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November 26, 2025
Your hardware, whether it’s the new Matrice 400 or a “drone in a box,” like the DJI Dock 3 is only half the solution. The other half is the command centre. For DJI users, that command centre is FlightHub 2. It is the single platform designed to bring all your ground, air, and automated operations into one clear picture.
For years, “cloud-based” management was the default. This was a non-starter for many organisations in the region. When you are mapping critical infrastructure or handling sensitive government data, you cannot send that data to an external server.
DJI has now provided a complete answer to this challenge. FlightHub 2 is offered in three distinct deployment models, and this changes everything for UAE operators.
Public Cloud: This is the standard, easy-to-deploy option. DJI manages the cloud servers. You log in from anywhere, and your teams are instantly connected. It’s fast, efficient, and perfect for many commercial tasks in real estate, marketing, and construction.
On-Premise (Software): For organisations with established IT infrastructure, this is the solution for total data control. The entire FlightHub 2 platform is installed on your own internal servers. No data ever leaves your network. All information, from flight logs to live video streams, stays within your organisation.
FlightHub 2 AIO (All-in-One Device): This is the simplest and most integrated on-premise solution for teams that need security without complex IT. The AIO is a physical, high-performance hardware box that comes pre-installed with the FlightHub 2 On-Premises software. It’s ready to use “out of the box”. It includes the DJI Terra engine, giving it the power to create a 3D model from 500 images in just five minutes. Because it’s a compact device, it can be deployed in a server room, a site office, or even a vehicle as a mobile command centre.
The next evolution of drone operations is removing the pilot from the field. The DJI Dock 3 is a rugged “drone in a box” designed for this exact purpose. It is an automated base that houses, charges, and deploys the Matrice 4D/4TD drone 24/7, even in harsh temperatures up to 50°C.
But a dock is just hardware. FlightHub 2 can be its brain and enable a wide array of new capabilities.
From the FlightHub 2 interface, you can schedule fully autonomous missions. Imagine scheduling a drone to fly the perimeter of your facility every night, or to create a 2D map of your construction site every morning at 7:00 AM. The Dock 3 executes the mission, and the data automatically appears in FlightHub 2, ready for analysis.
For security, this integration is transformative. You can program automated patrols. If the drone’s AI detects a person or vehicle, it can be set to automatically start tracking the subject and send a real-time alert to operators in the command centre.
Beyond automation, FlightHub 2 is a live collaboration tool. It ensures the pilot in the field and the expert in the office see the exact same thing, at the exact same time.
The 2.5D Base Map: Instead of relying on an outdated satellite map, your drone automatically maps the area as it flies. This 2.5D Base Map builds a detailed, high-resolution overview of your site in real time, becoming the canvas for your entire operation.
Live Annotations: A feature where collaboration becomes reality. A manager in the office sees an issue on the live map. They can draw a line, drop a pin, or measure a polygon directly onto that map. The pilot in the field sees that the annotation appears on their controller instantly. No more “fly left, a bit more.” It is now “fly to this exact point I have just marked.”
Cloud Mapping for Quick Insights: You need a map, fast. FlightHub 2 can create RGB (visual) or Infrared (thermal) orthomosaics. And with the AIO device, this processing happens locally in minutes, giving you rapid insights without sending data to the cloud.
Flight Route Planning: You can plan detailed, multi-point missions for your Matrice and Mavic Enterprise drones directly on your computer, then sync it to the pilot or drone. This saves immense time in the field.
Let’s move away from features and talk about value.
For Construction and Surveying: You have a Dock 3 on-site, creating automated 2D progress maps every single morning. Your entire team, on-site and in the head office, sees the same, up-to-date map. A surveyor can drop pins on areas needing measurement, and a project manager can stream live flights to stakeholders.
For Energy and Utilities: You can manage your entire operation from your secure, on-premises AIO device. A Dock 3 can perform automated thermal inspections of a solar farm, flagging anomalies. For remote pipelines, you can conduct inspections and securely manage all data within your own network.
For Public Safety and Emergency Response: You can now deploy the FlightHub 2 AIO in a mobile command vehicle. Arrive on scene, and have a 3D model of the area generated in five minutes. You can see live feeds from multiple pilots and automated Dock 3 patrols on one map, drawing cordons and directing teams with perfect clarity.
The challenge for drone operations is no longer just about capturing data. It is about making that data actionable the moment it is captured.
DJI FlightHub 2, especially when combined with the security of the AIO device and the automation of the Dock 3, creates a single, intelligent ecosystem. It moves your operation beyond a series of manual tasks. It unifies the pilot in the field, the manager in the office, and the automated drone in its dock, allowing everyone to work from one source of truth.
Your operation deserves a clear, unified view.
If you are ready to build a truly connected, secure, and intelligent drone program, we can help. Get in touch with us today to learn more.
