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Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone

Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone – Something appealing we saw at SecTech Roadshow recently was the DJI Matrice 4T drone, distributed locally by C.R. Kennedy.

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Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone Combines Excellent Flight Time With Strong Optical And Thermal Performance.

Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone – Something appealing we saw at SecTech Roadshow recently was the DJI Matrice 4T drone, distributed locally by C.R. Kennedy.

We’ve said before we think most large Australian sites with integrated security solutions should incorporate at least 1 drone and poking around the specifications it’s clear that this is the sort of drone we were talking about.

For security applications things like top speed are less of a priority than discrete size, low noise, long flight/hover times, fast recharge, strong optical and thermal camera performance, easy integration of real time video streams, and easy control functions that lend themselves to a cross section of pilot skills.

What’s the appeal of drones on a large site? It’s the ability of a small team, typically located in a dank area with no site overview, to get eyes onto any incident across the site in the time it takes for a team member to get out the security office door. From the point of view of decision making, the ability to monitor, record and share unfolding incidents for long periods of time is desirable, too.

In the case of the DJI Matrice 4T, maximum flight duration without payload and wind is 49 minutes with standard propellers, and the drone is rated for wind resistance of up to 12 m/s. It achieves a maximum ascent speed of 10 m/s, a descent speed of 8 m/s, and a horizontal flight speed of up to 21 m/s in windless conditions at sea level. Flight altitude capabilities include a maximum operating altitude with payload at 4000 m and a maximum altitude of 6000 m.

As mentioned, these specifications are not going to be of significant benefit for security applications but that depends on the size of the site and the topography security pilots are dealing with.

This is a compact aircraft, with a maximum take-off weight of 1420 grams with standard propellers and 1430 grams when equipped with low-noise propellers. The drone’s dimensions when unfolded are 307 x 387.5 x 149.5mm, while the folded dimensions are 260.6 x 113.7 x 138.4mm.

The Matrice 4T features an impressive sensor setup, including a wide camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor delivering providing 48MP resolution, a mid-tele camera with a resolution of 48MP, and a tele camera with a 1/1.5-inch CMOS sensor serving up another 48MP. The wide camera has an 82-degree field of view, with an equivalent focal length of 24mm and a fixed aperture of F1.7 – that focal length sounds long to CCTV people because the flight height means range is going to be longer than we’re used to.

Video resolutions include 4K at 30fps and full HD at 30fps, utilizing H.264 and H.265 codecs. The maximum photo size is 8064 x 6048 pixels for wide and medium telephoto, and 8192 x 6144 pixels for the telephoto camera. ISO capabilities extend up to a monstrous 819,200 in night scene mode for the telephoto camera, enabling high-quality imagery in extremely low-light conditions.

Thermal imaging is powered by an uncooled vanadium oxide sensor with a resolution of 640 x 512 pixels. This thermal camera operates at a frame rate of 30 Hz, providing high sensitivity (≤50mk@F1.0), and covers a wide thermal range from -20C to 150C in high gain mode, and from 0C to 550C in low gain mode.

Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone

The thermal side supports various measurement methods including spot metering and area measurement, along with multiple color palettes like White Hot, Black Hot, Iron Red, Arctic, and Medical. Enhanced thermal imaging resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels is achievable through the camera’s super-resolution feature.

We like thermal for intrusion detection in large applications that might include complex built structures, stored items and areas of bush, as well as for its ability to detect smouldering fires early and to detect fire seats and fire lines under tree cover and/or obscured by thick smoke. The same applies for fire detection in recycling facilities. Thermal is the gold standard for early fire detection.

When it comes to control functionalities, the Matrice 4T comes with the DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller, which supports video transmission up to 25km (FCC standard) and features an integrated high-brightness 7.02-inch touchscreen measured at a glittering 1400 nits, which makes the screen readily usable in full sun if that was required.  

The controller’s battery provides an internal runtime of up to 3.8 hours, extendable with an optional external battery. Additional capabilities include Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI output, and robust connectivity options through Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless Display, and GNSS triple-mode positioning (GPS, Galileo, BeiDou), enhancing overall operational efficiency and reliability.

Key accessories include the AL1 Spotlight, capable of illuminating areas up to 2200 square metres at 100 metres distance, and the AS1 Speaker, delivering a maximum volume of 114dB at one meter and effective broadcast coverage of up to 300metres, both with quick-release, hand-tightened mounting options.

You can learn more about the DJI Matrice 4T drone here or read more SEN news here.

Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone Features

  • Maximum flight duration of 49 min
  • High-resolution triple-camera system (up to 48MP)
  • Advanced thermal imaging with high sensitivity
  • DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller (25 km range, high-brightness display)
  • AL1 Spotlight and AS1 Speaker for operational flexibility
  • Omnidirectional sensing and obstacle avoidance
  • Enhanced GNSS accuracy with optional RTK module.

“Powerful DJI Matrice 4T Drone Combines Excellent Flight Time With Strong Optical And Thermal Performance.”

AUTHOR

John Adams
John Adamshttps://sen.news
A professional writer and editor who has been covering the security industry since 1991, John is passionate about clever applications of technology and the fusion of sensing and networking. A capable photographer John enjoys undertaking practical reviews of the latest electronic security systems.

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