DJI Matrice 4T Thermal Drone

Search and rescue, mapping, 3D modeling, and more can be done by the multicamera system that’s part of the Matrice 4T’s 3-axis gimbal. You get 48MP wide-angle, medium telephoto, and telephoto lenses, in addition to an infrared thermal lens for detecting -4 to 1022°F heat signatures. Rounding out the system is an NIR auxiliary light, which can provide improved low-light performance at distances up to 328′.

With a range of up to 1.1 miles, the integrated laser rangefinder is a useful tool for measuring the distance between the drone and specific objects and calculating an entire area. Distant objects can be measured via pinpoint or line drawing, while area calculation utilizes observation range recording. Using DJI Pilot 2 software, the center of a camera frame is highlighted, along with observed areas. This can help to see which areas have already been covered during a search. These precise measurements are done in real time and can be shared with other personnel for collaboration using a DJI Pilot QR code or through DJI FlightHub 2.

For certain enterprise missions, such as search and rescue, it can be difficult to locate subjects from dusk to night. This is why the Matrice 4T’s camera system features wide apertures to improve low-light imaging, in addition to DJI’s Night Scene mode. Equipped with an IR Cut filter, this mode provides full-color night vision with three modes and two levels of noise reduction to boost quality even further. The Matrice 4T takes this a step further with its infrared thermal capabilities and NIR auxiliary light. Use Thermal Imaging to easily pick out people and animals in the dark, and use the NIR light to better visibility at distances up to 328′. As you fly, six HD low-light fisheye vision sensors provide automatic obstacle avoidance, intelligent rerouting, and safe returns to home for maximized mission success.

Using the included RC Plus 2 remote controller, drone control and live video feed can be sent successfully from up to 15.5 miles away. This is due to the O4 Enterprise transmission system, the Matrice 4T’s eight-antenna system, and RC Plus 2’s high-gain antenna. This system even supports fast image transfer with download speeds of up to 20 MB/s.

An integrated RTK module supports the extended L5 frequency band, which works with GNSS and DJI’s Vision Fusion Positioning and Navigation System to return the Matrice 4T home safely by using visual positioning updates. This five-directional vision assist system and downward vision sensor also allows for rapid takeoff within just 15 seconds, and return to home in areas lacking a GNSS signal. 

On top of the return-to-home feature is general obstacle avoidance. Use the Matrice 4T’s map-based guidance feature to enhance that by connecting the RC Plus 2 Enterprise remote to the internet. With that connection, you can load terrain elevation and area maps to help with more precise avoidance and automatic route planning. An excellent feature for flying at night or in mountainous regions.

Matrice 4T is made to work with DJI Pilot 2, FlightHub 2, Terra, Modify, and DTAT 3.0. These applications provide piloting, route planning, mapping, 3D modeling, sharing, and much more.