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How does DJI Dock 4 swap and charge the Matrice 5TD battery?

Source-reviewed 2026-10-17 · Manual edition 1.0

Applies toDJI Dock 4 with the Matrice 5TD aircraft, as described by DJI Dock 4 user manual v1.0. The dock manages charging/swapping; this is not a standalone-battery charging procedure.

Firmware scope: not specified in this answer. English manufacturer manual; Canadian operational permissions and applicable local rules are not determined by this source.

DJI Dock 4 automatically swaps or charges the Matrice 5TD after landing according to the aircraft battery level and task schedule. It swaps when the aircraft battery is below 90%, a task is scheduled within one hour, and a battery in the dock compartment is above 90%.[1][2]
Before you begin

Do not install or remove the aircraft battery while the aircraft is powered on; confirm it is firmly mounted before takeoff. With Dock 4 powered on, keep objects and metal away from the landing pad and do not touch it directly. The dock cannot charge while its cover is open.[1][2]

Follow these steps

  1. Let the dock manage a scheduled task

    When a flight is scheduled within two hours, the dock charges the aircraft battery to 100% before the task begins. With no flight task scheduled, it maintains the battery at approximately 95% through wireless charging.[2]

  2. Request a manual swap when needed

    Use Battery Swap > Manual Swap on the DJI Enterprise App local debugging page, or Devices > Dock Control > Manual Swap in DJI FlightHub 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.[1][2]

  3. Request a full charge in FlightHub 2

    Enable Remote Debugging in the relevant Project Action or Devices > Dock/Ground Station controls, then choose Charge. The dock waits if battery temperature is outside the charging range, so charging may take longer.[2]

Sources & review

  1. 1. DJI_DOCK_4_MATRICE_5TD_UM_EN.pdf
    Aircraft Battery Swapping and Charging · conditions and battery installation · physical PDF page 70 (printed 70) · blocks 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
    Manual & edition details · View original source ↗
    Original PDF visually checked 2026-10-17. Drive access may be required.
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  2. 2. DJI_DOCK_4_MATRICE_5TD_UM_EN.pdf
    Aircraft Charging · methods and warnings · physical PDF page 71 (printed 71) · blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
    Manual & edition details · View original source ↗
    Original PDF visually checked 2026-10-17. Drive access may be required.
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Reviewed by Codex · source review. Source-reviewed against the cited original PDF pages and prepared MinerU blocks. This AI-assisted review is not manufacturer, human technician or field-test approval. Updated 2026-10-17.

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