Launch · 14 Oct 2026 · Company announcement

DJI Dock 4 swaps drone batteries in 25 seconds and arrives with the Matrice 5TD

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DJI's new drone-in-a-box station changes batteries automatically, and the company says the paired Matrice 5TD can fly for up to 59 minutes.

DJI has launched Dock 4, a drone-in-a-box station that the company says is its first to swap batteries automatically. DJI puts a swap at about 25 seconds, compared with roughly 30 minutes to recharge.

The dock works with a new aircraft, the Matrice 5TD. The company says the drone flies for up to 59 minutes, reaches 21 m/s, operates in winds of up to 12 m/s and carries up to 450 g of accessories such as spotlights or parachutes. Its camera set includes an 11× telephoto and an infrared sensor. DJI rates the dock for −40 to 50 °C.

DJI gives no prices. Both products are sold through authorised DJI Enterprise dealers, and the company says some features may not be available in every country. The figures are DJI's own, measured on production units in a controlled environment.

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