Drone Compare DJI Matrice 400 vs DJI Mavic 3E
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 400 for survey mapping (onboard RTK and a mechanical shutter vs add-on RTK and a mechanical shutter), longer flight time (59 min vs 45 min), longer flight distance (49 km vs 32 km) and higher top speed (25 m/s vs 21 m/s).
Pick the DJI Mavic 3E for a lower price ($4,950 vs $10,450).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$10,450 vs $4,950
- Weight9,740 g vs 915 g
- Max Flight Time59 min vs 45 min
- Max Flight Distance49 km vs 32 km
- Max Speed25 m/s vs 21 m/s
- Megapixels (Zenmuse P1)45 MP vs 20 MP
- Megapixels (Tele 7x)N/A vs 12 MP
- Sensor Size (Zenmuse P1)Full Frame vs Micro 4/3
- Sensor Size (Tele 7x)N/A vs 1/2"
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| Specification | DJI Mavic 3E | DJI Matrice 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | DJI | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2022 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2, C5 | C3 |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €3,639 | €13,693 |
| Price (US) | $4,950 | $10,450 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://enterprise.dji.com/mavic-3-enterprise | https://enterprise.dji.com/matrice-400 |
| Shop Page | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mavic-3e-and-dji-care-enterprise-basic | https://store.dji.com/no/product/dji-matrice-400-worry-free-plus-combo |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 915 g | 9,740 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,050 g | 15,800 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 221 × 96.3 × 90.3 mm | 490 × 490 × 480 mm |
| IP Rating | None | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 45 min | 59 min |
| Max Speed | 21 m/s | 25 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | 19 m/s | 25 m/s |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | 8 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 32 km | 49 km |
| Max Altitude | 6,000 m | 7,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide | Zenmuse P1 |
| Sensor Size | Micro 4/3 | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 45 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 24mm, 35mm, 50mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/11 | f/2.8-f/16 |
| Zoom | 4x Digital | N/A |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 | 100-25600 (Photo), 100-25600 (Video) |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic: 8-1/8000 s, Mechanical: 8-1/2000 s | 1/2000-1s (Mechanical), 1/8000-1s (Electronic) |
| Stabilization Type | — | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | 5280x3956 | 8192x5460 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/30fps | 4K/60fps, FHD/60fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) | H.264 (AVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4, MOV |
| Color Profiles | Normal | Normal |
| Camera 2 | Tele 7x | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Camera Gimbal | P1 Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 35° | -130° to 40° |
| Pan Range | — | -320° to 320° |
| Roll Range | — | -55° to 55° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS |
| Hover Accuracy | — | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK) |
| RTK | Add-on | Yes |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) |
| Recovery Mode | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF), LiDAR |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | OcuSync 3E | OcuSync 4E Enhanced |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 20 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 40 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | — | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | DJI Pilot 2 | DJI Pilot 2 |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Max MicroSD | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Hyperlapse | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Night Scene | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| NIR Light | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||