{"product_id":"czi-mf30-m4-drone-flow-meter","title":"CZI MF30-M4 Drone Flow Meter","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCZI MF30-M4 Drone Flow Meter: UAV-Integrated Surface Velocity and Flow Measurement Payload for Enterprise DJI Matrice 4 Series Programs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CZI MF30-M4 is a compact drone-mounted flow meter payload built for rapid surface water velocity measurement, reference water level calculation, and cross-section flow computation on the DJI Matrice 4 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by CZI for emergency hydrological monitoring and enterprise water resource management programs, it integrates a 24GHz velocity radar and an 80GHz ranging radar into a single 108g PSDK payload that a single operator can install and deploy in under two minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fleet programs running flood emergency response, routine hydrological surveys, or infrastructure monitoring operations, the MF30-M4 provides a fast, repeatable aerial measurement capability that eliminates the logistical complexity of ground-based flow measurement equipment in hazardous or inaccessible environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 24GHz velocity radar measures surface flow speeds from 0.1 to 20 m\/s with accuracy of ±0.01 m\/s at speeds below 1 m\/s and ≤±1% full scale at speeds above 1 m\/s, at a recommended operating altitude of 1 to 10m above the water surface. The 80GHz ranging radar measures water surface distance from 0.18 to 30m with ±2mm ranging accuracy, providing the real-time distance data needed to calculate reference water levels against established benchmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full CZI Pilot software pipeline runs on the drone controller and covers automated waypoint and route-based flight missions, river cross-section data import, flow calculation using Area-Velocity, International, and Liwen methods, coefficient calibration, cloud data synchronization, and tabular data export — consolidating the entire measurement workflow into a single deployable system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCZI MF30-M4 Mission-Ready Capabilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24GHz velocity radar: measures surface flow from 0.1 to 20 m\/s with ±0.01 m\/s accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80GHz ranging radar: water surface distance measurement from 0.18 to 30m at ±2mm accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight build: 108g payload connects to DJI Matrice 4 Series via PSDK for fleet deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-minute deployment: single operator installs and deploys the payload without tools or ground support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCZI Pilot integration: complete flow monitoring pipeline from measurement to calculation and export.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomated flight missions: route-based automatic flight records all measurement point data across programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference water level: Pearl River, Wusong, and other benchmark calculation systems supported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlow calculation: Area-Velocity, International, and Liwen methods for cross-section flow computation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud synchronization: flow data syncs to cloud platform for visualized hydrological data management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP55 rated: sealed against dust and water jets for sustained deployment in light to moderate rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; 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Its 108g build, comprehensive CZI Pilot software pipeline, and cloud synchronization capability make it a practical primary payload for fleet programs where speed of deployment and data completeness are both mission requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDronefly supports enterprise operators in building DJI Matrice 4 Series payload programs around tools that solve real operational problems, and the CZI MF30-M4 is a strong fit for water resource, emergency management, and environmental monitoring fleets where aerial flow measurement capability directly affects program outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the CZI MF30-M4 Drone Flow Meter at Dronefly today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GZCZZN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52651136450853,"sku":null,"price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4908\/9829\/files\/CZIMF30-M4DroneFlowMeter_3.webp?v=1782527803","url":"https:\/\/www.dronefly.com\/products\/czi-mf30-m4-drone-flow-meter","provider":"DroneFly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}