Drone Compare DJI Matrice 5TD vs Autel Alpha
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 5TD for longer flight time (59 min vs 40 min) and longer flight distance (53 km vs 30 km).
Pick the Autel Alpha for higher top speed (25 m/s vs 21 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $19,289
- Weight2,600 g vs 6,480 g
- Max Flight Time59 min vs 40 min
- Max Flight Distance53 km vs 30 km
- Max Speed21 m/s vs 25 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide Camera)50 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Thermal Camera)N/A vs 8 MP
- Megapixels (Medium Tele Camera)50 MP vs N/A
- Megapixels (Tele Camera)50 MP vs N/A
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| Specification | Autel Alpha | DJI Matrice 5TD |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3 | — |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €17,746 | — |
| Price (US) | $19,289 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/autel-alpha/ | https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-4 |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6,480 g | 2,600 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,400 g | 3,050 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 455 × 263 × 248 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -40°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 40 min | 59 min |
| Max Speed | 25 m/s | 21 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 15 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 30 km | 53 km |
| Max Altitude | 4,500 m | 6,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide Angle Camera | Wide Camera |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1/0.98" |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | — |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 23.5mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | — |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (Auto) | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-1638400 (Night Scene) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo), 1/8000-1/30s (Video) | 1/8000-2s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 8192x6144 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | JPEG |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@25fps | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps |
| Video Codec | — | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Zoom Camera | Thermal Camera |
| Camera 3 | Thermal Camera 1 | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 4 | Thermal Camera 2 | Tele Camera |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | DG-L35T | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -90° to 90° |
| Pan Range | — | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS, QZSS |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.04m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.02m (RTK) |
| RTK | Yes | 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), Radar | Vision (Binocular), LiDAR, Radar, Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | SkyLink 3.0 | O4 Enterprise Enhanced |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | — |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | — | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | — |
| Supported OS | Android | — |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 2,000 m | 3,000 m |
| Remote ID | Built-in | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | — |
| Terrain Follow | — | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||