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DJI Zenmuse H30T Payload
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A pro-grade drone payload for the pilots who shoot for a living

DJI Zenmuse H30T Payload

DJI's Zenmuse H30T payload — for commercial drone operators who need serious imaging gear in the air.

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$10,498.00$23,783.00 Buy Direct & Save's regular price

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About the DJI Zenmuse H30T Payload

The Zenmuse H30T is DJI's flagship multi-sensor payload for the Matrice 300 and Matrice 350 RTK. It combines a 40MP wide camera, a 12MP zoom camera with 34x hybrid zoom, a 1280x1024 radiometric thermal sensor, a laser rangefinder and an NIR illuminator in one gimbal. It suits inspection, public safety, search and rescue and utility work where one aircraft must capture visible and thermal detail at once. Compared with the H20T it replaces, it roughly doubles thermal resolution, adds the laser rangefinder and NIR fill light, and brings much stronger zoom. It is heavy and costly, so it is a professional tool rather than an upgrade for casual pilots.

Best forUtility and infrastructure inspection crewsSearch and rescue and fire teamsLaw enforcement and public safety unitsMatrice 300/350 operators needing thermal plus zoom
Pros
  • High-resolution 1280x1024 radiometric thermal imagery
  • 34x hybrid zoom keeps detail from a safe distance
  • Laser rangefinder gives precise target coordinates
  • NIR illuminator helps in low light
  • Five sensors in one gimbal reduces swap time

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IP54-rated for dust and rain
Cons
  • Heavy payload cuts flight time
  • Expensive compared with third-party thermal payloads
  • Only fits Matrice 300 and 350 airframes
  • Thermal frame rate drops at full resolution
  • Setup and radiometric calibration take practice

What reviewers say

Operators of the H30T generally rate it highly for inspection and public safety work, praising the thermal detail and zoom range. Complaints center on weight, flight time and the learning curve for radiometric tools.

What people mention
  • Thermal imagePraisedOwners say the 1280x1024 thermal sensor shows far more detail than earlier 640-resolution payloads.
  • Zoom rangePraisedReviewers note the 34x hybrid zoom lets them read detail on structures from a distance.
  • WeightCriticisedOperators report the payload noticeably shortens flight time on the Matrice airframes.
  • Laser rangefinderPraisedUsers value the rangefinder for pinning target coordinates during inspections.
  • SetupMixedSome find radiometric calibration and the software workflow take time to learn.

Questions and answers

Which drones does the Zenmuse H30T fit?
It mounts on the DJI Matrice 300 RTK and Matrice 350 RTK. It does not fit the Mavic or Matrice 30 series.
How is it better than the H20T?
The H30T roughly doubles thermal resolution, adds a laser rangefinder and NIR illuminator, and offers much longer zoom. The H20T is lighter and cheaper.
Does it record radiometric thermal data?
Yes. It captures radiometric thermal images and video so temperatures can be measured afterward in DJI Thermal Analysis Tool.
What is the NIR illuminator for?
It lights up a scene with near-infrared light that the thermal and zoom cameras can use in dark conditions without visible glare.
Does it affect flight time?
Yes. The payload is heavy, so expect shorter endurance than with lighter cameras. Plan batteries accordingly.
Is it weather resistant?
It carries an IP54 rating, so it handles dust and rain splash, but it is not waterproof.
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