DJI Matrice 5T: enterprise drone with LiDAR, radar and 1K thermal camera
If you are looking for a compact enterprise drone that sees well at night, in fog or where there is no GNSS signal, DJI Matrice 5T is the new release to know. Announced by DJI on 5 November 2026, it integrates for the first time in a compact enterprise drone LiDAR, mmWave radar and visual sensing, together with a 1K thermal camera and advanced night vision, with IP55 protection.
This page explains the main features in a simple way. The data are those declared by DJI, obtained with a production model in a controlled environment; to understand whether they suit your case, 3D Target is at your disposal.
DJI Matrice 5T at a glance
| Type | Compact enterprise drone, IP55 protection against dust and rain |
| Flight time | Up to 59 minutes |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 50 °C |
| Thermal camera | Native 1K (1280 × 1024), 2560 × 2048 with UHR mode |
| Sensing | LiDAR, mmWave radar and omnidirectional vision |
| Transmission | O4 Enterprise, up to 40 km (20 km with CE standard) |
| Software | DJI Pilot 2, DJI FlightHub 2, DJI Terra |
1K thermal camera and night vision
The thermal camera of DJI Matrice 5T has a native resolution of 1280 × 1024 pixels, four times the pixels of standard 640 × 512 sensors. With the UHR infrared imaging mode the resolution rises to 2560 × 2048.
Wide camera: 1/0.98-inch sensor with f/1.8 aperture, ISO up to 1,600,000 and AI enhancement for low-light scenes; color images down to 0.01 lux.
Medium telephoto: 50 MP sensor and 3x optical zoom, to inspect power lines and bridges from 10 meters.
Telephoto: black-and-white night vision, 11x optical and 176x hybrid zoom, to read license plates up to 400 meters away.
Omnidirectional sensing: LiDAR, radar and vision
DJI Matrice 5T combines three sensing technologies to fly safely even with poor visibility.
LiDAR: detects thin obstacles, such as power lines, up to 32 meters away, even at night.
mmWave radar: keeps working in fog, rain or dust.
Color fisheye sensors: visual positioning down to 0.5 lux; Vision Assist now shows color images.
Weak GNSS signal: in canyons or among skyscrapers the drone fuses visual and radar data to build a real-time map of the environment.
Open Edge AI and FlightHub 2
Artificial intelligence works on board, without waiting for the drone to return. The built-in models recognize more than 20 types of targets, including vehicles and vessels, analyzing the thermal and visible streams together. Onboard processing is open and also supports third-party models.
Search by text and image: with DJI FlightHub 2 you can search for a target from DJI Pilot 2 by describing it with text or an image.
Guided patrol: you draw an area on the map and the route is generated, with custom actions such as hover, photo, video or audio messages.
O4 Enterprise transmission and relay modes
O4 Enterprise Enhanced transmission reaches 40 km (20 km with CE standard), compared with 25 km of the previous generation. Adaptive multi-band switching helps against urban interference.
Two built-in DJI Cellular Dongle 2: the drone automatically switches to the best network link.
Smart Relay: relay topologies for a single drone or several drones, to extend the distance.
High-precision surveying with DJI Terra
With DJI Matrice 5T you can survey with centimeter-level accuracy without ground control points (GCPs). DJI Terra merges thermal images into 2D thermal maps, reads temperatures and flags anomalies, for example on solar plants and power grids.
On the remote controller: real-time image reception and, according to DJI, 200 photos processed in 8 minutes for local point clouds or 2.5D models.
Planning: from a single flight the remote controller creates a rough 3D model to plan routes that follow the surface of the subject.
Field features and data security
Power line inspection: the top LiDAR detects and locks onto conductors and ground wires, to fly sideways along the line and spot broken strands or suspended objects.
Moving vessels: takeoff and landing on board by recognizing the marker on the deck.
DJI Pilot plug-ins: developers can add features to DJI Pilot 2, for example floating windows.
Data: explicit consent to share photos and videos with DJI; DJI FlightHub 2 is certified ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 by BSI and personal registration data are protected with AES-256 encryption.
DJI support: DJI Care Enterprise Plus (one battery replacement per year and Flyaway coverage) and an official one-year extended warranty.
With 3D Target you are not alone
Consulting: we help you understand whether DJI Matrice 5T suits your missions.
Test and demo: ask us to see the system in action.
Training: courses to use the drone and software, such as the DJI Advanced GEO Products Training courses.
Support: technical support after purchase.
Integration: our R&D department works on custom solutions.
Discover the 3D Target services, the DJI Matrice 5T product page, the drone applications and the enterprise drones catalog. For a drone to use with an automated base, also read DJI Dock 4 with Matrice 5TD. For the official specifications: DJI announcement on Matrice 5T.
Frequently asked questions
What is DJI Matrice 5T?
It is DJI's new compact enterprise drone, with LiDAR, mmWave radar, visual sensing, 1K thermal camera and advanced night vision, IP55 protection and up to 59 minutes of declared flight time.
How long does DJI Matrice 5T fly?
DJI declares up to 59 minutes of flight time, in a temperature range from -20 °C to 50 °C.
What is the thermal camera resolution?
1280 × 1024 native pixels, which become 2560 × 2048 with the UHR infrared imaging mode.
Does it work without a GNSS signal?
With a weak GNSS signal, for example in canyons or among skyscrapers, the drone fuses visual and radar data to build a real-time environment map.
How far does the transmission reach?
The O4 Enterprise Enhanced system declares up to 40 km (20 km with CE standard), against 25 km of the previous generation. Relay modes allow extending the distance.
How much does it cost and how do I order it?
We work on quotation. Write to info@3dtarget.it or call +39 030 5357677, or use the contact page.
Want to know if it is right for you?
Tell us which missions you need to carry out and in which conditions: we will tell you whether DJI Matrice 5T is the right solution and how to start.
Technical data are those declared by DJI in the announcement of 5 November 2026, obtained with a production model in a controlled environment, and may vary. For up-to-date data, ask us for confirmation. DJI is a trademark of its respective owners.