Drone Compare DJI Matrice 4D vs DJI Mavic 3E
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 4D for survey mapping (onboard RTK and a mechanical shutter vs add-on RTK and a mechanical shutter), longer flight time (54 min vs 45 min) and longer flight distance (43 km vs 32 km).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $4,950
- Weight1,850 g vs 915 g
- Max Flight Time54 min vs 45 min
- Max Flight Distance43 km vs 32 km
- Megapixels (Medium Tele Camera)48 MP vs 12 MP
- Megapixels (Tele Camera)48 MP vs N/A
- Sensor Size (Wide Camera)4/3" vs Micro 4/3
- Sensor Size (Medium Tele Camera)1/1.3" vs 1/2"
- Sensor Size (Tele Camera)1/1.5" vs N/A
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| Specification | DJI Mavic 3E | DJI Matrice 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | DJI | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2022 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2, C5 | C2, C5, C6 |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €3,639 | — |
| Price (US) | $4,950 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://enterprise.dji.com/mavic-3-enterprise | https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-3 |
| Shop Page | https://store.dji.com/product/dji-mavic-3e-and-dji-care-enterprise-basic | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 915 g | 1,850 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,050 g | 2,090 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 221 × 96.3 × 90.3 mm | — |
| IP Rating | None | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 45 min | 54 min |
| Max Speed | 21 m/s | 21 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | 19 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 | 43 km |
| Max Altitude | 6,000 m | 6,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide | Wide Camera |
| Sensor Size | Micro 4/3 | 4/3" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/11 | f/2.8-f/11 |
| Zoom | 4x Digital | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-204800 (Night Scene) |
| Shutter Speed | Electronic: 8-1/8000 s, Mechanical: 8-1/2000 s | 1/8000-2s (Electronic), 1/2000-2s (Mechanical) |
| Stabilization Type | — | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 5280x3956 | 5280x3956 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/30fps | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal | — |
| Camera 2 | Tele 7x | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 3 | — | Tele Camera |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Camera Gimbal | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 35° | -90° to 35° |
| Pan Range | — | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, 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 | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| 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) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | LiDAR, Radar |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | OcuSync 3E | O4+ Enterprise |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 25 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 | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear | Waypoint, Area, Oblique, Linear, Geometric, Slope, Smart 3D |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Max MicroSD | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | — |
| Hyperlapse | ✗ No | — |
| Night Scene | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | 1,800 m |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | ✗ No | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✓ Yes | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||