DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4 Series – Reliable Remote Operations

The DJI Dock 3 ecosystem is built for automated, long-range, and remote operations. Whether you need high-precision mapping, thermal inspection, or cinema-grade visuals, there’s a bundle suited for every application. Drone Sales UK provides official UK models with expert after-sales support and configuration guidance.

Which Bundle is Right for You?

1. DJI Dock 3 with Matrice 4D

The best option for cinematic remote operations. The Matrice 4D’s Zenmuse X9 full-frame camera and 4-axis stabilisation deliver broadcast-quality footage. Perfect for film studios, live-event broadcasting, and media companies needing automated flight schedules.

2. DJI Dock 3 with Matrice 4TD

Designed for inspection and public safety operations. The 4TD’s integrated thermal, zoom, and wide-angle cameras make it ideal for emergency response, infrastructure monitoring, and search & rescue.

3. DJI Dock 3 (Dock Only)

Already have a Matrice 4 drone? The Dock 3 (dock only) offers full automated deployment with remote charging, weather resistance, and low-maintenance operations. Ideal for upgrading existing fleets.

4. Matrice 4TD Standalone Combo

Perfect for thermal inspections without a dock. Includes batteries, RC Plus controller, and accessories for on-demand operations in utilities, energy, and security sectors.

5. Matrice 4TD (Drone Only)

A cost-effective option for teams already equipped with DJI-compatible controllers. Best for integrating into existing operational fleets.

6. Matrice 4D Standalone Combo

For filmmakers needing cinema-grade footage without automated docking. Includes batteries, RC Plus, and professional media accessories.

7. Matrice 4D (Drone Only)

Ideal for professionals who already own DJI accessories and want to expand into high-end aerial cinematography at a lower cost.

Why Buy from Drone Sales UK?

Authorised UK DJI Enterprise & Cinema Drone Supplier
Price Match Promise on all DJI Dock 3 and Matrice 4 packages
Expert advice on configuration, maintenance, and operational use
Fast, insured UK delivery with after-sales technical support

DJI Dock 3 — Full Specifications

Spec	Details
Product
Product Name	DJI Dock 3
Total Weight	55 kg (without aircraft) Actual weight may vary due to batch materials and external factors.
Dimensions	Dock Cover Opened: 1760 × 745 × 485 mm (L × W × H) Dock Cover Closed: 640 × 745 × 770 mm (L × W × H) Includes RTK module width (160 mm), wind speed gauge height (145 mm), and mounting base brackets (58 mm).
Input Voltage	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Input Power	Max 800 W
Operating Temperature	−30° to 50° C (−22° to 122° F)
Ingress Protection	IP56
Number of Drones	1
Max Allowable Landing Wind	12 m/s
Max Operating Altitude	4500 m
Dock — RTK Base Station
Receiving Frequency	Simultaneous reception: GPS: L1 C/A, L2, L5 BeiDou: B1l, B2l, B3l, B2a, B2b, B1C GLONASS: F1, F2 Galileo: E1, E5a, E5b, E6 QZSS: L1, L2, L5
Positioning Accuracy	Horizontal: 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) Vertical: 2 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)
Dock — Charging Performance
Output Voltage	35 V DC
Charging Time	27 minutes Measured charging aircraft (powered off) from 15% to 95% at 25° C (77° F).
Dock — Video Transmission
Operating Frequency	2.400–2.4835 GHz 5.150–5.250 GHz (CE: 5.170–5.250 GHz) 5.725–5.850 GHz Availability varies by country/region; follow local laws and regulations.
Antenna	Built-in 9 antennas, 2T4R, intelligent switching
Transmitter Power (EIRP)	2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC), < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.2 GHz (CE 5.170–5.250): < 23 dBm (FCC/CE) 5.8 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC); < 14 dBm (CE); < 30 dBm (SRRC)
Dock — Air Conditioning System
Operating Voltage	48 V DC
Type	Compressor-based air conditioning
Dock — Backup Battery
Battery Capacity	12 Ah
Output Voltage	12 V
Battery Type	Lead-acid
Battery Life	> 4 hours At 25° C with full charge. After power outage, aircraft charging, AC, dock cover heating, and wind gauge heating are not supported.
Dock — Network Access
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive Ethernet
4G Access	Requires DJI Cellular Dongle 2 Sold separately; availability varies by region.
Dock — Sensors
Wind Speed	Supported
Rainfall	Supported
Ambient Temperature	Supported
Water Immersion	Supported
In-Cabin Temperature	Supported
In-Cabin Humidity	Supported
Dock — Security Camera (External)
Resolution	1920 × 1080
FOV	151°
Auxiliary Light	Auxiliary white light
Dock — Security Camera (Internal)
Resolution	1920 × 1080
FOV	151°
Auxiliary Light	Auxiliary white light
Dock — Lightning Protection
AC Power Port	20 kA (rated), meets EN 61643-11 Type 2 and IEC 61643-1 Class II
Ethernet Port	10 kA (Itotal), meets EN/IEC 61643-21 Category C
Dock — Supported Software
Applications	DJI Enterprise app (Android) for deployment and commissioning
Cloud Platform	FlightHub 2; FlightHub 2 On-Premises; FlightHub 2 FlightHub Sync; DJI Cloud API
Dock — Expansion Capability
Edge Computing	Supports data communication with external switches
Aircraft — General (Matrice 4D / 4TD)
Weight	1850 g Includes battery, propellers, microSD; excludes third-party payloads.
Max Takeoff Weight	2090 g
Dimensions	377.7 × 416.2 × 212.5 mm (L × W × H, without propellers)
Wheelbase	Diagonal: 498.5 mm Front motor L–R: 383.0 mm Rear motor L–R: 343.0 mm Front–Rear: 341.6 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	Normal (Obstacle Sensing On): 15 m/s forward, 12 m/s backward, 10 m/s sideways Sport: 21 m/s forward, 19 m/s backward, 15 m/s sideways When used with DJI Dock, only Normal mode is supported.
Wind Resistance	12 m/s (operation and takeoff/landing)
Max Takeoff Altitude	6500 m
Max Flight Time	54 min Measured at 12 m/s forward speed, windless, 20 m ASL, Photo mode, OA Off, 100%→0%.
Max Hovering Time	47 min Windless, 20 m ASL, 100%→0%.
Max Operating Radius	10 km ~25° C, 15% reserve, ~15 m/s cruise, 18 min hover.
Max Flight Distance	43 km 16 m/s, windless, 20 m ASL, 100%→0%.
Max Pitch Angle	25° (Normal), 30° (Sport)
Max Angular Velocity	200°/s
GNSS	GPS + BeiDou + Galileo + QZSS + GLONASS (QZSS/GLONASS require RTK enabled)
Hovering Accuracy	Vertical: ±0.1 m (vision), ±0.5 m (GNSS), ±0.1 m (RTK) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (vision), ±0.5 m (GNSS), ±0.1 m (RTK)
Operating Temperature	−20° to 50° C (−4° to 122° F)
Ingress Protection	IP55
Motor Model	2611
Propellers	1364F foldable low-noise anti-ice
RTK Module	Integrated on aircraft
Beacon	Integrated on aircraft
Aircraft — Cameras
Image Sensors	Matrice 4D: Wide: 4/3 CMOS, 20 MP Medium Tele: 1/1.3", 48 MP Tele: 1/1.5", 48 MP Matrice 4TD: Wide: 1/1.3", 48 MP Medium Tele: 1/1.3", 48 MP Tele: 1/1.5", 48 MP
Lenses	Wide M4D: FOV 84°, 24 mm eq., f/2.8–f/11, 1 m–∞ M4TD: FOV 82°, 24 mm eq., f/1.7, 1 m–∞ Medium Tele: FOV 35°, 70 mm eq., f/2.8, 3 m–∞ Tele: FOV 15°, 168 mm eq., f/2.8, 3 m–∞
Lens Defogging	All (wide/medium tele/tele) support defogging (M4D & M4TD)
ISO Range	Normal: ISO 100–25600 Night Scene: M4D — Wide: 100–204800; Med/Tele: 100–409600 M4TD — Wide/Med: 100–409600; Tele: 100–819200
Shutter Speed	M4D Wide: Electronic 2–1/8000 s; Mechanical 2–1/2000 s M4D Med/Tele: 2–1/8000 s M4TD: 2–1/8000 s
Max Image Size	M4D — Wide: 5280×3956; Med: 8064×6048; Tele: 8192×6144 M4TD — Wide: 8064×6048; Med: 8064×6048; Tele: 8192×6144
Min Photo Interval	M4D: 0.5 s; M4TD: 0.7 s
Still Photo Modes	M4D: Wide: Single 20 MP; Timed 20 MP (JPEG 0.5–60 s; JPEG+RAW 2–60 s); Smart Capture 20 MP; Panorama 20 MP (raw)/100 MP (stitched) Medium Tele: Single 12/48 MP; Timed 12/48 MP (JPEG 0.5–60 s); Smart Capture 12 MP Tele: Single 12/48 MP; Timed 12/48 MP (JPEG 0.5–60 s); Smart Capture 12 MP M4TD: Wide: Single 12/48 MP; Timed 12/48 MP (JPEG 0.7–60 s); Smart Capture 12 MP; Panorama 12 MP (raw)/100 MP (stitched) Medium Tele: Single 12/48 MP; Timed 12/48 MP (JPEG 0.7–60 s); Smart Capture 12 MP Tele: Single 12/48 MP; Timed 12/48 MP (JPEG 0.7–60 s); Smart Capture 12 MP
Video	Codec: H.264/H.265; CBR/VBR Resolution: 4K 3840×2160@30fps; FHD 1920×1080@30fps Bitrate: H.264 60 Mbps; H.265 40 Mbps Format: MP4 (H.264)
Photo Format	M4D: Wide JPEG/DNG; Med JPEG; Tele JPEG — M4TD: JPEG
Digital Zoom	Tele: 16× (112× hybrid)
Aircraft — NIR & Laser
NIR Auxiliary (M4TD)	FOV 5.7° ± 0.3°
Laser Rangefinding	Normal incidence: 1800 m @ 1 Hz (20% reflectivity) Oblique (1:5): 600 m @ 1 Hz; Blind zone: 1 m Accuracy: 1–3 m: <0.3 m sys / <0.1 m random; Others: ±(0.2 + 0.0015D) Performance may degrade in rain/fog.
Aircraft — Infrared Thermal Camera (Matrice 4TD)
Imager	Uncooled VOx Microbolometer
Resolution	640 × 512
Pixel Pitch	12 μm
Frame Rate	30 Hz
Lens	DFOV 45°; 53 mm eq.; f/1.0; 5 m–∞
Sensitivity	≤ 50 mK @ F1.0
Temp Measurement	Spot / Area
Temp Range	−40°–150° C (High Gain); 0°–500° C (Low Gain)
Palettes	White Hot, Black Hot, Tint, Iron Red, Hot Iron, Arctic, Medical, Fulgurite, Rainbow 1/2
Photo Format	JPEG (8-bit), R-JPEG (16-bit)
Video	1280×1024@30fps (UHR on, Night Scene off); otherwise 640×512@30fps Bitrate: 6.5 Mbps (H.264 640×512@30), 5 Mbps (H.265 640×512@30), 12 Mbps (H.264 1280×1024@30), 8 Mbps (H.265 1280×1024@30) Format: MP4
Still Modes	Single — Normal 640×512; UHR 1280×1024 Timed — both modes: 0.7/1/2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60 s
Digital Zoom	28×
Wavelength	8–14 μm
Temp Accuracy	High Gain: ±2°C or ±2%; Low Gain: ±5°C or ±3% (greater)
Aircraft — Gimbal
Stabilization	3-axis mechanical (tilt/roll/pan)
Mechanical Range	M4D Tilt −140° to +50°, Roll −52° to +52°, Pan −65° to +65° M4TD Tilt −140° to +113°, Roll −52° to +52°, Pan −65° to +65°
Controllable Range	M4D Tilt −90° to +35°, Pan not controllable M4TD Tilt −90° to +90°, Pan not controllable At +70° to +90°, wide/medium/thermal may be obstructed by aircraft body.
Max Control Speed (tilt)	100°/s
Angular Vibration	±0.005°
Aircraft — Sensing
Type	Omnidirectional binocular vision + bottom 3D infrared
Forward	0.5–20 m (measure), 0.5–200 m (detect), ≤15 m/s, FOV H95°/V90°
Backward	0.5–20 m, ≤12 m/s, FOV H95°/V90°
Lateral	0.5–16 m, ≤10 m/s, FOV H90°/V90°
Upward	0.5–20 m, ≤6 m/s, FOV Front/Back 95°, Left/Right 90°
Downward	0.5–16 m, ≤6 m/s, FOV Front/Back 90°, Left/Right 95°
Operating Environment	Fwd/Back/Up/Down: Discernible patterns >0.1 lux Left/Right: Diffuse reflective >20% and >6 lux
Aircraft — Video Transmission
System	DJI O4+ Enterprise
Live View	720p/30, 1080p/30 (with DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise) 540p/30, 720p/30, 1080p/30 (with Dock 3 & FlightHub 2)
Operating Frequency	2.400–2.4835 GHz; 5.150–5.250 GHz (CE: 5.170–5.250); 5.725–5.850 GHz
Max Transmission Distance	FCC 25 km; CE/SRRC/MIC 12 km One-way, unobstructed, no interference.
With Interference	Strong 1.5–5 km; Medium 5–15 km; Weak 15–25 km FCC standard, unobstructed; for reference only.
Max Download Speed	20 MB/s (Dock 3 or RC Plus 2 Enterprise)
Lowest Latency	~100 ms aircraft→dock (environment-dependent)
Antenna	8 antennas, 2T4R
EIRP	2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC); 5.1 GHz (CE 5.170–5.250): <23 dBm (FCC/CE); 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC/SRRC), <14 dBm (CE)
Others	Supports DJI Cellular Dongle 2 (sold separately)
Aircraft — Storage
Cards	U3/Class10/V30 or above
Recommended Cards	Lexar 1066x (64/128/256/512GB U3 A2 V30); Kingston Canvas Go! Plus (64/128/256/512GB U3 A2 V30)
Aircraft — Battery
Capacity	6768 mAh
Voltage	22.14 V
Max Charging Voltage	25.5 V
Cell Type	Li-ion 6S (LiNiMnCoO2)
Energy	149.9 Wh
Weight	640 g
Cycle Count	400
Charging Temp	5° to 45° C (41° to 113° F)
Discharge Rate	4C
Max Charging Power	1.8C
Low-Temp Charging	Supports low-temperature self-heating
Aircraft — Power Adapter & Charging Hub
Adapter Input	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 3 A
Adapter Output Power	240 W
Adapter Output	Total 240 W; USB-C up to 65 W (45 W max when dual-port charging)
Hub Input	SDC 16.8–25.5 V, 12.1 A
Hub Rated Power	240 W
Charging Type	3 batteries in sequence; Standard (100% SOC) & Ready-to-Fly (90% SOC)
Compatible Battery	DJI Matrice 4D Series Battery
Charging Temp	5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise
Max Transmission Distance	FCC 25 km; CE/SRRC/MIC 12 km
Video Frequencies	2.4000–2.4835 GHz; 5.725–5.850 GHz (no JP); 5.2 GHz receive-only
Antenna	2T4R, built-in multi-beam high-gain
Tx Power (EIRP)	2.4 <33 dBm (FCC)/<20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC); 5.2 <23 dBm (CE); 5.8 <33 dBm (FCC)/<14 dBm (CE)/<30 dBm (SRRC)
4G	DJI Cellular Dongle 2 (sold separately)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless Display, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO; dual-band simultaneous up to 1774.5 Mbps
Wi-Fi Bands	2.4 / 5.150–5.250 / 5.725–5.850 GHz 5.2/5.8 GHz limited in some regions; 5.2 GHz often indoor-only.
Wi-Fi EIRP	2.4 <26 dBm (FCC)/<20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC); 5.2 <26 dBm (FCC)/<23 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC); 5.8 <26 dBm (FCC/SRRC)/<14 dBm (CE)
Bluetooth	5.2; 2.400–2.4835 GHz; <10 dBm
Screen	7.02", 1920×1200, 60 fps, 1400 nit, 10-point multi-touch
Batteries	Internal 6500 mAh (46.8 Wh); External WB37 4920 mAh (37 Wh, optional)
Charging	PD fast charging up to 20V/3.25A USB-C; ~2 h internal; ~2 h internal+external (powered off, standard charger)
Runtime	Internal 3.8 h; External 3.2 h
Storage	RAM 8 GB + ROM 128 GB UFS; microSD expandable
Ports	HDMI 1.4, SD 3.0, USB-C (OTG, max 65 W PD), USB-A (USB 2.0)
Audio	Array mic; speaker (buzzer)
Indicators	Status, battery, connection, tri-color; auto brightness
GNSS	GPS, Galileo, BeiDou
Supported Aircraft	Matrice 4TD/4D, Matrice 4T/4E
Dimensions	268 × 163 × 94.5 mm (W includes folded ext. antenna; thickness incl. handle & sticks)
Weight	1.15 kg (without external battery)
Model / OS	TKPL 2; Android 11
Accessories	Optional strap/waist support
Operating / Storage / Charge Temp	Operate −20° to 50° C; Store: ≤1 mo −30° to 45° C, 1–3 mo −30° to 35° C, 3–12 mo −30° to 30° C; Charge 5° to 40° C
AL1 Spotlight
Weight	99 g (incl. bracket); 91 g (excl.) — no bracket needed on M4D aircraft
Dimensions	Incl. bracket 95×164×30 mm; Excl. 79×164×28 mm
Max Power	32 W
Illuminance	4.3±0.2 lux @100 m; 17±0.2 lux @50 m
Eff. Illumination Angle	23° (10% relative illumination)
Eff. Illumination Area	1,300 m² @100 m (Normal); 2,200 m² @100 m (Wide FOV)
Modes	Always-on, Strobe
Gimbal Range	Mech Tilt −140° to +50°; Control Tilt −90° to +35°; Max tilt speed 120°/s; Align ±0.1°
Ingress / Temp	IP55; −20° to 50° C
Mounting	Quick-release hand-tightened screw; for Dock use, tighten with included hex wrench
Supported Models	Matrice 4TD/4D, Matrice 4T/4E
AS1 Speaker
Weight	92.5 g (incl. bracket); 90 g (excl.) — no bracket needed on M4D
Dimensions	Incl. bracket 73×70×52 mm; Excl. 73×70×47 mm
Max Power	15 W
Max Volume	114 dB @1 m
Effective Distance	300 m
Broadcast Modes	Real-time, Record & broadcast, File input (transfer + playback), Text-to-speech (EN & Mandarin)
Ingress / Temp	IP55; −20° to 50° C
Mounting	Quick-release hand-tightened screw; for Dock use, tighten with included hex wrench
Supported Models	Matrice 4TD/4D, Matrice 4T/4E
Matrice 4 — Obstacle Sensing Module
Weight	235 g
Dimensions	103.3 × 64 × 85.8 mm
Ingress / Temp	IP55; −20° to 50° C
Type	Rotating LiDAR + millimeter-wave radar
FOV	LiDAR V58°/H360°; mm-wave V90°/H90°
Range	Up to 100 m
Effective Speed	≤15 m/s (tested on 12 mm steel-core Al stranded wire)
Notes	Performance varies with environment (clouds/fog/rain/snow), material, position, shape. Cannot actively avoid fast-moving objects.
Vehicle-Mounted Gimbal Mount
Weight	Right bracket + support: 440 g; Left bracket: 155 g
Dimensions	Right+support 112.8×152.2×157.8 mm; Left 126.3×172.9×70.3 mm
Power Supply	14 V
Ingress / Temp	IP55; −30° to 50° C (−22° to 122° F)

Safety notes: Do not expose infrared camera lenses to strong energy sources (sun, lava, lasers). Frequency band availability varies by region—always follow local laws and regulations.

DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4 – Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Dock 3 operate fully autonomously?

Yes, the Dock 3 supports scheduled autonomous missions via DJI FlightHub 2, including remote takeoff, landing, and battery charging.

What industries benefit most from the 4TD?

Thermal and zoom capabilities make the 4TD ideal for public safety, search & rescue, energy infrastructure, and utility inspections.

Is the Matrice 4D suitable for live broadcasting?

Yes, its 8K ProRes and CinemaDNG recording, combined with 4-axis stabilisation, is designed for live-event broadcasting and cinematic productions.

Do I need special training to operate the Dock 3?

Basic DJI Enterprise training is recommended, but once set up, the Dock 3 handles most operations automatically.

Can I buy the drones separately if I don’t need the dock?

Yes, Drone Sales UK offers standalone combos and drone-only options to suit existing operational setups.

DJI Dock 3 & Matrice 4 Video Overview

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