DJI announces Matrice 5T with native 1280-by-1024 thermal imaging
DJI launched the folding Matrice 5T on 5 November, claiming up to 59 minutes' flight, IP55 protection, LiDAR plus millimeter-wave radar sensing and a native 1280 x 1024 thermal camera. DJI also published manuals dated today. Independent reporting notes that U.S. equipment authorization and availability have not been established.
Thu, 5 Nov 2026
Native sensor resolution, environmental rating and payload integration affect inspection options, but endurance and night-time obstacle detection remain conditional vendor performance claims.
Compare region-specific radio rules, actual useful flight time with accessories, thermal measurement calibration and field obstacle tests. Do not treat the release as proof of U.S. retail availability.