The DJI Matrice 400 redefines what’s possible for industrial drone operations. Designed for professionals in public safety, energy, surveying, and infrastructure, it combines long endurance, multi-sensor flexibility, and cutting-edge automation into a rugged and intelligent platform.
With up to 59 minutes of flight time, advanced power-line-level obstacle sensing, and compatibility with DJI's expanding ecosystem of payloads and software, the M400 is built for mission success—no matter the challenge.
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Product Specifications
- Max Flight Time: 59 minutes(measured with H30T)
- Hover Time: 53 minutes(measured with H30T)
- Max Payload Capacity: 6 kg
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C
- Ingress Protection: IP55
- Transmission: O4 Enterprise Enhanced Transmission with support of sub2G frequency band, up to 40 km range
- Payload Mounts: Single/Dual downward gimbal and a third gimbal
- Smart Features: Terrain Follow, AR Projection, Smart Detection, takeoff, and landing ona ship
- Compatible Software: DJI FlightHub 2, Terra, Modify, SDKs
Key Features
1. Long-Endurance and All-Weather Performance
The Matrice 400 offers up to 59 minutes of flight time and 53 minutes of hover time, measured with the H30T payload. This makes it ideal for long-range inspections, wide-area mapping, and time-critical emergency response missions. Its IP55-rated airframe ensures durability in harsh weather conditions, allowing it to maintain reliable performance in rain, snow, dust, and extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C.
2. Power-Line-Level Obstacle Sensing with Omnidirectional Situational Awareness
Combining rotating LiDAR, mmWave radar, and low-light full-color fisheye vision sensors, the M400 delivers enhanced obstacle sensing performance. It can detect thin wires at flight speeds of up to 25 m/s and operate in low-light or visually complex environments. This multi-sensor fusion system enhances navigation safety around power lines, building facades, and mountainous terrain—even in fog or darkness.
3. Smarter Navigation with Real-Time AR and Intelligent Mapping Tools
M400 introduces a new level of intelligent flight control with powerful tools including Real-Time Terrain Follow, Cruise Mode, Smart Track, and POI. This generation of Real-Time Terrain Follow supports both manual and route-based missions, and maintains ground-relative height in any horizontal direction—north, south, east, or west—ensuring optimal subject size and mapping precision
When equipped with the Zenmuse L2, the M400 enables intelligent power line-following missions with real-time obstacle sensing and terrain adaptation—capable of bypassing crossing or intersecting wires to ensure safe corridor inspection.
Using the Zenmuse P1, users can plan oblique and geometric flight paths for high-efficiency data capture, supporting large-area 3D mapping and facade reconstruction in dense urban or sloped environments.
In thermal workflows, the M400 enables real-time object recognition, including the ability to detect people, vehicles, or vessels through thermal imagery. This supports faster decision-making in missions such as search and rescue, site security, and emergency response.
The M400's expanded compatibility with onboard computing modules also allows for enhanced task automation and mission logic. (Note: These advanced capabilities depend on the payload and computing configuration.)
Augmented Reality (AR) overlays on the remote controller further enhance situational awareness by visualizing streets and landmarks, waypoints, buildings, power lines, and the aircraft's return route. An AR aircraft shadow assists with precise landings, while live annotations and area measurements improve operational coordination without post-processing.
4. Versatile Payload Support for Multi-Scenario Deployment
With a 6 kg max payload and support for up to 7 simultaneously mounted devices, the M400 adapts to a wide variety of use cases. Operators can deploy payloads like Zenmuse H30 for dual optical/thermal zoom, L2 for LiDAR mapping, P1 for full-frame photogrammetry, and S1/V1 for search and rescue. The platform supports both single and dual downward gimbal configurations, and includes a dedicated third gimbal bracket for mounting an additional payload underneath. The upgraded E-Port V2 system also enables integration of third-party sensors via PSDK for expanded mission flexibility.
Zenmuse H30 Series
A flagship hybrid payload that combines five modules—wide-angle, zoom, thermal imaging, laser rangefinder, and NIR auxiliary light—into one. It delivers long-range visual and thermal clarity for missions in power inspection, emergency response, and security. Built-in intelligent algorithms enable day and night perception across complex environments.
Zenmuse L2
The L2 integrates a frame-based LiDAR system, DJI’s high-precision IMU, and a 4/3 CMOS RGB camera. It supports power line-following flights with real-time obstacle detection and bypass, making it ideal for utility inspections and topographic mapping. Its ability to maintain terrain-following in sloped and obscured environments ensures high-density, accurate point cloud capture.
Zenmuse P1
Designed for high-efficiency photogrammetry, the P1 features a full-frame sensor with interchangeable lenses mounted on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal. It supports oblique and geometric flight routes, enabling accurate 3D modeling of facades, structures, and wide-area mapping—perfect for AEC and land surveying.
Zenmuse S1
This LEP-powered spotlight enhances visibility in nighttime operations. Ideal for search and rescue, inspection, and law enforcement, it features multiple lighting modes for dynamic illumination and high adaptability in challenging low-light conditions.
Zenmuse V1
A powerful loudspeaker engineered for public safety and emergency response scenarios. It supports live and pre-recorded messages with long-range projection, making it essential for evacuation, coordination, and crowd management.
5. Seamless, Redundant Connectivity and Airborne Relay
Equipped with the O4 Enterprise Enhanced Video Transmission System, the M400 supports up to 40 km range and dual-channel 4G hybrid connectivity using sub2G frequency bands and DJI Cellular Dongle 2. For missions requiring extended range or challenging terrain, one M400 can act as a relay drone, forwarding video and control signals to another unit operating at distance. This feature is especially useful for large-area operations, remote inspections, and SAR missions in difficult landscapes.
6. Open Ecosystem and Software Integration
The Matrice 400 isn’t just a hardware platform—it’s part of an open and extensible ecosystem designed for professional users and developers across industries. With full support for DJI's enterprise software suite and development toolkits, the M400 can be deeply customized for specialized applications.
FlightHub 2
Operators can monitor and manage live missions through DJI FlightHub 2, which supports cloud-based fleet management, flight route planning (including slope and geometric routes), and multi-drone coordination. Real-time video feeds and live annotations improve situational awareness and streamline collaborative workflows, especially for distributed teams.
DJI Terra
DJI Terra enables high-accuracy 2D and 3D reconstruction from both RGB and LiDAR data. Whether creating maps for land surveying, calculating volumes on construction sites, or modeling transmission corridors, Terra provides the processing backbone for the M400’s advanced payloads like the Zenmuse P1 and L2.
DJI Modify
As DJI's dedicated mesh editing software, Modify offers intuitive tools for repairing, smoothing, and optimizing 3D models generated in Terra. It helps teams create presentation-ready models and refine reconstruction outputs without needing to export data to third-party software.
Open SDK & API Support
The M400 is compatible with DJI’s full suite of development tools:
- PSDK: Enables third-party payload integration via the E-Port V2 with USB 3.0 and up to 120W output
- MSDK 5: Empowers custom mobile app development using modules adapted from DJI Pilot 2
- Cloud API: Allows direct, secure access to aircraft telemetry, imagery, and video via the MQTT protocol without the need for a custom mobile app
Together, these tools make the Matrice 400 not just a drone—but a highly customizable platform for aerial innovation.
7. Onboard Edge Computing with DJI Manifold 3 (Sold Separately)
DJI Manifold 3 transforms the M400 into a high-performance edge computing platform with up to 100 TOPS of processing power. This optional onboard module enables advanced computing capabilities such as real-time object recognition, LiDAR point cloud AR overlays, and low-latency decision support. It supports CUDA, OpenCV, and runs on an Ubuntu operating system, allowing developers to create customized onboard workflows and applications. **Note: DJI Manifold 3 is available as an optional accessory and must be purchased separately. The 100 TOPS of performance is only available when this module is installed.**
Versatility and Application Scenarios
- Public Safety: Night ops, incident mapping, tactical support
- Utilities & Energy: Grid inspection, thermal and LiDAR scans
- Surveying & AEC: 2D/3D mapping, photogrammetry, digital twin creation
- Maritime & Offshore: Inspections and landings from moving vessels
- Forestry & Conservation: Habitat monitoring and terrain tracking
- Transportation & Infrastructure: Bridge and road surveys, structural modeling
Conclusion
The DJI Matrice 400 is more than a drone—it's a future-ready aerial platform designed to meet the needs of data-driven industries. With long flight endurance, unmatched sensing and computing power, and a full ecosystem of payloads and software, the M400 enables next-level decision-making from above.
Whether you’re monitoring infrastructure, responding to emergencies, or building digital twins of your environment, the Matrice 400 is your trusted partner in the sky.
Additional Resources
- Learn more about DJI Matrice 400
- Explore DJI Manifold 3
