{"product_id":"dji-dock-3","title":"DJI Dock 3","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"quick-answer\" style=\"background:#f0f7ff;border-left:4px solid #0066cc;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 32px;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The DJI Dock 3 is a fully autonomous drone-in-a-box system starting at $15,890. It deploys, charges, and manages DJI enterprise drones remotely via FlightHub 2 — no on-site pilot required. Compatible with the Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD. \u003cstrong\u003eReleased: 2024.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dji-dock-3-review-the-complete-drone-in-a-box-guide-for-2026\" style=\"color:#0066cc\"\u003eRead our full DJI Dock 3 review →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDJI Dock 3 — Fully Autonomous BVLOS Drone Deployment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Dock 3\u003c\/strong\u003e is DJI's most advanced autonomous drone deployment station, engineered for organizations that need persistent aerial coverage without a pilot on-site. The system docks, charges, stores, and automatically launches compatible DJI enterprise drones on demand — all controlled remotely through \u003cstrong\u003eDJI FlightHub 2\u003c\/strong\u003e over 4G cellular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom power line inspection to perimeter security and emergency response, the Dock 3 enables continuous, scalable drone operations at a fraction of the cost of traditional staffed patrol programs. It is rated \u003cstrong\u003eIP56\u003c\/strong\u003e for dust and water resistance and operates across a temperature range of \u003cstrong\u003e-30°C to 50°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it viable year-round in demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDJI Dock 3 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#0066cc;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\"\u003eDJI Dock 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eDJI Matrice 4D, Matrice 4TD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e$15,890 (dock only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eIP56 (dust \u0026amp; water resistant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eUp to 12 m\/s (26.8 mph)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e-30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharging Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eAutomated onboard charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eApprox. 27 min (M4D\/M4TD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e4G cellular (via DJI Cellular Dongle 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eDJI FlightHub 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Site Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eYes — multiple docks from single FlightHub 2 dashboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eAC 100–240V, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Closed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e640 × 745 × 770 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eApprox. 55 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBundle Options — Choose Your Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJust the Dock — $15,890\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dock 3 station only. Ideal if you already own a compatible DJI enterprise drone (Matrice 4D or Matrice 4TD).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDock 3 + Matrice 4D — $24,272\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs the Dock 3 with the \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Matrice 4D\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\/3 CMOS wide camera, 70mm tele, mechanical shutter. Purpose-built for photogrammetry, infrastructure inspection, and precision mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDock 3 + Matrice 4TD — $26,412\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop-tier bundle: Dock 3 paired with the \u003cstrong\u003eDJI Matrice 4TD\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adds a radiometric thermal camera. Preferred for public safety, fire detection, SAR, and 24\/7 thermal surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTop Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInfrastructure and Utility Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnergy companies and pipeline operators use Dock 3 to run scheduled inspection loops along transmission lines and solar farms — automatically flagging anomalies with thermal and visual imagery without dispatching field crews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerimeter Security and Surveillance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical infrastructure sites deploy Dock 3 stations for automated perimeter patrols on defined schedules or alarm-triggered responses — providing rapid aerial awareness without a standing pilot crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEmergency Response and Public Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire departments and law enforcement use Dock 3 systems to provide instant aerial awareness during active incidents — a dispatcher can launch and stream live thermal video within seconds of a call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDJI Dock 3 vs DJI Dock 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#0066cc;color:#fff\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\"\u003eDock 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px;text-align:left\"\u003eDock 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eM4D, M4TD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eM3D, M3TD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e-30°C to 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e-25°C to 45°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eIP56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003eIP55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e$15,890\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e$8,400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full breakdown: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/dji-dock-3-review-the-complete-drone-in-a-box-guide-for-2026\" style=\"color:#0066cc\"\u003eDJI Dock 3 Full Review →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/drone-payloads-public-safety\"\u003eDrone Payloads for Public Safety \u0026amp; Law Enforcement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/drone-payloads-search-and-rescue\"\u003eBest Drone Payloads for Search \u0026amp; Rescue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4t-enterprise\"\u003eDJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4e\"\u003eDJI Matrice 4E Mapping Drone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/czi-jz-dji-enterprise-drone-payloads-guide\"\u003eCZI \u0026amp; JZ Drone Payloads Hub Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"DJI Dock 3\",\"description\":\"Fully autonomous drone-in-a-box for DJI Matrice 4D and 4TD. 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