Drone Compare DJI Matrice 5T vs Autel EVO Max 4T V2
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 5T for longer flight time (59 min vs 42 min) and longer flight distance (45 km vs 25 km).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $7,299
- Weight2,239 g vs 1,666 g
- Max Flight Time59 min vs 42 min
- Max Flight Distance45 km vs 25 km
- Megapixels (Wide Camera)50 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Thermal Camera)N/A vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Medium Tele Camera)50 MP vs N/A
- Megapixels (Tele Camera)50 MP vs N/A
- Sensor Size (Wide Camera)1/0.98" vs 1/2"
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| Specification | Autel EVO Max 4T V2 | DJI Matrice 5T |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2, C5 | C2, C6 |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €9,199 | — |
| Price (US) | $7,299 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/evo-max-4t/ | https://enterprise.dji.com/matrice-5t |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,666 g | 2,239 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,999 g | 2,639 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 257 × 145 × 131 mm | 335 × 155 × 203 mm |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 42 min | 59 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 23 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | 8 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 25 km | 45 km |
| Max Altitude | 4,000 m | 7,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Zoom | Wide Camera |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/0.98" |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | — |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Focal Length | 64-234mm | 23.5mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/4.8 | f/1.8 |
| Zoom | 160x Hybrid | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | — |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-1638400 (Night Scene) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-8s (Photo), 1/8000-1s (Video) | 1/8000-2s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 8192x6144 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@30fps | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Wide V2 | Thermal Camera |
| Camera 3 | Thermal V2 | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 4 | — | Tele Camera |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Fusion 4T V2 Gimbal | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -90° to 90° |
| Pan Range | 0° to 0° | — |
| Roll Range | 0° to 0° | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS, QZSS |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (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 | — | 1 cm + 1 ppm |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | 1.5 cm + 1 ppm |
| Recovery Mode | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Radar | Vision (Binocular), LiDAR, Radar |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | SkyLink 3.0 | O4 Enterprise Enhanced |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 20 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | — |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | DJI Pilot 2 |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Oblique | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | — |
| Max MicroSD | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 1,200 m | 3,000 m |
| Remote ID | Built-in | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | — |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||