DJI FlyCart

Lore & Background

The first model, the FlyCart 30, was announced by DJI and introduced in China in August 2023, with a global launch following in January 2024. The FlyCart 30 is a folding octo-quad multirotor with eight motors, two mounted on each of its four arms. It can carry a 66 lb payload with two batteries installed, though this can be increased to 40 kg with one of the batteries removed. The drone's avionics include a visual obstacle avoidance system, forward and backward-looking phased array radars, and an ADS-B receiver. It also has an IP55 protection rating and an emergency parachute. Payload delivery can be accomplished using either a cargo crate or a winch, the latter designed for scenarios in which the aircraft is unable to land safely. The FlyCart 30 has a gimbal-stabilized camera and an O3 video transmission system. Power is provided by up to two 38000 mAh DB2000 batteries, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 29 minutes unloaded or 18 minutes with a full payload.

A larger model, the FlyCart 100, was introduced in June 2025 and certified with the FCC alongside the Agras T100. The drone has an increased payload of 80 kg (176 lb) with a single battery or 65 kg (143 lb) with two batteries. The FlyCart 100 has lidar and fisheye lens obstacle avoidance sensors, complementing its visual and radar sensors, and the video transmission system was upgraded to an O4 unit. Power is provided by up to two DB2160 batteries.

In April 2024, DJI conducted a delivery test with the FlyCart 30 at Mount Everest. During the test, the drone transported 15 kg of supplies from South Base Camp to Camp 1 in sub-zero conditions before returning with the latter's waste. In January 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA) issued a notice to FlyCart 30 and Agras T50 operators about a manufacturing defect that could cause the aircraft's composite arms to delaminate. The CAA advised operators to visually inspect the arms of the aircraft every six months.

Reader's Guide

The DJI FlyCart series represents DJI's entry into the delivery drone market, building on technology from the company's Agras agricultural drone line. The FlyCart 30, similar to the Agras T50, introduced a folding octo-quad design with dual-battery capability and multiple payload delivery methods including a winch for difficult landing scenarios. Its operational test at Mount Everest in April 2024 demonstrated the drone's ability to operate in extreme high-altitude, sub-zero conditions, transporting supplies and waste between camps. The subsequent introduction of the FlyCart 100 in June 2025 increased payload capacity significantly, to 80 kg with a single battery, and added lidar and fisheye lens sensors for improved obstacle avoidance. The series also faced regulatory attention: in January 2025, the New Zealand CAA issued a notice regarding a potential delamination defect in the composite arms of the FlyCart 30 and Agras T50, requiring periodic visual inspections. The FlyCart series thus illustrates both the advancement of commercial drone delivery capabilities and the operational and safety considerations that accompany such technology.

Did You Know?

• The FlyCart 30 can carry a 66 lb payload with two batteries or 40 kg with one battery.
• The FlyCart 30 has an emergency parachute and an IP55 protection rating.
• A delivery test with the FlyCart 30 was conducted at Mount Everest in April 2024.
• The FlyCart 100, introduced in June 2025, has a payload capacity of 80 kg with a single battery.