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Gray DJI Matrice 5TD prototype drone on asphalt with arms folded, a cylindrical antenna and dark dome on the top deck, and a multi-window gimbal

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DJI Matrice 5TD Surfaces In China Filing, 750 g Heavier Than 4TD

A Chinese drone-registration entry names the DJI Matrice 5TD at 2.6 kg, and a leaked render prints the name. The dock drone gains 750 g on the Matrice 4TD.

Haye KestelooSep 273 min read

LEAK

DJI Neo 3 Leak Is Recycled Box Art, and the Vents Gave It Away

The DJI Neo 3 image going round on X is the render printed on the drone's retail box. Jasper Ellens found the tell in the battery vents.

Haye KestelooSep 21

Dark DJI teaser image showing a wireless video transmitter with red RX and blue TX buttons and an HDMI port, above the date 2026.09.01 20:00 GMT+8.

DJI RUMORS

DJI Sets September 1 For SDR Transmission 2. US Buyers Are Blocked.

DJI has set September 1 for what leaked packaging calls the SDR Transmission 2 Combo. The FCC Covered List already bars its US sale.

Haye KestelooAug 18

Purported DJI Matrice 5 prototype drone sitting on wet asphalt with extended landing gear and a multi-sensor gimbal

Leak

DJI Matrice 5 Leak Shows Integrated LiDAR And Five-Window Gimbal On Next Enterprise Flagship

Leaked photos from Igor Bogdanov show a purported DJI Matrice 5 with what appears to be built-in LiDAR, RTK, and a five-window gimbal with laser rangefinder.

Haye KestelooJul 27

Drone Leaks

DJI Matrice 5TD Surfaces In China Filing, 750 g Heavier Than 4TD

DJI Neo 3 Leak Is Recycled Box Art, and the Vents Gave It Away

DJI Sets September 1 For SDR Transmission 2. US Buyers Are Blocked.

DJI Matrice 5 Leak Shows Integrated LiDAR And Five-Window Gimbal On Next Enterprise Flagship

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