The DJI Matrice 400 is DJI's heavy enterprise platform and the successor to the discontinued Matrice 350 RTK. It lifts up to 6 kg, flies up to 59 minutes, and swaps between thermal, LiDAR and full-frame mapping payloads on the same airframe.
This review covers what it does that smaller drones cannot, what a working kit costs, and when a Matrice 4T or Matrice 30T is the smarter buy. Every spec below is checked against DJI's published Matrice 400 specifications.
Quick Answer
- Best for public safety and inspection: Matrice 400 + Zenmuse H30T, $22,060. Thermal, zoom and a 3,000 m rangefinder on a 59-minute airframe.
- Best for LiDAR mapping: Matrice 400 + Zenmuse L3, $27,850. Survey-grade point clouds under forest canopy.
- Best for photogrammetry: Matrice 400 + Zenmuse P1, $18,080. Full-frame mapping for orthomosaics and 3D models.
- Skip it if: you fly short thermal jobs from a truck. A Matrice 4T at $7,849 does that for a third of the money.
DJI Matrice 400 Specs
| Specification | DJI Matrice 400 |
|---|---|
| Price | $10,450 (aircraft and RC Plus 2 Enterprise Enhanced controller) |
| Weight | 5,020 g without batteries, 9,740 g with batteries |
| Max takeoff weight | 15.8 kg |
| Max payload | 6 kg on the third gimbal connector (screw lock); 1,400 g single gimbal; 950 g per mount on the dual gimbal |
| Max flight time | 59 min forward flight with a Zenmuse H30T; 53 min hover |
| Max flight distance | 49 km |
| Max speed | 25 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 12 m/s (takeoff and landing) |
| Ingress protection | IP55 |
| Operating temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Max takeoff altitude | 7,000 m |
| Video transmission | O4 Enterprise Enhanced, 40 km (FCC), three 1080p/30fps live feeds |
| RTK accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal, 1.5 cm + 1 ppm vertical |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional vision, rotating LiDAR, upper LiDAR, downward 3D infrared sensor and six-direction mmWave radar |
| Battery | TB100, 977 Wh, 400 cycles; 45 min full charge at 220 V on the BS100 station (70 min at 110 V) |
| Other | Built-in ADS-B In receiver (20 km), Cellular Dongle 2 support, four E-Port V2 connectors |
Source: DJI Matrice 400 specifications. Flight time measured by DJI at 10 m/s carrying only an H30T; with the AP100 parachute fitted it drops to about 53 minutes.
Matrice 400 vs Matrice 30T vs Matrice 4
| Aircraft | Price | Camera | Flight time | Water protection | Transmission (FCC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrice 400 | $10,450 + payload | Swappable: H30T, L3, P1, H30, L2 | 59 min | IP55 | 40 km |
| Matrice 30T | $12,602 | Built-in thermal, zoom, wide, rangefinder | 41 min | IP55 | 15 km |
| Matrice 4T | $7,849 | Built-in thermal, wide, two teles, rangefinder | 49 min | None published | 25 km |
| Matrice 4E | $5,189 | Built-in 20MP mechanical-shutter mapping camera | 49 min | None published | 25 km |
The Matrice 400 is the only one of the four that changes sensors. That is the whole decision. If one camera does every job you fly, a compact Matrice 4 or the all-weather 30T costs less and deploys faster. If you need LiDAR, full-frame mapping, two payloads at once, or a 1280×1024 thermal sensor, the M400 is the platform.
Four Questions That Decide It
Do you need more than one camera?
The M400 swaps between the H30T, L3, P1, H30 and L2. Every smaller DJI enterprise drone has its camera built in.
Do you need LiDAR?
The Zenmuse L3 needs the M400. If photogrammetry alone is enough, a Matrice 4E at $5,189 maps well for far less.
How long are your missions?
Up to 59 minutes with an H30T versus 41 on the 30T and 49 on the Matrice 4. Long perimeter searches and corridor surveys favor the M400.
Do you fly in rain?
The M400 and 30T are IP55. DJI publishes no IP rating for the Matrice 4E or 4T, so a rain-capable fleet means one of these two.
Matrice 400 Payloads and Prices
DJI lists the Zenmuse L3, H30, H30T, L2 and P1 as compatible gimbal cameras, plus the AP100 parachute, Zenmuse S1 spotlight, Zenmuse V1 speaker and Manifold 3 onboard computer. These three cover most buyers.
DJI Zenmuse H30T
$11,610
- 40MP zoom camera with 34x optical zoom, plus a 48MP wide camera
- 1280×1024 radiometric thermal sensor
- Laser rangefinder from 3 to 3,000 m
- 920 g, light enough for the 950 g dual gimbal mount
DJI Zenmuse L3
$17,400
- LiDAR with a 100MP mapping camera
- Up to 700 m range at 10% reflectivity and up to 16 returns
- Mounts on the dedicated L3 gimbal connector (rated to 2,100 g)
- IP54, 1.60 kg
DJI Zenmuse P1
$7,630
- 45MP full-frame photogrammetry camera
- Orthomosaics, 3D models and survey deliverables
- The lowest-cost way to put a survey camera on the M400
DJI Matrice 400 (airframe)
$10,450
- Includes the aircraft and the RC Plus 2 Enterprise Enhanced controller
- Extra TB100 batteries are $1,892 each
- The BS100 battery station is $1,925 and charges three TB100 packs
- Free US shipping
DJI Enterprise's official Matrice 400 overview.
Public Safety and Patrol
For police, fire and search teams the M400 is an H30T carrier with endurance. Fifty-nine minutes on a single launch covers a full perimeter search or a long incident without rotating aircraft, and Dual Control Mode lets a second operator run the payload while the pilot flies.
Two details matter more than they look. The built-in ADS-B In receiver picks up crewed aircraft up to 20 km away, which helps when a helicopter joins the scene. And the dual gimbal connector carries two payloads of up to 950 g each, so the 920 g H30T can fly alongside a second sensor.
Spec a Matrice 400 for Your Agency
Tell us the mission and the payloads you need. We quote the full kit, batteries and charging included.
LiDAR and Mapping
The M400 is DJI's LiDAR platform. The Zenmuse L3 rides on its own gimbal connector, the airframe holds RTK to 1 cm + 1 ppm, and 59 minutes of flight means fewer battery swaps on a large block. DJI's published case study shows the M400 and L3 mapping 3,000 years of hidden archaeology in two weeks.
Manufacturer footage: DJI.
DJI Enterprise's case study: the Matrice 400 and Zenmuse L3 on an archaeological survey.
For a full LiDAR workflow, see our Zenmuse L3 survey workflow and L3 vs L2 comparison.
Inspection and Power Lines
Wire strikes end inspection programs, and this is where the M400's sensing earns its price. DJI rates the rotating LiDAR to detect a 21.6 mm power line at 35 m, and the mmWave radar to detect the same wire at 50 m, on top of omnidirectional vision. For utility and tower work with an H30T, that margin is the reason to choose the M400 over a lighter drone.
Manufacturer footage: DJI.
What a Working Matrice 400 Kit Costs
Thermal patrol kit: $27,769
Matrice 400 $10,450, Zenmuse H30T $11,610, two TB100 batteries $3,784 and the BS100 station $1,925.
Mapping kit: $33,999
Matrice 400, Zenmuse L3 $17,400, D-RTK 3 station $2,365 and two TB100 batteries $3,784.
Full-frame kit: $21,864
Matrice 400, Zenmuse P1 $7,630 and two TB100 batteries $3,784.
H30T + speaker kit: $23,079
Matrice 400, Zenmuse H30T and the Zenmuse V1 speaker $1,019 for public address on scene.
List prices with free US shipping, before any applicable sales tax. Add one of our protection plans for accidental damage (batteries and propellers are excluded).
Where the Matrice 400 Falls Short
It is a big aircraft
It weighs 9.74 kg with batteries before the payload and spans 980 × 760 mm unfolded. Teams that launch within a minute of arrival are better served by a Matrice 4T.
The airframe is only the start
A useful thermal kit is about $27,800. Budget the payload, batteries and charging together.
It is not NDAA compliant
That rules it out for many federally funded programs. See our NDAA guide.
How to Buy
- Request a quote for a payload kit, or order the airframe directly from the Matrice 400 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.
Get a Matrice 400 Quote
Tell us your organization, the mission and the payloads you are considering. You will hear back within one business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the DJI Matrice 400 cost?
$10,450 in the US for the aircraft and the RC Plus 2 Enterprise Enhanced controller. Payloads are separate: the Zenmuse H30T is $11,610, the L3 is $17,400 and the P1 is $7,630.
What is the Matrice 400 flight time?
Up to 59 minutes in forward flight carrying a Zenmuse H30T, and 53 minutes hovering, per DJI. With the AP100 parachute fitted it is about 53 minutes.
Which payloads work with the Matrice 400?
DJI lists the Zenmuse L3, H30, H30T, L2 and P1, plus the AP100 parachute, Zenmuse S1 spotlight, Zenmuse V1 speaker and Manifold 3.
Can the Matrice 400 carry two payloads?
Yes. The dual gimbal connector takes two payloads up to 950 g each. A single gimbal takes up to 1,400 g, and the third gimbal connector takes up to 6 kg with screw lock fastening.
Is the Matrice 400 waterproof?
It is rated IP55 against dust and water jets. DJI notes the rating is not permanent and can decrease with wear.
How far can the Matrice 400 fly from the controller?
DJI rates O4 Enterprise Enhanced transmission at up to 40 km under FCC rules in an unobstructed area, and about 1.5 to 6 km in dense urban interference. US pilots must still follow Part 107 visual line of sight rules unless they hold a waiver.
Does the Matrice 400 work with the DJI Dock 3?
No. The Dock 3 is built for the Matrice 4D and 4TD only.
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 400 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 400 specifications. Video footage and YouTube videos by DJI Enterprise.
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