While the majority of filmmakers and video professionals might want to look at the consumer-model DJI drones to get their aerial videography and sky cinematography footage for their projects, it’s always interesting to see what the Enterprise-level models are capable of.
In a recent video post that’s gone viral, a user has shared a comparison between three of DJI’s top-of-the-line Enterprise drones and their zoom capabilities. These DJI Enterprise drones—the Mavic 3T, the Matrice 4T, and the Matrice 30T—are all highly capable professional drones that are great options for all types of land, conservation, and construction industries for a reason.
Let’s look at how these three DJI Enterprise drones compare and see how their zoom functions might eventually make their way to the consumer-model DJI drones that you can use on your own films and video projects.
Mavic 3T vs Matrice 4T vs Matrice 30T Zoom Comparison
As mentioned above, this all comes from a very interesting viral X post that compares the zoom capabilities of these three Enterprise drones. As you can see in the clip above, shared by DJI’s official X account with credit to the original creator at SkyGrid.ro, the zoomability is quite insane.
The video creator is able to use these three DJI Enterprise drones to zoom all the way in on the license plate of a car that is quite far away and—in at least two of the models—be able to accurately read the numbers and letters.
In this comparison, the DJI Mavic 3T is the only model not able to zoom all the way into the plate and legibly read the info. However, the other two Enterprise drones do so quite easily, exposing the power of their zoom capabilities.
DJI Mavic 3T
So, to avoid any confusion off the bat here, the “T” in the Mavic 3T mentioned above stands for “Thermal” and is available to purchase in a kit model that comes with one year of free DJI Care Enterprise Plus, an RTK Module, and a Mavic 3 Battery Kit.
The thermal lens of the three-camera gimbal of the Mavic 3 is ideal for industrial inspection and first responder search and rescue. And, when adding the included RTK module, this Mavic 3 can deliver centimeter-level precision mapping for surveying, farming, and construction.
With the added battery kit to provide three flight batteries and a charger, Enterprise users get up to 46 minutes of flight time per battery, letting you inspect, search, or map for longer. Here are the specs and purchase options.
- 20MP Wide, 12MP Tele & Thermal Lenses
- 56x Hybrid Zoom
- RTK Module & Battery Kit Included
- 1-Year DJI Care Enterprise Plus
- Up to 9-Mile Range via O3 Transmission
- Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance
- Auto Obstacle Rerouting with APAS 5.0
- Automatic Return to Home
- RC Pro Enterprise Controller Included
- Up to 45 Minutes of Flight Time
DJI Mavic 3 Thermal Drone with RTK Module & Battery Kit
This Mavic 3 Thermal Drone with RTK Module & Battery Kit from B&H includes a DJI Mavic 3 Thermal drone with one year of free DJI Care Enterprise Plus, an RTK Module, and a Mavic 3 Battery Kit.
DJI Matrice 4T
Also on B&H and other places, the DJI Matrice 4T SP Plus Drone is available for purchase and is a great option for those looking for search and rescue, surveying, and infrastructure inspection—which are just a few of the enterprise industries the DJI Matrice 4T SP Plus Drone is designed to excel in.
At the core of the drone’s abilities is a four-camera system with a laser rangefinder. The system is made up of wide-angle, medium telephoto, standard telephoto, and infrared thermal lenses. The drone also features a variety of smart features that make piloting easier with robust subject tracking and automated flight.
Plus, in addition to standard drone operation, its large apertures, full-color night vision, and additional features are able to provide ideal coverage for low-light and night flying. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- 3-Axis Gimbal with Multi-Camera System
- 48MP Wide-Angle Camera
- 48MP Medium Tele & Telephoto Camera
- Thermal Camera, NIR Light & Rangefinder
- Four Intelligent Flight Modes
- Low-Light Flying with Night Scene Mode
- Multidirectional Surveying/Mapping
- O4 Transmission up to 15.5 Miles
- Open Developer Support
- Enterprise Care Plus Coverage Included
DJI Matrice 4T SP Plus Drone
Search and rescue, surveying, and infrastructure inspection are just a few of the enterprise industries the DJI Matrice 4T SP Plus Drone is designed to excel in.
DJI Matrice 30T
As an option designed for commercial and first responder use in harsh conditions, the Matrice 30T Enterprise Drone from DJI can withstand water, dirt, dust, wind, and extreme temperatures from -4° up to 122°F.
Combine this with built-in redundancies and a backup system for flight control and signal transmission, and the Matrice 30T is a drone Enterprise customers can count on for important projects and missions.
During these flights, users can access a wide-angle, zoom, and thermal camera that covers a wide variety of video and still-image recording tasks. Plus, a laser rangefinder can pinpoint targets from a long range. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- Wide-Angle, Zoom & Thermal Cameras
- FPV Camera & Laser Rangefinder
- Up to 4K30 Video Resolution
- 5-16x Optical | Up to 200x Hybrid Zoom
- Water, Dust, Dirt & Cold/Heat Resistant
- 6-Sided Obstacle Avoidance
- Up to 9.3-Mile Transmission Range
- RC Plus Remote Controller Included
- Up to 52 mph Maximum Speed
- Up to 4.4 Miles Maximum Elevation
DJI Matrice 30T Enterprise Drone with 1-Year Care Enterprise Basic with ADP
Designed for commercial and first responder use in harsh conditions, the Matrice 30T Enterprise Drone with 1-Year Care Enterprise Basic with ADP from DJI can withstand water, dirt, dust, wind, and extreme temperatures from -4° up to 122°F.
Author: Jourdan Aldredge
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
