Last night, DJI launched the DJI Matrice 400, an industry - leading flight platform billed as the pinnacle of its class over the past five years.

A highlight is its long flight time: 59 minutes forward flight and 53 minutes hovering with a payload, ideal for extended missions like search - and - rescue and firefighting. Its high - speed obstacle avoidance is effective at 25 meters per second.

The drone features an omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system. With a scanning LiDAR, millimeter - wave radar, and a full - color low - light fisheye visual sensor, it can detect small obstacles and operate in rain or fog at night. It can also return home safely in complex scenarios.

The O4 industry - enhanced transmission system has a maximum range of 40 km. Its ten - antenna system with a relay module extends the operational range in areas like mountains.

The Matrice 400 has maritime - specific features, such as dynamic ship takeoff and landing, which uses deck pattern recognition to solve problems like small decks and ship movement.

For power line inspection, the drone has a 360° rotating starlight - grade night - vision gimbal and an AI insulator defect recognition system. The night - time detection accuracy of this system is 98%.

In communication base station maintenance, its modular design allows for the quick replacement of payloads like LiDAR and gas detectors, with a maximum load capacity of 2.7 kg.

It supports AR and smart detection. Its thermal imaging model detection can count vehicles, ships, etc., and detect 1,000 targets per image. Smart AR projection displays obstacles, building names, and flight paths in real - time on the controller screen to help with precise operations.

It has efficient flight path planning, supporting real - time terrain - following flight in any horizontal direction. The planning efficiency for sloping and geometric surfaces has improved by 60% compared to previous models.

In terms of payloads, it can carry up to seven, with the third gimbal arm supporting 6 kg. Four E - Port V2 interfaces accommodate official and third - party devices like the Matsu 3 computing platform.

The DJI Matrice 400 is now available for global industry users to pre - order. The base package costs US$10,640 and includes a remote controller, two batteries, and basic sensors. First orders will be delivered in August.