The DJI Matrice 30T is DJI's all-weather folding thermal drone. It is IP55 rated, flies from -20°C to 50°C, and carries thermal, zoom, wide and laser rangefinder sensors in one gimbal.
In 2026 it shares the shelf with the lighter and cheaper Matrice 4T, so the real question is whether you need what the 30T does that the 4T does not. This guide covers the price, the verified specs, the jobs it is built for and who should buy something else.
Quick Answer
- Buy the Matrice 30T ($12,602) if you fly in rain, snow or hard cold. It is IP55 and rated to -20°C.
- Buy the Matrice 4T ($7,849) if you mostly fly in fair weather. It flies 49 minutes, weighs 1,219 g and has a 1,800 m rangefinder.
- Buy the Matrice 400 + H30T ($22,060) if you need a native 1280×1024 thermal sensor, 59-minute flights or swappable payloads.
DJI Matrice 30T Specs
| Specification | DJI Matrice 30T |
|---|---|
| Price | $12,602 |
| Weight | 3,770 g with two batteries; max takeoff weight 4,069 g |
| Max flight time | 41 min (36 min hover) |
| Max speed | 23 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 12 m/s |
| Ingress protection | IP55 aircraft; IP54 RC Plus controller |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Service ceiling | 5,000 m standard propellers; 7,000 m with 1676 high-altitude propellers |
| Zoom camera | 48MP 1/2" CMOS, 21-75 mm (113-405 mm equivalent), up to 200x max zoom |
| Wide camera | 12MP 1/2" CMOS, 84° field of view |
| Thermal camera | 640×512 VOx, 1280×1024 super-resolution mode, ≤50 mK, -20°C to 150°C and 0°C to 500°C |
| Laser rangefinder | 3 to 1,200 m |
| Transmission | O3 Enterprise, 15 km (FCC) |
| RTK | Built in, 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal, 1.5 cm + 1 ppm vertical |
| Batteries | Two TB30 packs, 131.6 Wh each; BS30 station charges two packs 20% to 90% in about 30 min |
Source: DJI Matrice 30 Series specifications.
Matrice 30T vs Matrice 4T vs Matrice 400 + H30T
| Matrice 30T | Matrice 4T | M400 + H30T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $12,602 | $7,849 | $22,060 |
| Weight | 3,770 g | 1,219 g | 9,740 g before payload |
| Flight time | 41 min | 49 min | 59 min |
| Water protection | IP55 | None published | IP55 aircraft |
| Cold limit | -20°C | -10°C | -20°C |
| Wind | 12 m/s | 12 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Thermal | 640×512 (1280×1024 super-res) | 640×512 (1280×1024 high-res) | 1280×1024 native |
| Rangefinder | 1,200 m | 1,800 m | 3,000 m |
| Transmission (FCC) | 15 km | 25 km | 40 km |
The 4T wins on weight, flight time, range and price. The 30T wins on weather: IP55 sealing and a -20°C floor. The M400 with an H30T beats both on sensor quality and endurance, at nearly twice the 30T's price. For the full three-way breakdown, see our 4T vs 30T vs Mavic 3T comparison.
Four Questions That Decide It
Will you fly in rain or snow?
If yes, the 30T is the compact choice. DJI publishes no IP rating for the Matrice 4T and advises landing when it rains.
How cold are your winters?
The 30T flies to -20°C and its batteries self-heat when charging below 10°C. The 4T is rated to -10°C.
How far do you need to measure?
The 30T rangefinder reaches 1,200 m. If you mark targets farther out, the 4T reaches 1,800 m and the H30T 3,000 m.
What can you spend per aircraft?
At $12,602 the 30T costs $4,753 more than a 4T. That buys weather capability, not better imaging.
DJI Matrice 30T
$12,602
- Thermal, 48MP zoom, 12MP wide and laser rangefinder in one gimbal
- 41-minute flight on two TB30 batteries
- Folds for transport and deploys from its case
- Free US shipping
DJI Enterprise's Matrice 30 Series launch film.
Firefighting
Fire is the job the 30T was built for. Its thermal camera measures up to 500°C in low-gain mode, so a crew can read hot spots and fire lines through smoke, and the IP55 airframe is sealed against the water spray and dust of a fire scene. The zoom camera lets an incident commander read a roof or a door from a safe standoff.
Search and Rescue
For search teams the 30T trades flight time for durability. It works in snow, wind and drizzle, packs into a hard case, and the laser rangefinder measures the distance and position of whatever the camera is pointed at, so a ground team gets a location, not a description.
Manufacturer footage: DJI.
DJI Enterprise's case study: a search team finds a missing snowboarder with the Matrice 30.
Equip Your Team With the Matrice 30T
Tell us the mission, your climate and how many aircraft you need. We quote the full kit with batteries and accessories.
Night and Rain Operations
Manufacturer footage: DJI.
Police and sheriff's offices call drones in at the worst hours. The 30T's IP55 rating covers rain, and its thermal camera does the work in the dark. Add the JZ M30 Quick Search Kit for a 60 W spotlight and a 114 dB speaker in one 230 g unit, built for the M30 series.
Wildlife and Conservation
Thermal lets a team find and count animals from a distance. In DJI's Chile case study, conservation teams use the 30T to survey wildlife along the coast from a distance.
Manufacturer footage: DJI.
DJI Enterprise's case study: the Matrice 30T in wildlife conservation in Chile.
Matrice 30T Kits and Accessories
JZ M30 Quick Search Kit
$1,599
- 60 W spotlight with over 36 lux at 50 m
- Speaker rated 114 dB at 1 m
- 230 g, controlled in DJI Pilot 2
Search kit: $15,147
Matrice 30T $12,602, JZ Quick Search Kit $1,599 and two spare TB30 batteries $946.
Endurance kit: $14,494
Matrice 30T and four spare TB30 batteries $1,892 for back-to-back flights.
Drop kit: $14,347
Matrice 30T, the Firehouse Tech dual drop kit $799 and two spare TB30 batteries $946.
Second station: $1,397
A BS30 battery station charges two TB30 packs from 20% to 90% in about 30 minutes.
List prices with free US shipping, before any applicable sales tax. Spare TB30 batteries are $473 each. See our Matrice 30 payloads guide for every mission accessory.
Who Should Skip the Matrice 30T
You rarely fly in rain
The Matrice 4T is $4,753 cheaper, 2.5 kg lighter and flies 8 minutes longer.
You need the best thermal
The Zenmuse H30T on a Matrice 400 has a native 1280×1024 sensor and a 3,000 m rangefinder.
You want a drone in a box
The 30T does not fit the Dock 3. Docked thermal now means the Dock 3 with Matrice 4TD at $26,412.
How to Buy
- Request a quote for multi-unit or accessory kits, or order directly from the Matrice 30T page.
- Pay by ACH, wire or card. Tax-exempt agencies purchase tax-free with a valid exemption certificate on file.
- We ship free within the US.
- Add coverage with a protection plan (batteries and propellers are excluded).
Get a Matrice 30T Quote
Tell us your organization, the mission and how many aircraft you need. You will hear back within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the DJI Matrice 30T cost?
$12,602 in the US, with free shipping.
Is the Matrice 30T waterproof?
It is rated IP55, which covers dust and water jets, so it can fly in rain. DJI notes the rating is not permanent and can decrease with long-term use.
How cold can the Matrice 30T fly?
DJI rates it from -20°C to 50°C. The TB30 batteries self-heat when charged below 10°C.
What is the Matrice 30T flight time?
Up to 41 minutes of flight and 36 minutes of hover, per DJI.
What thermal resolution does the Matrice 30T have?
640×512, with a 1280×1024 super-resolution mode. It measures from -20°C to 150°C in high gain and 0°C to 500°C in low gain.
Matrice 30T or Matrice 4T?
Choose the 30T for rain, snow and cold to -20°C. Choose the 4T for lower cost, lighter weight, 49-minute flights and a longer 1,800 m rangefinder.
Does the Matrice 30T work with the DJI Dock 3?
No. The Dock 3 takes only the Matrice 4D and 4TD.
How do I pay, and do you ship free?
We accept ACH, wire transfer and credit card, and we ship free within the US.
Is the Matrice 30T NDAA compliant?
No. DJI aircraft are not NDAA compliant.
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Prices last verified October 2026 against Global Drone HQ listings and subject to change. Specifications per DJI's Matrice 30 Series specifications. Video footage and YouTube videos by DJI Enterprise.
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