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DJI Matrice 400
Explore the available technical information for this aircraft, including camera capabilities, flight performance and manufacturer-specific specifications.
DJI Matrice 400 is part of DJI professional enterprise aircraft range. This profile summarises the manufacturer-published aircraft, camera or payload, sensing, endurance and communications data. Flight-time and distance figures are controlled-condition maxima and should not be treated as guaranteed mission endurance.
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Specifications and configuration notes
For the Matrice 400, payload mass, mounting position, power and interface compatibility determine the usable configuration. Verify the exact payload combination and operating envelope with DJI documentation and the supplier before procurement.
Manufacturer source: Official DJI documentation.
What the Matrice 400 is designed to do
The Matrice 400 is a large enterprise aircraft for inspection, mapping, public safety and infrastructure work. DJI lists a maximum payload of 6 kg at the third gimbal connector under sea-level conditions; payload margin falls as operating altitude increases. Payload selection is a system decision: check connector position, mass, power, data interface, centre of gravity and software compatibility before ordering.
Endurance and payload trade-offs
DJI publishes up to 59 minutes of flight time in a defined no-wind test carrying an H30T payload, and about 53 minutes with the AP100 parachute under a separate test. The published 49 km maximum distance is another controlled test figure. These are not mission-planning targets. Wind, temperature, payload, battery condition, take-off elevation, flight profile and return reserve change usable endurance. Build a conservative plan with a safe landing option.
The 7,000 m maximum take-off altitude is a capability figure; DJI notes that payload capacity decreases with altitude. Check the manual’s altitude and payload charts for the actual mission.
Payload compatibility and procurement checklist
Identify the exact sensor or third-party payload and confirm its mount, power draw, data path, firmware support and calibration process. Ask whether the chosen configuration affects flight time, obstacle sensing, parachute compatibility or regulatory classification. For mapping, assess shutter type, image overlap, ground sampling distance, RTK workflow and processing software. For inspection, assess focal lengths, thermal resolution, zoom, laser rangefinding and data security.
Budget for batteries, charging, transport cases, spares, training, maintenance, insurance and service turnaround. The Matrice 400 is not a sensible first purchase for casual flying.
Primary source: DJI Matrice 400 official specifications.
Who should consider DJI Matrice 400?
For a fleet, compare the model against the existing operating standard. Consider pilot retraining, battery inventory, spare parts, payload transfer, software licences, data migration, security review and service continuity. A technically newer aircraft is not automatically the lowest-risk upgrade if it changes established procedures or payload compatibility. For DJI Matrice 400, request written confirmation for the exact aircraft, payload, mount, firmware and software combination.
Limitations and trade-offs to understand
For government and critical-infrastructure procurement, review cybersecurity, data residency, account permissions, encryption, update policy, audit logs and support lifecycle. Confirm the organisation's own security and procurement requirements with the manufacturer and supplier before uploading sensitive mission data. For DJI Matrice 400, validate representative mission data against the organisation’s accuracy and reporting requirements before fleet purchase.
Alternatives worth comparing
Compare the model with the DJI Matrice 4E for mapping-oriented work, Matrice 4T or 5T for thermal missions, Matrice 4D/4TD for dock-based workflows, and the Matrice 350 RTK or Matrice 400 for larger enterprise payload needs. These platforms have different payload and operating ecosystems; verify the exact model variant and compatibility. For DJI Matrice 400, include service turnaround, spare batteries, training and data governance in the procurement comparison.
Pre-purchase and ownership checklist
Ask for a payload compatibility matrix, current user manual, firmware support statement, service-level commitment, battery replacement cost, cybersecurity documentation and a representative sample data set. Include operator training, insurance, maintenance, spare parts and software in the total-cost calculation. For DJI Matrice 400, test the failsafe and communications-loss procedure at the intended operating site.
How to use this specification profile
This page is a research-based reference, not a claim that IGIDRONE has independently flight-tested the aircraft. Treat manufacturer maximums as test-condition figures and distinguish standard equipment from optional accessories or regional bundles. Before buying, compare the exact model code, firmware, battery, controller and payload configuration against the current official manual. If a field is marked unknown or is not documented by the manufacturer, do not infer a value from a similarly named variant. For DJI Matrice 400, request written confirmation for the exact aircraft, payload, mount, firmware and software combination.
Primary manufacturer reference: Open the manufacturer specification or support page. Confirm the current regional documentation before purchase. For DJI Matrice 400, validate representative mission data against the organisation’s accuracy and reporting requirements before fleet purchase.
Editorial update: 8 November 2026. Model availability, prices, software support and regional operating rules can change. Confirm them with the manufacturer, authorised distributor and relevant aviation authority before purchase or flight. For DJI Matrice 400, include service turnaround, spare batteries, training and data governance in the procurement comparison.
Mission validation before fleet purchase
For remote or dock-based missions, assess the site as infrastructure. Confirm power quality, network availability, physical security, weather exposure, access for maintenance and what happens during a communications outage. Document who receives alerts and who is authorised to intervene when a mission is interrupted. For DJI Matrice 400, request written confirmation for the exact aircraft, payload, mount, firmware and software combination.
Evidence to request from a supplier
Ask for current manuals, payload compatibility statements, sample data, firmware lifecycle information, repair turnaround, training requirements and cybersecurity documentation. If the supplier quotes mapping accuracy or thermal measurement performance, ask for the test conditions and method used to validate it. Obtain written confirmation of any payload or software dependency that is essential to the mission. For DJI Matrice 400, validate representative mission data against the organisation’s accuracy and reporting requirements before fleet purchase.
Editorial standard: buyer guidance is based on published manufacturer information and practical ownership considerations. IGIDRONE does not claim independent flight testing unless a page explicitly documents a real test. For DJI Matrice 400, include service turnaround, spare batteries, training and data governance in the procurement comparison.
Matrice 400: payload engineering and operating envelope
For a large enterprise aircraft, payload selection should be treated as an engineering task. Confirm mass, dimensions, connector position, power draw, data interface, centre of gravity and any effect on obstacle sensing or endurance. A payload that fits mechanically may still be unsuitable if it changes flight performance, blocks a sensor or requires unsupported software. Request a written compatibility statement for the exact aircraft and firmware. For DJI Matrice 400, request written confirmation for the exact aircraft, payload, mount, firmware and software combination.
Plan the mission using the real take-off mass and environmental conditions, not the empty-aircraft figure. High-altitude sites, hot weather, wind and long transit legs can reduce payload margin and battery reserve. Compare the Matrice 400 with a smaller Matrice 4-series aircraft when the mission does not need a heavy payload; a lighter platform may be easier to transport, deploy and maintain. For DJI Matrice 400, validate representative mission data against the organisation’s accuracy and reporting requirements before fleet purchase.
Drone Specifications
| Brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 59 min maximum flight time with Zenmuse H30T payload in DJI test; approx. 53 min with H30T and AP100 parachute minutes |
| Weight (g) | 9,740 ±40 g with batteries; 5,020 ±20 g without batteries g |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | TB100: 20,254 mAh, 48.23 V, 977 Wh mAh |
| Wind Resistance (m/s) | 12 m/s during takeoff and landing m/s |
| Obstacle Sensing | Omnidirectional vision, horizontal rotating LiDAR, upper LiDAR, downward 3D infrared and six-direction mmWave radar |
| Positioning / GPS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS; RTK heading supported |
| Maximum Speed (m/s) | 25 m/s m/s |
Specification source: Official source
Last verified: 2026-11-08
Official Price (USD)
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MODEL TECHNICAL RECORD
Detailed Technical Specifications
Manufacturer-specific technical information recorded for this model. Values not present in the source record are not estimated.
Aircraft
| brand | DJI |
|---|---|
| weight | 9,740 ±40 g with batteries; 5,020 ±20 g without batteries |
| max_takeoff_weight | 15.8 kg |
| max_payload | Up to 6 kg at third gimbal connector under sea-level conditions |
| flight_time | 59 min maximum flight time with Zenmuse H30T payload in DJI test; approx. 53 min with H30T and AP100 parachute |
| flight_time_hover | 53 min maximum hovering with H30T payload in no-wind test |
| max_flight_distance | 49 km controlled no-wind test with H30T payload |
| max_speed | 25 m/s |
| max_ascent_speed | 10 m/s |
| max_descent_speed | 8 m/s |
| wind_resistance | 12 m/s during takeoff and landing |
| max_takeoff_altitude | 7,000 m |
| gps | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS; RTK heading supported |
| obstacle_sensing | Omnidirectional vision, horizontal rotating LiDAR, upper LiDAR, downward 3D infrared and six-direction mmWave radar |
| protection | IP55 |
| transmission | DJI O4 Enterprise Enhanced; up to 40 km FCC / 20 km CE/SRRC/MIC, unobstructed |
| battery | TB100: 20,254 mAh, 48.23 V, 977 Wh |
| specification_source | Official DJI Matrice 400 specifications |
Aircraft & Flight
| Maximum takeoff altitude | 7,000 m |
|---|---|
| Maximum ascent speed | 10 m/s |
| Maximum descent speed | 8 m/s |
| Maximum flight distance | 49 km controlled no-wind test with H30T payload |
| Maximum takeoff weight | 15.8 kg |
MANUFACTURER DATA
Detailed official specifications
Technical figures below are transcribed from the manufacturer documentation linked with this profile. Test figures are maximum or controlled-condition ratings where stated; actual performance varies by configuration and operating conditions. A field is omitted when the cited source does not publish a reliable value.
Manufacturer source last checked: 2026-11-08
Evidence type: Official DJI manufacturer specifications and enterprise documentation
Source: manufacturer technical specifications and official support documentation. Regional versions, payloads, batteries, firmware and test conditions can change the stated figures. Check the linked source for the applicable configuration.
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