Matrice | |
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![]() Matrice 30T in flight | |
General information | |
Type | Industrial drone |
National origin | China |
Manufacturer | DJI |
Status | In production |
History | |
Manufactured | 2015–present |
Introduction date | June 2015 |
The DJI Matrice is a series of multirotor industrial drones released by the Chinese technology company DJI.
DJI announced the Matrice 100 in June 2015. [1] The Matrice 100 or M100 was intended for drone developers of drone software and hardware solutions and is capable of flying for 20 minutes on a single battery with a 1 kg (2.2 lb) payload, though this can be increased to 40 minutes with a two 5700 mAh TB48D batteries and no payload. [2] [3] [4] The drone features a quadcopter layout with landing legs at the tips of its four arms. Like the DJI Phantom, the Matrice 100 uses a Lightbridge video transmission system. [5] The drone was designed to be compatible with the Zenmuse X3 camera/gimbal of the DJI Inspire 1, though any camera with an analog video output or HDMI port can also be used. [2] [5] The Matrice 100 is also compatible with the DJI Guidance collision avoidance system, which was released alongside the drone. [6]
In February 2017, DJI introduced several redesigned versions of the Matrice as the Matrice 200 series. The series originally consisted of three variants; the Matrice 200 with a single downward-facing gimbal mount, the Matrice 210 with two downward and one upward-facing gimbal mount, and Matrice 210 RTK with a DJI D-RTK real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning module. [7] [8] The M200 series has an IP43 protection rating, allowing the drones to fly in rain, and features a built-in first-person view (FPV) camera and a suite of 20 sensors including an ADS-B receiver and redundant inertial measurement units (IMU). [8] [9] The drones are compatible with several DJI camera gimbal models, including the Zenmuse X4S, X5S, and Z30 visual spectrum cameras as well as the Zenmuse XT and XT2 thermal imaging cameras. [8] [10] Power is provided by a pair of 7660 mAh TB55 batteries, which are automatically heated to allow the drone to fly in freezing temperatures, giving the drone a total flight time of 38 minutes without a payload. [10] [11] The M200 V2 series was released in February 2019 with multiple upgrades including an AES-256 encrypted OcuSync 2.0 video transmission system, anti-collision lights for night operations, improved performance with multiple payloads, and support for the Zenmuse X7 gimbal. [10] [12] [13]
The Matrice 300 RTK was released in July 2020 alongside the compatible Zenmuse H20 "hybrid" multi-sensor camera gimbal. [14] The drone features a folding design with an IP45 protection rating, downward-facing motors, a built-in 6-direction collision avoidance system, an OcuSync Enterprise transmission system, and a D-RTK module. [15] [16] [17] [18] Power is provided by a 5935 mAh battery, giving it a flight time of 45 minutes with a 700 g (1.5 lb) payload. [18] The similar Matrice 350 RTK was released in May 2023 with multiple improvements, including an O3 Enterprise transmission system, enhanced FPV camera, IP55 protection system, and a TB65 battery giving it a flight time of 55 minutes. [19] [20] [21] [22]
In June 2025, DJI released the successor to the Matrice 350 RTK as the Matrice 400. [23] Improvements over its predecessor include a built-in lidar/radar-based obstacle avoidance system, an O4 Enterprise transmission system, the ability to mount up to seven payloads simultaneously with a total payload weight of 6 kg (13 lb). [24] [25] [26] Power is provided by a 20254 mAh TB100 battery, giving the drone a flight time of 59 minutes with a single Zenmuse H30T camera gimbal or 31 minutes with a maximum payload. [26] [27]
The Matrice 600 was released in April 2016 as a successor to the DJI Spreading Wings series. [28] [29] The drone is largely unrelated to the Matrice 100; being a hexacopter rather than a quadcopter and featuring retractable landing gear. [29] [30] At the time of release, Matrice 600 was compatible with all Zenmuse X-series cameras as well as the Ronin MX gimbal, capable of mounting the Red Epic and among other camera models. [29] [30] The drone features an A3 flight controller and a Lightbridge 2 transmission system. [30] [31] An optional A3 Pro flight controller was available, providing the drone with three GNSS units and three IMUs, and could be paired with an optional RTK module for further improved positioning. [30] Power was provided by a total of six 4500 mAh TB47S or 5700 mAh TB48S batteries; the latter giving the drone a flight time of 40 minutes with no payload or 18 minutes with a 5.5 kg (12 lb) payload. [32]
The improved Matrice 600 Pro was released in November 2016. [33] Compared to its predecessor, the M600 Pro features an A3 Pro flight controller as standard equipment, a Lightbridge 2 HD transmission system, and pre-installed arms and antennas for ease of setup. [34] Like its predecessor, power was provided by a total of six TB47S or TB48S batteries; the latter giving the drone a flight time of 35 minutes with a Zenmuse XT gimbal. [34] [35] The Matrice 600 Pro's battery management system is designed land the drone safely if one of its six batteries fails. [35]
In March 2022, DJI unveiled the Matrice 30 and Matrice 30T alongside the Dock ground station. [36] Unlike previous Matrice models, the Matrice 30 series has folding arms similar to the smaller DJI Mavic, allowing it to be carried in a backpack. [37] The drone also features an IP55 protection rating and a built-in Zenmuse H20N camera gimbal, with the Matrice 30T's gimbal including a thermal camera while the Matrice 30 lacks such a camera. [37] [38] [39] The drone is compatible with either standard Model 1671 propellers or Model 1676 high-altitude propellers; the latter being included in some countries and regions as standard equipment. Power is provided by two 5880 mAh TB30 batteries, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 41 minutes when fitted with Model 1671 propellers. [40] When paired with the DJI Dock, a Matrice 30 series drone can operate fully autonomously and can charge its battery at the ground station. [41] Two additional variants, the Matrice 30 EU and Matrice 30T EU, were released for the European market with EASA C2 certification. [40]
The Matrice 3D and Matrice 3TD were released alongside the Dock 2 ground station in March 2024. [42] When photos of the Matrice 3D were leaked in October 2023, the drone was noted to be similar to the Mavic 3, but larger and without folding arms. [43] The Matrice 3D/3TD is smaller than the Matrice 30 series and has raised arms, allowing it to fit in the smaller Dock 2. [44] [45] The Matrice 3D features a gimbal with a 12-megapixel 1/2" CMOS telephoto camera and a 20MP 4/3" CMOS wide-angle camera with a mechanical shutter. The Matrice 3TD swaps the 4/3" CMOS wide-angle camera for a 48MP 1/1.32" CMOS unit, making room for an infrared thermal camera mounted beside it. [44] Both drones have an IP54 protection rating and feature a built-in RTK module. Power is provided by a 7811 mAh battery, giving the drone a flight time of 50 minutes. [46]
In January 2025, DJI released the Matrice 4 series as the successor to the Mavic 3 Enterprise series. [47] [48] The body of the Matrice 4 series is similar to that of the Mavic 3, albeit with an RTK module on top. [48] The Matrice 4 series originally consisted of two models; the Matrce 4E and Matrice 4T, differing primarily in the cameras equipped. [49] The Matrice 4E has three cameras; a 20MP 4/3" CMOS wide-angle camera, a 48MP 1/1.5-inch CMOS telephoto camera, and a 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS medium telephoto camera. The Matrice 4T retains the telephoto and medium telephoto cameras, but replaces the wide-angle camera with a smaller 48MP 1/1.3" CMOS unit, making room for a 1280×1024 pixel thermal camera. [50] [51] Both drones have integrated artificial intelligence and can be fitted with the optional AL1 spotlight and AS1 speaker attachments for crowd control or search and rescue operations. [48] [51]
Two additional drones were added to the Matrice 4 series in February 2025 to complement the Dock 3 vehicle-based ground station. [52] The Matrice 4D and Matrice 4TD share the same cameras as the Matrice 4E and Matrice 4T, respectively, and have longer, fixed armed similar to the Matrice 3 series. [53] The drones also feature anti-ice low-noise propellers and an IP55 protection rating. [54] [55] [56] Power is provided by a 6768 mAh battery, giving the drone a flight time of 54 minutes. [57]
Data from Matrice 300 RTK user manual [18]
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