DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) vs Palladyne™ Pilot
Side-by-side comparison of DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) (DJI) and Palladyne™ Pilot (Palladyne AI) — 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
- Palladyne™ PilotUnited States
Year First Available
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…2025
- Palladyne™ Pilot—
Verified Deployments
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…0 Deployments
- Palladyne™ Pilot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…$5,109–$10,201 USD
- Palladyne™ PilotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…35 hrs
- Palladyne™ Pilot2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…ACTIVE
- Palladyne™ PilotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…1.5 kg
- Palladyne™ Pilot5 kg
Max Speed
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…21 m/s
- Palladyne™ Pilot30 m/s
Autonomy Level
- DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T…—
- Palladyne™ Pilotfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| 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 (values differ) | 35 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 21 m/s | 30 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Palladyne™ Pilot?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) is made by DJI, based in CN. Palladyne™ Pilot is made by Palladyne AI, based in US.
How do DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) and Palladyne™ Pilot compare on the Robo Index?
DJI Matrice 4 Series (Matrice 4T & Matrice 4E) scores 76/100. Palladyne™ Pilot scores 92/100. 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 Palladyne™ Pilot 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 Palladyne™ Pilot?
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 Palladyne™ Pilot 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.