{"product_id":"dji-matrice-4e","title":"DJI Matrice 4E | Mechanical Shutter Ultimate Mappers Kit","description":"\u003ch4\u003eReady To Fast Track Your Start-Up\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DJI Matrice 4E is the mapping and photogrammetry drone in DJI's enterprise lineup. 4\/3-inch CMOS wide-angle camera with mechanical shutter for geometrically clean output at full mapping speed. Three optical cameras plus a laser rangefinder. Integrated RTK module. Up to 49 minutes of flight time per battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standalone aircraft listing. It includes the drone, RC Plus 2 controller, and accessories needed to fly. It does not include the D-RTK 3 base station, survey pole and tripod, additional batteries, or DJI Terra license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a complete turnkey survey system with the D-RTK 3 base station, survey pole, 4 batteries, and a 1-year Terra license bundled at a lower total cost, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4e-mapping-surveying-bundle\"\u003eM4E Precision Mapping \u0026amp; Surveying Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e. The standalone M4E listed here is for operators who already own RTK infrastructure, plan to use network RTK (NTRIP), or are building a custom configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal people answer the phone at \u003cstrong\u003e(863) 224-6923\u003c\/strong\u003e. No hold queue, no offshore call center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard delivery is 5 to 7 business days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Licensed surveyors, civil engineers, construction operators, GIS professionals (standalone aircraft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Camera:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\/3\" CMOS with mechanical shutter, 20MP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Cameras:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 sensors (wide + medium telephoto + telephoto + laser rangefinder + AI detection)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRTK Module:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated, compatible with D-RTK 3 base station, NTRIP, and PPK workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMapping Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 21 m\/s with mechanical shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 49 minutes per battery (1 battery included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOblique Capture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-directional in a single pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 2.8 km² per flight at standard altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPS Drone Protection available at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandalone M4E or Mapping Bundle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the aircraft only. The right choice depends on what infrastructure you already have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf you...\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlready own an RTK base station or use network RTK (NTRIP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone M4E (this listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeed a complete turnkey survey system from scratch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4e-mapping-surveying-bundle\"\u003eM4E Mapping \u0026amp; Surveying Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperate in areas with reliable cellular coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone M4E (this listing) with NTRIP subscription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperate in rural corridors or remote terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4e-mapping-surveying-bundle\"\u003eM4E Mapping \u0026amp; Surveying Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e with D-RTK 3 base station\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWant the included 1-year DJI Terra license\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4e-mapping-surveying-bundle\"\u003eM4E Mapping \u0026amp; Surveying Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlready have a Terra license from a previous DJI purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone M4E (this listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure which fits your operation? Call us at \u003cstrong\u003e(863) 224-6923\u003c\/strong\u003e. We'll talk through your current setup before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Matrice 4E for Mapping\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical Shutter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single most important feature on the M4E for photogrammetry work is the mechanical shutter on the wide-angle camera. Electronic shutters expose each row of the sensor sequentially rather than capturing the entire frame simultaneously. At mapping speeds of 15 to 21 m\/s, that sequential exposure creates geometric distortion across the image. Straight lines appear curved, buildings lean, and the orthomosaic requires significant correction work or produces measurable errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4E's mechanical shutter exposes all pixels simultaneously regardless of aircraft speed. The output is geometrically clean at full mapping speed, every frame, without post-processing compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4\/3-Inch CMOS Sensor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide-angle camera uses a 4\/3-inch CMOS sensor, significantly larger than the 1\/1.3-inch sensor in the M4T or sensors in consumer-grade mapping drones. A larger sensor collects more light per pixel, produces less noise at a given ISO, and resolves finer ground detail at the same altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, you can fly higher and still produce ground sample distances that meet survey accuracy requirements, which means more coverage area per battery while maintaining output quality. Paired with a variable aperture from f\/2.8 to f\/11, the M4E handles high-contrast scenes without blown highlights or crushed shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5-Directional Oblique Capture in One Flight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost compact drones require separate nadir and oblique flight passes to build a complete 3D model. The M4E's gimbal rotates intelligently during a single automated pass and captures nadir, forward-facing, backward-facing, left, and right oblique frames in one flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a complete dataset for high-fidelity 3D building models, façade documentation, and terrain reconstruction without planning and executing a second flight. For urban modeling, heritage documentation, and construction-phase BIM updates, this eliminates a full mobilization from your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistortion Correction 2.0 with Factory Calibration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach M4E wide-angle camera is individually factory-calibrated. The calibration parameters flow into DJI Terra (and select third-party photogrammetry platforms) for reconstruction accuracy that exceeds generic photogrammetry pipelines. Residual distortion is calibrated to less than two pixels across the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRTK Workflow Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standalone M4E supports three RTK workflows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eD-RTK 3 base station (sold separately):\u003c\/strong\u003e Centimeter-accurate corrections broadcast directly to the aircraft, independent of cellular coverage. The right option for rural corridors, remote terrain, and operators who want consistent accuracy regardless of network conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork RTK (NTRIP):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cellular-based corrections from regional CORS networks. The right option for operators working in areas with reliable 4G coverage and an existing NTRIP subscription.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePPK post-processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Office-based corrections using base station logs and aircraft trajectory data. The right option for operators who prefer post-processing over real-time corrections or who don't have base station hardware on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to RTK workflows or evaluating which is right for your operation, call us. 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