DJI Dock 3 – Autonomous 24/7 Drone-in-a-Box for Enterprise Security and Surveillance

Overview:

The DJI Dock 3 is a rugged, fully automated drone station designed for continuous, remote operation. It supports 24/7 aerial coverage and is DJI’s first dock that can be mounted on vehicles. The system includes either the Matrice 4D (daylight) or Matrice 4TD (thermal) enterprise drones, both using advanced camera suites with wide, medium, and telephoto lenses plus a laser rangefinder. Both drone types feature full-color night vision; the 4TD also adds a removable IR-cut filter for thermal imaging. Paired with DJI’s Flight Hub 2 software, Dock 3 supports cloud-based mission planning, real-time video streaming, and intelligent route automation – significantly reducing manual workloads.

Durability and Environmental Resilience:

Dock 3 operates autonomously in harsh environments, housed in a climate-controlled, IP56-rated enclosure. It can function in extreme temperatures from –30 °C to 50 °C. The electronics are sealed and thermoregulated. The Matrice 4D/4TD drones have IP55 water/dust resistance and low-noise anti-ice propellers, allowing for all-weather deployment without manual sheltering or maintenance. With a rapid “Open and Fly” mode, drones can be launched in seconds along pre-set routes (e.g., 1 km at 100 m altitude in ~100 seconds), providing fast situational awareness.

Key Features

All-Environment Operation:

• Operates in –30 °C to 50 °C
• IP56-rated Dock enclosure, IP55-rated drones
• Anti-ice propellers, wind-resistant takeoff/landing up to 12 m/s

Vehicle-Mounted Deployment:

• First DJI dock system designed for mobile use
• Can be securely mounted to trucks or SUVs
• Air-conditioned and vibration-tested
• Supports dual-dock setups on a single vehicle for overlapping drone rotations

Enterprise-Grade Communications:

• Uses DJI’s O4+ Enterprise video system
• Supports up to 25 km one-way range (ideal conditions)
• 8-antenna 2T4R design provides 1080p/30fps video at ~100 ms latency
• Optional D-RTK 3 Relay module extends transmission range and GPS accuracy

High-Endurance Drones:

• Up to 54 minutes of flight per battery
• 50-minute recharge cycle (faster than previous models)
• Batteries rated for 400 cycles, self-heat in cold weather

Autonomous Mission Control:

• Works with FlightHub 2 and DJI Enterprise app
• Pre-programmed routes, FlyTo missions, automated image capture
• Real-time alerts and anomaly detection
• Automated processing of sensor/video data for post-flight analytics

Enterprise-Grade Data Security:

• AES-256 encrypted links
• Local Data Mode for offline operation
• Optional on-device data storage or encrypted cloud upload
• Meets compliance standards for sensitive footage

Key Use Cases

Perimeter Patrol:

• Scheduled flights around facility boundaries
• Detects breaches, intrusions, or unauthorized vehicles
• Reduces the need for extra guards while increasing situational awareness

Emergency Response:

• One-tap rapid deployment for incidents
• Real-time video streaming for command and control
• Thermal and low-light imaging for night ops or SAR missions

Critical Infrastructure Monitoring:

• Ideal for grids, substations, pipelines
• Flies pre-set paths to check for corrosion, damage, or leaks
• Flags anomalies like hot spots or unauthorized access

Logistics and Asset Oversight:

• Patrolling of railyards, ports, and warehouses
• Monitors cargo stacking, rail obstructions, and site activity
• Enables quick deployment at new sites

Public Safety and Border Control:

• Used for border monitoring, crowd control, flood tracking
• Offers encrypted, real-time situational awareness
• Can provide continuous aerial views in high-risk environments

Industry Applications

• Critical Infrastructure: Utilities, oil and gas, transmission lines
• Industrial/Manufacturing: Factory floor and hazard detection
• Logistics: Yard checks, theft prevention, railcar verification
• Government/Military: Urban and border surveillance, mobile ops
• Construction/Surveying: Project oversight, remote area scans