Aircraft / 4 MIN READ
DJI Matrice 4T: thermal and visible context
One scene, two kinds of information. Thermal patterns become more useful when the visible record shows exactly what you are looking at.
Read the guideTHE FLEET / PURPOSE BEFORE PAYLOAD
Different tools.
One thoughtful approach.
Aircraft are part of a wider system: sensors, capture planning, processing and the people who use the result. Meet our platforms and understand the role each one plays.
START WITH THE JOB
The best aircraft
is the right one for the task.
A thermal assignment and a visual mapping mission ask different things of the camera and flight plan. Creative media asks something else again: composition, light and movement. We match the equipment to the question and the agreed deliverable.
Explore the capture-to-delivery workflowsSENSOR → CAPTURE → CONTEXT
OUR PLATFORMS
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Read the role, practical workflow and limitations behind each platform.
Aircraft / 4 MIN READ
DJI Matrice 4E: plan the visible record
A strong mapping assignment starts with the intended output. The aircraft captures the evidence; the capture plan and quality checks determine how it can be used.
Read the guideCOMPARE THE ROLE / NOT JUST THE NAME
Two platforms.
Different capture priorities.
Start with the question your team needs to answer.
| What matters | Matrice 4E | Matrice 4T |
|---|---|---|
| Primary project conversation | Visible documentation, mapping capture and 3D reconstruction | Thermal observations paired with visible context |
| Key sensor distinction | 20 MP 4/3 wide camera with mechanical shutter | Native 640 × 512 thermal detector; super-resolution output is a separate specification |
| Useful starting question | What should the map, model or visual record help your team do? | What surface pattern or search observation needs context and follow-up? |
| Positioning and quality | RTK capability is part of a workflow. Final accuracy still needs appropriate capture, referencing and independent review. | |
| Go deeper | Explore the Matrice 4E ↗ | Explore the Matrice 4T ↗ |
Manufacturer camera and positioning details: DJI Matrice 4 series specifications ↗ and DJI Matrice 4 series FAQ ↗. See each aircraft guide for workflow context and limitations.
FROM OUR EQUIPMENT ARCHIVE
A camera system.
A field-ready mindset.
Original equipment photographs show the Inspire 2 kit and Zenmuse X7 camera in our archive. They are distinct from the current Matrice platforms described above.
Zenmuse X7 camera detail
A close view of the gimbal-mounted Zenmuse X7 camera in the aircraft kit.
The camera and lens
An original equipment photograph showing the Zenmuse X7 gimbal and interchangeable lens.
Inspire 2 field kit
Aircraft, controllers, batteries and propellers stored together in a fitted transport case.
A kit is more than an aircraft: batteries, controllers, optics and organized transport are part of preparing for a location. Aircraft assignment and current equipment availability are confirmed for each project.
Equipment makes possibilities.
A good plan makes them useful.
Manufacturer features describe what a platform supports. For your assignment, we agree the capture method, positioning approach, processing, file formats and validation needed. Additional services, permissions or specialist review are scoped before the work begins.
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