In this article, you will learn:
1. What Solectric demonstrated: DJI Dock with Matrice 30 for fully automated flights.
2. Why the flight was special (one of the first fully automatic missions in Europe, including approvals).
3. Who was invited (representatives from print/radio/TV/online; pilots & management for interviews).
4. When & where the maiden flight took place (23.05.2023, Solectric, Ubstadt-Weiher) including the program.
5. What distinguishes the DJI Dock (docking station, charging/landing, 24/7 operation, robust, mobile).
6. Application examples: offshore wind, forest fire prevention, glacier research, reforestation, among others.
7. How you can book training courses & training (Basic, A2, flight training, workshops).
What was it about?
Solectric launched one of the first fully automatic drone flights in Europe in Ubstadt-Weiher and presented the DJI Dock – a mobile docking station for autonomous missions with the Matrice 30. Media representatives were invited; pilots and management were available for interviews.
Date & Location
Date: May 23, 2023
Program: 1:00 p.m. Welcome & Technology Briefing · 2:00 p.m. Take-off
Address: Solectric GmbH, Ubstadter Str. 23, 76698 Ubstadt-Weiher
Why is this special?
The DJI Dock takes professional drone operations to the next level: it serves as a charging and landing platform, operates around the clock, and is designed for cold and heat. Despite weighing approx. 105 kg, the station is mobile – requiring power and internet. Solectric was the first German company to receive the necessary operating permits for fully automated flights.
Typical Fields of Application
- Offshore Wind: dense maintenance cycles under harsh conditions.
- Forest Fire Prevention: "flying fire alarms" for early detection in remote areas.
- Glacier Monitoring: documentation and thermal data for research.
- Reforestation: large-scale, precise seeding missions.
Training & Courses
DJI-authorized training – from Basic (from € 89) to A2 Remote Pilot Certificate (from € 99) to Flight Training/Product (from € 179) and Workshops (from € 99).
More information: Basic · A2 · Flight Training · Workshops
Conclusion
Fully automated dock solutions like the DJI Dock turn drones into permanently available infrastructure for security, industry, and research – with higher efficiency, less risk, and scalable workflows.
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