The DJI Matrice 350 RTK is DJI's proven, weather-sealed payload platform for inspection, mapping and public safety. It carries up to three Zenmuse payloads at once, flies up to 55 minutes without a payload, is rated IP55, and works from -20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F). Its two TB65 batteries hot-swap so you can fly back-to-back missions without powering down. It's sold by quote, configured with the payloads you need.
Quick facts
| Price | Quote |
| Weight | About 6.47 kg with two TB65 batteries (3.77 kg without) |
| Max takeoff weight | 9.2 kg |
| Payload | Up to 960 g per gimbal damper |
| Gimbal configurations | Single, dual downward, upward, or dual downward plus upward |
| Max flight time | 55 min without payload |
| Max speed | 23 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 12 m/s |
| Weather rating | IP55 (aircraft), IP54 (RC Plus) |
| Operating temperature | -20° to 50° C (-4° to 122° F) |
| Video link | O3 Enterprise, 20 km (FCC) |
| RTK fix accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal, 1.5 cm + 1 ppm vertical |
| Obstacle sensing | Six-direction vision plus infrared |
| FPV camera | 1080p, 142° field of view, night vision |
| Batteries | Two TB65, 263.2 Wh each, hot-swappable |
| Controller | DJI RC Plus, 7.02-inch, 1,200-nit screen |
Specs are DJI's published figures.
Compatible payloads
DJI lists these gimbals for the Matrice 350 RTK:
- Thermal and zoom: Zenmuse H30T and H30, Zenmuse H20 series (H20, H20T, H20N)
- LiDAR: Zenmuse L2 and L1
- Photogrammetry: Zenmuse P1 full-frame 45 MP
- Public safety: Zenmuse S1 spotlight and Zenmuse V1 speaker
It also supports certified third-party payloads built on DJI's Payload SDK. Because it takes the H20 series and L1, the 350 RTK is the natural choice if your team already owns those payloads.
What it's used for
- Inspection of power lines, towers, bridges and plants with the H30T's thermal and zoom.
- Survey and mapping with the L2 LiDAR or P1 camera. See best drone for mapping.
- Search and rescue and law enforcement with thermal plus the S1 and V1. See best drone for public safety.
- Multi-sensor missions, such as a zoom camera plus a spotlight on one flight.
Batteries and charging
The TB65 batteries hot-swap, auto-heat in the cold and are rated for up to 400 cycles, according to DJI. The battery station charges two TB65s fully in about 60 minutes on 220 V or about 70 minutes on 110 V, and from 20% to 90% in about 40 minutes on 110 V. At 263.2 Wh each, TB65s are far above the 160 Wh limit for passenger flights, so plan to drive them to job sites.
The RC Plus runs about 3.3 hours on its internal battery and about 6 hours with an external WB37 battery, which also hot-swaps.
Do you need to register it?
Yes. Register it with the FAA ($5, valid 3 years) and broadcast Remote ID. At a 9.2 kg max takeoff weight (about 20 lb), it stays under the 55 lb Part 107 limit, so commercial flights need a Part 107 certificate. Agencies may fly under a public-aircraft Certificate of Waiver or Authorization instead.
Matrice 350 RTK vs Matrice 400
| Matrice 350 RTK | Matrice 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 960 g per gimbal damper | 6 kg total |
| Max flight time | 55 min (no payload) | 59 min (with H30T) |
| Batteries | Two TB65 | One TB100 |
| Obstacle sensing | Vision + infrared | LiDAR + mmWave radar |
| Video link (FCC) | 20 km | 40 km |
| H20 series and L1 | Supported | Not listed |
The Matrice 400 is the newer, more capable platform. The 350 RTK still makes sense for teams with existing payloads and batteries. Full comparison: Matrice 350 RTK vs Matrice 400.
2026 buying notes
Already-authorized DJI enterprise models remain legal to buy and fly in the US. The FCC's July 2026 proposal covering thermal, LiDAR and other drone categories had not been adopted as of October 2026, and imported drones carry a Section 232 tariff. See is DJI banned in the US.
Common mistakes
- Comparing flight time with a payload attached. DJI's 55 minutes is with no payload. Heavier payloads cut it significantly.
- Too few battery pairs. Every flight uses two TB65s.
- Treating vision sensing as wire detection. Vision sensors need light and texture and can miss thin wires. Plan routes around lines.
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