DJI has prepared a compliance document package for DJI Dock 4 operators planning a SORA-based application for operations in the Specific Category, including BVLOS operations, up to SAIL II. It brings together templates, manufacturer documentation and the statements of compliance with MoC Light-UAS.2511 and MoC Light-UAS.2512 for the flight termination system and parachute.
Operators can adapt the templates to their own operation and prepare the information required by their authority. Dealers can use the package to explain what DJI provides and what customers still need to prepare.
Preparing a SORA-based application
For operators preparing a SORA-based application in the Specific category, the application may include an operation-specific concept of operations (ConOps), a risk assessment, an operations manual and evidence for proposed mitigations. The ConOps and the Operations Manual template include sections for the operator to describe its operation; the Operations Manual also covers the other content required for an operations manual.
The Dock 4 package covers the part of the work that can be reused. DJI writes what the manufacturer can prove. The operator supplies what only the operator knows: the site, the routes, the procedures, and the risk assessment for that specific operation.
The package is designed for DJI Dock 4 with DJI Matrice 5TD and the DJI AP1 parachute. The SORA templates cover SAIL I and II.
The package contains templates and manufacturer statements. Operators should check the applicable system configuration and document versions. Competent authorities may contact DJI for supporting evidence.
The templates and statements are version-controlled. Check the applicable versions before use.
Mapping the Khumbu Icefall with DJI M4E and DJI TerraMOC 2511: showing the aircraft can be stopped
SORA 2.5 includes a containment assessment. Operators need to describe the measures they rely on and provide supporting evidence.
MOC Light-UAS.2511 is a means of compliance for a Flight Termination System (FTS). The DJI declaration and the supporting test evidence document the safety and reliability of this design. The Dock 4 FTS design rests on three points:
1.The trigger link is separate from the aircraft's control link. Manual triggering depends on the applicable system configuration and connectivity.
2.The termination command goes straight to the electronic speed controllers and cuts motor power. It does not depend on the flight controller.
3.The FTS web portal runs as a standalone service, independent of FlightHub 2, so the termination function is not hosted inside the platform.
The MoC 2511 declaration covers manual activation through the DJI FTS web page on a separate device. FlightHub 2 parachute deployment and automatic Geo Caging termination are not credited under this declaration. Other functions may be available subject to the system configuration.
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MOC 2512: a parachute fitted at the factory
In a SORA assessment, a parachute may support M2 mitigation of ground impact energy.
MOC Light-UAS.2512 is a means of compliance for reducing the effect of impact dynamics. For the DJI AP1 parachute, the documentation supports the argument for SORA M2 medium robustness on ground impact energy. The Dock 4 parachute setup has three points:
1.The statement covers the specified DJI Matrice 5TD and DJI AP1 parachute configuration.
2.It describes the applicable activation modes and operating conditions.
3.Operators can use the DJI statement as supporting evidence to comply with the M2 Medium Robustness requirements.
Supporting evidence
The manufacturer statements describe their applicable configurations and limitations. Competent authorities may contact DJI for supporting evidence.
Two ways to use it
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First-time applicants can use the Master Document List to organise their application, then adapt the SORA 2.5 Risk Assessment and Operations Manual templates to their operation. The operator must complete the risk assessment and prepare the supporting information required by the authority.
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Operators with an existing authorisation must submit a new application to add the new aircraft type. The Operations Manual can directly reuse the DJI-provided content with the Dock 4 parameters already completed.
One boundary applies to both: the authorisation is granted to the operator by the national authority. DJI supplies manufacturer documentation and statements of compliance. It does not replace the operator as the applicant, and does not guarantee approval.
For dealers and partners
Dealers and partners can use the package to explain the division of work: which documents DJI supplies, which templates the operator adapts, and what the operator still has to prepare for its own application. Authorities that need the detailed test reports and raw records can contact DJI directly.
Where to get it
1.Templates and declarations: the DJI Enterprise compliance page. [Direct link to be inserted before publication.] The final list of downloadable files will be shown on the page.
2.User manuals: Consult the DJI Dock 4 manuals for operating, safety and emergency information when adapting the Operations Manual.
3.Published designs: EASA's website lists published UAS designs for public lookup (see links below).
Competent authorities may contact DJI for supporting evidence.
Notes
1. SORA 2.5: EASA ED Decision 2025/018/R, in force since September 2025.
2. ASTM F3322 is the standard referenced for the parachute testing; the version applied is stated in the final test report.
3. The specified DJI Dock 4, Matrice 5TD and AP1 configuration has EU C5/C6 class identification. This does not grant operational authorisation.
4. Document content and versions follow the latest releases published by the DJI compliance team.
Related links
1. DJI Dock 4 product page: https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-4
2. DJI Dock 4 specifications: https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-4/specs
3. Contact DJI: https://enterprise.dji.com/contact-us
4. EASA published UAS designs: https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/drones-air-mobility/drones-evtol-designs/drones-eu-operations
Editorial Notes (Not for Publication)
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Draft status: Blog draft - November 10, 2026 - for Marketing and Compliance review.
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M5T documents: confirm the status of the M5T variants documents and whether the originally planned November 30 date can be published. No public date is stated in this draft.
Third-party test reports and their contents are restricted to competent authorities. Do not use them in marketing materials.
Long-range test: confirm whether the specific trigger distances used in the test may be published. They are test conditions, not results, and are excluded from the public text.
Landing page summary (corrected)
DJI Dock 4 is supported by a compliance document package with three templates and three manufacturer statements. Operators adapt the templates to their operation. Competent authorities may contact DJI for supporting evidence.
