DJI Matrice 30T Thermal (EU/C2)

DJI Matrice 30 Enterprise Thermal M30T

The DJI Matrice 30T is DJI's mid-range thermal imaging drone for SAR, law enforcement, inspections, and photography. The Matrice 30T is IP55 rated and has a flight time of 41 minutes. The drone's self-heating hot swap batteries allow for quick battery changes and operation in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C.

The thermal camera in the Matrice 30T has a resolution of 640x512 and a 40mm equivalent focal length. Combined with impressive zoom capabilities and a laser rangefinder, the thermal camera is an impressive tool in a variety of applications.

All systems in the Matrice series are designed with safety in mind, and most systems are redundant. The drone has an ADS-B receiver for monitoring other air traffic. Integrated cameras and sensors in the fuselage provide comprehensive data collection capabilities, making the Matrice 30 series suitable for many commercial applications. The package includes DJI Care Enterprise Basic product coverage for 12 months.

A stable platform for mapping and inspections

The DJI Matrice 30T weighs 3.77 kilograms and can carry a maximum payload of 228 grams. As a C2-certified device weighing less than 4 kg, the drone can also be operated in subcategory A2. The weight of the drone makes the Matrice 30 a stable platform for filming, mapping and inspection. The images taken are very readable even with a 60x zoom, which allows you to see the mounting screws on the pole, for example.

Efficiency in operations with a thermal camera

The DJI Matrice 30T is equipped with a 640x512px thermal camera, which improves visibility in dark flight conditions and enables the drone to be used for inspection activities based on temperature differences, for example. As a stable all-weather platform, the Matrice 30T is also a popular drone for search and rescue (SAR) operations.

Built-in laser rangefinder

The Matrice 30 series drones have a built-in laser rangefinder that allows you to measure the distance from the drone up to 1200m.
The rangefinder can also be used to measure the distance and area of distant points.

Fly safely

All six sides of the DJI Matrice 30T are equipped with dual-eye and ToF sensors for obstacle avoidance and situational awareness. Several of the drone’s critical components are duplicated. For example, the device has two IMU (inertial measurement units) instead of the usual one. The device also has two barometers, two compasses, two RTK antennas, and six pairs of sensors for environmental observation. In addition, the drone has an ADS-B in receiver, which provides a warning of nearby aircraft.

The device uses two batteries. If one of them fails mid-flight, the Matrice 30T can land safely on one battery. The device is capable of operating on four different signal frequencies and automatically switching frequencies when interference is detected in the control signal. The device also supports O3 and 4G hybrid signals.

If one of the aircraft's four propellers or engines fails, the Matrice 30T retains some of its controllability even when landing on three engines/propellers.

The Matrice 30T is IP55 weatherproof and one of DJI's most protected drones. The device can be operated in temperatures from -20 to +50 degrees Celsius and in wind conditions of up to 15 m/s (12 m/s recommended). In windy conditions, the drone does more stabilization and the flight time is about half an hour.

Advanced security

The DJI Matrice 30T supports AES encryption on the memory card. The drone also has a local data mode that keeps all data on the device and erases all device data with the press of a button if necessary. The video is encrypted with AES-256 encryption.

DJI RC Plus Controller Boosts Productivity

The DJI Matrice 30T drone comes with the DJI RC Plus Enterprise controller, which significantly improves your productivity compared to a consumer controller. Equipped with a high-quality display, the controller has more buttons for quick access to the most frequently used flight functions. The six variable-function buttons change their function depending on the function and camera being used on the drone at the time.

DJI Matrice 30T vs Matrice 4T

Are you wondering which one to choose: the Matrice 30T or the Matrice 4T? The DJI Matrice 30T is clearly a larger and heavier (3770g vs 1219g) drone. The size also brings stability to the drone. The Matrice 30T is IP55 rated and can withstand varying weather conditions, cold and heat better than the 4T. The Matrice 4 and 4T models do not have an IP rating.

The environmental monitoring sensor technology is slightly better in the newer Matrice 4T model and the operating range in the 4T is longer (25km vs 15km). However, in VLOS conditions according to Finnish drone legislation, the difference in flight distance is insignificant for most private sector operators.

The Matrice 30T has an FPV camera, which the 4T does not have. On the other hand, the 4T has a Medium Tele camera, which the Matrice 30T does not have. The resolution of the camera sensors is generally slightly better in the Matrice 4T than in the Matrice 30T (48Mpix vs 12Mpix). The 4T also has an NIR auxiliary light for the thermal camera.

The M30T controller is more weather resistant, while the M4T controller has better screen brightness.

In summary, the M30T is better suited to variable and challenging weather conditions, while the Matrice 4T is technically slightly newer and more advanced in many respects.

Specifications

• Dimensions in flight condition: 470 x 585 x 215mm
• Dimensions during shipping: 365 x 215 x 195mm
• Weight (with 2 batteries): 3770 grams (3.77 kg)
• Maximum takeoff weight: 3998 grams (C2 certified)
• Transmission frequency: 2.4000-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.850 GHz
• RTK positioning accuracy: 1cm + 1ppm (horizontal), 1.5cm + 1ppm (vertical)
• Maximum flight altitude: 5000m with payload, 7000m without
• Maximum wind speed: 12 m/s
• Maximum flight time: 41 min
• Protection class: IP55 (dust and water jet protected)
• GNSS: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS
• Thermal camera: 640x512 uncooled VOx microbolometric
• Zoom camera: 1/2' CMOS, 48 megapixels, cine equivalent 113-405mm f/2.8-4.2
• Wide-angle camera: 1/2' CMOS, 48 megapixels, cine equivalent 24mm f/2.8
• FPV camera: 1920x1080, 161 degrees
• Laser module: 905nm, power 3.5mW, measuring distance 1200m
• Battery: TB30 5880mAh
• Auxiliary lights: 60Hz steady glow, lighting distance 6 meters
• Connectivity: O3, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1