DJI Matrice 4T for Law Enforcement & Public Safety | Covert Drones
Thermal Drones for
Law Enforcement &
Public Safety
The drone your department actually needs.
The DJI Matrice 4T is what we put in the hands of departments that have to use this for real. Family-run since 2017. Real people answer the phone. We will tell you straight if it is the right fit or not.
What This Drone Does
When It Actually Matters
Three in the morning. Forty acres of woodline. Missing person, suspect in a structure, or a roof you cannot put anyone on. Here is what the 4T does.
Search & Rescue
"Missing person. Dense terrain. Ground team is spread thin. You need coverage fast."
The 4T's thermal sensor picks up body heat through brush, in complete darkness, from altitude. Your team covers in hours what would take days on foot. The real-time downlink goes straight to command.
- ✓640×512 thermal with UHR mode up to 1,280×1,024
- ✓48MP telephoto with 112x hybrid zoom for positive ID
- ✓49-minute flight time per battery
- ✓Live video downlink to command post
Law Enforcement Surveillance
"Suspect in a building. You need eyes before your team goes in."
Thermal positioning. Zoom identification. Live feed to your IC. You know exactly where that subject is before anyone steps through the door. That is what the 4T does, without putting anyone at risk unnecessarily.
- ✓Laser rangefinder to 1,800 meters
- ✓Smart Track maintains lock on moving targets
- ✓AI detection of people, vehicles, and vessels
- ✓Encrypted O4 Enterprise transmission to 25 km
Fire & Emergency Response
"Roof integrity unknown. Hot spots spreading. IC needs real-time situational awareness."
The 4T maps the thermal signature of the structure live so your IC can position resources correctly and pull people before things go wrong. Thermal and visible light simultaneously. No guessing.
- ✓Simultaneous thermal + visible light
- ✓Low Gain mode reads to 550°C for active fire
- ✓12 m/s wind resistance during operation
- ✓Livestream to any device on command network
The Right Platform
for Your Agency
Two platforms. Both built for public safety. The difference comes down to one thing. How you operate. Call us before you order and we will tell you which one makes sense for your mission.
DJI Matrice 4T
Tactical Public Safety Kit
Everything your department needs to deploy from day one. Drone, 4 intelligent flight batteries, charging hub, DJI AL1 Spotlight, and protective carrying case, pre-configured so it is ready when you open the box. This is what we would put in our own truck.
- ✓Matrice 4T thermal + zoom + wide + laser rangefinder
- ✓49-minute flight time per battery, 4 batteries included
- ✓Foldable arms for vehicle storage and rapid deployment
- ✓DJI AL1 Spotlight included for after-dark ops
- ✓Full-color night vision plus NIR auxiliary light
- ✓Hard carrying case and 240W charging hub
- ✓Delivers in 5 to 7 business days. CPS protection available.
DJI Matrice 4TD
First Responder Kit
The 4TD is built for agencies that deploy in any weather, run extended shifts, or are planning a Drone as First Responder program. IP55 rated. Fixed-arm airframe built for durability. Anti-ice propellers and an operating range from -30°C to 50°C. Dock 3 compatible for autonomous 911 dispatch.
- ✓IP55 rated for rain, dust, and field conditions
- ✓54-minute flight time per battery
- ✓Operating range -30°C to 50°C with anti-ice propellers
- ✓Gimbal tilts to +113° for bridge undersides and overhead inspection
- ✓LiDAR + millimeter-wave radar detects 12mm wire at 15 m/s
- ✓Includes DJI AL1 Spotlight and AS1 Speaker (114 dB, 300m range)
- ✓Delivers in 5 to 7 business days. CPS protection available.
4T vs 4TD ·
Here is How to Choose
Both aircraft share the same thermal sensor, the same optical cameras, the same laser rangefinder, the same RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller, and the same DJI Pilot 2 software. The differences are about airframe, weather rating, and how you intend to deploy.
The 4TD is IP55 rated. Fully sealed against dust and sustained low-pressure water jets. The 4T has no official IP weather rating and should not be flown in heavy precipitation. If your department regularly deploys in rain, snow, or harsh field conditions, the 4TD is the safer choice. For mostly clear-weather operations, the 4T performs fine.
The 4T has foldable arms and packs down into a portable case. Easier to transport and store in a patrol vehicle, faster to deploy on scene. The 4TD has a fixed-arm airframe and does not fold. It is built for durability and Dock 3 integration. Larger, heavier, takes more storage space.
The 4T delivers up to 49 minutes per battery. The 4TD delivers up to 54 minutes per battery. For extended missions, suspect containment, structure fire overwatch, or long-area searches, that extra 5 minutes per battery adds up across a hot-swap rotation.
The 4T operates from -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F). The 4TD extends from -30°C to 50°C (-22°F to 122°F) with included anti-ice propellers. For cold-climate operations, winter SAR, or summer rooftop work in direct heat, the 4TD's environmental tolerance matters.
Both have omnidirectional vision-based obstacle avoidance. The 4TD adds a rotating LiDAR plus millimeter-wave radar module that detects 12mm wire at flight speeds up to 15 m/s. For powerline and transmission inspection, or low-visibility flight near infrastructure, this is a meaningful safety upgrade.
The 4TD pairs with DJI Dock 3 for autonomous Drone as First Responder programs. Aircraft launches automatically on 911 dispatch, flies the route, and returns to base without a pilot. The 4T does not pair with Dock 3. For agencies building DFR programs, the 4TD is the platform.
| Specification | DJI Matrice 4T | DJI Matrice 4TD |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Sensor | 640×512 uncooled VOx | 640×512 uncooled VOx (same) |
| Thermal Super-Resolution | UHR mode to 1,280×1,024 | UHR mode to 1,280×1,024 |
| Flight Time | Up to 49 minutes | Up to 54 minutes |
| Weather Rating | No official IP rating | IP55 (rain, dust, fog) |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C | -30°C to 50°C |
| Folds for Transport | Yes (foldable arms) | No (fixed-arm airframe) |
| Anti-Ice Propellers | Standard propellers | Anti-ice props included |
| Gimbal Tilt Range | -90° to +35° | -90° to +113° (looks up) |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Omnidirectional vision + ToF | + LiDAR + mmWave radar (12mm wire @ 15 m/s) |
| Laser Rangefinder | Up to 1,800m | Up to 1,800m |
| AI Detection | People, vehicles, vessels | People, vehicles, vessels |
| Transmission | O4 Enterprise, 25 km (FCC) | O4+ Enterprise, 25 km (FCC) |
| DJI Dock 3 Compatible | No | Yes (DFR-ready) |
| Best For | Vehicle deployment, rapid response, perimeter ops | All-weather, DFR programs, infrastructure inspection |
| Pricing | Contact us for current pricing. Call (863) 224-6923 or email | |
Specs verified against current DJI published data. Call (863) 224-6923 for honest recommendations based on your specific mission profile.
How Agencies
Buy DJI in 2026
Federal grant funding for DJI changed at the end of 2025. We will not pretend it did not. Here is the honest breakdown of how agencies are still purchasing these platforms, and where DJI no longer qualifies.
We are not a grant administrator or legal advisor. Always verify your specific funding source and program rules with your agency's procurement office or legal counsel before placing an order.
Documentation Your
Purchasing Office Needs
We know what your procurement officer and department head are going to ask for. Here is what we have ready when you place an order, regardless of funding source.
- ✓Formal quote on company letterhead
- ✓Official purchase order acceptance
- ✓Net 30 terms for qualified agencies
- ✓W-9 and vendor registration documentation
- ✓Product specification sheets
- ✓Itemized invoice and receipt
- ✓Line-item pricing broken out by component
We do not provide FEMA AEL codes, sole-source justification letters, NDAA compliance certifications, or Blue UAS verification. DJI does not qualify for those frameworks. If your procurement requires any of those, we will tell you upfront so you do not waste time. We would rather lose the sale than have your purchase rejected after the fact.
Request Quote or Documentation →What Public Safety Agencies
Say After They Deploy
Real feedback from departments that bought, received, and put these platforms to work.
"We have placed 2 significant orders over the past year, and Covert Drones delivered both times. No delays!"
"The Lititz Fire Company recently purchased and received this bundle. It is an amazing bundle and will be a great asset to not only this department but surrounding areas."
"The Golden Gate Auxiliary of Colorado bought a drone for our volunteer fire company and our firefighters love it. Thanks, Covert Drones!"
"Most agencies come to us after they have already made the wrong purchase somewhere else. We would rather spend an extra 20 minutes on the phone making sure you are buying the right thing, and that your funding source actually works for DJI, than make a quick sale on the wrong one. That is just how we operate."
We Are Not a Big Box.
That Is the Point.
Call (863) 224-6923 and a real person picks up. Not a call center, not a ticket system. The people who know the product answer your question. Every time.
We work with both U.S. and international inventory to get your platform to you. Most orders arrive within 5 to 7 business days. We give you an accurate timeline before you order.
If the 4T is not right for your department, we will tell you that. We would rather lose a sale than have your agency stuck with the wrong platform, or buy with funding that does not qualify.
Quotes, POs, Net 30, W-9, line-item invoices. Whatever your purchasing office needs. We have been through agency procurement enough times to know what gets it done.
We are still available when the box arrives. Setup questions, field guidance, operational help. The relationship does not end at checkout.
This is a husband and wife operation. You are not dealing with a warehouse or a call center. You are dealing with people who built this business from the ground up and stand behind every order. Over 5,000 orders shipped and counting.
Things Agencies Usually Ask Us
The two-year transition period of the American Security Drone Act ended December 22, 2025. Under FAR 52.240-1, federal funds, including federal grants and federal pass-through dollars, can no longer be used to purchase or operate DJI drones. This affects programs like Byrne-JAG, COPS, SHSP, UASI, AFG, and EMPG.
The Matrice 4T and 4TD remain fully legal to own, sell, and operate under existing FAA rules. The restriction is on the funding source, not the aircraft itself. Department capital budgets, municipal funds, state-only programs, asset forfeiture, and private donations are still valid funding paths for DJI. Call us if you are not sure whether your funding source qualifies. We would rather tell you upfront than have a problem later.
Let Us Figure Out
What Your Department
Actually Needs
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