DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) vs Elios 3
Side-by-side comparison of DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) (DJI) and Elios 3 (Flyability) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…China
- Elios 3Switzerland
Year First Available
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…2025
- Elios 32022
Verified Deployments
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…0 Deployments
- Elios 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…$5,109–$10,201 USD
- Elios 3$50,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…35 hrs
- Elios 30.2 hrs
Availability Status
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…ACTIVE
- Elios 3ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…1.5 kg
- Elios 3—
Max Speed
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…21 m/s
- Elios 33 m/s
IP Rating
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…—
- Elios 3IP44
Autonomy Level
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…—
- Elios 3semi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,109–$10,201 USD | $50,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 35 hrs | 0.2 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) | 21 m/s | 3 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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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 | DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T… | Elios 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,655 | $50,000 |
| Payback period | 1.8 mo | 12.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,345 | $200,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3166% | +400% |
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 DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Elios 3?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) is made by DJI, based in CN. Elios 3 is made by Flyability, based in CH.
When were DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Elios 3 launched?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) launched in 2025. Elios 3 launched in 2022.
How do DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Elios 3 compare on the Robo Score?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) scores 56.8 on the Robo Score. Elios 3 scores 42.5. 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 DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Elios 3 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 DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Elios 3?
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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About this comparison
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) vs Elios 3 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.