Drone Compare DJI Matrice 5TD vs Autel EVO Max 4T-XE
Which to choose
Pick the DJI Matrice 5TD for longer flight time (59 min vs 42 min) and longer flight distance (53 km vs 25 km).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $9,999
- Weight2,600 g vs 1,640 g
- Max Flight Time59 min vs 42 min
- Max Flight Distance53 km vs 25 km
- Max Speed21 m/s vs 23 m/s
- 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
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| Specification | Autel EVO Max 4T-XE | DJI Matrice 5TD |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2024 | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2 | — |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €9,199 | — |
| Price (US) | $9,999 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/evo-max-4t/ | https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-4 |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-max-4t-copy | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,640 g | 2,600 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,999 g | 3,050 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 257 × 145 × 131 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -40°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 42 min | 59 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 21 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 25 km | 53 km |
| Max Altitude | 4,000 m | 6,500 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 |
| 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 XE | Thermal Camera |
| Camera 3 | Thermal XE | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 4 | — | Tele Camera |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | FusionLight 4T XE 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), ±0.04m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.02m (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), 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 | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | — |
| Supported OS | 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 | — | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ 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 | ||