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DJI Zenmuse H30 vs H30T vs Mavic 3 Thermal: Thermal Drone Comparison

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

Feature DJI Zenmuse H30 DJI Zenmuse H30T DJI Mavic 3 Thermal
Zoom 40x Optical 40x Optical 56x Hybrid
Laser Rangefinder Rangefinder -
Wide 48MP 48MP -
Thermal None 640×512 640×512
Use Visual Hybrid -
Option A DJI

DJI Zenmuse H30

Flagship Visual+Laser

The H30 combines wide/zoom/laser for maximum visual inspection capability.

Pros

  • Maximum zoom
  • Laser rangefinder
  • High resolution
  • Day inspection

Cons

  • No thermal
  • Premium price
  • Large payload

Best For

Visual inspectionLong-range observationDaytime missions
Option B DJI

DJI Zenmuse H30T

Full Hybrid System

The H30T adds thermal to the H30 for complete day/night inspection.

Pros

  • Complete package
  • Thermal + visual
  • Maximum capability
  • All conditions

Cons

  • Most expensive
  • Heaviest
  • Requires M350/M400

Best For

Full inspection capabilityDay/night operationEnterprise needs
Option C DJI

DJI Mavic 3 Thermal

Portable Thermal

The Mavic 3T brings enterprise thermal to a foldable, portable platform.

Pros

  • Very portable
  • Great value
  • Quick deployment
  • Consumer-grade ease

Cons

  • Smaller sensors
  • No laser
  • Consumer controls

Best For

Quick inspectionsPortable thermalSmall teams

Our Expert Verdict

Depends on Your Needs

H30 for visual, H30T for full hybrid, Mavic 3T for portable thermal.

Choose DJI Zenmuse H30 if...

Choose H30 for maximum visual zoom and daytime inspection work.

Choose DJI Zenmuse H30T if...

Choose H30T for complete thermal+visual capability in any conditions.

Choose DJI Mavic 3 Thermal if...

Choose Mavic 3T for portable thermal inspection and rapid deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need thermal for inspections?

For electrical, solar, and HVAC inspections, yes. For visual/structural, H30 may suffice.

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DJI
Current Gen
DJI

DJI Zenmuse H30

Multi-Sensor Without Thermal

Zoom Camera 40MP (34× optical, 400× digital)
Wide Camera 48MP
Laser Rangefinder 3-3000m
Visual inspections Search operations
DJI
Current Gen
DJI

DJI Zenmuse H30T

Flagship Multi-Sensor Thermal

Zoom Camera 52MP (40× optical)
Wide Camera 12MP
Thermal Resolution 1280×1024
Solar panel inspections Electrical infrastructure
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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