DJI Matrice 400 Dual Gimbal Connector

The DJI Matrice 400 Dual Gimbal Connector is a payload bridge that lets the Matrice 400 fly two stabilized gimbals at the same time. It mounts between the aircraft and a pair of standard DJI Zenmuse payloads, draws power and data from the M400's E-Port V2 (positions E1 and E2), and supports each payload independently through DJI Pilot 2. The result is one-flight, multi-sensor data collection: pair a Zenmuse P1 with an L2 for fused photogrammetry and LiDAR, or fly an RGB sensor alongside a thermal camera for inspection work that otherwise takes two sorties.

Dual-payload bridge for the DJI Matrice 400. Mount two stabilized Zenmuse gimbals side by side, control each independently in DJI Pilot 2, and capture complementary data in a single flight.

Features

• Mount two stabilized DJI Zenmuse payloads on a single Matrice 400 sortie, with each gimbal operating on its own pan, tilt, and capture timeline
• Interfaces with the Matrice 400's E-Port V2 at positions E1 and E2, delivering full data, control, and power to both connected payloads through DJI's standard payload bus
• Independent control of each gimbal in DJI Pilot 2: aim, configure, and trigger each payload separately, or operate one while the other records continuously
• Engineered for the M400's broader Zenmuse lineup, including the Zenmuse H20, H30, P1, and L2 series of cameras and laser modules
• Supports custom payloads built on the DJI Payload SDK with full power and communication compatibility, useful for integrators running domain-specific sensors alongside a standard DJI payload
• Parallel-rail mounting geometry preserves the aircraft's center of gravity within the M400's published payload envelope when both pods are at or below the supported per-pod capacity

Specifications

Common dual-payload pairings

The point of the dual gimbal connector is mission compression: tasks that otherwise need two flights can be collected in one. Some pairings the Matrice 400 platform is built for:

• LiDAR + RGB. Zenmuse L2 (LiDAR) paired with Zenmuse P1 (full-frame RGB) for fused point cloud and orthophoto deliverables in a single mission, with both datasets time-aligned to the same flight log.
• Visible + thermal. Zenmuse H30 or H20 paired with a separate dedicated thermal payload for inspection workflows where the operator needs to compare hot-spot data against high-resolution visible imagery in the same frame.
• Wide-area + zoom. Two RGB or thermal payloads with different focal lengths running simultaneously, useful for search-and-rescue or public-safety overwatch where one operator scans wide while the other holds a tighter shot.
• Standard + custom SDK. A DJI Zenmuse payload paired with a third-party PSDK device — multispectral, gas detection, gamma-ray, or similar — for specialized survey work that still benefits from a known-quantity Zenmuse alongside.

Who this is for

• Surveying and mapping crews running the Matrice 400 who want to collect LiDAR and photogrammetry data in the same flight rather than two separate sorties
• Public-safety and inspection operators standardizing on the M400 platform and needing simultaneous visible and thermal imaging on the same scene
• Government, utility, and infrastructure programs where mission tempo is constrained by available flight windows, weather, or airspace access
• SDK integrators developing or deploying custom payloads on the M400 who need to fly the new payload alongside a known-good DJI Zenmuse for ground-truth and benchmarking

What's included

• 1 × DJI Matrice 400 Dual Gimbal Connector

Installation and operational notes

• The dual gimbal connector mounts to the Matrice 400's standard payload interface. Follow the procedure in the DJI Matrice 400 user manual to attach the connector and the two payloads in the correct order.
• Verify that both payloads are recognized in DJI Pilot 2 before takeoff. Each gimbal should appear as an independently addressable device with its own camera controls.
• Respect the per-pod and total payload limits published in the Matrice 400 user manual. Two heavy payloads change the aircraft's flight envelope: expect reduced flight time and tighter wind-resistance margins versus single-payload operation.
• Confirm the aircraft's center of gravity is within the manual's tolerance after installation, especially when mixing payloads of different weights on the two positions. An unbalanced configuration degrades flight performance and can stress the gimbal arms unevenly.
• Power down the aircraft before installing or removing the connector or either payload. DJI's payload interface is not rated for hot-swapping.

Please note: The Dual Gimbal Connector is built for the DJI Matrice 400 Series only. It is not compatible with the Matrice 350 RTK, Matrice 300 RTK, Matrice 30 Series, or any other DJI aircraft, which use different payload interfaces and have different airframe payload envelopes. Verify your aircraft model before ordering. Payloads, the aircraft itself, and any RTK or other accessories are sold separately.

Operating two payloads on a single aircraft does not change the underlying flight rules. Under FAA Part 107, the remote pilot in command is responsible for safe operation of the aircraft and its payload configuration. Confirm that the total takeoff weight remains within published limits and that the flight plan accounts for the reduced endurance and wind margins of a dual-payload configuration.

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