Among current DJI enterprise drones, the Matrice 400, Matrice 350 RTK and Matrice 30 series carry an IP55 rating, so they can keep working in light to moderate rain. The Matrice 4D that lives in a Dock 3 is also IP55. The Matrice 4E, Matrice 4T, Mavic 3 Enterprise and Mavic 3 Multispectral have no IP rating, and DJI's manuals say not to fly them in rain. Even rated drones have limits: DJI says not to fly the Matrice 400 when rainfall exceeds 100 mm in 24 hours.
IP ratings by model
| Model | Aircraft rating |
|---|---|
| Matrice 400 | IP55 |
| Matrice 350 RTK | IP55 |
| Matrice 30 / 30T | IP55 |
| Matrice 4D (Dock 3) | IP55 |
| Matrice 3D (Dock 2) | IP54 |
| FlyCart 30 | IP55 |
| Matrice 4E / 4T | No standard protection level |
| Mavic 3 Enterprise series | No rating |
| Mavic 3 Multispectral | Not waterproof, per DJI |
Payloads and accessories carry their own ratings. The Zenmuse H30 series and Zenmuse L2 are IP54. The Dock 2 is IP55 and the Dock 3 is IP56. The DJI RC Plus controllers used with the Matrice 30 and 350 are IP54.
What IP55 and IP54 mean
An IP code has two digits. The first is protection against solids like dust. The second is protection against water.
- IP55: dust protected, and protected against water jets from any direction.
- IP54: dust protected, and protected against splashing water from any direction.
Neither is waterproof. A drone with either rating can't be submerged, and neither rating covers downpours or flying through heavy spray for long.
The fine print DJI adds
DJI's Matrice 400 manual is clear about the conditions:
- The rating was achieved in a lab, with the official battery installed. It's not permanent and can decrease with wear.
- It doesn't apply if the battery isn't firmly installed, unused port covers aren't closed, add-ons aren't fastened, or the shell is cracked or seals are aged.
- Battery surfaces, ports and the compartment must be dry before inserting a battery.
- The warranty does not cover water damage.
Similar notes appear in DJI's other enterprise specs.
Unrated drones: what DJI says
The Matrice 4 Series manual says not to fly in severe weather, including rain. The Mavic 3 Enterprise manual says not to fly when it's rainy or visibility is under 100 m. If your work depends on flying through showers, choose a rated airframe.
Practical tips for wet missions
- Check port covers, gimbal connections and the battery latch before each flight.
- Keep batteries dry and warm. Insert them under cover.
- Dry the aircraft before folding it into its case.
- Expect camera lenses to collect drops. A visible image matters more than the airframe rating.
- Remember that rain can cut sensing and laser performance. DJI notes the Matrice 4's laser range may drop in rain or fog.
For consumer drones, see are DJI drones waterproof and can you fly a drone in the rain. Need an all-weather platform? Compare the Matrice 400 and Matrice 350 RTK, or browse enterprise drones.
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