DJI Launches Latest Flagship Drone, Compact and Durable

The Matrice 30 may look like a toy because of its small size and light weight, but this small gadget is designed for professional use. DJI claims that this latest drone can be relied on in even the most extreme environments. This latest drone from DJI is equipped with IP55 protection and can withstand temperatures ranging from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius. This drone is available in two variants, the M30 and M30T. The M30T variant is equipped with an additional 640x512p radiometric thermal camera.

With a foldable and lightweight design, the M30 can be stored and transported almost anywhere. DJI also claims that the Matrice 30 is an easy-to-operate drone, both for professionals and beginners. When opened, it measures 470 mm, 585 mm wide, and 215 mm high and only 365 x 215 x 195 mm when folded. For its weight, the Matrice 30 weighs only 3.7 kg and has a maximum takeoff weight of 3.7 kg.

With two 5,880 mAh batteries, it only takes 30 minutes to recharge the battery from 20 percent to 90 percent and DJI says the drone has a flight time of 41 minutes. It can fly up to 7,000 m above sea level and can reach a maximum horizontal speed of more than 23 m / s.

The redesigned drone remote control is also waterproof and can operate in the same temperature range as the drone unit. It comes with a replaceable battery and 65W fast charging, taking two hours to fully charge.

DJI’s flagship drone integrates a 48 MP 1/2-inch CMOS sensor zoom camera, a 12 MP wide-angle camera, has 8K video resolution 4K / 30 fps photos, and a laser rangefinder that can provide accurate object coordinates up to more than 1,200 m.

With abundant features, the Matrice 30 M30 variant is priced at $10,000 (Rp143 million), while the M30T is sold for $14,000 (around Rp200 million).