Matrice 350 RTK vs Palladyne™ Pilot
Side-by-side comparison of Matrice 350 RTK (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
- Matrice 350 RTKChina
- Palladyne™ PilotUnited States
Verified Deployments
- Matrice 350 RTK0 Deployments
- Palladyne™ Pilot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Matrice 350 RTK0.9 hrs
- Palladyne™ Pilot2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Matrice 350 RTKACTIVE
- Palladyne™ PilotACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Matrice 350 RTK2.7 kg
- Palladyne™ Pilot5 kg
Max Speed
- Matrice 350 RTK—
- Palladyne™ Pilot30 m/s
IP Rating
- Matrice 350 RTKIP55
- Palladyne™ Pilot—
Autonomy Level
- Matrice 350 RTK—
- Palladyne™ Pilotfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.9 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2.7 kg | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 30 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP55 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Matrice 350 RTK and Palladyne™ Pilot?
Matrice 350 RTK is made by DJI, based in CN. Palladyne™ Pilot is made by Palladyne AI, based in US.
How do Matrice 350 RTK and Palladyne™ Pilot compare on the Robo Index?
Matrice 350 RTK scores 71/100. 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 Matrice 350 RTK 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 Matrice 350 RTK 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
Matrice 350 RTK 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.