# DJI Dock 4 and Matrice 5TD release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dji-dock-4-and-matrice-5td-release
> Updated: 2026-10-24T02:06:16.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

DJI Enterprise initially teased a new docking system and drone under the campaign title “Always There, Always Ready.” Early indications suggested the hardware would feature an automated battery-swapping mechanism using a rotating carousel to reduce turnaround times compared to previous models.

On October 14, 2026, DJI officially announced the DJI Dock 4 and the Matrice 5TD enterprise drone. The Dock 4 is described as a “drone-in-a-box” solution capable of performing an automatic battery exchange in under 25 seconds, a significant improvement over the approximately 30-minute charging cycles required by previous generations. This system aims to enable rapid response for public safety, emergency services, infrastructure inspection, and security.

The Matrice 5TD drone provides up to 59 minutes of flight time and can reach speeds of 21 metres per second. It is equipped with 50-megapixel cameras, thermal imaging (1280 x 1024 resolution), rotating LiDAR, and radar. Additional features include an 11x telephoto lens, a 3-kilometre laser rangefinder, and full-color night vision. The drone also utilizes a “Fusion Mode” that overlays visible-light feeds with infrared data for comprehensive structural and thermal imaging.

The system is designed for extreme environments, operating in temperatures from -40°C to 50°C, and utilizes the DJI O4 ground station for improved communication stability in complex environments.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: DJI launches DJI Dock 4 and Matrice 5TD enterprise drone

DJI has released the DJI Dock 4 and Matrice 5TD drone, featuring a 25-second automated battery swap for emergency and infrastructure monitoring.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dji-launches-dji-dock-4-and-matrice-5td-enterprise-drone

### 2026-10-14: DJI announces DJI Dock 4 with automatic battery exchange

DJI unveiled the DJI Dock 4 and Matrice 5TD drone, featuring an automatic battery exchange system that completes in under 25 seconds to enable rapid-response aerial operations.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dji-announces-dji-dock-4-with-automatic-battery-exchange

### 2026-10-09: DJI teases new drone docking system with automated battery swapping

DJI Enterprise is set to announce a new drone docking system on October 14, featuring automated battery swapping to enable faster mission turnarounds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dji-teases-new-drone-docking-system-with-automated-battery-swapping

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