DJI Matrice 3TD Thermal + Dock 2

Cloud-Based Intelligence With DJI Dock 2 and Matrice 3TD Combo

Experience advanced autonomous drone technology with the DJI Dock 2, seamlessly paired with the DJI Matrice 3TD thermal drone.

This revolutionary combination redefines the boundaries of unmanned aerial efficiency, offering an unparalleled level of operational autonomy that caters to the future of aerial surveillance, inspection, and mapping.

The DJI Dock 2, with its sleek design and state-of-the-art charging capabilities, ensures your DJI Matrice 3D is always ready for its next mission, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

With advanced features and unmatched reliability, this duo is not just an investment in drone technology; it's a leap towards shaping the future of autonomous aerial solutions.

Major Updates From DJI Dock 1 to DJI Dock 2

• Reduced size and weight: Dock 2 boasts a smaller footprint and lighter weight at just 34kg and covering only 0.34m^2, making it significantly easier to transport and deploy than its predecessor.
• Enhanced performance: With a maximum flight time of 50 minutes and an operational range of 10 km, the device improves both coverage and efficiency over Dock 1.
• Surveying capability: Integration of a 20MP surveying camera (identical to the M3E camera) with the M3D variant opens new avenues in construction site management, mining, and more, thanks to its high-precision surveying and mapping capabilities.
• Cost-effectiveness: It is designed to be more affordable in terms of both hardware and deployment/maintenance services.

Compatible Aircraft

DJI Dock 2 is compatible with two specific aircraft variants: the DJI Matrice 3 dock version (M3D) and the DJI Matrice 3 thermal dock version (M3TD), each equipped with distinct camera setups for specialized tasks.

The M3D is optimized for high-precision surveying and mapping, while the M3TD is suited for public safety operations and inspections.

Software and SDK/API Support

It works seamlessly with the DJI FlightHub 2 platform and continues to support Cloud API for integration with third-party cloud platforms. The E-Port on M3D/M3TD aircraft allows for the mounting of third-party payloads, enhancing the system's flexibility and application potential.

Technical Specifications and Improvements

DJI Dock 2 features a significant reduction in size and weight compared to Dock 1, alongside improvements in operational efficiency and environmental adaptability.

With a max takeoff altitude of 2500m, an operational radius of 10km, and a charging time of 32 minutes for a battery from 20% to 90%, it is designed for robust performance.

Additionally, it supports smart oblique photography, enhancing its utility in detailed mapping and surveying tasks.

DJI Matrice 3TD

The DJI Matrice 3TD drone presents a combination of advanced imaging capabilities and smart functionalities tailored for a range of aerial applications.

Designed for precision and efficiency, this drone is suited for professionals in mapping, surveillance, and inspection operations seeking reliable aerial platforms even in challenging environments.

Visual and Thermal Imaging Capabilities

The DJI Matrice 3TD is equipped with a trifecta of advanced cameras, each optimized to meet the demands of diverse aerial imaging tasks, especially when used with the DJI Dock 2.

• Wide-angle camera

Featuring a 1/1.32-inch CMOS sensor and boasting an impressive 48MP effective pixel count, the wide-angle camera delivers stunning clarity and detail.

With a format equivalent to 24mm, it captures expansive scenes with precision, making it ideal for panoramic views and detailed landscape mapping.

• Tele camera

The tele camera, equipped with a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and offering a format equivalent to 162mm, excels in capturing distant subjects with remarkable clarity.

With 12MP effective pixels, it ensures sharp and detailed imagery, perfect for aerial inspection and surveillance tasks requiring enhanced zoom capabilities.

• Infrared camera

The infrared camera of the M3TD provides valuable thermal imaging capabilities, offering a 40mm format equivalent and delivering resolutions of 640×512@30fps in normal mode and 1280×1024@30fps with the UHR Infrared Image function enabled.

With a 28x digital zoom, it enables precise detection and analysis of heat signatures, making it indispensable for security and inspection operations in various environments.

Together, these cameras empower the DJI Matrice 3TD to excel in a variety of aerial imaging applications, from high-precision mapping to detailed thermal inspection tasks.

Durability and Precision

The DJI Matrice 3TD boasts an IP54 rating, indicating its capacity to resist dust and water, thereby ensuring consistent performance across diverse environments. This certification confirms the drone's ability to withstand challenging conditions, enhancing its longevity.

The inclusion of an RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) module improves the drone's location accuracy to within ±3cm. This level of precision is crucial for applications requiring detailed spatial information, such as mapping and inspection.

Efficiency and Safety in Operations

The drone's ability to fly for up to 50 minutes on a single charge significantly increases the length of missions while decreasing the frequency of landings and battery swaps.

Furthermore, its 10-km operational range facilitates extensive coverage and operations in areas that are otherwise hard to access.

Safety is bolstered by a 6-directional obstacle sensing system, which enables the drone to identify and navigate around potential hazards, reducing the likelihood of accidents.

These features establish the DJI Matrice 3TD as a reliable and safe option for professional uses across various sectors, expanding the capabilities of drone technology.

Specifications

Dock - General

• Product Name: DJI Dock 2
• Total Weight: 34 kg (without aircraft)
  • Actual weight may vary due to batch material differences and external factors.
• Dimensions:
  • Dock Cover Opened: 1228 × 583 × 412 mm (L × W × H)
  • Dock Cover Closed: 570 × 583 × 465 mm (L × W × H)
  • Height excludes wind speed gauge (145 mm) but includes mounting base brackets (55 mm).
• Input Voltage: 100–240 V (AC), 50/60 Hz
• Input Power: Max 1000 W
• Operating Temperature: -25° to 45° C (-13° to 113° F)
  • Dock enters standby status below -20° C (-4° F); aircraft cannot perform flight tasks.
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP55
• Number of Drones Accommodated: 1
• Max Allowable Landing Wind Speed: 8 m/s
• Max Operating Altitude: 4000 m
• Receiving Frequency of RTK Base Station Satellite:
  • GPS: L1 C/A, L2
  • BeiDou2: B1I, B2I, B3I
  • BeiDou3: B1I, B3I
  • GLONASS: L1, L2
  • Galileo: E1, E5B
• RTK Positioning Accuracy:
  • Horizontal: 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)
  • Vertical: 2 cm + 1 ppm (RMS)

Dock - Charging Performance

• Output Voltage: 28 V DC
• Charging Time: 32 minutes
  • Tested when charging the aircraft (powered off) from 20% to 90% in a 25° C (77° F) environment.

Dock - Video Transmission

• Video Transmission System: O3 Enterprise
• Operating Frequency:
  • 2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz
  • 5.725 – 5.850 GHz
• Antenna: Built-in 4 antennas, 2T4R, supports intelligent switching
• Transmitter Power (EIRP):
  • 2.4 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC); < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
  • 5.8 GHz: < 33 dBm (FCC); < 14 dBm (CE); < 23 dBm (SRRC)

Dock - Air Conditioning System

• Operating Voltage: 28 V DC
• Air Conditioning Type: TEC Air Conditioning

Dock - Backup Battery

• Battery Capacity: 12 Ah
• Output Voltage: 12 V
• Battery Type: Lead-acid battery
• Battery Life: > 5 hours
  • Tested in a 25° C (77° F) environment with a fully charged battery. Functions like aircraft charging, air conditioning, dock cover heating, and wind speed gauge heating are not supported after a power outage.

Dock - Network Access

• Ethernet Access: 10/100/1000 Mbps adaptive Ethernet port

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 Camera (External)

• Resolution: 1920 × 1080
• Field of View (FOV): 151°
• Auxiliary Light: Auxiliary White Light

Dock - Security Camera (Internal)

• Resolution: 1920 × 1080
• Field of View (FOV): 151°
• Auxiliary Light: Auxiliary White Light

Dock - Lightning Protection

• AC Power Port: 20 kA, meets EN 61643-11 Type 2 and IEC 61643-1 Class II protection requirements
• Ethernet Port: 10 kA, meets EN/IEC 61643-21 Category C protection requirements

Dock - Supported Software

• Applications: DJI Pilot 2 (connects via DJI RC Pro Enterprise for deployment and commissioning)
• Cloud Platform:
  • DJI FlightHub 2 (default support)
  • Third-party platforms (via DJI Cloud API)

Dock - Expansion Capability

• Open Protocol: DJI Cloud API
• Edge Computing: Supports data communication with external switches

Aircraft - General

• Weight: 1410 g
  • Includes battery, propellers, and a microSD card (third-party payloads excluded). Actual weight may vary.
• Max Takeoff Weight: 1610 g
• Dimensions: 335 × 398 × 153 mm (L × W × H, without propellers)
• Wheelbase:
  • Diagonal Wheelbase: 463.2 mm
  • Left-Right Wheelbase: 359.9 mm
  • Front-Rear Wheelbase: 291.4 mm
• Max Ascent Speed:
  • 6 m/s (Normal Mode)
  • 8 m/s (Sport Mode)
• Max Descent Speed:
  • 6 m/s (Normal Mode)
  • 6 m/s (Sport Mode)
• Max Horizontal Speed (sea level, no wind):
  • Normal Mode (Obstacle Sensing On):
    • 15 m/s flying forward
    • 12 m/s flying backward
    • 10 m/s flying sideways
  • Sport Mode:
    • 21 m/s flying forward
    • 18 m/s flying backward
    • 16 m/s flying sideways
• Max Wind Speed Resistance:
  • Operation: 12 m/s
  • Takeoff/Landing: 8 m/s
• Max Takeoff Altitude: 4000 m
• Max Flight Time: 50 minutes
  • Tested in a windless lab at 46.8 kph and 20 meters above sea level, no obstacle avoidance, from 100% to 0% battery. Results may vary.
• Max Hovering Time: 40 minutes
  • Tested with DJI Matrice 3D series, hovering in a windless environment at 20 meters above sea level.
• Max Operating Radius: 10 km
  • Tested in 25° C with 25% battery, 4 m/s wind, 15 m/s flight speed.
• Max Flight Distance: 43 km
  • Tested at 54 kph in a windless environment at 20 meters above sea level.
• Max Pitch Angle: 25° (Normal/Sport Mode)
• Max Angular Velocity: 250°/s
• Global Navigation Satellite System:
  • GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS (GLONASS supported only with RTK module)
• Hovering Accuracy (windless or breezy):
  • Vertical:
    • ±0.1 m (with vision positioning)
    • ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning)
    • ±0.1 m (with RTK positioning)
  • Horizontal:
    • ±0.3 m (with vision positioning)
    • ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning)
    • ±0.1 m (with RTK positioning)
• Operating Temperature: -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP54
• Motor Model: 2607
• Propeller Model: 1149, foldable, non-quick release
• RTK Module: Integrated on the aircraft
• Beacon: Integrated on the aircraft
• Guaranteed software updates until 2025/12/31

In the Box

• 1x Dock Body
• 1x Wind Speed Gauge Module
• 4x Expansion Bolts
• 1x Ethernet Cable Connector
• 1x Power Cable Connector
• 6x Wire Ferrules
• Screws and Tools
• 1x DJI Matrice 3TD drone
• DJI Care Enterprise