The global drone market took a leap forward this week with the formal launch of the DJI FlyCart 100 — a next‑generation heavy‑lift delivery drone designed to transform industrial aviation logistics.
Payload & Performance: Redefining Drone Capacity
The FlyCart 100 (FC100) touts a maximum payload capacity of up to 100 kg — a dramatic increase over its predecessor, the FlyCart 30. In real‑world configurations, the drone can carry up to 65 kg over 12 km on dual batteries or 80 kg over 6 km on a single battery.
Its optimized coaxial four‑axis, eight‑rotor design, carbon‑fiber 62‑inch propellers, and powerful motors improve lift capacity, stability and efficiency — critical for industrial operations.
Rapid Charging & Mission-Ready Features
To support repeated heavy deliveries, the FlyCart 100 includes a redesigned energy system compatible with the C12000 charger and D14000iE generator, enabling ultra‑fast charging and hot‑swappable batteries.
A battery incubator option helps maintain performance in low-temperature environments — valuable for cold‑weather, mountainous, or remote-area operations.
Safety, Versatility & Industrial Use Cases
DJI built the FC100 for real‑world industrial demands: it includes a Flagship Winch System with a 30‑meter cable and electric hook for efficient loading/unloading without landing.
The drone’s Intelligent Safety System integrates LiDAR, millimeter‑wave radar, and a multi‑sensor vision array for 360° obstacle detection — plus a built-in parachute for emergency descents.
Rated IP55 for dust and water resistance and capable of operating between –20°C and 40°C, in winds up to 12 m/s, and at altitudes up to 6,000 m, the FC100 is built for rugged terrain and harsh conditions.
Combined with the new DJI Delivery App and DJI DeliveryHub — which enable route planning, live status monitoring, and fleet‑wide coordination — the FlyCart 100 is positioned as a versatile workhorse for infrastructure crews, emergency‑response teams, remote‑site supply operations, and more.
What This Means for Logistics & Omnichannel Retail
As industries increasingly invest in aerial logistics, the FlyCart 100 could reshape how heavy cargo, equipment and materials are moved across difficult-to-access areas — from remote construction sites to disaster zones and offshore platforms.
Its heavy‑lift capacity, rugged environmental resilience and integrated software make it well suited for supply‑chain and infrastructure applications where ground transport is slow, costly, or impossible.
For omnichannel retailers, logistics companies and infrastructure operators, the FlyCart 100 represents a tangible step toward scalable “air‑logistics” networks that complement traditional trucking and shipping.
