Drone Comparison

DJI Matrice 350 RTK vs Matrice 300 RTK vs Matrice 4T: Enterprise Drone Comparison

An expert comparison to help you choose the right equipment for your project.

Feature	DJI Matrice 350 RTK	DJI Matrice 300 RTK	DJI Matrice 4T
Flight Time	55 min (no payload)	55 min (no payload; 45 min with 700 g)	49 min (no payload)
Payload	960 g per gimbal damper	2.7 kg	Integrated sensors (200 g accessory limit)
IP Rating	IP55	IP45	Not published by DJI
RTK	Built-in	Built-in	Integrated
Payloads	Up to three gimbals	Up to three gimbals	Fixed — thermal, wide and zoom built in

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Option A DJI

DJI Matrice 350 RTK

Proven Enterprise Platform

The M350 RTK is DJI's established enterprise workhorse with triple payload support.

Pros

Widely deployed platform
Up to three gimbals
Long flight time
IP55 sealing

Cons

Large size
Heavier
Higher acquisition cost than the M4T

Best For

Heavy payloadsMulti-sensor missionsEnterprise workflows

Option B DJI

DJI Matrice 300 RTK

Proven Workhorse

The M300 RTK is the proven workhorse of the same airframe family — active fleet, with the widest third-party payload ecosystem.

Pros

Published 2.7 kg payload figure
Large third-party ecosystem
Battery replacement without powering down
Lower acquisition cost

Cons

IP45 rather than IP55
Shorter transmission range
Removed from DJI's product catalogue

Best For

Existing M300 fleetsMulti-payload workCost-conscious operations

Option C DJI

DJI Matrice 4T

Compact Thermal

The M4T integrates thermal into a compact, foldable enterprise drone.

Pros

Very portable
All-in-one
Quick deployment
Great value

Cons

Fixed payload
Smaller sensors
Limited customization

Best For

Thermal inspectionsRapid deploymentSingle-operator use

Our Expert Verdict

Depends on Your Needs

The M350 RTK is the current multi-payload platform (IP55, 20 km FCC transmission); the M300 RTK is the proven workhorse of the same airframe family, active in our fleet and the only one of the two with a DJI-published total payload figure; the M4T is the compact all-in-one for thermal missions.

Choose DJI Matrice 350 RTK if...

Choose M350 RTK for multi-payload enterprise missions requiring flexibility and IP55 sealing.

Choose DJI Matrice 300 RTK if...

Choose M300 RTK for existing fleets, third-party payload breadth and lower acquisition cost.

Choose DJI Matrice 4T if...

Choose M4T for portable thermal inspections and rapid deployment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Matrice for LiDAR scanning?

The M350 RTK or M300 RTK, both of which carry the Zenmuse L2. DJI's newer Zenmuse L3 is listed for the Matrice 400 only. The M4T has fixed sensors and cannot carry an external LiDAR payload.

Equipment Used

Professional Equipment In This Comparison

The professional equipment in this comparison, compared spec by spec. Specifications shown are the manufacturers' published figures. Models THE FUTURE 3D operates are identified on their own pages.

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