DJI Matrice 4T (Demo Unit)
DJI Matrice 4T (Demo Unit)
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DJI Matrice 4T (Demo Unit): Quad-Sensor Thermal Drone With 49-Minute Flight Time and 112× Hybrid Zoom
The DJI Matrice 4T is DJI's purpose-built thermal and public safety platform within the Matrice 4 Series: a compact, folding enterprise aircraft integrating six sensing modules on a single 3-axis stabilized gimbal—a 48 MP wide-angle camera at f/1.7, a 48 MP medium telephoto at 70 mm equivalent, a 48 MP telephoto at 168 mm equivalent with 112× hybrid zoom, a 640 × 512 uncooled VOx thermal imager with Super Resolution up to 1,280 × 1,024, a 1,800 m (5,906 ft) laser rangefinder, and a built-in NIR auxiliary light with 100 m illumination range.
The gimbal tilts from -90° to 70°, covering downward nadir through upward inspection angles, with all six sensors simultaneously active and instantly switchable without landing or reconfiguring the aircraft.
Key Features and Benefits
- Quad-sensor imaging: 48 MP wide, 48 MP medium tele, 48 MP tele, and 640 × 512 thermal on one gimbal.
- Thermal imaging: uncooled VOx sensor with High-Res Mode delivering up to 1,280 × 1,024 via Super Resolution.
- Wide aperture: f/1.7 wide camera captures 48 MP frames with superior low-light RGB performance.
- NIR auxiliary light: integrated illuminator provides 100 m near-infrared illumination for nighttime operations.
- Laser rangefinder: tags GPS coordinates on targets at distances up to 1,800 m (5,906 ft).
- AI detection: real-time identification of people, vehicles, and ships with custom model support.
- Extended gimbal tilt: -90° to 70° range enables upward-looking angles for overhead infrastructure inspection.
- Flight endurance: 49-minute flight time supports sustained overwatch, inspection, and response sorties.
- Hybrid zoom: 112× zoom resolves license plates and fine structural details from 250 m (820 ft) standoff.
- O4 Enterprise transmission: 25 km range (FCC) with 8-antenna system and 1080p/30fps live view.
This listing is for a like-new factory demo unit. A permanent factory engraving on the aircraft body reads "Demo Unit Not For Sale," with equivalent Chinese text. This is a cosmetic marking only and carries no effect on any flight system, imaging sensor, thermal camera, AI detection capability, or software function.
The aircraft is mechanically and electronically identical to a standard production M4T. Included: one Matrice 4 Series Intelligent Flight Battery, three propeller pairs, the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise Edition controller, charger, charging hub, and the official DJI Matrice 4T carry case. The M4T does not carry an IP ingress protection rating and is not designed for operation in rain or wet conditions.
A Multi-Sensor Platform Configured for Operational Continuity
Fleet integrators and program managers evaluating the M4T are evaluating a system designed around a specific operational constraint: crews cannot afford payload swaps mid-mission.
The M4T addresses this by consolidating all six sensing modules into a single gimbal architecture that keeps every sensor available at all times. Thermal overwatch, visual confirmation via 112× zoom, GPS coordinate tagging, NIR illumination, and temperature measurement across a range of -20°C to 550°C (-4°F to 1,022°F) are all accessible from the controller without interrupting the flight.
AI-powered real-time detection of people, vehicles, and ships further reduces crew workload during high-tempo operations. For inspection programs, the gimbal's 70° upward tilt extends coverage to overhead structures, tower cross-members, and underside infrastructure without repositioning the aircraft, reducing total sortie count and flight time per site.
Compatibility and System Integration
- DJI FlightHub 2: cloud-based fleet management platform for live control, mission coordination, and multi-aircraft oversight.
- DJI Pilot 2 app: primary flight operations and mission planning interface for all M4T workflows.
- DJI AL1 Spotlight: gimbal-following visible-light spotlight for nighttime scene illumination via E-Port interface.
- DJI AS1 Speaker: real-time voice broadcast accessory for ground interaction during active flight operations.
- D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station: differential correction base station for centimeter-level RTK positioning.
- DJI Cellular Dongle 2: optional 4G/LTE module enabling network RTK access and expanded connectivity.
- RC Plus 2 Enterprise Enhanced Edition: optional upgraded controller with expanded industry accessory compatibility.
- Payload SDK and Cloud API: enable third-party PSDK device integration and custom enterprise data workflows.
Applications and Use Cases
- Search and rescue: thermal detection locates heat signatures while zoom and rangefinder confirm subject GPS coordinates.
- Law enforcement and public safety: 112× hybrid zoom identifies individuals and vehicles from safe operational distances.
- Power line and tower inspection: 70° upward tilt and medium telephoto resolve wire faults and hardware defects at height.
- Wildfire overwatch: thermal imaging tracks fire perimeters and hot spots through smoke across wide operational areas.
- Critical infrastructure inspection: NIR illumination and telephoto zoom document structural conditions in low-light environments.
- Wildlife monitoring: integrated NIR light and thermal imaging support nighttime population surveys without ground disturbance.
The Matrice 4T is configured for programs where a single aircraft must cover visual, thermal, and near-infrared data requirements across the full duration of a deployment without landing between capability switches. Its six-module gimbal architecture makes it a durable foundation for public safety fleets, inspection programs, and emergency response units that need consistent multi-sensor coverage across varied and unpredictable mission profiles.
Dronefly's enterprise team works directly with fleet managers, program directors, and public safety coordinators to configure M4T systems around specific operational requirements, accessory loadouts, and software integration plans.
This like-new demo unit offers access to DJI's thermal flagship at a reduced acquisition cost with no reduction in platform capability. Contact Dronefly to discuss deployment configuration and available accessory pairings.
