Buy a DJI Matrice in Australia: Matrice 4, Matrice 30 and Matrice 400 Compared by Price and Job
Match the aircraft to the job: mapping, thermal, inspection or heavy-lift, with the price of each bundle and what to budget on top.
· 10 min read · Flight Operations Team
Choosing a DJI Matrice is a business decision, not a hobby purchase. The aircraft you buy decides which jobs you can quote for, how long a crew stays in the field and how much you spend on batteries, payloads and cover for the next several years. Searches for the DJI Matrice and for commercial drones in Australia keep growing as utilities, councils, surveyors, emergency services and farms replace manual inspection with aircraft. This guide matches each Matrice in our range to the work it does best, lists the price of every bundle in Australian dollars, shows what to budget on top of the aircraft, and explains how to get a written quote for a fleet.
The DJI Matrice range at a glance
Four families cover most commercial work. The Matrice 4 series is the newest and lightest, built for mapping and fast inspection. The Matrice 30 series is the weather-resistant all-rounder. The Matrice 400 is the heavy-lift platform for crews who carry more than one payload. All of them carry cameras and a laser rangefinder, and the thermal versions add a radiometric thermal camera for night and heat work.
| Aircraft | Best for | Flight time | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise | Mapping and fast inspection | Up to 49 min | $7,395 |
| DJI Matrice 4E Plus Combo | Mapping with Care Enterprise cover | Up to 49 min | $8,360 |
| DJI Matrice 4 Thermal | Thermal, public safety, night work | Up to 49 min | $10,159 |
| DJI Matrice 4T Plus Combo | Thermal with Care Enterprise cover | Up to 49 min | $11,248 |
| DJI Matrice 30 | IP55 inspection, portable | Up to 41 min | $10,989 |
| DJI Matrice 30T | IP55 thermal inspection | Up to 41 min | $14,917 |
| DJI Matrice 400 Worry-Free Plus Combo | Heavy-lift, multi-payload | See product page | $18,550 |
DJI Matrice 4 series: mapping and thermal in a 1.2 kg airframe
The Matrice 4 Enterprise at $7,395 is built around a 4/3 CMOS wide camera with a mechanical shutter, which matters for mapping because the shutter avoids the distortion that rolling-shutter cameras introduce on a fast pass. Two telephoto cameras and a laser rangefinder sit beside it, and the whole aircraft weighs about 1.2 kg and flies for up to 49 minutes. It is lighter and quicker to deploy than the Matrice 30 series, which makes it the natural choice for surveyors and for emergency teams who need to launch in minutes. If you want it with protection included, the Matrice 4E Plus Combo at $8,360 adds Care Enterprise coverage.
The thermal version, the Matrice 4 Thermal at $10,159, adds a 640×512 thermal camera with a sensitivity of 50 mK or better, plus a near-infrared auxiliary light for night work. It suits public safety, search and rescue and inspection crews who work day and night. The Matrice 4T Plus Combo at $11,248 adds Care Enterprise coverage and extra batteries.
DJI Matrice 30 series: the weather-resistant all-rounder
The Matrice 30 at $10,989 is the aircraft to choose when the weather will not cooperate. It carries an IP55 rating, operates from -20°C to 50°C and folds into a backpack case, with a 12 MP wide camera, a 48 MP zoom camera (5–16× optical) and a laser rangefinder that reaches 1,200 m. Flight time is up to 41 minutes with hot-swappable batteries, and it takes off at about 3.77 kg with batteries. The Matrice 30T at $14,917 adds a 640×512 radiometric thermal camera, which makes it a favourite for firefighting, police, power-line and solar inspection. Both are also sold as Worry-Free combos, covered below.
DJI Matrice 400: heavy-lift for crews with several payloads
The Matrice 400 Worry-Free Plus Combo at $18,550 is DJI's heavy-lift Matrice 400 platform with a Worry-Free Plus bundle and Care coverage. It carries multiple payloads, with dual and third gimbal connectors available, for demanding inspection and survey work. It suits specialist operators and public safety agencies who need more than one sensor on the same flight. If you plan to add a second or third gimbal, budget for the connectors: the dual gimbal connector is $390 and the third gimbal connector is $230.
Which DJI Matrice for which job?
- Mapping and surveying: the Matrice 4 Enterprise or 4E Plus Combo, for the mechanical-shutter wide camera.
- Search and rescue, police and fire at night: the Matrice 4 Thermal or Matrice 30T, for the thermal camera and light.
- Inspection in poor weather: the Matrice 30 or 30T, for IP55 and a wide temperature range.
- Multiple sensors on one aircraft: the Matrice 400, for its heavy-lift capacity and extra gimbal connectors.
- Heavy thermal payloads and long-range zoom: a Matrice 350 RTK with a Zenmuse H30T. Ask us about the aircraft and read our guide to thermal imaging cameras.
Worry-Free and Care Enterprise: what the bundles add
Enterprise aircraft are expensive to repair, so most commercial buyers choose a bundle with DJI Care Enterprise coverage. The Basic and Plus levels differ in how much they cover, and you should read DJI's terms before you buy. Here is how the bundles are priced.
| Bundle | Cover | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Matrice 30 Worry-Free Basic Combo | Care Enterprise Basic | $10,989 |
| Matrice 30 Worry-Free Plus Combo | Care Enterprise Plus | $11,363 |
| Matrice 30T Worry-Free Basic Combo | Care Enterprise Basic | $14,917 |
| Matrice 30T Worry-Free Plus Combo | Care Enterprise Plus | $15,473 |
For the Matrice 30T, the step from Basic to Plus costs $556. For a crew that flies daily, that is a small price for the higher level of cover.
Budget for more than the aircraft
The aircraft price is only part of the cost. Commercial crews should plan for batteries, charging, extra payload hardware and training. These items are listed for the Matrice 4 series.
- DJI Matrice 4 Battery, $280: spare packs keep a crew flying through a shift.
- DJI Matrice 4 Series Charging Hub (200W), $140: charges batteries together.
- DJI Matrice 4 Obstacle Sensing Module, $2,380: added obstacle sensing for demanding sites.
- DJI Matrice 4 Series Carrying Case Strap, $80: easier transport.
Our enterprise accessories category lists everything for the Matrice range, and our thermal and mapping payloads are in the cameras and sensors category.
Automate it: the DJI Dock 3
Once a crew has proven the value of a drone, the next step is often to stop sending a pilot to site. The DJI Dock 3 at $19,999 is an automated dock that launches, lands, charges and houses a compatible Matrice 4D series aircraft for remote operations through DJI FlightHub 2. If you need thermal for night security, the DJI Dock 3 Thermal Package at $34,278 includes a Matrice 4TD thermal aircraft, Care Enterprise Plus, a speaker and a spotlight. Browse the full DJI Dock range to compare. These systems are quoted with training and accessories, so use the quote form for fleet pricing.
Rules, training and getting a quote
Flying commercially may require CASA accreditation or an operator certificate, depending on the aircraft weight and the work. Check the CASA website, read our FAQ on registering a drone and CASA rules and plan training before the aircraft arrives. For a deeper look at how the Matrice family sits beside the Mavic 3 Enterprise and Phantom 4, read our enterprise drone guide, and for the mapping decision, our comparison of LiDAR and photogrammetry.
Tell us the job, the sites, the number of aircraft and your budget through the quote form. We will confirm the right aircraft, bundle and accessories and send a written quotation with the price per unit, warranty, availability and delivery to your location, usually within one business day.
How buying from Drones for Sale works
Every order ships free to any Australian address by express courier, with signature on delivery and transit insurance. Prices are in Australian dollars and Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply. You can pay by cryptocurrency with a 10% discount, or by bank transfer, PayID or Osko. Use the order form to place an order, and we will email your payment details and confirm dispatch. Browse the whole enterprise and thermal drone range or the DJI Matrice range.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a DJI Matrice cost in Australia?
In our range, the Matrice 4 Enterprise is $7,395, the Matrice 4 Thermal is $10,159, the Matrice 30 is $10,989, the Matrice 30T is $14,917 and the Matrice 400 Worry-Free Plus Combo is $18,550. All prices are in Australian dollars with free express shipping.
Which DJI Matrice is best for thermal work?
The Matrice 4 Thermal is the lightest and most affordable, with a 640×512 thermal camera and up to 49 minutes of flight. The Matrice 30T adds an IP55 rating for poor weather and up to 41 minutes of flight.
What is the difference between Worry-Free Basic and Plus?
Both bundle DJI Care Enterprise coverage with the aircraft. Plus is the higher level of cover. For the Matrice 30T the Plus bundle is $556 more than the Basic bundle.
Can I buy several Matrice drones for a fleet?
Yes. Send the number of aircraft, the job and your budget through the quote form and we will send a written quotation with unit and total prices, warranty, availability and delivery.
Do I need CASA approval to fly a Matrice?
Commercial flying may require CASA accreditation or an operator certificate, depending on the aircraft weight and the work. Check the CASA website, or ask us for guidance.
Featured products
- DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise – $7,395 AUD
- DJI Matrice 4 Thermal – $10,159 AUD
- DJI Matrice 30 – $10,989 AUD
- DJI Matrice 400 Worry-Free Plus Combo – $18,550 AUD