There’s a shift happening in the way we think about drones — they’ve moved beyond being pilot tools and are becoming autonomous systems with specific jobs to do. In industries where every minute matters, having a dependable “business partner in the sky” can make all the difference.
Enter the DJI Dock 3: a compact, rugged and enterprise-ready drone-in-a-box solution built for 24/7 fully remote operations. With improved intelligence, expanded environmental tolerance and integration-ready software, Dock 3 is designed to meet the demands of real-world field deployment.
Built for the field — and built to last
Dock 3 is a working solution, already being deployed across security, construction, telecoms, agriculture and emergency response operations. It autonomously launches, lands and recharges compatible drones without human intervention — offering true hands-off aerial support.
Key platform compatibility: DJI Matrice 3D and 3TD are designed for Dock 2, while Dock 3 supports the Matrice 4D and 4TD platforms — bringing expanded capabilities and performance.
Environmental specs:
- Dock 3 operating range: -30°C to 50°C
- Dock 3 IP rating: IP56
- Matrice 4D/4TD IP rating: IP55
- Recharge time: 27 minutes (vs. Dock 2’s 32 minutes)
Enterprise-ready autonomy and intelligence
Beyond physical hardware, Dock 3 brings enhanced software integration with DJI FlightHub 2, giving organisations real-time access to live feeds, mission planning tools, and cloud-based fleet management. It’s automation you can monitor — and control — from any connected operations hub.
Dock 3 both automates and interprets. With a built-in artificial intelligence system, it can detect, identify, count and track people, vehicles and boats — with alerts and object expansion possible via SDK development.
It also supports the D-RTK 3 Relay (Fixed Deployment Version), enhancing positioning accuracy in signal-obstructed environments — a critical benefit for remote or industrial deployments.
Mobility redefined
Dock 3’s vehicle-mounting capability makes it more than a fixed station. Whether deployed on a moving command unit or temporary mobile hub, it can launch and return while in transit — ideal for time-sensitive missions in emergency zones or unpredictable terrain.
More than just an upgrade: Dock 2 vs Dock 3
The evolution from Dock 2 to Dock 3 is substantial:
| Feature | Dock 2 | Dock 3 |
| Charging time | 32 minutes | 27 minutes |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to 45°C | -30°C to 50°C |
| IP rating | IP55 | IP56 |
| Live streaming latency | Standard | Smoother, lower latency |
| Flight time | Standard | Extended |
| Media transfer | Manual or delayed | Faster, integrated |
| AI & object recognition | Not included | Included |
| Night RTH safety enhancements | Basic | Enhanced |
The Rectron advantage
Rectron, as an authorised DJI distributor, is now rolling out Dock 3 to the South African market. Clients can expect technical integration support, training and access to specialist drone service providers across mining, perimeter surveillance, smart farming and beyond.
The message is clear: Dock 3 isn’t a toy for technologists. It’s a tool for professionals — and Rectron is ready to help it get to work.
See it in action
DJI’s launch video captures Dock 3’s real-world strengths — autonomy, intelligence, mobility and system-level integration.
From concept to capability
When AI, autonomy and rugged design converge, enterprise drone deployment becomes more than theoretical — it becomes practical. And with DJI Dock 3, that future is already here.
