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Drones for infrastructure inspection, surveillance, and mapping — thermal cameras, powerful zoom, and autonomy for professional work.
The most versatile for inspection — everything in one
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from ~$5000
Dual camera (48MP RGB + 640x512 thermal), 56x zoom, ~45 min flight, RTK. The "Swiss army knife" of inspection — one lens for every need. Portable and easy to deploy.
The industrial for heavy inspection
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from ~$13000
Interchangeable payload (thermal, multispectral, zoom), ~55 min flight, IP55, RTK. For power line, wind turbine, or large infrastructure inspection.
Light inspection — when thermal isn't needed
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from ~$550
4K/60fps, 3-axis gimbal, <249g. For visual inspection of roofs, facades, or hard-to-reach areas where you don't need thermal. The cheapest for real work.
4 cameras — thermal, zoom, laser, and wide
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from ~$9000
640x512 thermal camera, 50x zoom, laser rangefinder, 4K wide. All in a foldable 1800g drone. The versatility of 4 sensors without swapping payload.
NDVI mapping for agriculture/infrastructure
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from ~$5000
RGB camera + 4 multispectral sensors, 3-axis gimbal, ~43 min flight. For crop mapping (NDVI) or green infrastructure inspection.
| Model | Price | Thermal | Zoom | Flight | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavic 3 Enterprise T | ~$5000 | 640x512 | 56x | ~45 min | No |
| Matrice 350 RTK | ~$13000 | Payload | Payload | ~55 min | IP55 |
| Mini 3 Pro | ~$550 | No | No | ~31 min | No |
| Autel EVO Max 4T | ~$9000 | 640x512 | 50x | ~42 min | IP43 |
| Mavic 3 Multispectral | ~$5000 | No | No | ~43 min | No |
The DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal (~$5000) — dual camera, 56x zoom, portable. For heavy inspection (power lines, towers), the Matrice 350 RTK.
Yes, for visual inspection (roofs, facades). For thermal (heat leaks, humidity, solar panels) or 30x+ zoom, you need specialized drones.
For general inspection, 640x512 is sufficient. For fine detail (solar panels, electrical inspection), 1280x1024 is ideal (more expensive). Below 320x240, the image is of little use.
Yes — drones with cameras in commercial use require registration, insurance, and certified operator. Check your aviation authority for requirements.
For occasional use, rent (~$200-500/day). For regular use (>10 days/month), buying pays off. For enterprise equipment (Matrice 350), renting is more common due to cost.
Thermal cameras, powerful zoom, and autonomy for professional work.
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