Drone Compare DJI Matrice 5T vs Skydio R10
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 5T for longer flight time (59 min vs 20 min), higher wind resistance (12 m/s vs 10 m/s) and higher top speed (23 m/s vs 12 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Weight2,239 g vs 785 g
- Max Flight Time59 min vs 20 min
- Max Flight Distance45 km vs N/A
- Max Speed23 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Wind Resistance12 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide Camera)50 MP vs 12.5 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"
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| Specification | DJI Matrice 5T | Skydio R10 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | DJI | Skydio |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2026 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2, C6 | — |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | Blue UAS Cleared |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | — | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://enterprise.dji.com/matrice-5t | https://www.skydio.com/r10 |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2,239 g | 785 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,639 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 335 × 155 × 203 mm | 263 × 260.5 × 61.5 mm |
| IP Rating | IP55 | None |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 59 min | 20 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 10 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 8 m/s | 3 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 45 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 7,000 m | 3,048 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide Camera | 1-inch Camera |
| Sensor Size | 1/0.98" | 1" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 50 MP | 12.5 MP |
| Focal Length | 23.5mm | 20mm |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.95 |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-1638400 (Night Scene) | 100-16000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-2s | 1/8000-1/30s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | EIS (Electronic) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8192x6144 | — |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps | 4K/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.265 (HEVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Thermal Camera | — |
| Camera 3 | Medium Tele Camera | — |
| Camera 4 | Tele Camera | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Camera Gimbal | R10 Pitch Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | — |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 90° | -90° to 90° |
| Pan Range | — | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | 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 | Yes | — |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | 1.5 cm + 1 ppm | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), LiDAR, Radar | Vision (Binocular) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | O4 Enterprise Enhanced | Skydio Connect SL |
| Max Range (CE) | 20 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | — | — |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | — |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | DJI Pilot 2 | — |
| Supported OS | Android | — |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | 512 GB | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 3,000 m | — |
| Remote ID | — | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | — |
| Data Encryption | — | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | — |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | — | — |
| Terrain Follow | — | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||