fps, FHD 1920 × 1080 @ 30 fps
  • Digital zoom: 16× optical equivalent, 112× hybrid zoom

Aircraft - Thermal Camera (Matrice 4TD)

  • Thermal imager: Uncooled VOx microbolometer
  • Resolution: 640 × 512
  • Pixel pitch: 12 μm
  • Frame rate: 30 Hz
  • Lens DFOV: 45°
  • Thermal sensitivity: ≤50 mK @ F1.0
  • Temperature measurement range: -40°C to 500°C
  • Digital zoom: 28×
  • Infrared wavelength: 8–14 μm

Aircraft - Laser Module

  • Laser rangefinding normal incidence: 1800 m @ 20% reflectivity
  • Laser rangefinding oblique incidence: 600 m
  • Blind zone: 1 m
  • Distance measurement accuracy: ±(0.2 + 0.0015D)

Aircraft - Gimbal

  • Stabilization: 3-axis mechanical gimbal
  • Tilt range: Up to -140° to +113°
  • Roll range: -52° to +52°
  • Pan range: -65° to +65°
  • Max control speed: 100°/s
  • Angular vibration range: ±0.005°

Aircraft - Sensing

  • Sensing type: Omnidirectional binocular vision with bottom infrared sensor
  • Forward detection range: Up to 200 m
  • Lateral sensing range: 0.5 m to 16 m
  • Downward sensing range: 0.5 m to 16 m

Aircraft - Video Transmission

  • Transmission system: DJI O4+ Enterprise
  • Live view quality: Up to 1080p/30fps
  • Max transmission distance: FCC 25 km
  • Max download speed: 20 MB/s
  • Lowest latency: Approx. 100 ms aircraft-to-dock

Aircraft - Storage

  • Supported memory cards: U3/Class10/V30 or above
  • Recommended cards: Lexar 1066x and Kingston Canvas Go! Plus

Aircraft - Battery

  • Capacity: 6768 mAh
  • Voltage: 22.14 V
  • Cell type: Li-ion 6S
  • Energy: 149.9 Wh
  • Weight: 640 g
  • Cycle count: 400
  • Low-temperature charging: Self-heating supported

DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise

  • Screen size: 7.02 inches
  • Screen resolution: 1920 × 1200
  • Brightness: 1400 nit
  • Battery runtime: 3.8 hours internal, 3.2 hours external
  • Storage: 8 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
  • Operating system: Android 11
  • Weight: 1.15 kg

AL1 Spotlight

  • Weight: 99 g with bracket
  • Max power: 32 W
  • Effective illumination area: Up to 2200 m² at 100 m
  • Operating modes: Always-on and strobe
  • Ingress protection rating: IP55

AS1 Speaker

  • Weight: 92.5 g with bracket
  • Max power: 15 W
  • Max volume: 114 dB @ 1 m
  • Effective broadcast distance: 300 m
  • Broadcast modes: Real-time, record & broadcast, text-to-speech
  • Ingress protection rating: IP55

Matrice 4 Obstacle Sensing Module

  • Weight: 235 g
  • Sensing type: Rotating LiDAR and millimeter-wave radar
  • Rotating LiDAR FOV: 360° horizontal, 58° vertical
  • Radar FOV: 90° horizontal, 90° vertical
  • Measurement range: 100 m max detection distance
  • Ingress protection rating: IP55

Vehicle-Mounted Gimbal Mount

  • Right bracket and gimbal support weight: 440 g
  • Left bracket weight: 155 g
  • Power supply voltage: 14 V
  • Ingress protection rating: IP55
  • Operating temperature: -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)

Dock

  • 1x Dock Body (incl. Ground Wire)
  • 1x Wind Speed Gauge Module
  • 4x Expansion Bolt
  • 1x Ethernet Cable Connector
  • 1x Power Cable Connector
  • 1x Wire Ferrule
  • 1x Screws and Tools
  • 1x Manuals

Aircraft

  • 1x DJI Matrice 4TD Aircraft
  • 1x Pair of CW Low-Noise Anti-Ice Propellers
  • 1x Pair of CCW Low-Noise Anti-Ice Propellers
  • Screws and Washers
  • Battery Not Included
  • Remote controller not included
What is included in this bundle and what do I need to purchase separately?

This bundle includes the DJI Dock 3 enclosure and the DJI Matrice 4TD aircraft. Items not included are the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise remote controller (required for standalone manual flight and recommended for on-site commissioning), the DJI Matrice 4D Series Battery (required for flight), the DJI Cellular Dongle 2 (required for 4G connectivity if Ethernet is unavailable), and a DJI FlightHub 2 subscription (required for cloud-based mission execution). DSLRPros Care extended warranty coverage for the DJI Dock 3 is available as an add-on at checkout.

What is the primary use case for Matrice 4D vs Matrice 4TD?

Matrice 4D: Best suited for high-precision mapping, surveying, and infrastructure tasks where high-res visible cameras and laser range measurement matter.

Matrice 4TD: Best for inspections, search and rescue, thermal monitoring etc., thanks to the added thermal camera and near-infrared light support.

What’s the main difference between the Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD?

The key difference is in the sensor/camera configuration:

  • The Matrice 4D is optimized for high-precision mapping with a 4/3” 20 MP wide-angle camera plus medium-tele and tele cameras.
  • The Matrice 4TD swaps in a thermal-imaging camera (infrared) in addition to a 48 MP wide-angle (1/1.3” CMOS) and the same medium tele and tele cameras, making it more oriented to inspections, search/rescue, thermal tasks.
What remote controllers are compatible with Matrice 4D Series drones?
  • DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise Remote Controller
  • DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise Enhanced Version
What is the IP rating of the Matrice 4D Series?

Both Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD are rated IP55 for dust and water resistance. This means the aircraft is designed to operate in rainy and dusty conditions.

Can the DJI Matrice 4D Series drones fly fully autonomously?

Yes. When used with DJI Dock 3 and once installed and connected to DJI FlightHub 2, DJI Matrice 4D/4TD can perform pre-programmed missions autonomously.

Are Dock 3 and Matrice 4D Series weatherproof?

Yes, both Dock 3 and the Matrice 4D/4TD are IP55-rated and tested for industrial environments. This means they are protected from dust and low-pressure water jets, such as rain and sprinklers. However, they are not waterproof and cannot be submerged in water.

What aircraft are compatible with the DJI Dock 3, and are they included?

The DJI Dock 3 is exclusively compatible with the DJI Matrice 4D and DJI Matrice 4TD drones, both sold separately.

The Matrice 4D carries a 20 MP wide-angle camera, a 48 MP medium tele camera, and a 48 MP tele camera. The Matrice 4TD adds a 640 x 512 infrared thermal camera and a near-infrared auxiliary light for nighttime and thermal operations.

Both aircraft feature IP55 ingress protection, low-noise anti-ice propellers, up to 54 minutes of flight time, and a maximum wind speed resistance of 12 m/s. They can also pair with the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise remote controller for standalone use outside the dock environment.

What environmental conditions can the DJI Dock 3 operate in?

The dock is rated IP56 for dust and water resistance and operates across an ambient temperature range of -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C).

Its compressor-based air conditioning system actively heats and cools the internal cabin: heating activates when ambient temperature falls below 41°F (5°C), and cooling activates when ambient temperature exceeds 41°F (5°C) and the aircraft battery surpasses 95°F (35°C).

The companion Matrice 4D/4TD aircraft are rated IP55 and equipped with low-noise anti-ice propellers that maintain stable flight in freezing rain and winds up to 12 m/s. Maximum operating altitude for the dock is 14,764 ft (4,500 m).

What is the difference between fixed-mounted and vehicle-mounted deployment?

Fixed-mounted deployment installs the dock at a permanent location using one of four methods: a concrete base, a steel frame base, a load-bearing frame near a communication tower, or direct ground mounting on hardened concrete. Vehicle-mounted deployment—available for the first time on a DJI Dock—secures the system to a pickup truck or similar vehicle, allowing operators to reposition the dock to active incident sites, along inspection corridors, or into terrain where permanent installation is not practical.

Up to two docks can be mounted on a single vehicle simultaneously for dual-drone rotation. Both modes support cloud-based RTK location calibration, though fixed deployments require recalibration only if the dock is moved.

How does the DJI Dock 3's charging system work and how quickly can the aircraft be turned around?

The Dock 3 charges the Matrice 4D Series battery at 35 V DC output. Under standard conditions at 77°F (25°C) with the aircraft powered off, it charges from 15% to 95% in 27 minutes.

A 12 Ah lead-acid backup battery provides more than 4 hours of dock operation in the event of an AC power outage, though aircraft charging and air conditioning are suspended during backup battery operation.

The fast charge cycle is designed to support consecutive automated missions with minimal downtime between sorties.

How many drones can one DJI Dock 3 accommodate?

It is specified to accommodate one drone at a time.

What are the key upgrades of Dock 3 compared to the Dock 2?

The DJI Dock 3 is an upgraded version of the DJI Dock 2 with the following major improvements:

  • Ingress protection rating improved to IP56.
  • Operating temperature range expanded (−30 °C to +50 °C) in the Dock.
  • Upgraded video-transmission system (O4+ Enterprise) and faster mission readiness.
  • Support for vehicle-mounted deployment.
  • Additional accessory support (e.g., the D-RTK 3 Relay Fixed Deployment version) for more flexible site selection.