The DJI Matrice 4T is a compact, intelligent multi-sensor enterprise drone built for thermal inspection, public safety, emergency response, and critical infrastructure operations. It integrates five sensor modules into a folding 1,219 g airframe: a wide-angle camera optimised for low-light and night vision, a 48 MP medium tele camera, a 48 MP telephoto camera, a 640×512 infrared thermal camera with High-Res mode, and an NIR auxiliary light with 100 m illumination range. With built-in RTK, O4 Enterprise transmission reaching 25 km, up to 49 minutes of flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing, the Matrice 4T is one of the most capable compact thermal drones available today.
Five sensors. One compact airframe. Built for the missions where every second — and every detail — counts.
Features
- 640×512 infrared thermal camera with uncooled VOx microbolometer, f/1.0 aperture, and 53 mm equivalent focal length — supporting High Gain, Low Gain, and High-Res modes for precise temperature measurement, wide-range detection, and fine thermal detail in security, SAR, and inspection operations
- NIR auxiliary light with 100 m illumination range and 6° FOV enables clear visibility in complete darkness for wildlife monitoring, night search and rescue, and covert observation
- Wide-angle camera with f/1.7 aperture and full-colour Night Scene mode featuring three modes and two levels of enhanced noise reduction — keeps subjects clearly visible from dusk through to dawn
- 48 MP medium tele camera (70 mm equiv.) and 48 MP telephoto camera (168 mm equiv.) with up to 112× hybrid zoom for long-range identification and detail capture
- Smart Track enables precise subject positioning with automatic zoom adjustments, subject reacquisition after brief obstruction, and easy switching between multiple subjects
- Built-in laser range finder with 1800 m range enables real-time pin-point targeting, line measurement, and area calculation — shareable via DJI Pilot 2 QR code or FlightHub 2
- Built-in RTK module with extended L5 frequency band support and GNSS+Vision Fusion Positioning for centimetre-level accuracy and reliable return-to-home even without GNSS signals
- O4 Enterprise video transmission with 25 km range (FCC), 8-antenna system, and 20 MB/s download bandwidth
- Up to 49 minutes of flight time and 35 km flight distance (standard propellers, no payload)
- Omnidirectional binocular obstacle sensing with terrain elevation map loading for automated obstacle avoidance at night and in complex environments
- Built-in AI detection for vehicles, vessels, and persons during patrol and SAR operations, with pre-recording retaining up to the last 30 seconds of footage before formal recording starts
- E-Port interface supports PSDK third-party accessories with a maximum payload capacity of 200 g
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | |
| Takeoff weight | 1,219 g (standard propellers, with battery and microSD) |
| Dimensions (folded) | 260.6 × 113.7 × 138.4 mm |
| Dimensions (unfolded) | 307.0 × 387.5 × 149.5 mm |
| Max payload | 200 g |
| Diagonal wheelbase | 438.8 mm |
| Max ascent speed | 10 m/s (6 m/s with accessories) |
| Max descent speed | 8 m/s (6 m/s with accessories) |
| Max horizontal speed | 21 m/s |
| Max flight time | 49 min (standard propellers) · 46 min (low-noise propellers) |
| Max hover time | 42 min (standard propellers) · 39 min (low-noise propellers) |
| Max flight distance | 35 km (standard propellers) · 32 km (low-noise propellers) |
| Max wind resistance | 12 m/s |
| Max altitude | 6,000 m (4,000 m with payload) |
| Operating temperature | -10° to 40°C |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS (GLONASS with RTK enabled) |
| RTK accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm (H) · 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (V) |
| Hovering accuracy | ±0.1 m (vision) · ±0.5 m (GNSS) · ±0.1 m (RTK) |
| Ports | E-Port × 1 (PSDK) · E-Port Lite × 1 |
| Wide-angle camera | |
| Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP |
| Lens | FOV 82° · 24 mm equiv. · f/1.7 · focus 1 m to ∞ |
| Shutter speed | 2–1/8000 s |
| ISO range | Normal: 100–25600 · Night Scene: 100–409600 |
| Max photo size | 8064 × 6048 |
| Photo format | JPEG |
| Medium tele camera | |
| Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48 MP |
| Lens | FOV 35° · 70 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · focus 3 m to ∞ |
| ISO range | Normal: 100–25600 · Night Scene: 100–409600 |
| Max photo size | 8064 × 6048 |
| Telephoto camera | |
| Sensor | 1/1.5-inch CMOS, 48 MP |
| Lens | FOV 15° · 168 mm equiv. · f/2.8 · focus 3 m to ∞ |
| Digital zoom | 16× (112× hybrid zoom) |
| ISO range | Normal: 100–25600 · Night Scene: 100–819200 |
| Max photo size | 8192 × 6144 |
| Infrared thermal camera | |
| Thermal imager | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer |
| Resolution | 640 × 512 |
| Lens | f/1.0 · 53 mm equiv. focal length |
| Digital zoom | Up to 32× |
| Gain modes | High Gain, Low Gain, High-Res |
| Video | |
| Video codec | H.264 / H.265 (CBR, VBR) |
| Video resolution | 4K: 3840×2160@30fps · FHD: 1920×1080@30fps |
| Max video bitrate | H.264: 60 Mbps · H.265: 40 Mbps |
| Video format | MP4 |
| Gimbal | |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis (tilt, roll, pan) |
| Controllable tilt range | -90° to +35° |
| Angular vibration range | ±0.007° |
| NIR auxiliary light | |
| FOV | 5.7° ± 0.3° |
| Illumination range | 100 m |
| Laser range finder | |
| Measurement range | 1,800 m @ 20% reflectivity (1 Hz) |
| Blind zone | 1 m |
| Accuracy | ±(0.2 + 0.0015 × D) m |
| Obstacle sensing | |
| Sensing type | Omnidirectional binocular vision + downward 3D infrared |
| Forward / backward range | 0.4–200 m |
| Lateral range | 0.5–200 m |
| Downward range | 0.3–18.8 m |
| Video transmission (O4 Enterprise) | |
| Max transmission distance | 25 km (FCC) · 12 km (CE/SRRC/MIC) |
| Intelligent flight battery | |
| Capacity | 6,741 mAh |
| Voltage | 14.76 V |
| Energy | 99.5 Wh |
| Weight | 401 g |
| Cell type | Li-ion 4S |
| Cycle count | 200 |
| Recharging temperature | 5° to 40°C |
FAQ
What is the difference between the Matrice 4T and Matrice 4E?
The Matrice 4T is optimised for thermal inspection, public safety, emergency response, and night operations. It features a 640×512 infrared thermal camera, NIR auxiliary light, and a wide-angle camera with f/1.7 aperture and enhanced Night Scene modes. The Matrice 4E is designed for precision mapping and surveying, replacing the thermal camera and NIR light with a 4/3-inch mechanical shutter wide-angle camera that outputs DNG RAW files. Both models share the same airframe, battery, medium tele camera, telephoto camera, and laser range finder.
What thermal camera resolution does the M4T have?
The Matrice 4T features a 640×512 infrared thermal camera with an uncooled VOx microbolometer, f/1.0 aperture, and 53 mm equivalent focal length. It supports three gain modes — High Gain for precise temperature measurement, Low Gain for wider temperature range detection, and High-Res mode for detecting small temperature differences between objects, which is particularly useful for security, SAR, and wildlife operations.
Can the M4T operate effectively at night?
Yes — the M4T is specifically designed for round-the-clock operations. The wide-angle and tele cameras support full-colour Night Scene mode with three sub-modes and enhanced noise reduction. The NIR auxiliary light illuminates subjects up to 100 m away in complete darkness. The thermal camera operates entirely independently of visible light, making it effective in any lighting condition.
What remote controller does the Matrice 4T use?
The Matrice 4T is controlled by the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise, which uses O4 Enterprise video transmission for up to 25 km range (FCC). It supports terrain elevation map preloading for automated obstacle avoidance path planning and runs DJI Pilot 2 for mission execution, fleet management, and real-time data sharing via FlightHub 2.
Can third-party payloads be attached to the Matrice 4T?
Yes. The Matrice 4T includes an E-Port interface supporting PSDK-compatible third-party accessories and payloads up to 200 g. An E-Port Lite interface is also included for USB connection to DJI tuning software and select PSDK devices. Accessories must be installed before powering on the aircraft.