DJI Manifold 3

Overview

DJI Manifold 3: High-Performance Onboard Computing for Advanced Operations

Manifold 3 is DJI’s latest onboard computing module, delivering up to 100 TOPS of processing performance in a compact, lightweight form factor designed for enterprise drone operations. Weighing approximately 120 g (0.26 lb), it integrates directly with DJI Matrice 400, Matrice 4 Series, and Matrice 4D Series aircraft to provide additional computing resources for flight control, payload data processing, and advanced application execution.

With support for PSDK V3, native hardware codecs, and simplified application management through DJI Pilot 2, Manifold 3 enables sophisticated onboard workflows while minimizing impact on aircraft endurance and balance.

Compact design optimized for airborne deployment

Manifold 3 is engineered specifically for airborne use, balancing computing density with strict size, weight, and power constraints. Its compact dimensions of 98 × 57 × 36 mm (3.86 × 2.24 × 1.42 in) allow seamless integration without interfering with payload operation or aircraft aerodynamics. At just over a quarter pound, it adds minimal mass to supported platforms while enabling significant onboard processing capability. This design allows developers to move data processing closer to the point of capture, reducing reliance on ground-based post-processing and enabling faster decision-making during missions.

Highlights

• Designed for Matrice 400, Matrice 4D and Matrice 4 Series aircraft.
• High-performance onboard computer for DJI enterprise drones
• Matrice 4 Series compatibility via E-Port V2 (E1/E2/E3)
• 100 TOPS (INT8) computing capability for in-flight processing
• Supports DJI Onboard SDK v5.0 and Payload SDK v3.6
• Lightweight (~120 g) for balanced payload integration
• Power draw up to 33 W at 40 °C ambient operation
• Operational range –20 °C to 60 °C for field reliability
• Interfaces: USB 3.2, HDMI, Ethernet, UART, and CAN
• Passive cooling ensures stable thermal performance
• Integrated 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB SSD (storage may vary by region)
• DJI Matrice 400: E-Port V2 integration supported.