DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) vs Guardian Drone™
Side-by-side comparison of DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) (DJI) and Guardian Drone™ (Asylon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…China
- Guardian Drone™United States
Year First Available
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…2025
- Guardian Drone™2024
Verified Deployments
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…0 Deployments
- Guardian Drone™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…$5,109–$10,201 USD
- Guardian Drone™Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…35 hrs
- Guardian Drone™1 hrs
Availability Status
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…ACTIVE
- Guardian Drone™ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…1.5 kg
- Guardian Drone™4.5 kg
Max Speed
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…21 m/s
- Guardian Drone™26.8 m/s
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,109–$10,201 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 35 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 21 m/s | 26.8 m/s |
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Frequently asked
Who makes DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Guardian Drone™?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) is made by DJI, based in CN. Guardian Drone™ is made by Asylon, based in US.
When were DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Guardian Drone™ launched?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) launched in 2025. Guardian Drone™ launched in 2024.
How do DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Guardian Drone™ compare on the Robo Index?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) scores 68/100. Guardian Drone™ scores 71/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Guardian Drone™ 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 Guardian Drone™?
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 Guardian Drone™ 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 Index is calculated.