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Here are my recommendations for high-end professional "enterprise" drones. Now we’re getting into some rare space - both in terms of price and the fact that these are highly-specialized drones typically used by larger companies and the most experienced pilots.
Price range: > $5,000
Featuring a “hot-swappable” sensor payload, this made-in-Japan Soten is NDAA compliant and has a form factor similar to the DJI Matrice 30 series.
Anzu Robotics Raptor at Advexure
The Anzu Robotics Raptor is essentially an NDAA-compliant version of the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (M3E). Under a unique licensing agreement with DJI, Anzu (based in Austin, TX) manufactures drones in Malaysia, uses software from US-based Aloft Technologies, and hosts all data on US-based servers. It offers the same industry-leading features as the M3E, including an optional RTK module, quite possibly making the Raptor the ultimate tool for mapping and more.
Mavic 3 Enterprise at Advexure
The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise (M3E) features a 4/3" CMOS 20MP wide camera with a mechanical shutter and a 1/2" CMOS 12MP zoom camera with 7-56x zoom. Typical M3E flight times are 36-42 minutes. Add the M3E Battery Kit (below) to extend your flight times. Add the M3E RTK Module and a GNSS receiver (e.g., DJI D-RTK-2 or EMLID Reach RS2+ / RS3 - below) for centimeter-level positioning precision and you've got a powerful enterprise platform.
Increase your Mavic 3 Enterprise (M3E) flight time with the M3E Battery Kit. The kit includes three (3) additional flight batteries, a charging hub and a 100W Type-C charger.
The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series RTK Module is compatible with the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series aircraft. It provides centimeter-level precision positioning when used with the Network RTK service (e.g., NTRIP), Custom Network RTK service, a D-RTK 2 High-Precision GNSS Mobile Station or the EMLID Reach RS2+/RS3 GNSS receiver.
The DJI D-RTK 2 High-Precision GNSS Mobile Station supports all major global satellite navigation systems (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and GALILEO), providing real-time differential corrections with centimeter-level positioning data for mapping and scanning. It is compatible with multiple DJI drones (including the M3E with RTK Module) and supports DJI Positioning Service.
NOTE: The DJI D-RTK 2 is NOT compatible with non-DJI drones.
The Reach RS2+ is a high-precision, multi-band (GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, Beidou, and GALILEO) GNSS receiver for surveying and mapping. It features a rugged, water-resistant design with 22 hours of battery life. Centimeter-level accuracy can be achieved in seconds with distances up to 60 km in RTK, and 100 km in PPK mode and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G/LTE and LoRa radios provide broad field connectivity. Compatible with both DJI and non-DJI drones.
The Reach RS3 improves on the RS2+ with IMU tilt compensation and a 30-hour battery. This high-precision, multi-band (GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, Beidou, and GALILEO) GNSS receiver features a rugged water-resistant design for surveying and mapping. Centimeter-level accuracy can be achieved in seconds with distances up to 60 km in RTK and 100 km in PPK mode. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 4G/LTE and LoRa radios provide broad field connectivity. Compatible with both DJI and non-DJI drones.
The DJI M30T has a stated flight time of 41 minutes. Combining a laser rangefinder with wide-angle, zoom, and thermal cameras, the M30T is well suited for surveys and mapping, data capture, security/surveillance, search and rescue and firefighting.
Slightly smaller, more nimble and less expensive versus the DJI Matrice 300 RTK, the 350 RTK offers a 45-minute flight time and is well suited for photogrammetry, construction progress monitoring, utility inspection and filmmaking.
The DJI Zenmuse P1 features a 45MP RGB sensor and an interchangeable lens system using DJI's DL mounting system. DJI DL lenses are professional prime lenses specially designed for aerial photography. Featuring a lightweight carbon fiber casing that reduces payload weight and improves gimbal stability.
The DJI Zenmuse H20 includes three sensors: 1) a 20 MP zoom camera with a 23X hybrid optical zoom, 2) a 12 MP wide camera with a 1/2" CMOS sensor, and 3) a laser rangefinder with up to a 3/4 mile range.
The laser rangefinder displays subject distance up to 3/4 mile away, along with relative height and GPS position of the subject.
The DJI Zenmuse H20T includes four sensors: 1) a 20 MP zoom camera with a 23X hybrid optical zoom, 2) a 12 MP wide camera, 3) a laser rangefinder with 3/4 mile range and 4) a 640x512 radiometric thermal sensor.
The laser rangefinder displays subject distance up to 3/4 mile away, plus relative height and GPS position of the subject.
The thermal sensor enables real-time temperature readings with spot metering, area measurement and R-JPEG images for thermal analysis.
The XT2 transforms aerial data into powerful insights that save time, money and lives. Combining a high-resolution FLIR Tau 2 radiometric thermal sensor with a 4K visual camera in one 3-axis stabilized camera body, the DJI Zenmuse XT2 is the most widely used aerial thermal camera for public safety drones, inspection and construction.
Designed for seamless integration with the DJI Matrice 350, this innovative LiDAR solution packs a powerful punch with high precision and exceptional efficiency. The Zenmuse L2 features a detection range spanning 250 meters to 450 meters and returns up to 5 data points from a single pulse.
Point cloud emission rates of up to 240,000 points per second allow the acquisition of more point cloud data in a given time frame and real-time Point Cloud LiveView ensures you capture
Made in the USA, the Parrot ANAFI USA has a three camera system (wide RGB, zoom RGB, 320 thermal) and has been designed for public safety and industrial inspection. Featuring a 32-minute flight time with a 2.5 mile transmission range, it is IP53 rated and deploys in just 55 seconds. Compatible with a wide-ranging software ecosystem, including Pix4Dreact, with an open source SDK.
The Skydio X10 features “the best sensors for a drone this small (and) the most advanced AI in the sky”. Made in the USA, the X10 has quickly captured the hearts and minds of commercial/enterprise and US Military drone users. Options for the three-sensor gimbal configuration include a wide RGB camera (50MP, 20mm eq.) a narrow RGB camera (64MP, 46mm eq.), a tele RGB camera (48MP, 190mm eq.) and a 640x512 radiometric thermal camera.
Made in the USA, the Skyfish M4 (quad copter) and M6 (helicopter) are well suited for photogrammetry and infrastructure inspection. In addition to Sony cameras, Skyfish drones support a wide array of payloads and sensors, including Lidar, Sony cameras and FLIR thermal sensors.
Developed specifically around Sony’s family of full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Airpeak is NDAA compliant. As a sought-after solution in filmmaking and cinematography, this is the base package for the Airpeak drone. Bring hour own Gremsy Gimbal T3 and Sony Alpha Series of FX3 camera.
The Gremsy Gimbal T3 is an essential accessory for Airpeak S1 Drones. Developed specifically for Sony Alpha series cameras, it allows for the use of interchangeable lenses. Easy to install and remove with quick release and pre-setup. IMU (inertial measurement unit) takes temperature control into consideration so gimbal is not affected by outside air temperature.
The Sony α7R III is an ideal 42MP 4K mirrorless camera for the Airpeak, offering superior speed, high-resolution imaging, pro-class operability, and reliable performance even under harsh conditions.
The Sony Alpha A7R V continues Sony’s legacy of high-quality, high-resolution image powerhouses. Building upon the success of its predecessors in the R line, this new Sony camera has an all-new 61.0 MP full-frame back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with Sony’s latest BIONZ XR image processing engine.
Designed and assembled in the USA, this Freefy Astro package includes a 61MP Sony camera, making it a perfect solution for surveying and mapping, filmmaking and cinematography.
If you are looking for the ideal drone for filmmaking and cinematography, look no further than the DJI inspire 3. Delivering a perfect combination of feature/function, graceful flight and creative freedom, this one is hard to beat.
Designed for seamless integration with DJI's Inspire 3, the DJI Zenmuse X9 Cinema Camera features 8K video at 60fps, a 29MP full-frame sensor with dual native ISO, 14.7 stops of dynamic range, DL/E/L/PL/M interchangeable lens mount and built-in 9-stop ND filters.
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