Drone Compare DJI Matrice 5T vs Freefly Astro Max
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 5T for longer flight time (59 min vs 39 min), longer flight distance (45 km vs 20 km), higher wind resistance (12 m/s vs 10 m/s) and higher top speed (23 m/s vs 15 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $22,995
- Weight2,239 g vs 3,523 g
- Max Flight Time59 min vs 39 min
- Max Flight Distance45 km vs 20 km
- Max Speed23 m/s vs 15 m/s
- Wind Resistance12 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide Camera)50 MP vs 61 MP
- Megapixels (Medium Tele Camera)50 MP vs N/A
- Megapixels (Tele Camera)50 MP vs N/A
User Reviews
| Specification | Freefly Astro Max | DJI Matrice 5T |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Freefly | DJI |
| Rating | 5 | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 20, 2025 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | C2, C6 |
| US Procurement | Blue Select | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €21,155 | — |
| Price (US) | $22,995 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://freeflysystems.com/astro | https://enterprise.dji.com/matrice-5t |
| Shop Page | https://store.freeflysystems.com/products/astro-max | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3,523 g | 2,239 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,700 g | 2,639 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 508 × 508 × 178 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 | 39 min | 59 min |
| Max Speed | 15 m/s | 23 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 4 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 3 m/s | 8 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 20 km | 45 km |
| Max Altitude | 4,572 m | 7,000 m |
| Wind Resistance | 10 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | LR1 (Sony ILX-LR1) | Wide Camera |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1/0.98" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 50 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 75mm | 23.5mm |
| Aperture | f/3.5, f/2.8, f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | — |
| ISO Range | 100-32000 (Normal), 50-102400 (Extended) | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-1638400 (Night Scene) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000-30s (Mechanical), 1/8000-30s (Electronic) | 1/8000-2s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 9504x6336 | 8192x6144 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, RAW (Proprietary), HEIF | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps, 1080p/120fps | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal, HLG, S-Log3, S-Cinetone | — |
| Camera 2 | — | Thermal Camera |
| Camera 3 | — | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 4 | — | Tele Camera |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | LR1 Gimbal | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -90° to 90° |
| Pan Range | — | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS, QZSS |
| 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) | 1 cm + 1 ppm |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | 1.5 cm + 1 ppm |
| Recovery Mode | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | — | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | None | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | — | Vision (Binocular), LiDAR, Radar |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink 1.1 | O4 Enterprise Enhanced |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | 20 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | — |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps, 720p/30fps | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Auterion Suite | DJI Pilot 2 |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | 3,000 m |
| Remote ID | Built-in | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | — |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✓ Yes | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||