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The DJI Dock 4 houses the DJI Matrice 5TD and swaps the drone’s battery by itself in under 25 s, using a four-compartment module that keeps up to three charged batteries; the DJI Dock 3 recharges the Matrice 4D or 4TD battery inside the dock, from 15 to 95% in 27 min. The Dock 4 operates from -40 \u00b0C to +50 \u00b0C (-30 \u00b0C for the Dock 3), up to 5,000 m altitude, and connects through the DJI O4 Ground Station, which also provides RTK. The two stations are cross-compatible: the Dock 4 also houses the Matrice 4D series, and the Dock 3 will take the Matrice 5TD with the O4 Ground Station upgrade kit announced by DJI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How much does the DJI Dock 4 cost?<\/h3>\n\n
The price depends on the configuration: station only or bundle with the DJI Matrice 5TD and four batteries, DJI FlightHub 2 license, on-site installation and commissioning. Drone Parts Center provides a quote based on your project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Is the DJI Dock 4 sold with the drone?<\/h3>\n\n
No, the station is sold on its own. It works with the DJI Matrice 5TD, available separately or in the DJI Dock 4 + Matrice 5TD bundle with four batteries.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What network connection does the site need?<\/h3>\n\n
The system connects to DJI FlightHub 2 through the DJI O4 Ground Station: a wired internet connection on its WAN port, or 4G with the DJI Cellular Dongle 2 fitted on the Ground Station. On a fixed site, a wired connection is the reference solution; 4G suits sites without a network or serves as a backup, keeping in mind the data volume (about 1 GB per 30-minute flight when transmission switches to 4G) and coverage, which the FTS module requires anyway. Drone Parts Center’s site survey covers the network, 4G coverage and the power supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How many batteries should I plan for with the DJI Dock 4?<\/h3>\n\n
DJI recommends four batteries per system to fill every slot, and at least three for continuous operations with battery rotation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Who can install a DJI Dock 4?<\/h3>\n\n
DJI requires installation by an authorized service provider. Drone Parts Center, an authorised DJI Enterprise dealer in the Benelux, handles the site survey, installation, configuration in DJI FlightHub 2 and team training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Do you need a qualified remote pilot to operate a DJI Dock 4?<\/h3>\n\n
Yes. A drone-in-a-box is still a drone operation, under the responsibility of a registered operator and a qualified remote pilot. The Matrice 5TD’s class C6 with the Dock 4 is a condition for the standard scenarios, not an authorization: access also depends on the operator declaration, the remote pilot’s competency and the operations manual.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can a DJI Dock 3 installation be reused for a DJI Dock 4?<\/h3>\n\n
Partly. The Dock 3 concrete base and mounting holes can be reused. Its power cables are not compatible, and the power supply must exceed 2,200 W, compared with a maximum consumption of 800 W for the Dock 3. The site survey by Drone Parts Center checks these points.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What happens during a power outage?<\/h3>\n\n
The Dock 4 has no dedicated backup battery: the flight batteries stored in its compartment power it. It can still swap the battery and launch the drone, and a drone in flight can return and land.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n