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  • Page 1 Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual v1.0 2025.03...
  • Page 2 This document is copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved. Unless otherwise authorized by DJI, you are not eligible to use or allow others to use the document or any part of the document by reproducing, transferring or selling the document. Only refer to this document and the content thereof as instructions to operate DJI products.

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Using this Manual • This product does not meet the standard operating temperature for military grade application (-55°to 125° C/-67° to 257° F), which is required to endure greater environmental variability. Use the product for applications that meet the operating temperature range requirements of that grade.

  • Page 4: Download Dji Assistant 2

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Download DJI Assistant 2 ™ Download and install DJI ASSISTANT 2 (Enterprise Series) using the link below: https://www.dji.com/downloads/softwares/assistant-dji-2-for-matrice © 2025 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Contents Using this Manual Legend Read Before Use Video Tutorials Download DJI Assistant 2 General Information and System Description Aircraft Powering on/off Aircraft Status Indicator Beacon Camera Storing and Exporting Photos and Videos...
  • Page 6 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Remote Controller Alert Optimal Transmission Zone Linking the Remote Controller HDMI Settings DJI Pilot 2 App Homepage Camera View Command and Control Link (C2 Link) Performance and Limitations Specifications Prohibited Actions Center of Gravity Limitations...
  • Page 7 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Advanced RTH Trigger Method RTH Procedure RTH Settings Landing Protection System Shutdown 3.10 Post-Flight Inspection Emergency Procedures Fire Loss of C2 Link Loss of Navigation Systems Control Station Failures Loss of Control Signal...
  • Page 8 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 4G Network Requirements Disposal FAR Remote ID Compliance Information © 2025 DJI All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 9: General Information And System Description

    10. Frame Arms (incl. internal antennas) 21. Cellular Dongle Compartment 11. USB-C Assistant Port (E-Port Lite) [1] DJI Matrice 4D and DJI Matrice 4TD are equipped with different cameras. Refer to the actual product purchased. • Contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer to replace the components of the product if damaged.

  • Page 10: Powering On/Off

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual authorized dealer (except for components allowed to be disassembled by users in this manual), otherwise it will not be covered under warranty. Powering on/off Power on/off: Press, then press and hold. Aircraft Status Indicator The aircraft has front LEDs and aircraft status indicators.

  • Page 11: Beacon

    • To obtain better footage, the front LEDs turn off automatically when taking photos and videos if the front LEDs are set to Auto in DJI Pilot 2. Beacon The beacon on the aircraft enable you to find the aircraft when flying at night. The beacon can be set in DJI Pilot 2/DJI FlightHub 2.

  • Page 12: Camera

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Camera DJI Matrice 4TD DJI Matrice 4D 1. Tele camera 4. Laser Range Finder 2. Medium Tele Camera 5. Infrared Thermal Camera 3. Wide-Angle Camera 6. NIR Auxiliary Light • Due to the characteristics of the infrared sensor, the infrared sensor may become burnt before sunburn protection is triggered.

  • Page 13: Gimbal Notice

    Make sure to power off the device correctly. Otherwise, the camera parameters will not be saved, and any recorded videos may be affected. DJI is not responsible for any loss caused by an image or video recorded in a way that is not machine-readable.

  • Page 14: Replacing Propellers

    • Make sure that the propellers and motors are installed securely before each flight. • Only use official DJI propellers. DO NOT mix propeller types. • Propellers are consumable components. Purchase additional propellers if necessary. • Make sure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers.

  • Page 15: Avionics

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • Make sure that the motors are mounted securely and can rotate smoothly. DO NOT take off if a motor is stuck and unable to rotate freely. • DO NOT attempt to modify the structure of the motors.

  • Page 16: Communications Equipment

    To use Custom Network RTK, make sure that the remote controller has been mounted with DJI Cellular Dongle 2 and install a nano-SIM card, or that the remote controller has a Wi-Fi connection. Keep the remote controller powered on and connected to the internet when using this function.

  • Page 17: Sensing System

    It will automatically turn on by default in low-light environments when the flight altitude is under 5 m after takeoff. You can also turn it on or off manually in the DJI Pilot 2 app. Each time the aircraft is restarted, the auxiliary light will revert back to the default setting Auto.
  • Page 18 During a flight, always pay attention to the surrounding environment and the warnings in DJI Pilot 2, and be responsible for and maintain control of the aircraft at all times. •...
  • Page 19 Use a soft cloth if there is any dirt, dust, or water on the glass of the sensing ◆ system. DO NOT use any cleaning product that contains alcohol. Contact DJI Support if there is any damage to the lenses of the sensing ◆ system.

  • Page 20: Vision Assist

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Vision Assist The vision assist view, powered by the vision systems, changes the image on the view from the corresponding vision sensors according to the flight speed direction to help users navigate and observe obstacles during flight.
  • Page 21 Be extra cautious when flying in extremely dark (<300 lux) or bright (>10,000 lux) environments. • Pay attention to DJI Pilot 2 and make sure APAS is working normally. • APAS may not function properly when the aircraft is flying near flight limits or in a GEO zone.

  • Page 22: Dji Airsense

    ADS-B Out devices. • If there is an obstacle between a manned aircraft and a DJI aircraft, DJI AirSense will not be able to receive ADS-B messages from the aircraft or send warnings to the user.

  • Page 23: Intelligent Flight Battery

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual caution. A small red square icon with the distance information will appear on the camera view, and a red airplane icon will appear on the map view. The remote controller will vibrate to alert.

  • Page 24: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Inserting/Removing the Battery • DO NOT insert or remove the battery while the aircraft is powered on. • Ensure the battery is inserted with a clicking sound. DO NOT launch the aircraft when the battery is not securely mounted, as this may cause poor contact between the battery and the aircraft and present hazards.

  • Page 25: Warming The Battery

    IP Rating of the Aircraft 1. Under stable laboratory conditions, the DJI Matrice 4D Series aircraft achieves an IP55 protection rating of IEC 60529 standards when equipped with the Intelligent Flight Battery. The protection rating is not permanent and may lower over an extended period.

  • Page 26: Control Station

    5. L1/L2/L3/R1/R2/R3 Buttons 11. 5D Button Go to camera view in DJI Pilot 2 to view 12. Flight Pause Button the specific functions of these buttons. 6. Return to Home (RTH) Button ©...

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Press once to make the aircraft brake 24. Camera Zoom Dial and hover in place (only when GNSS or 25. Customizable C4 Scroll Wheel Vision Systems are available). 26. Handle 13. microSD Card Slot 27.

  • Page 28: Customizable Button

    Checking the Battery Level Press the power button on the remote controller once to check the internal battery level. Customizable Button The C1, C2, C3, C4 and 5D buttons are customizable. Open DJI Pilot 2 and enter camera view. Tap >...

  • Page 29: Operating The Touchscreen

    Slide up from the bottom of the screen and hold to access recently opened apps. Slide down from the top of the screen to open the status bare when in DJI Pilot 2. The status bar dis- plays information such as time, Wi-Fi signal, and re- mote controller battery level.

  • Page 30: Remote Controller Leds

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Slide down twice from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings when in DJI Pilot 2. Slide down once from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings when not in DJI Pilot 2.

  • Page 31: Remote Controller Alert

    For example, avoid enabling mobile phone Wi-Fi. • A prompt will appear in DJI Pilot 2 if the transmission signal is weak during flight. Adjust the antennas to make sure that the aircraft is in the optimal transmission range.

  • Page 32: Linking The Remote Controller

    Method 2: Using App 1. Power on the aircraft and the remote controller. 2. Run DJI Pilot 2 and tap Link Remote Controller to link. The status LED of the remote controller blinks blue, and the remote controller will beep during linking.

  • Page 33: Dji Pilot 2 App

    • If the DJI account logged in by the user has the DJI FlightHub 2 license, tap the cloud service on the app homepage to automatically log in to DJI FlightHub 2.

  • Page 34: Camera View

    If DJI FlightHub 2 is connected, you can also view all flight tasks sent from the cloud or upload local tasks to the cloud.

  • Page 35: Navigation Display

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Displays the number of searched satellites. When the RTK service is not enabled, the RTK icon is gray. When the RTK data is converged, the RTK icon will turn white. Tap the GNSS positioning status icon to view the RTK mode and GNSS positioning information.
  • Page 36 Both the obstacle braking distance and the warning distance can be set in DJI Pilot 2. Follow the prompted instructions in the app to set them. The white line shows the position of the aircraft in three seconds. The higher the vertical speed, the longer the white line.
  • Page 37 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • If an obstacle is detected, it will be indicated by a green frame when it is outside the warning distance. When the obstacle reaches the warning distance, the frame turns orange. When the obstacle approaches the obstacle braking distance, the frame turns red.
  • Page 38 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 1. Camera Type 2. Camera Parameters 3. Auto Exposure Lock 4. Focus Mode 5. Night Scene Mode 6. Electronic Dehazing 7. Storage Info 8. Camera Mode 9. Camera Settings 10. Photo/Video Mode 11.
  • Page 39 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 1. Zoom Frame After switching to the wide-angle camera as the main view, the zoom frame will display the field of view and camera zoom ratio. Thermal Camera View This section mainly sets out the differences with zoom camera. Refer to the...
  • Page 40 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 1. Palette Displays the highest and lowest temperature measurement values of the current view. Tap to choose between different infrared temperature measurement palettes, or enable the isotherm to set temperature measurement intervals. Note that if the measured area exceeds the maximum or minimum temperature measurement values of the current view, the setting will not take effect.

  • Page 41: Primary Flight Display

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Laser Rangefinding 1. Tap to enable the RNG. 2. The cross hair in the center of the lens will turn red, which means the laser rangefinder is aiming at the target and measuring the altitude of the target and distance between the target and the aircraft.
  • Page 42 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual The Primary Flight Display may appear differently when the main view is through an FPV camera or a gimbal camera (zoom camera/wide camera/thermal camera). 1. Speed Wheel 2. Wind Speed and Direction The wind direction is relative to the aircraft.

  • Page 43: Command And Control Link (C2 Link)

    DJI O4+ Enterprise system, offering stable and reliable communication. The C2 link provides the control signal from the control station to the aircraft, facilitating real-time operations. During a flight task, the video transmission signal strength will be displayed in DJI FlightHub 2: : The transmission signal is strong.

  • Page 44: Performance And Limitations

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Performance and Limitations 2.1 Specifications Visit the following website for specifications. https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-3/specs 2.2 Prohibited Actions The following actions are prohibited: • DO NOT operate in the vicinity of crewed aircraft. DO NOT interfere with the operations of crewed aircraft.

  • Page 45: Center Of Gravity Limitations

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • DO NOT use this product for any illegal or inappropriate purpose, such as spying, military operations, or unauthorized investigations. DO NOT trespass onto the private property of others. DO NOT use this product to defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten, or otherwise violate the legal rights of others, such as privacy and publicity rights.

  • Page 46: Normal Procedures

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Normal Procedures 3.1 Airspace and Radio Frequency Environment Requirements 1. DO NOT operate the aircraft in severe weather conditions, including wind speeds exceeding 12 m/s, snow, moderate rain, and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GNSS system.

  • Page 47: Flight Restrictions

    GEO Zones, which are further divided into Restricted Zones, Authorization Zones, Warning Zones, Enhanced Warning Zones, and Altitude Zones. You can view such information in real-time in DJI Pilot 2. GEO Zones are specific flight areas, including but not limited to airports, large event venues, locations where public emergencies have occurred (such as forest fires), nuclear power plants, prisons, government properties, and military facilities.

  • Page 48: Buffer Zone

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Buffer Zone Buffer Zones for Restricted Zones/Authorization Zones To prevent the aircraft from accidentally flying into a Restricted or Authorization Zone, the GEO system creates a buffer zone of about 20 meters wide outside each Restricted and Authorization Zone.

  • Page 49: Unlocking Geo Zones

    This unlocking option is available in all countries and regions and can be requested via the DJI FlySafe website at https://fly-safe.dji.com. Unlocking on Mobile Device: Run the DJI Pilot 2 app and tap GEO Zone Map on the home screen. View the list of the unlocking licenses and tap to view details of the unlocking license.

  • Page 50: Distance To Control Station

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Flight Restrictions Prompt The straight-line distance from the aircraft to the Home Point Max Distance Max flight distance reached. cannot exceed the max flight dis- tance set. Weak GNSS Signal Flight Restrictions Prompt •...

  • Page 51: Using For The First Time

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 3.4 Using for the First Time Charging the Battery • Charge the remote controller to activate the internal battery before using for the first time. Preparing the Remote Controller Adjusting the Antennas Preparing the Aircraft 1.

  • Page 52: Activation

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Click Click • Make sure to install the gimbal protector for the aircraft before transportation. Activation The aircraft and remote controller require activation before using for the first time. Press, and then press again and hold the power button to power on the devices. Follow the on-screen prompts to activate.
  • Page 53 Otherwise, the ingress protection performance will be affected. 7. Make sure the remote controller antennas are adjusted to the proper position. 8. Make sure the firmware of all devices and DJI Pilot 2 have been updated to the latest versions.

  • Page 54: Takeoff/Landing

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 3.6 Takeoff/Landing Manual Takeoff/Landing Starting the Motors Perform one of the Combination Stick Commands (CSC) as shown below to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning, release both sticks simultaneously.

  • Page 55: Planned And Manual Flight

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual The Combination Stick Command (CSC) can be used to stop the motors once the flight controller detects critical error during flight. 3.7 Planned and Manual Flight Remote Controller Controls Controlling the Aircraft The control sticks of the remote controller can be used to control the aircraft movements.

  • Page 56: Flight Modes

    Normal mode. Note that obstacle sensing is disabled in Sport Mode. Function Mode Function mode can be set to T-mode (Tripod mode) or A-mode (Attitude mode) in DJI Pilot 2. T-mode is based on Normal mode. The flight speed is limited to allow easier control of the aircraft.

  • Page 57: Airborne Relay

    DO NOT switch from Normal mode to other modes unless you are sufficiently familiar with the aircraft behavior under each flight mode. You must turn on Multiple Flight Modes in DJI Pilot 2 before switching from Normal mode to other modes.

  • Page 58: Return To Home

    After the Home Point is recorded, DJI Pilot 2 will issue a voice prompt. If it is necessary to update the Home Point during a flight (such as if you have changed your position), the Home Point can be manually updated in >...

  • Page 59: Notice

    30 meters. If the positioning system is functioning abnormally, the aircraft will enter ATTI mode. • It is important to set a suitable RTH altitude before each flight. Launch DJI Pilot 2 and set the RTH altitude. The default RTH altitude is 100 m. •...

  • Page 60: Advanced Rth

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • When the remote controller signal is normal during Advanced RTH, the pitch stick can be used to control the flight speed, but the orientation and altitude cannot be controlled and the aircraft cannot be controlled to fly to the left or right.

  • Page 61: Trigger Method

    During flight, if the battery level is low and only sufficient to fly to the Home Point, a warning prompt will appear in DJI Pilot 2. If you tap to confirm RTH or do not take action before the countdown ends, the aircraft will automatically initiate low battery RTH.

  • Page 62: Rth Procedure

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • The aircraft lands immediately if the RTH distance is less than 5 m. RTH Procedure After Advanced RTH is triggered, the aircraft brakes and hovers in place. • When the environment or lighting conditions are suitable for the vision system: The aircraft will adjust its orientation to the Home Point, plan the best path ◆...
  • Page 63 DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual After confirmation, the aircraft will continue to return to the home point at a ◇ low speed. If an obstacle appears on the return path, the aircraft will brake and may exit RTH.

  • Page 64: Rth Settings

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual RTH Settings RTH settings are available for Advanced RTH. Go to the camera view in DJI Pilot 2, tap > > Control, and scroll to Return to Home. • Optimal: If the lighting is sufficient and the environment is suitable for the vision system, ◆...
  • Page 65 It will stop climbing once the path ahead is clear and then continue to RTH. If the obstacle height exceeds the altitude limit, a prompt will appear in DJI Pilot 2 and the user will need to take control. Fly with caution.

  • Page 66: Landing Protection

    • If landing protection is not operational, DJI Pilot 2 will display a landing prompt when the aircraft descends the user-defined downward braking distance from the ground. Tap Confirm or push the throttle stick all the way down and hold for one second, and the aircraft will land.

  • Page 67: System Shutdown

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • During landing, movement of any other control stick apart from the throttle stick will be regarded as giving up precision landing, and the aircraft will descend vertically. 3.9 System Shutdown If the remote controller is used, push the throttle stick down and hold to stop the motors after landing.

  • Page 68: Emergency Procedures

    Emergency Procedures 4.1 Fire A prompt will appear in DJI Pilot 2 and the flight controller will reduce the power of the aircraft when the Intelligent Flight Battery temperature is too high. The battery will be locked for future use if the temperature is too high during flight and cannot be used again after landing.

  • Page 69: Loss Of Navigation Systems

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 4.3 Loss of Navigation Systems When using fixed RTK positioning, the aircraft will switch to GNSS if RTK is unavailable during flight. If GNSS is also unavailable, the aircraft will switch to Attitude (ATTI) mode automatically to stabilize its attitude.

  • Page 70: Handling, Servicing And Instructions For Maintenance

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Handling, Servicing and Instructions for Maintenance 5.1 Storage Aircraft Storage • Keep the aircraft and parts clean and dry and store them in a cool dry place. Recommended storage temperature: between -20° and 50° C (-4° and 122° F).

  • Page 71: Charging The Battery

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 5.2 Charging the Battery Using the Charging Hub 1. Status LED 4. Battery Port 2. Power Port 5. USB-C Assistant Port 3. Mode Switch Usage Toggle the mode switch to select a charging mode.

  • Page 72: Battery Level Leds

    • The DJI 240W Power Adapter is required when using the charging hub to charge Intelligent Flight Batteries. • The charging hub is only compatible with specific model of the Intelligent Flight Battery.

  • Page 73: Battery Protection Mechanisms

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual Battery Protection Mechanisms The battery level LEDs can display battery protection notifications triggered by abnormal charging conditions. LEDs Blinking Pattern Status LED2 blinks twice per second Overcurrent detected LED2 blinks three times per second...

  • Page 74: Appendix

    An offline firmware package can be downloaded from the DJI official website to an external storage device such as a microSD card or U disk. Run DJI Pilot 2, tap HMS, and then Firmware Update > Offline Update to select the firmware package of the remote controller, aircraft, or payload from the external storage device and tap Update All to update.

  • Page 75: Notices

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 6. When the "Update successful" prompt appears, the update is completed, and the DJI device will restart automatically. Notices • Make sure the aircraft and remote controller are fully charged before updating the firmware.

  • Page 76: Third-Party Payload Requirements

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual • Make sure to securely installed the payload and tightened all the screws. Use the included screwdriver to tighten the screws again after installation. Loose installation may affect the overall water-resistant performance or even cause the payload from falling during flight, which will seriously affect flight safety.

  • Page 77: Using Enhanced Transmission

    4G connectivity allows you to maintain aircraft control. The installation requirements are as shown below: • The aircraft needs to be installed with a DJI Cellular Dongle 2. Both the dongle and nano-SIM card need to be purchased separately. •...

  • Page 78: Installing The Dji Cellular Dongle 2

    3. Check the icon in the upper right corner of the system desktop. If the 4G logo appears, it means that the enhanced transmission is available. Gently remove the DJI Cellular Dongle 2 from the aircraft as shown if needed. DO NOT pull the antennas by force. Otherwise, the antennas may be damaged.

  • Page 79: Using Enhanced Transmission

    OcuSync link is restored. Remote Controller Usage Notes If using the 4G network via the DJI Cellular Dongle 2, make sure to install the DJI Cellular Dongle 2 correctly, and turn off the Wi-Fi of the remote controller while using Enhanced Transmission to reduce interference.

  • Page 80: Network Requirements

    DJI Matrice 4D Series Unmanned Aircraft Flight Manual 4G Network Requirements The 4G network transmission speed is determined by the 4G signal strength of the aircraft and the remote controller at the current position and the network congestion level of the corresponding base station. The actual transmission experience is closely related to the local 4G network signal conditions.
  • Page 81 The aircraft monitors the Remote ID system functionality from pre-flight to shut down. If the Remote ID system malfunctions or has a failure, an alarm will be displayed in a DJI flight control app such as DJI Pilot 2 or in a DJI cloud platform such as DJI FlightHub •...
  • Page 82 The content is subject to change without prior notice. Download the latest version from https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-3/downloads If you have any questions about this document, contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. DJI and MATRICE are trademarks of DJI. Copyright © 2025 DJI All Rights Reserved.

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