Native DJI AI Detection and Gimbal Track for Dock 3

FlytBase now supports Native DJI AI Detection and Gimbal Track for Dock 3, enabling automated object detection and hands-free camera tracking using DJI’s onboard AI on the Matrice 4D and 4TD. No additional FlytBase AI-R hardware is required.

This allows Dock 3 operators to detect people and vehicles automatically and keep the camera locked on a selected target during stationary missions.

Key Capabilities

AI Detection

AI Detection automatically identifies and highlights supported detection classes, such as people and vehicles, in the live video feed during flights. Detected objects are clearly marked in the video stream, and optional email alerts can be configured to notify operators when activity is detected.

Operators can adjust the confidence threshold to control how certain the system must be before flagging a detection. Higher thresholds reduce false positives, while lower thresholds increase sensitivity to partially visible or distant objects.

This enables reliable, automated monitoring of remote sites, perimeters, and critical infrastructure without requiring continuous manual observation.

Detection Class	Supported
People	✓
Vehicles	✓
Vessels	Available in the next update

Gimbal Track

Gimbal Track allows operators to select a detected object and have the gimbal automatically follow it. The camera adjusts pitch and yaw to keep the target centered in frame while the drone remains stationary.

This removes the need for continuous manual gimbal control and allows operators to focus on coordination, communication, and evidence capture.

Operational Notes

• Stationary tracking : Gimbal Track requires the drone to remain stationary. Issuing flight commands will disengage tracking.

• Cockpit View only: Detection overlays and Gimbal Track are available only in Cockpit View. They are not currently visible in Fleet View, RTSP streams, or Guest Share feeds.

• Detection classes: People and vehicles are currently supported and are always active once detection is enabled. Vessel detection and configurable class selection will be introduced in a future update.

• Tracking behavior: Only one target can be tracked at a time. Additional detections remain visible in the video feed but are not tracked.

• Email alerts: Detection alerts can be configured and delivered via Flinks-based email notifications

Camera Compatibility

Camera	Supported
Wide	✓
Zoom	✓
Thermal	✗

AI Detection and Gimbal Track are unavailable in thermal view. Switch to wide or zoom to use these features.

Hardware Compatibility

Hardware	Native AI Support
Dock 3 (M4D/M4TD)	✓
Dock 2 (M3D/M3TD)	✗ (Supported through FlytBase AI-R)
Dock 1 (M30/M30T)	✗ (Supported through FlytBase AI-R)

For Dock 1 and Dock 2 deployments, AI Detection remains available through FlytBase AI-R, which provides equivalent detection capabilities using FlytBase edge AI hardware.

For Dock 3 deployments with AI-R installed, operators can choose either DJI Native AI or FlytBase AI-R for detection and tracking.

Early Access

Native DJI AI Detection and Gimbal Track for Dock 3 are currently available in early access.

To enable this feature for your account, contact [email protected] with your account details. Once enabled, the AI Detection panel will appear in Cockpit View for Dock 3 devices.