Thermal camera
Native 1280 x 1024 (1K) thermal, four times the pixels of a 640 x 512 sensor; up to 2560 x 2048 with UHR Infrared Image mode.
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DJI Matrice 5T: specs, features and price in India.
By the NVX engineering team, New Delhi · 10 November 2026 · 6 min read
DJI announced the Matrice 5T on 5 November 2026. It is a folding enterprise drone built for night and thermal work: public safety, search and rescue, and inspection of power lines, bridges and solar plants. Its headline upgrade is a native 1K thermal camera. Here is what is new, from DJI's announcement and specifications, and how to get one in India.
DJI Matrice 5T key specifications
From DJI's announcement of 5 November 2026 and its specification page.
Wide camera
1/0.98-inch 50 MP sensor, f/1.8, AI low-light enhancement and full-colour images down to 0.01 lux.
Zoom cameras
A 50 MP medium tele with 3x optical zoom and a 50 MP tele with up to 11x optical and 176x hybrid zoom, plus monochrome night vision.
Flight time
Up to 59 minutes.
Weather
IP55 dust and rain protection; operating temperature -20 to 50 °C.
Obstacle sensing
Omnidirectional vision, a rotating LiDAR that sees thin power lines at night, and mmWave radar that works in fog, rain and dust.
Transmission
O4 Enterprise Enhanced video transmission, up to 40 km in DJI's test conditions, with cellular dongles and relay options.
Weight
2,239 g takeoff weight with propellers; 2,639 g maximum takeoff weight.
What is new compared with the Matrice 4T
The Matrice 4T (2025) is still sold; the 5T is the step up for night and bad-weather missions.
Thermal resolution
Matrice 5T: native 1280 x 1024. Matrice 4T: 640 x 512 (1280 x 1024 with Super Resolution).
Sensors for flying
Matrice 5T adds LiDAR and mmWave radar to vision sensing; the 4T uses omnidirectional binocular vision and a downward infrared sensor.
Flight time
Matrice 5T: up to 59 minutes. Matrice 4T: up to 49 minutes.
Size and weight
Matrice 5T: 2,239 g. Matrice 4T: 1,219 g. The 4T is lighter to carry; the 5T is built for harsher conditions.
Transmission
Matrice 5T: up to 40 km. Matrice 4T: FCC 25 km / CE 12 km, in DJI's test conditions.
AI and mission features
DJI says the Matrice 5T detects more than 20 target types, such as vehicles and vessels, by reading the thermal and visible feeds together, and accepts text and image prompts in DJI FlightHub 2 and DJI Pilot 2. It can track power lines with LiDAR, plan patrol routes and, paired with DJI Terra, reach centimetre-level survey accuracy without ground control points.
Who the Matrice 5T is for in India
Organisations that fly at night, in rain or near wires.
Police and disaster response
Night search with 1K thermal and long zoom, in rain or dust.
Power and infrastructure
Transmission line, substation, bridge and solar inspections, with LiDAR power line tracking.
Industry and security
Perimeter patrols, plant inspections and incident response.
DJI Matrice 5T price in India and how to order
DJI has not published an India price, and enterprise drones are priced by configuration: batteries, the charging hub, accessories, software and training. NVX supplies DJI drones on order: send your requirement and we reply with a quotation and delivery time. We also repair and maintain DJI Matrice drones in New Delhi.
FAQ
DJI Matrice 5T: common questions
When was the DJI Matrice 5T launched?
DJI announced the Matrice 5T on 5 November 2026.
What is the DJI Matrice 5T price in India?
DJI has not published an India price. The Matrice 5T is sold on quotation because the price depends on the kit, batteries, accessories and software. Ask NVX for a quotation.
What is the thermal resolution of the DJI Matrice 5T?
Native 1280 x 1024, rising to 2560 x 2048 with UHR Infrared Image mode.
What is the DJI Matrice 5T flight time?
Up to 59 minutes, according to DJI.
Is the DJI Matrice 5T waterproof?
It is rated IP55 for dust and rain, and DJI lists an operating temperature of -20 to 50 °C. It is not designed to be submerged.
DJI Matrice 5T vs Matrice 4T: which is better?
For night, thermal and bad-weather work, the Matrice 5T: 1K native thermal, LiDAR, radar and 59 minutes of flight. The Matrice 4T is lighter and costs less for daytime inspection and mapping.
Does the Matrice 5T need registration in India?
Yes. It weighs over 2 kg, so it needs a UIN on Digital Sky and a pilot with a Remote Pilot Certificate, and every flight must follow the airspace zones.
Does NVX repair DJI Matrice drones?
Yes. NVX repairs and maintains DJI Matrice enterprise drones in New Delhi, with a quote before any work starts.
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