Thermal Palette Control on the DJI Dock

In public safety operations, every second counts and clear information can be the difference between success and failure. We are rolling out a software update for the DJI Dock that improves its thermal imaging capabilities, providing you with a more powerful tool for search and rescue, firefighting, and incident command.

This update gives you direct control over how the thermal camera visualizes heat, allowing your team to adapt to rapidly changing tactical situations.

What is the New Feature?

With the latest update, operators can now switch between different thermal color palettes in real-time. Instead of a single, default thermal view, your team can instantly select the visualization that best suits the mission environment and objective.

Why This Matters for First Responder Missions

This enhanced control provides tangible advantages when deploying the DJI Dock for emergency operations:

• Faster Subject Detection in Search & Rescue (SAR): Finding a missing person is a race against time. The ability to switch palettes allows an operator to find the best color contrast to make a human heat signature stand out against challenging backgrounds, whether it's dense foliage at night, a rubble field, or open water. This can significantly reduce search times.

• Pinpointing Hotspots and Dangers in Fires: For fire departments, this feature is invaluable. One palette might be ideal for cutting through smoke to identify the seat of a fire, while another can be used during overhaul to find hidden hotspots in walls and ceilings, preventing reignition. It also helps in identifying hazardous material tanks that may be overheating.

• Improved Situational Awareness for Incident Command: Clear intelligence is key to command decisions. By adjusting the thermal view, you can provide commanders with the most actionable imagery, whether it's tracking a suspect's heat trail, monitoring team locations, or identifying areas that are unsafe for personnel to enter.

• Reduced Operator Strain in High-Stress Events: During a prolonged or intense incident, staring at a single thermal display can cause fatigue. Allowing the operator to select a palette that is clearer or more intuitive to them reduces cognitive load, helping them stay focused and effective for longer.