Two Variants, One Decision — Pick Your Primary Mission The Matrice 4 Series is DJI's compact enterprise platform — not a stripped-down consumer drone with a rebadge, but a purpose-built field tool with multi-sensor payloads, AI detection, and O4 Enterprise transmission. Where the Matrice 400 is a heavy-lift operations hub, the M4 Series is what your team takes when speed of deployment matters as much as data quality. Feature Matrice 4T — $7,849 Matrice 4E — $5,185 Primary Use Public safety, thermal inspection, SAR Survey, photogrammetry, oblique mapping Wide Camera 1/1.3" 48MP, f/1.7 4/3" 20MP, f/2.8–f/11, mechanical shutter Thermal 640×512, -20°C to 550°C range Not included Laser Rangefinder 1,800m range Not included NIR Auxiliary Light Yes — 100m night vision Not included Mechanical Shutter Not included Yes — 2s to 1/2000s Medium Tele / Tele 48MP / 48MP (shared) 48MP / 48MP (shared) Flight Time 49 min 49 min Transmission Range 25 km (FCC) 25 km (FCC) Industry Applications 🚒 Public Safety & Search and Rescue (M4T) The M4T's simultaneous visible, thermal, and telephoto sensors give incident commanders a complete operational picture from a single airframe. AI-powered subject tracking, vehicle and vessel detection, and full-color night vision to 100m reduce the number of aircraft needed on scene. The 1,800m laser rangefinder lets operators measure distances to subjects or hazards directly from the controller — no manual calculation required. ⚡ Energy & Thermal Inspection (M4T) Thermal imaging rated from -20°C to 550°C with ±2°C measurement accuracy makes the M4T a precise diagnostic tool for solar panel inspection, substation thermal surveys, and pipeline hotspot detection. Tele camera captures detail up to 250m away — keeping operators safe from energized equipment. 🗺️ Survey & Photogrammetry (M4E) Mechanical shutter on a 4/3" CMOS sensor eliminates motion blur and rolling shutter artifact — the most common quality issue in drone survey data. Combined with 0.5-second interval shooting and 5-directional oblique capture, the M4E produces photogrammetric output that meets professional deliverable standards for AEC, land development, and infrastructure documentation. 🏗️ Construction Progress Documentation Compact size and fast deployment make the M4E the right tool for weekly or biweekly site documentation — consistent overlapping imagery, reliable positioning, and FlightHub 2 integration for repeatable automated flights across the project lifecycle. 🌾 Agriculture Scouting (M4T) Thermal imaging identifies crop stress, irrigation failures, and pest pressure before visible symptoms appear. At 1.2 kg, the M4T is light enough for daily field flights without fatigue — pair with DJI Pilot 2 for automated grid coverage of large acreage. Optional Accessories Accessory Specs Best For AL1 Spotlight 32W, 1,300 m² coverage at 100m Nighttime public safety, scene illumination AS1 Speaker 114 dB, 300m effective range, real-time broadcast Crowd management, SAR communication Key Specifications Takeoff Weight 1,219–1,229 g Max Flight Time 49 minutes Transmission Range 25 km (FCC) Max Speed 21 m/s Max Altitude 6,000 m Operating Temp -10°C to 40°C Obstacle Sensing Omnidirectional binocular vision Remote Controller DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise (7" 1920×1200 display) Software DJI Pilot 2 + FlightHub 2 compatible ⚠️ NDAA Compliance Note The DJI Matrice 4 Series is manufactured by DJI (China) and is not NDAA Section 889 compliant. It is suitable for commercial enterprise, state and local government, and non-federal public safety operations. For programs requiring NDAA-compliant platforms, see the Inspired Flight IF800 — a U.S.-manufactured enterprise drone with comparable mission capability. Why Buy From Maverick Mission-matched configuration — Not sure whether you need the M4T or M4E? Our team specs to your primary use case before you buy Fleet pricing — Volume discounts available for agencies and operators purchasing multiple units; contact us for a fleet quote Training — FAA Part 107 and mission-specific operator training available for M4 Series crews U.S.-based support — Direct technical support from Maverick's team in Savage, MN; call (612) 808-9838
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