eBee vs Matrice 30 Series
Side-by-side comparison of eBee (AgEagle) and Matrice 30 Series (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- eBeeUnited States
- Matrice 30 SeriesChina
Year First Available
- eBee2012
- Matrice 30 Series—
Verified Deployments
- eBee0 Deployments
- Matrice 30 Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- eBee$20,000 USD
- Matrice 30 SeriesContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- eBee0.9 hrs
- Matrice 30 Series0.7 hrs
Availability Status
- eBeeACTIVE
- Matrice 30 SeriesACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- eBee30 m/s
- Matrice 30 Series23 m/s
IP Rating
- eBee—
- Matrice 30 SeriesIP55
Autonomy Level
- eBeefully autonomous
- Matrice 30 Series—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 0.9 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 30 m/s | 23 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP55 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach
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 | eBee | Matrice 30 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $20,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1150% | — |
Matrice 30 Series 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 eBee and Matrice 30 Series?
eBee is made by AgEagle, based in US. Matrice 30 Series is made by DJI, based in CN.
How do eBee and Matrice 30 Series compare on the Robo Index?
eBee grades AA on the Robo Index. Matrice 30 Series grades BBB. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are eBee and Matrice 30 Series 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 eBee and Matrice 30 Series?
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
eBee vs Matrice 30 Series 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.