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DJI Matrice 4T vs Autel EVO MAX 4T: Thermal Enterprise Showdown

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

Feature DJI Matrice 4T Autel EVO MAX 4T
Flight Time 45 min 42 min
Thermal 640×512 640×512
Zoom 56× 48×
Laser Yes Yes
Weight 1.58 kg 1.61 kg
Option A DJI

DJI Matrice 4T

DJI Compact Thermal

The M4T combines wide-angle, zoom, thermal, and laser rangefinder in a compact enterprise package.

Pros

  • Compact form
  • Quad sensor
  • DJI ecosystem
  • Laser ranging
  • One-person deploy

Cons

  • Fixed sensors
  • No payload swap
  • DJI lock-in

Best For

InspectionPublic safetySearch & rescueQuick thermal
Option B Autel

Autel EVO MAX 4T

Autel's Flagship Thermal

The EVO MAX 4T is Autel's answer to enterprise thermal with obstacle avoidance and thermal imaging.

Pros

  • Autel ecosystem
  • Good thermals
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Competitive pricing

Cons

  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Less accessories
  • Fewer integrations

Best For

Non-DJI shopsInspectionThermal imagingBudget enterprise

Our Expert Verdict

Winner: DJI Matrice 4T

M4T wins on ecosystem and 128× zoom, but EVO MAX 4T is a viable alternative.

Choose DJI Matrice 4T if...

Choose M4T for maximum DJI integration and superior zoom capability.

Choose Autel EVO MAX 4T if...

Choose EVO MAX 4T if you prefer Autel ecosystem or need a DJI alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Autel as reliable as DJI?

Autel has improved dramatically. Both are enterprise-capable, but DJI has larger ecosystem.

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