Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
DJI Matrice series
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
30
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
97
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- UAV ClassIndustrial drone
- Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Industrial drone
- First Flight2015
- Service Entry Year2015
- Primary RoleIndustrial
◈Airframe3MOD.3
- Length0.81 m
- Height0.43 m
- Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
- Engine TypeDJI 6009
- Number of Engines4
- Electric PropulsionYes
- Propeller / ConfigurationMultirotor
◇Performance3MOD.3
- Service Ceiling5,000 m
- Endurance0.66
- Maximum Payload0.003 kg
◆Payload & Sensors5MOD.5
▤Armament2MOD.2
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
- Control TypeRemote control
- Satellite (BLOS) LinkNo
- Autonomous CapableYes
- Swarming CapableNo
- Automatic Takeoff/LandingYes
▲Production2MOD.2
- Operators7
- Variants9
◎Service History2MOD.2
- Production Start2015
- Operational StatusIn production
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2014First deployment: Russo-Ukrainian War
- 2015Production started
- 2019Sale: Moldova (18 units) · $3 M
11
years in service
12
countries operating
04 / Operators
DJI Matrice seriesSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Moldova | 18 | $3.0 M | $3.8 M |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES RANKING Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
121RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES30MODERN ERA · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES2PERFORMANCE/PRICE · RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
ⓘ Rankings are within theReconnaissance / Surveillance Dronescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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