DJI’s first battery-swapping dock gets drones recharged and back in the air in under 45 seconds

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By Shane DowningOct 18, 2026, 6:30 am126 ptsTrending
DJI has delivered a battery-swapping drone dock, the Dock 4, with an automated 25-second swap this week, according to a company press release. The dock bypasses the normal recharging process, which would take about 30 minutes, and DJI promises a turnaround of under 45 seconds from landing to takeoff. The…

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