DJI Launches Dock 2 Automated ‘Drone in a Box’

The enterprise solution is designed to automate routine tasks that would normally require a drone pilot, such as surveying and inspections.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 09:05 AM ET

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DJI’s Dock 2 ‘drone in a box’ solution is designed to accommodate the company’s new Matrice 3D and 3TD drones. [Courtesy: DJI]

Key Takeaways:

DJI has globally launched Dock 2, an automated "drone in a box" solution for enterprise customers, designed to automate tasks such as surveying, inspections, and security with a takeoff/landing hub and two new specialized drones.
The Dock 2 system is significantly smaller, lighter, and more cost-effective than its predecessor, offering enhanced precision, longer flight times, and features like automated mission planning and remote monitoring.
This launch occurs amid increasing U.S. legislative efforts and state-level bans targeting Chinese drone manufacturers like DJI, citing national security and cybersecurity concerns, which DJI has consistently denied.

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The world’s most prolific manufacturer and seller of consumer drones is introducing a new “drone in a box” solution globally.

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI on Tuesday announced the worldwide launch of Dock 2, an automated solution aimed at enterprise customers. The drone in a box offering includes a takeoff and landing hub and two new, specially designed drones, intended to automate use cases such as surveying, inspections, asset management, and security.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.