DJI Matrice 5T arrives: native 1K thermal for the field

The DJI Matrice 5T, launched on 5 November 2026, brings native 1K thermal imaging, three visible cameras and a new sensing system to a portable enterprise aircraft. For a field team, the appeal is a connected workflow: find the area of interest, inspect it in detail and bring back a useful observation.

A camera system built around context

The thermal detector captures 1280 × 1024 native pixels at 30 Hz. UHR mode produces a processed 2560 × 2048 output. Three 50 MP visible cameras offer wide, medium telephoto and telephoto perspectives, with equivalent focal lengths of 23.5 mm, 70 mm and 252 mm.

The practical advantage is the ability to move between an overview and a close inspection while retaining the location of the observation. In DJI Pilot 2, split-screen pairs useful views; thermal-visible fusion combines heat information with visible detail.

Awareness around the working camera

Matrice 5T combines rotating LiDAR, millimetre-wave radar and vision sensing. The camera can concentrate on the asset while Vision Assist supplies additional context around the aircraft. The airframe is rated IP55 and operates from −20°C to 50°C.

Plan the approach around the asset. Choose a working distance and camera perspective that produce the needed detail, then use the surrounding view to monitor the flight path. This is especially valuable when the inspection camera points away from the direction of travel.

Build the field package around the assignment

The kit includes RC Plus 3 Enterprise with a 7.44-inch, 2000-nit display. DJI lists up to 59 minutes of maximum forward-flight endurance, measured with no payload at approximately 9 m/s in no-wind-equivalent conditions, from full charge to 0%. A working battery plan includes the fitted accessories, flight route and return-and-landing reserve.

For aerial illumination, choose the AL2 Spotlight. For recorded messages, live broadcast and text-to-speech, choose the AS2 Speaker. Both have dedicated setup lessons in the SkyFlow learning series.

Start with a clear learning path

Begin with First Use, Linking and Controls, and Firmware Update. Next, practise Camera Features and Built-in AI. Add the AL2 or AS2 lesson when preparing those accessories. Boat Launch, Airborne Relay and Pilot Plugins extend the learning path for teams with those operational needs.

Every supplied video now has its own illustrated lesson, with preparation notes, screenshots and chapter timestamps. Eleven videos become one connected learning series.

Explore Matrice 5T and the Canadian kit · Start the video lessons

Product references

DJI Matrice 5T specifications · DJI product FAQ · DJI tutorials. Images are frames from the supplied DJI Enterprise videos.