The autonomous
drone dock
How an autonomous drone dock works: the DJI Dock 2 houses a Matrice 3D/3TD on site and flies recurring missions on its own — smaller, faster and further than the Dock 1. 75% more compact, 68% lighter, 10 km operating radius, 32-minute charging, IP55 from -25°C to +45°C. Managed via FlightHub 2 cloud or on-premises through the Cloud API.
How an autonomous
drone dock works
An autonomous drone dock — or “drone-in-a-box” — is a weatherproof hangar that keeps a drone permanently on site. Instead of dispatching a pilot, missions run on a schedule or a trigger: the dock opens, the drone takes off, flies a pre-planned route, returns, lands with centimeter RTK precision and recharges, ready for the next flight. A single operator can supervise many docks remotely from DJI FlightHub 2, with no one on site.
Pilot on site, every flight
Each inspection or patrol means dispatching a crew, travel time, manual flight and manual data handling.
- Travel and crew cost on every mission
- Limited frequency, daytime only
- Coverage tied to staff availability
- Data collected and processed by hand
Recurring missions, no crew
The Dock 2 + Matrice 3D fly repeatable routes 24/7, triggered by schedule or alarm, with data pushed straight to the cloud.
- Zero travel: the drone lives on site
- 24/7 missions, day and night
- One operator, many sites remotely
- Automated capture, upload and alerting
It pays off wherever the same area must be flown again and again — perimeter security, utility and solar inspections, construction monitoring. Want to see it on your site? Talk to our team →
From Dock 1
to Dock 2: what changes
Not a restyling: a complete redesign. Form factor reduced by 75%, weight halved, installation simplified. The M3D/3TD operating radius reaches 10 km, charging optimized to 32 minutes, video transmission is O3 Enterprise.
75% less footprint
The Dock 2 weighs 34 kg and occupies a quarter of the predecessor’s space. Installable by 2 people, transportable by truck or van, positionable on roofs, walls, limited areas.
- 75% more compact than Dock 1
- 68% lighter · only 34 kg
- Installation with 2 operators
- Rapid transport and deployment
32 minutes to relaunch
Optimized 12V hybrid charging system: 20% to 90% in 32 minutes. Complete takeoff with inspection in 45 seconds. An M3D/3TD mission lasts up to 50 minutes. Total operational cycle under 90 minutes.
- Charging 20-90% in 32 minutes
- Takeoff with inspection: 45 seconds
- Flight autonomy: 50 minutes
- Battery-saving hybrid system
10 km radius
The Matrice 3D/3TD can travel up to 10 km from the Dock 2, 3 km more than the Dock 1. Stable O3 Enterprise transmission, RTK dual-antenna for centimeter precision at touchdown, advanced environmental sensors.
- 10 km operating radius (+3 km vs Dock 1)
- RTK dual-antenna · cm accuracy
- Wind, rain, temperature sensors
- Dual fisheye camera inside/outside
34 kg.
From -25°C to +45°C.
The Dock 2 is designed for contexts where the Dock 1 was oversized. Installable on roofs, walls, reduced areas, by just two people, even in industrial environments where space is a scarce resource. IP55 certification, operating temperature from -25°C to +45°C, backup battery for over 5 hours in case of blackout. Maintenance every 6 months — the operational commitment is minimal.
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A compact hangar.
A complete operational station.
The Dock 2 doesn’t sacrifice any functionality compared to the Dock 1: lighter and more compact, but equally complete. 24/7 autonomy, advanced environmental sensors, FlightHub 2 cloud management, third-party integration via Cloud API.
Operations without on-site pilot
Missions programmed in advance or activated by triggers. The Matrice 3D/3TD takes off, executes the mission, returns, and charges — without human intervention on-site. A remote operator can monitor multiple Docks simultaneously.
360° integrated monitoring
Two integrated fisheye cameras — one inside for monitoring the docked drone and one outside for environmental control. The remote operator always sees the Dock, its conditions, and the surrounding site, day and night.
Centralized fleet management
Management via DJI FlightHub 2 cloud for multi-site multi-dock: mission planning, live monitoring, data archiving, alerting. On-premises deployment support where required for data sovereignty.
Third-party platform integration
Open Cloud API for integration with third-party software: industrial BMS, SCADA, security management platforms, enterprise GIS, asset inspection systems. Native edge computing for site-specific automations.
DJI Dock 2
in real operations
The Dock 2 in action on Italian industrial sites: automated perimeter surveillance, repeated inspections of photovoltaic plants and wind farms, RTK-precision mapping, bridge and power line inspections, civil protection. Operational demo on-site at our Rimini office or survey at your real site.
Six technologies
for next-generation hangars
The Dock 2 integrates industrial-grade hardware with software intelligence: RTK dual-antenna for centimeter precision at touchdown, advanced environmental sensors, optimized hybrid charging system, integrated backup power, reliable O3 Enterprise transmission, internal TEC climate control.
IP55 · -25°C/+45°C
IP55 certification against dust and rain. Operating range -25°C/+45°C covers the full European climate envelope. Installable outdoors without additional protection, in any industrial or agricultural site.
10 km operating radius
The Matrice 3D/3TD can travel up to 10 km from the Dock 2 while maintaining reliable O3 Enterprise transmission. 3 km more than the Dock 1 thanks to the new generation of aerial platforms.
Hybrid fast charge
Optimized 12V hybrid charging system: 20% → 90% in 32 minutes. Algorithm that preserves drone battery health extending its lifecycle. Total mission cycle under 90 minutes.
RTK dual-antenna
Integrated RTK dual-antenna base station: horizontal accuracy 1cm+1ppm, vertical 2cm+1ppm. Automatic centimeter-accurate landing, instant RTH positioning. Multi-constellation GPS/BeiDou/GLONASS/Galileo.
Backup battery 5+ hours
Integrated buffer battery with over 5 hours of autonomy. In case of power blackout the Dock 2 completes the ongoing mission, closes the cover, protects the drone, sends alerts to the cloud. Zero operational loss.
Environmental sensors
Integrated sensors for wind, rain, ambient temperature. Dual 180° fisheye cameras inside and outside. The system autonomously decides when to launch, when to return, when to abort a mission based on conditions.
Eight sectors
where the Dock 2 redefines ROI
Eight professional fields in which the Dock 2 replaces manual patrolling, periodic on-travel inspections, on-site surveillance. More economical, more compact, easier to install than the Dock 1 — the operating model becomes scalable.
Your scenario is on this list. Let’s talk.
Site survey,
installation, mission design
DJI Gold 5 Dealer, ISO 9001:2015 certified. The Dock 2 is much easier to install than its predecessor, but still requires site survey, FlightHub 2 configuration, repeatable route mission design, remote operator training. We follow the entire process from survey to first operational flight.
Technical site survey
Pre-installation inspection: assessment of optimal position for mission coverage, power availability, weather exposure, radio obstacles.
Installation & commissioning
Electrical installation, Ethernet cable laying, RTK dual-antenna commissioning, calibrations, pilot mission testing, integration testing with FlightHub 2 or customer platform.
Mission design & training
Design of repeatable M3D/3TD routes on site, activation trigger definition, remote operator training on FlightHub 2 and multi-dock fleet management.
Cloud API consulting
Cloud API integration support with customer systems: industrial SCADA, building BMS, security platforms, corporate GIS. Custom integrations on-demand.
24h shipping
Delivery across Italy within 24 hours of order. Professional packaging for 34 kg hangar — unit always in stock.
MEPA & Public Administration
Available on MEPA for Fire Brigades, Civil Protection, utility bodies, Public Administrations. Tender documentation support and post-installation assistance.
Complete pipeline
for unmanned operations
Matrice 3D/3TD as aerial platform, DJI Pilot 2 for initial configuration via RC Plus, DJI FlightHub 2 as mission control cloud system, Cloud API for third-party integrations, DJI Care Enterprise for extended system protection.
Matrice 3D / 3TD
DJI Pilot 2
RC Plus
FlightHub 2
Cloud API
Let’s talk
about your first Dock 2 deployment
We help you evaluate the Dock 2 for your specific scenario: perimeter surveillance, repeatable utility inspections, photovoltaic/wind monitoring, precision agriculture. Preliminary site survey, dock sizing to cover the site, repeatable route design, Cloud API integration with your existing systems. Operational demo on-site at our Rimini office or survey at your real site. Fill out the form and we’ll reply within 48h. Or call us at +39 0541.1790411.
Iper-Ammortamento
+ Nuova Sabatini
The DJI Dock 2 is an Industry 4.0 asset interconnected par excellence: software-driven system with Cloud API, FlightHub 2 cloud integration, environmental sensors, real-time telemetry. Full cumulability between Iper-Ammortamento and Nuova Sabatini: up to 50-60% total recovery on the integrated Dock 2 + Matrice 3D/3TD + FlightHub 2 system. Technical 4.0 documentation included. Available on MEPA for Fire Brigades, Civil Protection, utility bodies, and Public Administrations.
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€8,067.01 VAT included · Rate based on 60-month Grenke lease · Zero down payment · Response within 48h · All-Risk casco insurance included · 24 to 60 month terms · 100% tax deductible on each installment · Optional final buyout · Also available on MEPA for Public Administrations.
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