DJI Matrice 350 RTK Launched – 55-Minute Flight Time, Better Video Transmission and More

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by Francesco AndreolaMay 19^th, 2023

DJI just introduced their new flagship commercial drone, the Matrice 350 RTK. Compared to its predecessor, the Matrice 350 RTK offers improved flight time, better video transmission, expanded payload capabilities as well as a new remote controller and charging station. It’s available now through their online shop, as well as official DJI Dealers.

The new DJI Matrice 350 RTK is built on the legacy of the Matrice 300 RTK that launched in 2020. As part of the Matrice Enterprise series, these drone types are designed for applications such as inspections, rescue missions, and photogrammetry.

Instead, if you’re looking for something geared specifically towards cinematography, the company recently launched the 8K-capable DJI Inspire 3. If you’d like to know more about their flagship cinema drone, make sure to check out our recent interview with DJI here. But now let’s take a closer look at the Matrice 350 RTK!

DJI Matrice 350 RTK – safer and more efficient

The Matrice 350 RTK can carry a maximum payload of 2.7 kg and, according to DJI, is engineered to fly even in the toughest environments. The drone has a claimed maximum flight altitude of 7,000 meters, can withstand temperatures ranging from -20 up to +50 °C, and has an IP54 rating, meaning that it’s protected against rain and sand.

According to the manufacturer, this updated model features a more efficient battery system that should provide up to 55 minutes of flight time. The UAV is powered by two TB65 batteries, which are hot-swappable to minimize downtime and support up to 400 charging cycles.

Moreover, the drone comes with the new BS65 Intelligent Battery Station that acts both as a charging and a storage solution. The battery station sits inside a convenient hard-wheeled case, allows you to charge up to 8 TB65 batteries simultaneously, and offers three different charging options: 100%, 90% (Ready-to-Fly Mode), and 50% (Storage Mode).

The company also worked on enhancing the drone’s safety features. Along with the 6-directional binocular vision and infrared positioning, plus an obstacle-avoiding system, the FPV camera has been improved for increased safety during night flights. Additionally, the top of the drone can accommodate an optional CSM radar that helps detect subtle obstacles at a distance of up to 30m and within a 360° range.

The drone also packs a full set of intelligent features, such as Waypoint, Mapping, Oblique, Linear Flight, Terrain Follow, Smart Oblique, PinPoint, Live Mission Recording, and AI Spot-Check.

Video transmission up to 20km

The Matrice 350 RTK relies on DJI’s OS3 Enterprise Transmission technology for video transmission and supports triple-channel 1080p HD live feeds. According to the company, the video signal can travel through a maximum distance of 20km, from the drone to the included DJI RC Plus controller.

Both the UAV and the RC integrate a 4-antenna transceiver device. This design allows the system to automatically pick up the two antennas with the best signal strength for transmission, while all 4 antennas are active when receiving.

The controller features a 7-inch bright screen, provides up to 6 hours of operating time on a single WP37 battery, and is not afraid of harsh weather. Indeed, the device is IP54 rated and should be able to resist large temperature changes (-20 up to +50°). Moreover, it supports Dual Operator Mode.

Expandable payload options

The drone can be configured to carry up to three payloads simultaneously. These include a single upward or downward gimbal and a dual downward gimbal setup. DJI offers different camera modules to choose from, such as:

• Zenmuse H20 Series: with zoom, wide, and thermal camera, plus a laser rangefinder;

• Zenmuse H20N: wide and zoom cameras with starlight sensors;

• Zenmuse P1: full-frame sensor with interchangeable fixed-focus lenses on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal;

• Zenmuse L1: Livox Lidar module, high-accuracy IMU, and mapping camera.

Finally, the system is designed to be expandable through DJI’s Payload SDK in order to support third-party payloads.

Price and availability

The new DJI Matrice 350 RTK commercial drone platform is now available to order from official DJI Dealers worldwide. There’s currently no official pricing info, so if you’d like to find out, you can fill out a form on here.

For more information, please visit DJI’s website.

Have you ever flown a DJI Matrice drone? What do you think about the new features of the DJI Matrice 350 RTK? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!