SAEDNEWS: The Matrice 400 drone, DJI’s most advanced industrial model, was introduced on June 10, 2025. Capable of flying continuously for up to 59 minutes, it enables extended operations without the need to change batteries, significantly enhancing the efficiency of field projects.
According to the Science and Technology Service of Saed News, the Matrice 400 drone is designed to carry payloads of up to 6 kilograms, making it a versatile tool for industries such as oil and gas, energy, and transportation. Its combination of mmWave radar and a rotating LiDAR sensor ensures obstacle detection even in dense and hazardous environments, such as high-voltage power lines. In communications, the O4 Enterprise system, supported by the Matrice 400 platform and the Airborne Relay Video Transmission system, provides exceptional stability and secure data transmission—an advantage in sensitive projects. The drone’s smart integration of capabilities such as simultaneous visual and thermal image analysis, specialized flight data display, ship-deck takeoff and landing, and advanced automated operations, positions the Matrice 400 as a professional-grade choice for search and rescue, precise mapping, infrastructure monitoring, and civil engineering applications.
The Matrice 400 stands out among industrial drones for its extended flight capabilities. Even when carrying payloads, it can fly up to 59 minutes in a straight line, and hover for up to 53 minutes—critical for tasks such as search and rescue, fire monitoring, and regional mapping. With a top speed of 25 meters per second, combined with advanced obstacle detection algorithms, the Matrice 400 maintains safety even during fast flights, avoiding tall structures and natural obstacles like mountains. This combination of speed and endurance makes it a crucial tool for rapid, precise, and high-risk operations.
One strategic advantage of the Matrice 400 is its ability to support multiple payloads simultaneously. With a 6 kg payload capacity, it can handle a wide range of missions, from advanced imaging to environmental sampling and rescue operations. Its modular design allows for quick swapping between different gimbals, accelerating adaptation to mission requirements. The drone features four E-Port V2 ports, enabling connection to up to seven different tools or modules at the same time. This flexibility and customization make the Matrice 400 an excellent option for oil and gas operations, urban safety, construction, and environmental research.
The Matrice 400 is compatible with DJI’s advanced equipment and modules, including the Zenmuse H30 series, Zenmuse L2, P1 photogrammetry camera, S1 smart spotlight, V1 speaker, and Manifold 3 processor. These modules expand the drone’s applications to 3D mapping, thermal analysis, security monitoring, and crisis management. As such, the Matrice 400 functions not only as a flight platform but also as a command and operational hub for complex industrial and urban projects.
Zenmuse H30 – Imaging Module
A combination of five key modules: wide-angle camera, zoom camera, infrared thermal camera, laser rangefinder, and NIR light. This modular setup enables high-quality imaging under diverse lighting conditions, day or night.
Zenmuse L2 – LiDAR + RGB
Featuring a frame-based LiDAR system, a DJI-developed IMU, and a 4/3-inch RGB sensor, the L2 provides precise spatial data for height, coordinates, and 3D mapping.
Zenmuse P1 – Professional Mapping Camera
A full-frame sensor with interchangeable fixed lenses and a stabilized three-axis gimbal allows fast and accurate aerial photogrammetry for precise spatial data collection.
Zenmuse S1 – Advanced Spotlight
The S1 uses LEP (Laser Excited Phosphor) technology to produce powerful, long-range illumination, supporting multiple light modes for night missions, rescue operations, security inspections, and technical evaluations.
Zenmuse V1 – Remote Speaker
DJI’s first professional audio system, providing long-range, clear audio for operations requiring rapid and reliable communication, including public safety and crowd control.
Manifold 3 – High-Performance Processor
Capable of 100 trillion operations per second, this compact module processes complex data in real time, enhancing overall drone performance.
The Matrice 400’s flight time varies depending on the installed modules, offering longer endurance compared to the Matrice 350.
With an IP55 rating, the Matrice 400 operates reliably in challenging environments, including heavy dust and rain. It functions across temperatures from -20°C to 50°C, making it suitable for diverse operational conditions.
Equipped with rotating LiDAR, high-precision mmWave radar, and full-color low-light fisheye sensors, the Matrice 400 can detect even small obstacles such as high-voltage power lines in mountainous or low-light conditions. These sensors function effectively in rain or fog, continuously monitoring the environment to ensure safe flight.
The O4 Enterprise system enables live video transmission up to 40 km using a ten-antenna phased-array system on the drone and remote controller. It supports sub-2G frequencies and dual DJI Cellular Dongles, automatically switching to the strongest cellular network, ensuring stable video even in dense urban areas or remote locations.
The Matrice 400 can act as a relay drone, boosting and transmitting video signals from another distant Matrice 400, extending transmission range for missions like search and rescue or inspections in remote areas.
Using Rotating LiDAR, high-precision mmWave radar, and full-color low-light fisheye technology, the Matrice 400 maintains stable and safe flight even near glass facades or wind turbine blades. It can safely return to its starting point, avoiding obstacles with high accuracy.
Four fisheye sensors provide high-sensitivity, full-color images even in low-light conditions, improving obstacle detection and flight safety, particularly in night operations.
Equipped with Zenmuse H30 cameras, the drone can accurately identify vehicles, vessels, and other targets. Power Line AR displays obstacles clearly on the controller screen, while Map View AR and AR Flight Waypoints provide live navigation and flight path previews. Live Annotations enable marking and measuring targets directly on the controller, synced with DJI FlightHub 2 for real-time operational coordination.
The Matrice 400 maintains stable altitude relative to terrain in both manual and automated flights, supporting consistent ground image sizing for search, rescue, and mapping missions.
Designed for offshore missions, the drone supports safe takeoff and landing on stationary or moving ships using advanced deck pattern recognition.
Cruise: Maintains course without continuous stick input, ideal for long inspections.
FlyTo: Adjusts speed and path based on environmental changes for emergency navigation.
Smart Track: Automatically tracks and zooms on moving targets.
POI (Point of Interest): Enables precise 3D mapping and monitoring of specific areas.
Using rotating LiDAR, the Matrice 400 can autonomously follow power lines, detecting and avoiding obstacles in real time. Slope Route and Geometric Route planning allow precise mapping of complex terrains or building facades.
This bright, high-resolution screen works even in direct sunlight, with IP54 protection and wide operating temperatures (-20°C to 50°C). O4 Enterprise Enhanced video transmission ensures uninterrupted live feeds, supported by sub-2G and 4G hybrid transmission.
Cellular Dongle 2: Stable video transmission in urban and remote areas.
TB100 Smart Batteries: Up to 400 cycles with internal cooling; TB100C supports external module power.
BS100 Charging Station: Charges batteries in 45 minutes.
D-RTK 3: Supports centimeter-level positioning for professional multi-drone missions.
DJI FlightHub 2: Cloud-based control, live multi-drone streaming, and route planning.
DJI Terra & DJI Modify: Convert Lidar and Zenmuse L2 data into 2D, 3D, and point cloud models with professional editing.
The Matrice 400 is a high-performance, versatile industrial drone capable of handling complex missions with precision. Features such as Smart Track, POI, LiDAR-based inspections, and the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise Enhanced controller improve operational accuracy, safety, and efficiency. Combined with cellular connectivity, smart batteries, rapid charging, and precise positioning, the Matrice 400 meets the diverse needs of mapping, inspection, crisis management, and construction projects, advancing aerial operations to a new level.
