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Match the aircraft to the job.
A practical comparison matrix for choosing drone classes by mission type, payload needs, budget pressure, and CASA operating category.
AIRCRAFT CLASS
Choose by mission, not by hype.
ClassBest fitCostUse cases
DJI Mini / sub-250 gScout, social clips, constrained travelLowMicro jobs, simple capture, training
DJI Air / Mavic consumerPortable photo and videoLow to midReal estate, tourism, basic business media
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise / Matrice 4EMapping and inspectionMidSurvey support, construction, asset inspection
DJI Matrice 4T / 30TThermal and public safety style workHighSolar, roof, emergency support, night-capable workflows where approved
DJI Matrice 350 RTKHeavy enterprise platformVery highLiDAR, interchangeable payloads, mining, utilities, complex industrial work
Docked systemsRepeatable remote operationsVery highFixed sites, security, construction progress, inspection programs
REFERENCE LINKS
Verify manufacturer specs before buying.
Payloads, wind ratings, supported controllers, software licensing, and local availability change. Confirm the current spec sheet and CASA operating category before quoting work around a new aircraft.