DJI Dock 3 — Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box for 24/7 Remote Operations

DJI Dock 3 — Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box for 24/7 Remote Operations

The DJI Dock 3 is DJI's most advanced drone docking station, engineered for fully automated, unattended aerial operations. Paired with the Matrice 4D or Matrice 4TD, Dock 3 enables continuous remote missions — automated inspection, persistent surveillance, and real-time monitoring — managed entirely through DJI FlightHub 2 without a pilot on site.

With vehicle-mounted deployment capability, IP56-rated weather resistance, and a 27-minute rapid charge cycle, Dock 3 is built for mission-critical environments where reliability and uptime are non-negotiable.

Key Features

• IP56-Rated Weather Resistance — Operates in -30°C to 50°C; dust and water resistant for all-weather deployments
• 27-Minute Rapid Charge — Charges aircraft from 15% to 95% in 27 minutes, minimizing downtime between sorties
• Vehicle-Mounted Deployment — Hardware optimized for in-transit charging and data transfer; ideal for emergency response and multi-site operations
• 10+ Minutes More Flight Time vs. Dock 2 — Greater endurance per sortie with the Matrice 4D Series
• Advanced Obstacle Sensing Module — Optional module detects 12mm wires at up to 15 m/s, including in pitch-dark environments
• Integrated RTK Base Station — Centimeter-level positioning accuracy (1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal) for precision missions
• Built-in Environmental Sensors — Wind speed, rainfall, temperature, humidity, and water immersion monitoring
• Dual Security Cameras — Internal and external 1080p cameras with 151° FOV and auxiliary white light
• FlightHub 2 Integration — Automated detection routes, AI-powered alerts for temperature anomalies, vehicles, vessels, and more
• 4G Connectivity — Supports DJI Cellular Dongle 2 for remote network access (sold separately)
• Lightning Protection — AC and Ethernet port surge protection meeting EN/IEC standards
• Backup Battery — 12 Ah lead-acid battery provides 4+ hours of backup power during outages

Ideal Use Cases

• Automated infrastructure and utility inspection (powerlines, pipelines, telecom)
• Persistent perimeter and site surveillance
• Emergency response and public safety with rapid multi-site deployment
• Environmental and wildlife monitoring across remote terrain
• Construction progress documentation and large-area surveying
• BVLOS and autonomous remote operations

Compatible Aircraft

• Matrice 4D (Dock 3) — High-resolution visible imaging for inspection and mapping
• Matrice 4TD (Dock 3) — Dual visible + thermal for 24/7 surveillance and public safety

⚠️ NDAA Compliance Note

The DJI Dock 3 is manufactured by DJI (China) and is not NDAA Section 889 compliant. Suitable for commercial enterprise, state and local government, and non-federal public safety operations. For NDAA-compliant alternatives, contact Maverick's team at (612) 808-9838.

Why Buy From Maverick

• Complete System Integration — We design and deploy full autonomous drone-in-a-box systems combining Dock 3, M4D/M4TD, and FlightHub 2
• Fleet & Multi-Site Quoting — Volume pricing for multi-unit and multi-location deployments
• U.S.-Based Support — Direct technical support from Maverick's team in Savage, MN; call (612) 808-9838

Specifications

• Weight: 55 kg (without aircraft)
• Dimensions (Open): 1760×745×485 mm | Closed: 640×745×770 mm
• Input Voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | Max Input Power: 800 W
• Operating Temp: -30°C to 50°C | IP Rating: IP56
• Max Operating Altitude: 4,500 m
• Max Landing Wind Speed: 12 m/s
• Charging Output: 35 V DC | Charge Time: 27 min (15%–95%)
• Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet + 4G (DJI Cellular Dongle 2, sold separately)
• Backup Battery: 12 Ah, 12 V, lead-acid, 4+ hour runtime
• RTK Accuracy: Horizontal 1 cm + 1 ppm | Vertical 2 cm + 1 ppm
• Supported Platforms: FlightHub 2, FlightHub 2 On-Premises, DJI Cloud API