ANAFI Thermal vs DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E)
Side-by-side comparison of ANAFI Thermal (Parrot) and DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANAFI ThermalFrance
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…China
Year First Available
- ANAFI Thermal2020
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…2025
Verified Deployments
- ANAFI Thermal0 Deployments
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ANAFI ThermalContact for quote
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…$5,109–$10,201 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANAFI Thermal0.4 hrs
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…35 hrs
Availability Status
- ANAFI ThermalACTIVE
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ANAFI Thermal—
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…1.5 kg
Max Speed
- ANAFI Thermal15.2 m/s
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…21 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,109–$10,201 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 35 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 15.2 m/s | 21 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ANAFI Thermal | DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T… |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $7,655 |
| Payback period | — | 1.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $242,345 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +3166% |
ANAFI Thermal has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ANAFI Thermal and DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E)?
ANAFI Thermal is made by Parrot, based in FR. DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) is made by DJI, based in CN.
When were ANAFI Thermal and DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) launched?
ANAFI Thermal launched in 2020. DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) launched in 2025.
How do ANAFI Thermal and DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) compare on the Robo Score?
ANAFI Thermal scores 56.2 on the Robo Score. DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) scores 56.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ANAFI Thermal and DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Aerial on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANAFI Thermal and DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E)?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The drone vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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ANAFI Thermal vs DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) compares two robots in the aerial category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.