Drone Compare DJI Matrice 4D vs Skydio X10
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 4D for survey mapping (onboard RTK and a mechanical shutter vs add-on RTK and no mechanical shutter) and longer flight time (54 min vs 40 min).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $15,662
- Weight1,850 g vs 2,110 g
- Max Flight Time54 min vs 40 min
- Max Flight Distance43 km vs N/A
- Max Speed21 m/s vs 20 m/s
- Wind Resistance12 m/s vs 12.8 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide Camera)20 MP vs 50.3 MP
- Megapixels (Medium Tele Camera)48 MP vs 64 MP
- Megapixels (FLIR Boson+ 640)N/A vs 0.33 MP
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| Specification | Skydio X10 | DJI Matrice 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Skydio | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2023 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | C2, C5, C6 |
| US Procurement | Blue UAS Cleared, Green UAS Certified | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €13,570 | — |
| Price (US) | $15,662 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.skydio.com/x10 | https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-3 |
| Shop Page | https://www.skydio.com/x10 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2,110 g | 1,850 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,490 g | 2,090 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 350 × 165 × 119 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 45°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 40 min | 54 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 21 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 6 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 4 m/s | 8 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | — | 43 km |
| Max Altitude | 4,572 m | 6,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12.8 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide Camera (Sony IMX989) | Wide Camera |
| Sensor Size | 1" | 4/3" |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | — |
| Megapixels | 50.3 MP | 20 MP |
| Focal Length | 20mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/1.95 | f/2.8-f/11 |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-16000 | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-204800 (Night Scene) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-1/30s | 1/8000-2s (Electronic), 1/2000-2s (Mechanical) |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8192x6144 | 5280x3956 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps, 1080p | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Narrow Camera (64MP) | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 3 | Telephoto Camera (48MP) | Tele Camera |
| Camera 4 | FLIR Boson+ 640 | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | VT300 Gimbal | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 90° | -90° to 35° |
| Pan Range | -90° to 90° | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±1m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.1m (Vision), ±1m (GNSS) | 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) | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | LiDAR, Radar |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Skydio Connect SL | O4+ Enterprise |
| Max Range (CE) | — | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 12 km | 25 km |
| Live View Quality | — | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Skydio Flight Deck | DJI Pilot 2 |
| Supported OS | Android, iOS | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | — | Waypoint, Area, Oblique, Linear, Geometric, Slope, Smart 3D |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | 1,800 m |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| 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 | ||