DJI FlyCart 100: Scalable Heavy-Lift Delivery for Enterprise UAV Operations
DJI FlyCart 100 gives operations teams a heavy-lift delivery platform engineered to extend cargo transport beyond where trucks, helicopters, or foot crews can economically operate. Built as a coaxial, eight-rotor aircraft, it carries up to 100 kg on a single battery or 85 kg across a dual-battery configuration, with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 170 kg where local regulation permits, giving fleet planners a wide operating envelope to design missions around.
Deploying the FC100 well starts with choosing between two supported delivery methods, the Flagship Winch System for confined drop zones or the Dual-Battery Lifting System for higher-throughput direct lift, then building out the ground charging, control, and cold-weather hardware around whichever configuration the mission calls for.
Layered onto both configurations is a parachute kit for emergency descent and a safety architecture built on LiDAR, radar, and multi-direction vision, so the platform scales from a single-aircraft pilot program to a wider delivery deployment without changing its underlying safety model.
FlyCart 100 System Options: Delivery Methods and Support Hardware
- Flagship Winch System configuration: cable-and-hook delivery suited to confined or hard-to-reach drop zones
- Dual-Battery Lifting System configuration: direct-lift setup for higher-throughput open-area missions
- FC100 Parachute Kit: integrated safety hardware for controlled emergency descent
- DB2160 Intelligent Flight Battery (Global): primary flight power, available individually or as multi-unit sets
- RC Plus 2 (Delivery): system controller running the DJI Delivery App
- C12000 Intelligent Power Supply: three-phase or single-phase AC charging for fixed sites
- D14000iE Multifunctional Inverter Generator (NA): gasoline-powered charging for locations without grid power
- DB2160 Air-Cooled Heat Sink: thermal management for faster battery turnaround
- DJI Battery Incubator (21 L): battery preheating for cold-climate deployments
FlyCart 100 Platform Specs: Payload Capacity and Flight Performance
Configured with the Dual-Battery Lifting System, the FC100 airframe weighs 55.2 kg without payload; swapping to the Flagship Winch System brings that to 60.2 kg, with both figures excluding batteries and cable-and-hook hardware. Where local regulation allows it, the platform is rated to a 170 kg maximum takeoff weight, though several countries restrict that figure to 150 kg.
Dual-battery operation extends range to 12 km and hovering endurance to 12 minutes at a 149.9 kg takeoff weight, with a 14-minute maximum flight time under the same load; single-battery mode is reserved for emergencies and roughly halves those numbers. Horizontal speed tops out at 20 m/s, and ascent or descent runs up to 5 m/s in dual-battery mode.
An IP55 rating and a -20°C to 40°C operating range support deployment across varied climates, RTK-enabled positioning holds the aircraft within ±10 cm, and the platform is cleared to fly as high as 6,000 m above sea level with wind resistance up to 12 m/s during takeoff and landing.
FlyCart 100 System Architecture: Onboard Sensors, Delivery Hardware, and Ground Infrastructure
Integrated onboard systems:
- Safety and vision suite: millimeter-wave radar (front, rear, downward), LiDAR, and quad-vision cameras for obstacle sensing
- FPV camera: forward view supporting pilot situational awareness in flight
- O4 video transmission: 2T4R four-antenna system, up to 20 km range on FCC, 1080p live view
Field-attachable delivery and safety accessories:
- FC100 Parachute Kit: manual or automatic emergency deployment, field-installed
- Flagship Winch System: 30 m retractable cable with 1.2 m/s retraction for hook-and-cable delivery
- Dual-Battery Lifting System: 10 m cable, 10 to 15 m recommended, for direct-lift delivery
Ground support and control hardware:
- RC Plus 2 (Delivery): 7-inch, 1,400 cd/m² display running the DJI Delivery App
- C12000 Intelligent Power Supply: up to 12,000 W three-phase or 3,000 W single-phase, 9-minute fast charge
- D14000iE Multifunctional Inverter Generator (NA): 9-minute charging without grid power
- DB2160 Air-Cooled Heat Sink: active battery cooling between charge cycles
- DJI Battery Incubator (21 L): preheats the DB2160 battery for cold-weather readiness
What the FlyCart 100 Platform Delivers Across a Deployment
- Hot-swappable batteries: dual DB2160 batteries enable continuous multi-flight scheduling
- Emergency single-battery mode: maintains flight capability if a battery is lost mid-mission
- Automatic parachute deployment: engages during extreme in-flight emergencies
- Multi-sensor obstacle avoidance: LiDAR, radar, and vision system work together for collision prevention
- Weatherproof design: IP55 rating supports operation in rain, dust, and humid coastal sites
- Broad operating range: rated from -20°C to 40°C across deployment environments
- Rapid ground charging: C12000 supply restores a battery in about 9 minutes
- Off-grid charging option: D14000iE generator powers charging away from fixed infrastructure
- Configurable delivery methods: switch between winch-and-hook and direct-lift by mission profile
- Extendable control range: optional D-RTK 3 station relays signal through severe obstructions
- Dual operator support: RC Plus 2 enables mid-mission control handoff between controllers
- Cold-climate readiness: Battery Incubator brings batteries to temperature ahead of deployment
Deployment Scenarios Across Industrial and Enterprise Operations
- Disaster response programs: route emergency supplies around damaged or blocked infrastructure
- Infrastructure support contracts: deliver parts and tools to remote towers, dams, or pipelines
- Search and rescue coordination: move equipment to response teams working difficult terrain
- Construction logistics: lift materials to elevated or otherwise inaccessible job sites
- Maritime and coastal programs: support vessels and shoreline crews beyond road access
- Utility and powerline operations: supply line crews working remote transmission corridors
- Large-property and rural logistics: move materials across sites lacking ground transport routes
DJI Delivery App and DeliveryHub for Fleet-Level Visibility
The DJI Delivery App runs on the RC Plus 2 controller and covers mission planning, live telemetry, and battery status from a single interface, whether an operation runs one aircraft or several. Route data, payload weight limits calculated for current conditions, and safety alerts from the onboard radar, LiDAR, and vision array all surface through the same app during flight.
When a deployment expands, DJI DeliveryHub adds fleet-level mission tracking and operational data logging, giving a dispatcher visibility across aircraft and sites rather than one controller at a time. An optional D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station supports the platform further, working as a base station for high-precision positioning or as a relay station that extends O4 control range through obstructions like buildings and dense terrain.
Firmware across the aircraft, controller, and DB2160 battery updates through DJI Pilot 2 or DJI Assistant 2, keeping the system aligned as it scales from a single unit to a broader deployment.
Configuration Paths for Scaling a FlyCart 100 Deployment
- Confined or restricted drop zones: the Flagship Winch System supports cable-and-hook delivery
- Higher-throughput missions: the Dual-Battery Lifting System supports direct-lift delivery
- Cold-climate programs: the Battery Incubator preheats batteries ahead of flight
- High-frequency charging cycles: the DB2160 Air-Cooled Heat Sink speeds battery turnaround
- Off-grid or remote sites: the D14000iE generator supplies charging without fixed power
- Extended-range operations: the D-RTK 3 station in relay mode reaches past obstructions
Scaling a delivery program on the FlyCart 100 comes down to matching the right cargo method, charging setup, and safety configuration to the mission rather than defaulting to a single fixed build.
That flexibility, paired with fast ground charging and a redundant battery architecture, is what lets the same platform support a single-aircraft pilot and a multi-site rollout without a different underlying system.
Dronefly stocks the FlyCart 100 with the winch, lifting, charging, and cold-weather configurations needed to move from a single aircraft to a broader delivery deployment without switching platforms. Order your DJI FlyCart 100 system directly from Dronefly today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What determines whether to configure a FlyCart 100 with the winch system or the lifting system?
The Flagship Winch System uses a 30-meter retractable cable to lower cargo into confined or restricted drop zones where the aircraft can't land, while the Dual-Battery Lifting System uses a shorter 10-meter cable, recommended at 10 to 15 meters, built for higher-throughput direct-lift delivery in more open areas. Both configurations include weighing and auto balance control during descent. The choice comes down to the physical constraints of the drop zone and how much delivery volume the mission requires. Operations sometimes run both configurations across different aircraft to cover a wider range of site conditions.
Does the FlyCart 100 stay operational if a battery fails mid-flight?
Yes, the platform includes a single-battery emergency mode that keeps the aircraft flying if one DB2160 battery is lost during a mission, though range and flight time drop to roughly half of dual-battery figures at a 149.9 kg takeoff weight. This redundancy is built into the airframe rather than requiring add-on hardware. It's a factor worth planning around when scoping missions with limited margin for early return.
What charging infrastructure supports fast turnaround on the FlyCart 100?
The C12000 Intelligent Power Supply recharges a DB2160 battery from 30 percent to 95 percent in about 9 minutes under standard conditions, and requires a three-phase generator rated at 15,000 W or higher to run at full output. For sites without fixed power, the D14000iE Multifunctional Inverter Generator delivers the same 9-minute charging window from a gasoline-powered source. Pairing either charger with the DB2160 Air-Cooled Heat Sink further reduces turnaround time between flights.
How does the platform handle cold-weather deployments?
The DJI Battery Incubator (21 L) preheats a DB2160 battery ahead of flight in low-temperature environments, which helps avoid the performance drop that comes from launching on a cold battery. It runs on external power and is intended for use before takeoff rather than mid-mission. Combined with the Air-Cooled Heat Sink for warmer-weather cycles, it lets the same battery platform support deployments across a wide temperature range.
Is the RC Plus 2 (Delivery) controller interchangeable with earlier DJI delivery controllers?
No. DJI's own documentation confirms the RC Plus 2 (Delivery) is not compatible with the earlier FlyCart 30 platform. It does support Dual Operator Mode, which requires a second RC Plus 2 purchased separately, allowing control to transfer between two operators during a mission. The controller runs the DJI Delivery App and includes RTK positioning support.
How does the FlyCart 100 extend control range in obstructed environments?
An optional D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station can run in relay station mode, which DJI reports improves performance 3 to 5 times around severe obstructions such as buildings or mountains, and 1 to 3 times around lighter obstructions like trees or glass. It needs a high, unobstructed placement to perform as expected. The same unit can also switch to base station mode for high-precision positioning support.
