DJI unveils Dock 3, a futuristic drone station that launches from moving vehicles

The big picture: Imagine a future where drones can autonomously launch from moving vehicles and pull off intense inspection and emergency response missions in brutal conditions. DJI is turning that into reality with its newly launched Dock 3 station and powerful Matrice 4D and 4TD enterprise drones. The Dock 3 is DJI's first true "drone-in-a-box" solution that supports mobile deployment. The ruggedized dock has an IP56 rating to shrug off dust and water, and it can operate in environments from a freezing -30°C all the way up to a scorching 50°C. It's quite different from its predecessor – the stationary Dock 2 from 2023 – and can be mounted on vehicles such as trucks to unleash its drone payload while on the move using an optional gimbal mounting accessory. Two docks can be squeezed into the back of a pickup truck, each capable of controlling a drone in a continuous rotation for nonstop operations. There are built-in antennas, cameras, internal backup batteries, and a weather station ... Read full article.