DJI Just Unveiled Its Most Powerful Delivery Drone Yet

DJI has just officially launched its most advanced civilian transport drone to date: the DJI FlyCart 100 (FC100). It is exclusively available in China for now.

The FlyCart 100 is built to endure and excel under extreme conditions. With IP55-rated weatherproofing, it can withstand everything from sub-zero temperatures to 40°C heat and crosswinds of up to 12 m/s. Thanks to its 62-inch carbon fiber propellers and 4-axis, 8-propeller layout, the FC100 handles altitudes up to 6,000 meters, with an unloaded range of 26km.

The drone’s dual-mode battery system is a standout. In single-battery mode, it carries a whopping 80kg up to 6km. Switch to dual-battery mode, and you get 65kg over 12km, still an impressive feat. Batteries support 9-minute ultra-fast charging, boast self-heating capabilities, and are rated for 1,500 full cycles, offering both speed and resilience in remote or demanding environments.

Like its predecessor, the FlyCart 100 includes two lifting configurations, including a 30-meter hoist system with retractable rope for precision lifting and a 10-meter dual-electric setup for straightforward vertical transport

These aren’t basic cranes in the sky. The FC100 integrates auto anti-sway, real-time weighing, and electric hooks, enhancing safety and control, especially in tight spots or rescue scenarios. For emergency operations like food drops or power line repairs, features such as remote hook release, rope-drop in case of entanglement, and wireless charging add extra layers of functionality.

DJI has built the FC100 not just as a drone, but as an aerial logistics system. It’s equipped with an impressive suite of sensors, including LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and five fisheye cameras. Combined with intelligent obstacle avoidance, terrain tracking, and deceleration protocols, the drone is capable of real-time awareness across 360 degrees, critical in disaster zones or crowded construction sites.

The FC100 even comes with a dedicated parachute system able to deploy from over 100 meters at full payload, limiting descent speeds to under 6 m/s. It’s a literal safety net designed to protect both people and payload in worst-case scenarios.

On the software side, the DJI Delivery app makes planning and monitoring missions intuitive, while DJI Driver supports fleet management, AR navigation, loading zone detection, and data analysis. For industrial users and developers, the drone’s PSDK interface and cloud-to-cloud 2.0 integration allow full customization and third-party payload support, transforming the FC100 into a modular workhorse.

Currently priced from approximately $12,400, the DJI is offering four configurations and two levels of Care Plan insurance, with the top-tier option covering up to $14,000 annually for damage from drops, collisions, or water exposure. Each unit also includes third-party liability coverage worth nearly $180,000.

There’s no official word on when or if the FC100 will launch internationally, but considering DJI’s FAA-compliant FlyCart 30 has already made inroads into U.S. logistics operations, global expansion seems inevitable.