{"product_id":"dji-matrice-4t-public-safety","title":"DJI Matrice 4T Tactical Public Safety Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DJI Matrice 4T Tactical Public Safety Kit is a complete deployment package for SAR teams, mountain rescue units, sheriff's offices, fire departments, and emergency management agencies that need a thermal drone in the air fast and a subject located before conditions change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4T's 640x512 uncooled VOx thermal camera finds body heat through brush, tree canopy, smoke, fog, and total darkness. The 48MP telephoto camera confirms identity and assesses condition from 250 meters without repositioning. AI-powered subject detection locks on and tracks automatically once you're close. The laser rangefinder drops a precise GPS coordinate on the target. Your ground team gets exact coordinates, not a general direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFour batteries, an intelligent charging station, the AL1 Spotlight for after-dark illumination, a GPC-grade protective case, and the RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller ship together in one order. Deploy the same day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been equipping SAR teams, sheriff's offices, and fire departments since 2017. Real people answer the phone at \u003cstrong\u003e(863) 224-6923\u003c\/strong\u003e. No hold queue, no offshore call center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard delivery is 5 to 7 business days. Net 30 available for qualified agencies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAR teams, sheriff's offices, fire departments, emergency management, DFR programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThermal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 640x512 with UHR super-resolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCameras:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 sensors (thermal + 3 optical + laser rangefinder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 49 minutes per battery (4 batteries included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Flight Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 3.2 hours with hot-swap rotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpotlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e DJI AL1 included for ground team coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI Detection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time person, vehicle, and vessel detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 25 km (DJI O4 Enterprise, FCC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e No IP rating, not for sustained rain operations\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\n\u003ch4\u003eM4T or M4TD? Choosing the Right Public Safety Platform\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4T and M4TD share the same controller, sensor suite, and flight characteristics. The difference is the airframe and weather rating. The M4T is folding-arm, portable, and pilot-deployed. The M4TD is fixed-arm, IP55-rated for sustained rain and dust, and built for dock integration if your program scales to Drone as First Responder operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIf your operation is...\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\u003ePilot-deployed public safety from vehicle or base, fair-to-moderate weather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrice 4T Tactical Public Safety Kit (this kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear-round operations in rain, snow, or extreme conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrice 4TD First Responder Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFolding-arm portability for backcountry or rapid vehicle deployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrice 4T Tactical Public Safety Kit (this kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed-arm airframe optimized for dock launch and DFR programs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrice 4TD First Responder Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold-climate operations below 14°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatrice 4TD First Responder Kit\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 call-out profile, climate, and program structure before you commit. View the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4td-first-responder-kit\"\u003eM4TD First Responder Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDJI Matrice 4T Aircraft\u003c\/strong\u003e with four integrated sensors on a single 3-axis stabilized gimbal: 640x512 thermal camera with UHR super-resolution mode, 48MP wide-angle (24mm, f\/1.7), 48MP medium telephoto (70mm), 48MP telephoto (168mm, 112x hybrid zoom), plus laser rangefinder. Built-in RTK module and NIR auxiliary light. Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e with 7-inch 1400-nit sunlight-readable display, IP54-rated, O4 Enterprise and 4G hybrid transmission, physical control sticks, runs DJI Pilot 2 with AI tracking, waypoint navigation, smart tracking, and real-time area coverage mapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 Intelligent Flight Batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e for up to 3.2 hours of total operational time with hot-swap rotations. No waiting for a charge cycle mid-search.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Battery Charging Station\u003c\/strong\u003e for sequential smart charging, battery health monitoring, and simplified fleet logistics at base and in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDJI AL1 Spotlight\u003c\/strong\u003e mounts directly to the M4T. 100-meter illumination range, gimbal-following (light stays on target automatically), always-on and strobe modes, wide-FOV for broad area illumination, narrow-FOV for focused target lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGPC-Style Protective Carrying Case\u003c\/strong\u003e shock-resistant with foam-fitted custom cutouts for the full kit including aircraft, controller, batteries, and spotlight. Protects equipment during vehicle transport, helicopter transport, and field deployment in rough terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Propeller Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e to keep the aircraft mission-ready without a supply run if a prop is damaged in the field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a quote for procurement or grant documentation? Call us at (863) 224-6923 or email sales@stealthuavs.com. Same-day turnaround.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWho This Kit Is Built For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a purpose-built tactical public safety and SAR deployment package. The thermal, spotlight, and four-battery configuration is designed for the specific demands of public safety operations where the search window is narrow, conditions are degraded, and every minute matters. The right organizations for this kit include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaw enforcement agencies\u003c\/strong\u003e running suspect tracking, perimeter containment, warrant service support, crowd monitoring, and Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMountain and wilderness search and rescue teams\u003c\/strong\u003e covering terrain where ground search is slow, dangerous, or limited by darkness and weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheriff's offices and county SAR units\u003c\/strong\u003e managing missing persons cases, lost hikers, Alzheimer's patient wandering incidents, and lost children across rural and semi-rural coverage areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire departments and hazmat teams\u003c\/strong\u003e using thermal overwatch for structure fire search, post-collapse victim location, wildfire perimeter tracking, and hazmat incident monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency management agencies\u003c\/strong\u003e coordinating disaster response situational awareness, survivor search in debris fields, and post-event damage assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolunteer SAR organizations\u003c\/strong\u003e that need a mission-proven platform with clear line-item pricing for procurement documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater rescue and dive teams\u003c\/strong\u003e using aerial thermal to detect heat signatures along shorelines, in floating debris, and in low-visibility water rescue scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your primary mission requires the AS1 Speaker for ground team coordination alongside the spotlight, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4td-first-responder-kit\"\u003eM4TD First Responder Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. It includes both the AL1 and AS1 payloads plus the IP55-rated all-weather airframe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Thermal Camera in the Field\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4T's 640x512 uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) thermal sensor detects differences in radiated heat energy, not visible light. A person lying motionless in tall grass, face-down in underbrush, or under a tree canopy is invisible to standard cameras at night. To the thermal camera, they appear as a bright heat source against the cooler ground background, regardless of visibility conditions. This is why thermal is the primary sensor for tactical and SAR work. Not supplemental. Primary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUHR Super-Resolution Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pushes thermal resolution beyond the base 640x512 for finer heat signature differentiation. Distinguish a person from an animal, detect a heat source partially obscured by debris, and identify body position at operational altitude without descending to a dangerous low-altitude hover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature measurement range:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Gain Mode covers -20°C to 150°C (-4°F to 302°F) for standard person search. Low Gain Mode extends to 550°C (1,022°F) for structure fire and wildfire hotspot mapping in the same aircraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNine thermal palettes:\u003c\/strong\u003e White Hot, Black Hot, Iron Red, Hot Iron, Arctic, Medical, Tint, Fulgurite, Rainbow 1\/2. Switch in flight to maximize subject contrast against the specific background you're searching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.0 aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the widest apertures on any compact enterprise thermal drone. More thermal energy collected per frame means sharper temperature differentiation at altitude and better sensitivity in marginal temperature differential conditions, like cold nights where a hypothermic subject has reduced heat output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNIR auxiliary light (100m range):\u003c\/strong\u003e Onboard near-infrared illumination for supplemental lighting in visual modes without blinding the thermal sensor. Run both simultaneously for multi-spectrum situational awareness during night operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAL1 Spotlight in This Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermal finds the subject. The AL1 Spotlight confirms them visually, coordinates the ground team, and guides them to the exact location in total darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spotlight mounts directly to the M4T and tracks with the gimbal automatically. Wherever the camera points, the light follows. You don't need a second operator managing a separate lighting system. One pilot, one aircraft, full thermal and visual capability simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100-meter illumination range\u003c\/strong\u003e enough to light a subject from a safe operational altitude without descending below obstacle clearance minimums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlways-on mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for continuous ground team guidance during extraction. Keeps the crew walking directly to the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrobe mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for ground team signaling, position marking, and helicopter coordination during hoist or extraction operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide-FOV mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for broad area lighting during active search sweeps when the team is closing on a thermal hit but needs broader visual coverage to confirm terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOperates independently of the thermal camera. Run thermal on the M4T gimbal and light simultaneously for continuous dual-mode coverage without switching modes or landing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAI Subject Detection and Smart Tracking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4T's onboard AI computing platform runs real-time object detection that flags human, vehicle, and vessel heat signatures from altitude without the pilot manually scanning each frame. In a dense search area, the aircraft can be programmed on a search grid route while the AI flags thermal anomalies that match human-shaped heat patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pilot monitors for flagged anomalies rather than scanning every pixel of every frame for a two-hour search. When a subject is located, Smart Track locks the gimbal on the target and holds it through aircraft movement, wind drift, and altitude changes. The subject stays centered in frame while the pilot maneuvers the aircraft or communicates with ground teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laser rangefinder drops a GPS coordinate on the locked target at any point in the search. Observation Range Recording in DJI Pilot 2 displays the exact ground area already covered by the camera on the controller map. No gaps, no re-covered ground, no missed corridors in featureless terrain at 2 AM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The M4T's AI detection identifies human-shaped heat signatures generally, not specific individuals. It flags movement and shape patterns consistent with people, vehicles, and vessels to direct the pilot's attention. Visual confirmation through the zoom camera remains the pilot's final identification step.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFour Batteries for Sustained Operations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost missing person searches last longer than 49 minutes. Most structure fires require persistent overwatch through multiple operational phases. Most suspect containment operations run until resolution, not until the drone battery dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four-battery configuration with the intelligent charging station means your program stays airborne continuously. While one battery is flying, two are charging and one is on standby. Hot-swap the battery at RTH, relaunch in under two minutes, and maintain continuous aerial coverage for the duration of the incident without a gap in your situational awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal flight time with four batteries and hot-swap rotation: up to 3.2 hours of sustained aerial coverage per deployment. For a wilderness SAR operation covering a large search area, that's the difference between completing the primary search grid in one deployment versus staging multiple return trips to base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProcurement \u0026amp; Funding Support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe provide same-day formal quotes with complete line-item pricing broken out by component: aircraft, controller, batteries, spotlight, case, accessories. Exact format procurement offices and grant administrators require. W-9 on file. Detailed product specifications and cost documentation available on request to support your agency's procurement package. Net 30 terms for qualifying agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us at \u003cstrong\u003e(863) 224-6923\u003c\/strong\u003e or email \u003cstrong\u003esales@stealthuavs.com\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll have your procurement documentation package ready the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note on federal funding:\u003c\/strong\u003e As of December 22, 2025, FAR 52.240-1 restricts the use of federal funds, including federal grant pass-through dollars, for the procurement of DJI products. This kit may still be procured using state-only funds, county and municipal operating budgets, asset forfeiture, private grants, and foundation funding. If you're a SAR team, sheriff's office, fire department, or emergency management agency working through procurement compliance, call us before you commit. We'll help you identify the right funding source for your specific situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNon-Federal Funding Sources Still Available\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState public safety and homeland security funds (state-only portion)\u003c\/strong\u003e (varies by state, verify with your state administrative agency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCounty and municipal operating budgets\u003c\/strong\u003e for agency equipment purchases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsset forfeiture funds\u003c\/strong\u003e for law enforcement agencies, where state law permits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMountain Rescue Association R\u0026amp;D Grant\u003c\/strong\u003e for MRA-member SAR organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e grants for fire departments and volunteer SAR organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorola Solutions Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e public safety grants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalmart Community Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e local agency grants\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState and regional SAR foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e and private donor organizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal fundraising and community partnership funding\u003c\/strong\u003e for volunteer SAR teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTactical Public Safety and SAR Mission Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing person search in wilderness and rural terrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal detection through dense vegetation, creek bottoms, ravines, and forested terrain where ground teams can't effectively search at night. AI subject detection flags human heat signatures on automated grid routes. Laser rangefinder delivers GPS coordinates directly to ground team GPS units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlzheimer's and dementia patient recovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wandering patient searches in residential, suburban, and rural areas. Thermal detects a sedentary patient in a ditch, behind a building, or in vegetation from altitude. Frequent mission type for sheriff's offices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure fire search and rescue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal overwatch through smoke identifies heat signatures of trapped occupants before entry teams commit. Maps fire spread and hotspot location for incident command. Monitors structural areas crews can't safely enter. Post-suppression hotspot detection prevents re-ignition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildfire perimeter mapping and crew safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time fire line location, spot fire detection ahead of the main perimeter, and crew safety overwatch in active suppression areas. Low Gain thermal mode handles the high temperature ranges present in active fire operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater and swiftwater rescue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal locates subjects in or near water. Hypothermic individuals lose heat rapidly but remain detectable against cold water backgrounds. Spot searches along riverbanks, lakeshores, and debris fields faster than watercraft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuspect tracking and law enforcement containment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain visual and thermal track on a fleeing suspect across structures, tree lines, and terrain features that break ground-level visual contact. Establish and monitor perimeter containment without deploying officers into unknown-threat positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisaster response and post-event survivor search:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermal survivor search in collapsed structures, debris fields, and large-scale disaster scenes where ground access is restricted or dangerous. Real-time situational awareness for incident command coordinating multiple response agencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvalanche and winter SAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snow burial thermal detection for avalanche victims. Thermal differentials are small but detectable with the M4T's f\/1.0 aperture and High Gain mode sensitivity. Aerial terrain assessment for safe probe team approach routes in avalanche debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDrone as First Responder (DFR) Operations with the M4T\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDFR is the fastest-growing public safety drone deployment model in 2026. Agencies running pilot-deployed DFR (drone in a vehicle, pilot dispatched alongside patrol units, aircraft airborne on scene in under three minutes) use the M4T because the folding airframe and rapid deployment make vehicle launch practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor autonomous dock-based DFR (the aircraft launches itself the moment dispatch routes a 911 call, no pilot in the vehicle), the platform is the M4TD with DJI Dock 3. The M4T does not pair with Dock 3. If your department is building a dock-based DFR program from the ground up, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-matrice-4td-first-responder-kit\"\u003eM4TD First Responder Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the right platform. If you're running pilot-deployed DFR from a vehicle or mobile command, the M4T is purpose-built for that exact mission profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall us at \u003cstrong\u003e(863) 224-6923\u003c\/strong\u003e if you want to talk through which deployment model fits your call volume, staffing, and coverage area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMatrice 4T vs. Mavic 3 Thermal: Upgrading from the M3T\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running the older Mavic 3 Thermal and evaluating the M4T as an upgrade or replacement, here's the operational difference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUHR thermal mode (M4T):\u003c\/strong\u003e The M4T's super-resolution mode pushes thermal beyond the base 640x512 resolution in real time. The M3T does not offer this capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-sensor gimbal (M4T) vs. three-sensor (M3T):\u003c\/strong\u003e The M4T adds the medium telephoto (70mm) as a distinct sensor and includes a laser rangefinder for GPS coordinate tagging. The M3T does not include the rangefinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e49-minute flight time (M4T) vs. 43-minute (M3T):\u003c\/strong\u003e Six additional minutes per battery. Across a four-battery hot-swap rotation, that's 24 additional minutes of search coverage per deployment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eO4 Enterprise transmission (M4T) vs. O3 Enterprise (M3T):\u003c\/strong\u003e O4 delivers up to 25km range versus O3's 15km. For large wilderness search areas and extended-range operations, the transmission upgrade is operationally significant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnboard AI platform (M4T):\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time subject detection and Observation Range Recording. The M3T has no equivalent onboard AI processing capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mavic 3 Thermal is discontinued. The M4T is the direct upgrade path for programs running the M3T today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOptional Add-Ons\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat It Adds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dji-as1-speaker-for-matrice-4-series\"\u003eDJI AS1 Speaker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 dB broadcast up to 300 meters. Real-time voice, pre-recorded messages, and text-to-speech. Directs subjects toward ground teams, broadcasts safety instructions during evacuations, and coordinates with rescue personnel in large search areas. The most requested add-on for law enforcement and wildfire agencies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/products-dji-matrice-4-series-battery-charger-stealth-powerhub-200w\"\u003ePowerHub 200W Triple Charger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharges three batteries simultaneously instead of sequentially through the included charging hub. For extended deployments and multi-incident days, this reduces charge cycle time significantly and keeps your rotation fully stocked. Essential for programs running back-to-back callouts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/stealth-tactical-vision-21-5-field-monitor\"\u003eStealth Tactical Vision 21.5\" Field Monitor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated large-format display for incident commanders, team leaders, or ground crews to monitor the live thermal feed independently of the pilot's controller. Command post situational awareness and multi-person coordination without everyone crowding a 7-inch screen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProtection and Coverage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery unit ships as unused DJI hardware with zero flight hours. We activate each aircraft before shipping to verify regional compatibility and proper function. The activation is performed by us. It does not affect your ability to register, operate, or transfer the aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDJI Enterprise Care eligibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because we complete a universal region-free activation, this unit is not eligible for DJI Enterprise Care or DJI's U.S.-based manufacturer warranty. DJI's paid repair service is available for out-of-warranty repairs if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your drone arrives with a defect, contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e72 hours of delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll coordinate a replacement or repair at no cost to you under our DOA policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCPS Accidental Drone Protection Plan (Available at Checkout)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CPS plan is the right protection option for this kit. It explicitly covers commercial and public safety Part 107 operations including active SAR missions, law enforcement, and fire response. Coverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrash and impact damage\u003c\/strong\u003e during normal flight operations including hard landings, collisions with structures, and accidents during deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater and liquid damage\u003c\/strong\u003e if the aircraft goes down in water during a search or operates beyond environmental tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal hardware failure\u003c\/strong\u003e covering malfunctions not caused by user error\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote controller coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e for hardware malfunctions and accidental damage to the RC Plus 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCamera and gimbal coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e for the integrated five-sensor package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the aircraft cannot be repaired, CPS replaces it. A deductible applies at claim. For a public safety agency where the aircraft is mission-critical equipment, having the drone out of service for a repair cycle has operational consequences. The CPS plan limits that exposure from the day you deploy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Stealth UAVs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily-run shop out of Haines City, Florida. Real 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\u003eWe've been building kits for SAR teams, sheriff's offices, and fire departments since 2017. We know how procurement documentation works, how funding source compliance applies after the December 2025 FAR 52.240-1 transition, and how to get a formal quote to your department the same day you call. No charge, no pitch, just help getting your department equipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eView our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing. Stealth UAVs LLC is an independent U.S. reseller. Not affiliated with or authorized by DJI. All units are unused, activated, and ship with zero flight hours. Purchaser is responsible for compliance with all applicable FAA regulations including Part 107.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e640x512 uncooled VOx, f\/1.0, 53mm equivalent, UHR super-resolution mode, 9 palettes, -20°C to 550°C measurement range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide-Angle Camera\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48MP, 1\/1.3-inch CMOS, f\/1.7, 24mm equivalent for superior low-light night vision performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium Telephoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48MP, 1\/1.3-inch CMOS, f\/2.8, 70mm equivalent for subject detail and condition assessment at mid-range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephoto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48MP, 1\/1.5-inch CMOS, f\/2.8, 168mm equivalent, 112x hybrid zoom for positive ID from 250 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNIR Auxiliary Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100m illumination range. Supplemental night vision without compromising thermal camera readings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaser Rangefinder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 1,800m range, 1Hz, GPS coordinate tagging on subjects and targets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNight Vision Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-Color Night Vision (3 modes, 2 noise reduction levels), IR-Cut Filter mode, NIR auxiliary illumination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAI Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal-time person, vehicle, and vessel detection. Onboard AI computing platform, switchable detection models.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmartTrack locks gimbal on detected subject through aircraft movement and flight maneuvers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation Range Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDJI Pilot 2 maps exact ground area covered by camera in real time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlight Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 49 minutes per battery (verify against current DJI specifications)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Flight Time (4-Battery Kit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3.2 hours with hot-swap rotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 m\/s (46.9 mph) in sport mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 m\/s operational (26.8 mph), 15 m\/s return-to-home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRTK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in, non-removable. GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + GLONASS, L1\/L2\/L5 multi-band.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHovering Accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±0.1 m horizontal and vertical with Vision System or RTK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObstacle Avoidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnidirectional binocular vision plus downward 3D infrared. All directions including night operations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVideo Transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDJI O4 Enterprise, SDR + 4G hybrid, up to 25 km range (FCC unobstructed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakeoff Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 1,489g standard configuration (verify against current DJI specifications)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolded Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260.6 × 113.7 × 138.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRC Plus 2 Enterprise. 7-inch 1400-nit display, IP54, O4 Enterprise + 4G hybrid, DJI Pilot 2.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAL1 Spotlight Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 meters. Gimbal-following, always-on and strobe modes, wide and narrow FOV.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo official IP rating. Not rated for sustained rain operations. For all-weather public safety deployment, see the M4TD First Responder Kit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the DJI Matrice 4T Tactical Public Safety Kit and what does it include?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DJI Matrice 4T Tactical Public Safety Kit is a complete deployment package for law enforcement, SAR teams, and public safety agencies. It includes the M4T aircraft with integrated thermal camera, three visible-light cameras, and laser rangefinder; the RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller; four intelligent flight batteries; an intelligent charging station; the DJI AL1 Spotlight; a GPC-style protective carrying case; and additional propeller sets. Everything needed to run a thermal public safety mission ships in one order and is operational on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does thermal imaging help find missing persons at night?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M4T's 640x512 thermal camera detects radiated body heat against cooler background terrain. A person lying motionless in tall grass, brush, or under tree canopy is invisible to standard cameras in darkness. To the thermal sensor, they appear as a distinct heat signature against the cooler ground and vegetation, regardless of lighting conditions. UHR super-resolution mode improves differentiation between a human heat signature and an animal. The AI detection platform flags human-shaped heat signatures automatically during grid search routes, reducing pilot fatigue and improving detection probability in large search areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the DJI Matrice 4T be purchased with federal grant funding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as of December 22, 2025. FAR 52.240-1 restricts the use of federal funds and federal grant pass-through dollars for the procurement of DJI products. The Tactical Public Safety Kit may still be procured using state-only funds, county and municipal operating budgets, asset forfeiture (where state law permits), and private grants from organizations like the Mountain Rescue Association, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, and Motorola Solutions Foundation. Call us at (863) 224-6923 and we'll help you identify the right funding source for your agency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the range of the DJI AL1 Spotlight included in this kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AL1 Spotlight illuminates targets up to 100 meters away from the aircraft. It mounts directly to the M4T and tracks with the gimbal automatically. Wherever the camera points, the light follows. It operates in always-on mode for continuous ground team guidance and strobe mode for ground team signaling and helicopter coordination. Wide-FOV mode provides broader area illumination during active search sweeps. The spotlight operates simultaneously with the thermal camera, giving you thermal detection and visible illumination from a single aircraft with one pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the M4T compare to the M4TD for public safety operations?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth platforms carry the same sensor suite. Identical thermal camera, three visible-light cameras, laser rangefinder, and AI detection. The M4T is a folding-arm aircraft optimized for portability and rapid manual deployment. The M4TD uses a fixed-arm airframe with an IP55 all-weather rating and is designed for docked autonomous operations via DJI Dock 3. For teams that need a man-portable aircraft they can deploy from a vehicle in under two minutes, the M4T is the right platform. For agencies running 24\/7 autonomous patrol and drone-as-first-responder programs where the aircraft launches from a base station on 911 dispatch without a pilot present, the M4TD is the upgrade path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the detection range for thermal imaging on the M4T?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetection range depends on altitude, the size and heat output of the target, and atmospheric conditions. In practical SAR use, the M4T reliably picks up a human-sized heat signature against cooler terrain from typical search altitudes, and the f\/1.0 thermal aperture holds sensitivity in marginal conditions like cold nights when a subject's heat output is reduced. The honest answer is that conditions drive range more than any single spec number. 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