The Matrice 4TD Fly More Combo is the deploy-ready thermal inspection platform for commercial drone pilots and enterprise inspection teams that need five sensors, IP55 durability, and up to 2.7 hours of operational flight time in one box. The 640x512 thermal camera with UHR super-resolution up to 1280x1024 finds heat anomalies in solar panels, identifies hotspots in electrical equipment, detects moisture intrusion in roofing, and maps active fire edges — all without swapping payloads or landing to reconfigure. The 80° upward gimbal tilt reads the underside of a bridge deck, the belly of a transmission tower, or the soffit of an elevated structure without repositioning the aircraft. Wire detection at 12mm means you're flying near powerlines and substation infrastructure at operational speed with an obstacle avoidance system built for exactly that environment. If you're running a commercial inspection business, managing infrastructure assets, or need a thermal drone that earns its cost across multiple industries, this is the platform.

What's in the Kit

• DJI Matrice 4TD aircraft with a five-sensor gimbal: 640x512 infrared thermal camera with NIR auxiliary light, 48MP wide-angle (24mm), 48MP medium telephoto (70mm), 48MP telephoto (168mm), and laser rangefinder with up to 1,800m measurement range — fixed-arm IP55-rated airframe
• DJI RC Plus 2 Enterprise controller with IP54 weather resistance, high-brightness sunlight-readable display, dual physical control sticks, and SDR + 4G hybrid transmission — runs DJI Pilot 2 with AI object detection, smart tracking, waypoint navigation, and automated route planning
• 1 or 3 flight batteries depending on your configuration — up to 54 minutes per battery, up to 2.7 hours total flight time with hot-swap rotations on the 3-battery kit
• 240W Charging Hub for sequential battery charging between rotations
• DJI 240W USB-C Power Adapter
• DJI Matrice 4TD Hard Case with custom foam for the full kit including controller
• 3 pairs of Low-Noise Anti-Ice Propellers — rated for cold weather and freezing conditions
• 64GB microSD Card, gimbal cover, cables, and screwdriver

Choose Your Configuration

• 1-Battery Kit: Everything listed above with 1 flight battery. Right for pilots adding to an existing battery inventory, running single-asset inspections where one battery covers the job, or getting into the M4TD platform at the lowest entry point.
• 3-Battery Kit: Everything above with 3 flight batteries — up to 2.7 hours of total flight time with hot-swap rotations. The call for commercial inspection pilots covering large solar arrays, multi-structure industrial sites, or extended powerline corridors where stopping to charge mid-job costs you time and money.

Both kits ship complete. No additional purchases required to deploy.

Who This Kit Is For

This is the M4TD configuration built for commercial inspection work — without the spotlight and speaker payloads included in the public safety and wildlife recovery kits, and priced accordingly. The Fly More Combo is the right call for Part 107 commercial pilots running a thermal inspection business across solar, roofing, electrical, and infrastructure verticals, utility and energy companies conducting in-house powerline and substation inspections, property and facilities managers running thermal roof moisture surveys, oil and gas operators inspecting pipelines and storage facilities, construction firms documenting progress and identifying heat anomalies in structures, and enterprise drone programs that need a durable all-weather platform across multiple inspection applications. If your primary use case is public safety or wildlife recovery, look at the First Responder Kit or NightTracker — those include the payloads built for those missions. If your use case is inspection and industrial thermal work, this is the kit.

How It Works for Commercial Inspection

Pre-plan your inspection route in DJI Pilot 2 using waypoint navigation before you're on site. The M4TD flies the route, maintains altitude over terrain with real-time terrain following, and captures thermal and optical imagery simultaneously across the full sensor package without any pilot input once the route is running. The 640x512 thermal camera reads heat anomalies in solar cells, identifies faulty connections and overloaded circuits in electrical panels, detects moisture in flat roofing systems, and flags hotspots in industrial equipment — all at operational speed. Switch to UHR mode for 1280x1024 thermal resolution when you need more detail on a specific anomaly without descending.

The 48MP telephoto at 168mm equivalent reads equipment labels, serial numbers, and fault indicators from 250 meters without repositioning. The medium telephoto at 70mm identifies pin-width cracks and corrosion in bridge decking and tower hardware from 10 meters. The laser rangefinder tags GPS coordinates on anomalies at up to 1,800 meters so your report documents exact locations. The 80° upward gimbal tilt means bridge undersides, overhead transmission lines, and elevated structures get inspected without repositioning the aircraft beneath them. RTK positioning puts centimeter-level GPS accuracy on every data point in your deliverable.

Inspection Applications

The M4TD Fly More Combo handles the full range of commercial thermal inspection work. Solar farm inspections to locate underperforming panels, bypass diode failures, and hotspot cells across large arrays. Powerline and transmission tower inspections using 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance to fly near energized infrastructure safely. Substation thermal surveys to identify overloaded equipment, failing connections, and heat anomalies in high-voltage infrastructure. Roofing and building envelope moisture surveys using thermal to locate wet insulation and water intrusion without invasive testing. Bridge and structural inspections using the 80° upward gimbal to read deck undersides, support bearings, and elevated structural elements. Industrial facility monitoring across refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing sites for heat anomalies and equipment status. Pipeline corridor surveys for leak detection, encroachment monitoring, and right-of-way documentation. Wildfire perimeter mapping and hotspot detection for forestry and fire management agencies. Construction progress documentation with thermal and high-resolution optical in a single flight.

Built for All-Weather Inspection Operations

Most inspection jobs don't wait for perfect weather. The M4TD's IP55 rating means you're flying in rain, dust, and the field conditions that infrastructure inspection actually requires. The -20°C to 50°C operating range covers winter tower inspections in freezing conditions and summer rooftop surveys in direct heat. Wind resistance at 12 m/s keeps the aircraft stable during telephoto inspections where even small movement degrades image quality. The anti-ice propellers handle freezing conditions that ground unrated platforms. The RC Plus 2 controller carries its own IP54 rating so your control system holds up in the same conditions the aircraft does.

Optional Add-Ons

Protection and Coverage

This is a genuine, unused DJI drone with zero flight hours. We activate each unit prior to shipment to verify proper function and regional compatibility. It has never been flown.

Please note: Because we complete a universal, region-free activation, this unit is not eligible for DJI Enterprise Care or DJI's U.S.-based manufacturer warranty. DJI can still service and repair these units through their paid repair program if needed. If your drone arrives with a defect, contact us within 48 hours and we'll coordinate a replacement or repair at no cost to you.

CPS Drone Protection Plan (Available at Checkout)

We offer the CPS Accidental Drone Protection Plan as an optional add-on at checkout. This covers both personal and commercial use, so whether you're flying recreationally or running a paid inspection operation under Part 107, you're protected. Here's what the plan covers:

• Crash and impact damage including hard landings, collisions with structures, and anything that happens during normal flight operations
• Water and liquid damage if the aircraft goes down in wet conditions beyond the IP55 rating
• Internal hardware failure covering malfunctions not caused by user error
• Remote controller coverage for hardware malfunctions and accidental damage to the RC Plus 2
• Camera and gimbal coverage for the integrated five-sensor package

If CPS can't repair the drone, they replace it. A deductible applies at the time of the claim, and plan lengths vary depending on the option you select at checkout. For commercial inspection pilots using this aircraft as a revenue-generating tool, the CPS plan is the most cost-effective way to protect against downtime from day one.

Why Covert Drones

Family-run shop out of Haines City, Florida. Real people answer the phone at (612) 816-0039. We fly these platforms and know how commercial inspection pilots actually use them. We'll help you configure the right kit for your inspection business — if the 1-battery combo covers your jobs, we'll tell you that instead of pushing the 3-battery kit. No pressure. No upsell.

View our Return & Refund Policy before purchasing. Covert Drones LLC is an independent U.S. reseller. Not affiliated with or authorized by DJI. All products are authentic, new, and ship with zero flight hours. Purchaser is responsible for compliance with all applicable FAA regulations including Part 107.

Key Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Matrice 4TD Fly More Combo used for?

The Fly More Combo is the M4TD's core inspection and industrial thermal monitoring configuration — aircraft, controller, batteries, hard case, and accessories without the spotlight and speaker payloads. It's built for commercial drone pilots and enterprise teams running thermal inspection work across solar farms, powerlines, substations, bridges, roofing, pipelines, and industrial facilities. If your primary application is public safety or wildlife recovery, the First Responder Kit and NightTracker include the mission-specific payloads those operations require.

Can the Matrice 4TD be used for solar panel inspection?

Yes — the M4TD is one of the most capable platforms for large-scale solar farm thermal inspection. The 640x512 thermal camera with UHR mode at 1280x1024 identifies hotspot cells, bypass diode failures, and underperforming strings across large arrays from operational altitude. Pre-planned waypoint routes in DJI Pilot 2 let you automate the flight path over the array and capture thermal and optical data simultaneously in a single pass. The RTK module tags centimeter-level GPS coordinates on every anomaly so your deliverable includes exact panel locations for maintenance crews.

How does the Matrice 4TD detect powerline faults during inspection?

The thermal camera identifies heat anomalies in conductors, insulators, connections, and hardware that indicate resistance faults, overloading, or degradation before visible damage occurs. The 48MP telephoto at 168mm captures conductor detail and hardware condition from a safe standoff distance of up to 250 meters. The 12mm wire-level obstacle avoidance system using LiDAR and mm-wave radar lets you fly close to energized infrastructure at operational speed without the avoidance system being defeated by the wire geometry. The laser rangefinder tags GPS positions on fault locations for maintenance dispatch.

What is the difference between the Matrice 4TD Fly More Combo and the First Responder Kit?

Both kits use the same M4TD aircraft and RC Plus 2 controller. The First Responder Kit includes the DJI AL1 Spotlight and DJI AS1 Speaker — the payloads built for public safety operations including thermal search, night illumination, and public address. The Fly More Combo does not include those payloads, making it the lower-cost entry point for inspection and industrial use cases where spotlights and speakers aren't part of the mission. If you later need to add public safety capability to a Fly More Combo, the AL1 and AS1 are available separately.

Can the Matrice 4TD inspect bridge undersides and overhead structures?

Yes. The gimbal tilts up to 80° upward, which lets the aircraft hover at deck level or alongside a structure and point the camera directly at the underside of a bridge deck, the belly of a beam, overhead utility hardware, or any elevated structural element — without repositioning the aircraft below the structure. The 48MP medium telephoto at 70mm identifies pin-width cracks and surface defects from 10 meters. The 48MP telephoto at 168mm captures detail at greater standoff distances for safer inspection of live traffic bridges and elevated infrastructure.

How much can a commercial drone pilot charge for thermal inspection services?

Rates vary significantly by inspection type and market. Solar farm inspections typically run between $3 and $8 per panel depending on array size, report deliverables, and travel. Roofing thermal surveys for commercial properties typically run $500 to $2,500 depending on roof area. Powerline and transmission tower inspections are often contracted on a per-tower or per-mile basis ranging from $150 to $500 per structure. Bridge inspections and industrial facility surveys are typically project-quoted and can run from several thousand dollars for a single structure to ongoing service contracts for infrastructure owners. The M4TD's multi-sensor capability across multiple inspection verticals means one aircraft generates revenue across solar, roofing, powerline, and structural inspection without buying separate platforms.

Does the Matrice 4TD work for roof moisture surveys?

Yes. Thermal roof moisture detection works by identifying areas of elevated heat retention in flat and low-slope roofing systems where wet insulation holds heat differently than dry material. The M4TD's 640x512 thermal camera with UHR mode provides sufficient resolution to map moisture intrusion across large commercial roof areas from altitude. Surveys are typically conducted within two hours after sunset when the roof surface has cooled enough for wet areas to show measurable heat differential. The RTK positioning tags exact GPS locations on anomalies so roofing contractors can locate problem areas without full roof replacement.

What Part 107 rules apply to commercial drone inspection work?

Any commercial drone operation — including charging for inspection services — requires an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Beyond the basic certificate, specific inspection operations may require additional waivers. Flying near powerlines and transmission infrastructure typically falls within controlled or restricted airspace that requires LAANC authorization or coordination with the utility operator. Night operations require either a Part 107 night waiver or a recurrent training completion after April 2021 rule changes. BVLOS operations for extended pipeline or corridor surveys require a specific FAA waiver. We recommend confirming your specific operational requirements with an aviation attorney or FAA regional office before starting commercial inspection work.

How many solar panels can the M4TD inspect in a single flight?

Coverage per flight depends on array layout, flight altitude, and the resolution required for your deliverable. At a typical inspection altitude of 30 to 50 meters using automated waypoint routes, a single 54-minute battery covers several hundred panels to several thousand panels depending on array density and the overlap percentage set in your flight plan. The 3-battery kit with hot-swap rotations gives you up to 2.7 hours of operational flight time, which covers large utility-scale arrays in a single site visit without a recharge break.

Can the Matrice 4TD fly autonomously for inspection routes?

Yes. DJI Pilot 2 supports waypoint navigation, Smart 3D Capture routes, geometric routes, slope routes, and real-time terrain following. You pre-plan the route on the controller before or during site setup, and the aircraft executes it autonomously while you monitor the feed. Automated routes capture thermal and optical data simultaneously at consistent altitude and overlap, which produces more repeatable inspection results than manual flight. The RTK module maintains centimeter-level positioning accuracy throughout the automated route so your GPS-tagged deliverable data is report-grade.