
DJI's Matrice 4 Series introduces advanced enterprise capabilities, offering significant upgrades over the Mavic 3 Enterprise Series. In this comparison, Droneland Australia examines key differences in capabilities, features and accessories to help inform your decision.

AI and Advanced Features
The Matrice 4 Series stands out with its AI-powered vehicle, vessel and people identification capabilities. Its integrated laser range finder enables precise real-time measurements for marking, line drawing and area calculations. Advanced flight modes like FlyTo and Smart Track enhance workflow efficiency. While the Mavic 3 Enterprise lacks these AI features and the range finder, it offers superior portability.
Visible Camera Systems
The Matrice 4 Series features enhanced optics with a 3x optical telephoto lens capable of identifying minute details at 10 metres, and a 7x telephoto camera effective up to 250 metres. Its one-tap dehazing feature proves invaluable in poor visibility conditions. The system provides 128× zoom control, doubling the Mavic 3 Enterprise's 56x hybrid zoom capability.

Surveying Precision
Both drones utilise a 20MP 4/3 CMOS wide-angle camera with mechanical shutter for surveying. However, the Matrice 4E offers:
Faster shooting interval (0.5s vs 0.7s)
Higher flight speed (21m/s vs 15m/s)
5-directional oblique capture compared to Mavic's 3-directional
Built-in RTK module (optional extra for Mavic)
Smart 3D Capture functionality
Thermal Capabilities
Both models support DJI's Thermal Analysis Tool and split-screen zoom. The Matrice 4T advances beyond the Mavic 3T's 640 × 512 resolution sensor with:
Enhanced focal length
NIR illumination up to 100 metres
1280 × 1024 infrared super-resolution
Superior low-light performance via 1/1.3 CMOS sensor

Flight Performance
The Matrice 4 Series delivers improved specifications:
Maximum speed: 21 m/s (vs 15 m/s)
Flight time: 49 minutes (vs 45 minutes)
Omnidirectional low-light sensing
12 km O4 video transmission
Optional 4G connectivity
Accessories
Both drones offer comprehensive accessory ecosystems. The Matrice 4 Series features the latest technology including:
100m illumination gimbal-following spotlight
300m range voice speaker
D-RTK 3 multifunctional station
DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller with IP54 rating
The Mavic 3 Enterprise maintains compatibility with established accessories including the DJI RC Pro Enterprise controller, RTK Module, and D-RTK 2 Mobile Station.
Summary
The Matrice 4 Series represents a significant technological advancement, while the Mavic 3 Enterprise remains a reliable choice for less demanding applications. Both platforms deliver enterprise-grade capabilities in compact formats suited to different operational requirements.

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