Popular drone maker DJI has released the DJI Dock 2 and DJI Matrice 3D/ 3DT in China. The new DJI Dock 2 is a compact version of the original DJI Dock which was on display last year in Las Vegas.
The DJI Dock 2 is designed to help achieve remote drone operations of the Matrice 3D and 3DT. The drones are designed to launch from a docking station and the DJI Dock 2 is versatile in this regard. It has an IP55 rating to withstand weather conditions and the drone-dock combination has a range of 6 miles. It also has an environmental monitoring system for optimal operations.
The DJI Dock 2 is significantly smaller and lighter than its predecessor, the DJI Dock. Specifically, it is 75% smaller and 68% lighter than the DJI Dock which weighed 75lbs. Versatility is thereby enhanced with the new DJI Dock 2 and it is easier to relocate and use in different scenarios.
The DJI Dock 2 is designed to have a six-month maintenance interval for optimal operating cost and maximal uptime. It has a built-in backup battery that offers up to 5 hours of additional use in the event of power loss or operating in a remote location. The Matrice 3D and Matrice 3DT are specifically designed to work with the DJI Dock 2. They do not feature foldable arms and are designed to snugly fit into the Dock 2’s landing area.
Both new DJI drones feature omnidirectional obstacle avoidance and a 50-minute flight time. Their batteries have an average cycle of 400 and both models have an RTK module for precision landing. The Matrice 3D has a wide-angle 4/3 CMOS 20MP sensor with a mechanical shutter, as well as a 1/2-inch CMOS telephoto 12MP sensor. On the other hand, the DJI Matrice 3DT has a 1/1.32” CMOS 48MP sensor, a 640 x 512 thermal camera, and a 1/2-inch CMOS telephoto 12MP sensor.
Pricing & Availability
The two drones together with the DJI Dock 2 are currently available only in the Chinese market. The dock-drone pair is priced at 69,999 yuan (~$9,614) for the Matrice 3D. There are no official indications yet when the new DJI Dock 2 and DJI Matrice 3D/ 3DT drones will berth in overseas markets.
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