The 7 main features of the DJI Matrice 400

The DJI Matrice 400 It's the new benchmark for industrial drone operations. In this article, you'll discover the 7 key features that make it unique.

Designed for public safety, energy, surveying, and infrastructure professionals, it combines extended autonomy, multi-sensor versatility, and advanced automation in a rugged, intelligent platform.

With a flight time of up to 59 minutes, an advanced obstacle sensing system (including high-voltage wires), and full compatibility with the DJI ecosystem of payloads and software, the Matrix 400 It is designed to complete missions even in the most complex conditions.

Main specifications

• Maximum flight time : 59 minutes (with H30T)
• Hovering : 53 minutes
• Maximum payload : 6 kg
• Operating temperature : -20°C to +50°C
• Protection : IP55 certification
• Transmission : O4 Enterprise Enhanced, with sub-2G band and range up to 40 km
• Gimbal Configurations : Single/Double Downward Gimbal + Third Support
• Smart functions : Terrain Follow, AR Projection, Smart Detection, take-off and landing from boats
• Supported software : DJI FlightHub 2, Terra, Modify, SDK

1. High performance, in any condition

With up to 59 minutes of battery life and IP55 resistance, the Matrice 400 is ideal for long missions and harsh environments: rain, snow, dust, and extreme temperatures won't stop it. Perfect for inspections, extensive mapping, and rapid emergency response.

2. Advanced obstacle sensing and omnidirectional vision

Thanks to the fusion of rotating LiDAR, mmWave radar, and full-color fisheye sensors, the M400 can detect even thin wires up to 25 m/s and operate in complex, low-light, or foggy environments. Maximum safety when flying near power lines, buildings, or mountainous terrain.

3. Intelligent navigation and real-time AR

The M400 introduces advanced tools like real-time Terrain Follow, Cruise Mode, Smart Track and Points of Interest. Terrain Follow works in any horizontal direction (N/S/E/W) maintaining a constant altitude above the terrain.

With the Zenmuse L2 It is possible to carry out automatic inspections of power lines, while the Zenmuse P1 allows geometric acquisitions for 3D reconstructions of facades or urban areas.

In thermal imaging, the drone detects people, vehicles, and boats in real time. AR overlays on the controller enhance operational awareness of features such as roads, waypoints, buildings, and return routes.

4. Multiple payload support for tailored missions

With up to 7 mountable devices and a 6kg payload, the DJI Matrice 400 supports a wide range of scenarios:

• Zenmuse H30 : Thermal, optical, NIR, rangefinder and wide-angle imaging
• Zenmuse L2 : LiDAR with terrain tracking
• Zenmuse P1 : Full-frame photogrammetry
• Zenmuse S1 : Beacon for Night Operations
• Zenmuse V1 : Long-throw Speaker

The updated E-Port V2 also allows for the integration of third-party payloads via PSDK.

5. Advanced connectivity and relay function

The O4 Enterprise transmission supports a range of up to 40 km and includes dual-channel 4G via the DJI Cellular Dongle 2. An M400 can also act as a relay node to extend the range of a second drone, ideal for SAR missions or complex environments.

6. Open ecosystem and integrated software

The Matrice 400 is not just hardware, but a flexible platform thanks to full DJI software support:

• FlightHub 2 : live monitoring, mission planning (including geometric), fleet management
• DJI Terra : High-precision 2D/3D reconstructions
• DJI Modify : Editing and Optimizing 3D Models
• SDK & API :
  • PSDK for custom payloads
  • MSDK 5 for Mobile Apps
  • Cloud API for remote data access via MQTT

7. Edge computing with DJI Manifold 3 (optional)

The Manifold 3 module transforms the drone into an onboard computing platform, with up to 100 TOPS of processing power. Ideal for real-time object recognition, LiDAR point cloud processing, and advanced analytics on Ubuntu.
Note: Manifold 3 is sold separately.

Usage scenarios

• Public safety : incident mapping, tactical support, night operations
• Energy and Utilities : Thermal/LiDAR Inspections, Infrastructure Monitoring
• AEC and surveys : digital twins, 2D/3D mapping
• Maritime sector : offshore operations and vessel landings
• Environment : habitat and forest monitoring
• Transport : road and structural surveys.

The DJI Matrice 400 is more than a drone: it's a complete platform for the data industry. It combines autonomy, computational power, and software compatibility to tackle any scenario with safety and precision.

Whether it's inspections, emergencies or environmental modelling, the DJI Matrice 400 is the ideal partner to take decisions… to the next level.