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Drone Comparison

DJI Mavic 3T vs Mavic 3 Enterprise: Thermal vs Visual Mavic

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

Feature DJI Mavic 3T DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise
Thermal 640×512 radiometric -
Camera 48MP wide 4/3 CMOS 20MP
Zoom 56× 56×
Flight Time 45 min 45 min
Weight 920g 915g
Option A DJI

DJI Mavic 3T

Compact Thermal

The Mavic 3T adds radiometric thermal imaging to the portable Mavic 3 platform.

Pros

  • Thermal imaging
  • Radiometric data
  • Portable thermal
  • Night capable
  • Quick deploy

Cons

  • No mechanical shutter
  • Smaller wide sensor
  • Thermal adds cost

Best For

Thermal inspectionsEmergency responseBuilding surveysNight operations
Option B DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise

Visual Mapping King

The Mavic 3E features a 4/3 CMOS sensor with mechanical shutter for superior photogrammetry.

Pros

  • Mechanical shutter
  • Larger sensor
  • Better photogrammetry
  • Lighter weight
  • Great mapping

Cons

  • No thermal
  • Daylight only
  • Visual-only sensor

Best For

PhotogrammetryConstruction mappingVisual documentationOrthomosaic production

Our Expert Verdict

Tie - Choose Based on Your Needs

M3T for thermal capability. M3E for photogrammetry with mechanical shutter.

Choose DJI Mavic 3T if...

Choose Mavic 3T when thermal imaging is required.

Choose DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise if...

Choose Mavic 3E for mapping and photogrammetry work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do mapping with M3T?

Yes, but M3E is better for photogrammetry due to mechanical shutter and larger sensor.

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DJI
DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise

Legacy Compact Enterprise Drone

Flight Time 45 minutes
Wide Camera 20MP, 4/3" CMOS
Zoom Camera 12MP
Budget-constrained operations Existing fleet standardization
DJI
DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise

Legacy Compact Enterprise Drone

Flight Time 45 minutes
Wide Camera 20MP, 4/3" CMOS
Zoom Camera 12MP
Budget-constrained operations Existing fleet standardization

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