Drone Hardware Comparison (Pierce County)

	Aircraft/Sensor Model	Visual Camera	Zoom	Thermal/ Night	Obstacle Avoidance	Rainproof	Live Video Resolution	Range	Max Speed	Flight Time (minutes)	Charge Time (minutes)	FAA Remote ID Compliant	Drone Deploy Auto Flight	Drone Deploy Map Processing	Aloft Air Control Streaming	Pix4D Capture Autoflight	Pix4D Mapper Processing	DroneLink Autoflight	Site Scan for ArcGIS	Base Price (Or Range) at release	Quick GL Opinion	Updated
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1	Current Models																					09/27/22 7:57 AM
2	DJI Mavic 3 Pro	20MP+ 12MP+ 12/48MP	3X and 7X optical/4Xdigital/28X combined				1080x1920	15km	46mph	43 minutes	96 minutes									$2,200.00	Top line Triple camera pic/vid drone as a step up from the standard 3 model	04/27/23 11:05 AM
3	DJI Mavic 3	20MP+ 12MP	7X optical/4Xdigital/28X combined				1080x1920	15km	46mph	46 minutes	96 minutes									$2,200.00	Top line dual camera pic/vid drone set to take the place of Mavic 2 Pro/Zoom as software support builds	10/25/22 8:31 AM
4	DJI Mavic 3 Classic	20MP	3X digital				1080x1920	15km	46mph	45 minutes	65 minutes									$1,500.00	Single camera version of the Mavic 3 with various controller options at purchase	11/02/22 7:51 AM
5	DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise	20MP+12MP	7X optical/8Xdigital/56X combined	512x640 radiometric			1080x1920	15km	46mph	45 minutes	65 minutes									$3,628.00	Spritual successor to the Phantom 4 Pro and all around commercial mapping unit of the future?	12/04/23 9:10 AM
6	DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Thermal	48MP Bayer Sensor+12MP	7X optical/8Xdigital/56X combined	512x640 radiometric			1080x1920	15km	46mph	45 minutes	65 minutes									$5,498.00	Upgrade of the Mavic 2 Ent Adv model with better zoom sensor	12/04/23 9:10 AM
7	DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Multispectral	20MP+12MP					1080x1920	15km	46mph	43 minutes	65 minutes									$4,600.00	Lowest cost of entry for a multispectral platform with an excellent mapping sensor included	12/04/23 9:28 AM
8	DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced	48MP Bayer Sensor	4X lossless/32x digital+ 16x digital thermal	512x640 radiometric			1080x1920	10km	45mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$6,240.00	An update to the Dual, more focused on live use for public safety with support for android/smart controller only, DD use requires optional std controller	04/27/23 10:59 AM
9	DJI Mini 3 Pro	12/48MP Bayer Sensor	2X digital photos -4X digital in videos				1080x1280	12km	36mph	34-47 minutes (reg/lg batteries)	64-101 minutes									$760.00	higher resolution model with more dynamic range and upward gimbal range plus obstacle avoidance, extended flight battery, option and controller screen option	12/04/23 9:08 AM
10	DJI Mini 4 Pro	12/48MP Bayer Sensor	2X digital photos -4X digital in videos				1080x1280	18km	36mph	34-46 minutes (reg/lg batteries)	64-101 minutes									760+	longer range and 360 obstacle avoidance update to the 3 pro but lacking iOS SKD for third party app support	12/04/23 9:00 AM
11	DJI Air 3	48MP Dual Bayer Sensor 24mm/70mm	3x optical and 9x digital using 70mm sensor				1080x1280	20km	47mph	46 minutes	60 minutes									$1100-1550		12/04/23 9:28 AM
12	DJI Matrice 30RTK	48mp zoom Bayer Sensor/12mp wide/FPV	5-16x optical, 200x digital+ 16x thermal digital	T model only 512x640 radiometric		aircraft IP55, controller IP54	1200x1920	15km	51mph	41 minutes	30 minutes									$10000-14000	Compact M300 with top payloads, inspection/response oriented but mapping able	12/04/23 9:15 AM
13	ACSL Soten	20MP	optional 2.5x optical	optional IR sensor and multispectral		Aircraft IP43	?	4km	18mph	25 minutes	?									$9,300.00	New compact/folding offering from Japan with swapable sensors and flight automation features	01/18/24 8:14 AM
14	Autel Evo Max 4T	50mp Bayer wide Sensor/48mp zoom	10x optical, 160x digital+ 16x thermal digital	512x640 radiometric		aircraft IP43, controller IP43	1080x1920	12.4km	51mph	42 minutes	90 minutes									$8,999.00	Competitor to M30T above, RTK module is an accessory	12/04/23 9:31 AM
15	DJI Inspire 3 RTK	45MP X9/8K +FPV	18-50mm optional lenses				1200x1920	15km	58mph	28 minutes	55 minutes									$16,500.00	Top tier videography solution for professionals with numerous meaningful updates over the outgoing 2 model	12/04/23 9:28 AM
16	DJI Matrice 350RTK	See Sensors Below+FPV				aircraft IP55, controller IP54	1200x1920	20km	51mph	55 minutes	70 minutes									$12,000.00	Upgraded version of the 300 above with larger controller, better weather resistance and increased range.	12/04/23 9:15 AM
17	Zenmuse H20	20MP +12MP	23x hybrid			IP44														$3,600.00		09/27/22 8:12 AM
18	Zenmuse XT2	12MP	8x digital + thermal	512x640 radiometric data capture		IP44														$10,500.00		10/25/22 8:35 AM
19	Zenmuse H20T	20MP +12MP	23x hybrid, 8x optical thermal	512x640 radiometric data capture		IP44														$11,200.00		09/27/22 8:12 AM
20	FLIR Vue TZ20	20MP	20x digital thermal	512x640 radiometric live only		IP44														$6,500.00		03/17/22 3:46 PM
21	Zenmuse P1	45MP	24,35,50mm lens options			IP4X														$8,500.00		10/25/22 8:32 AM
22	Zenmuse L1	20MP+ Lidar				IP44														$17,000.00		09/27/22 8:12 AM
23	Zenmuse Z30		30x optical, 6x digital																	$3,000.00		09/27/22 8:12 AM
24	Zenmuse H20N	20MP +4mp low-light, 12MP+ 2mp low-light	23x hybrid, 8x optical+4x digital thermal	512x640 radiometric data capture		IP44														$13,000.00	Special low/night camera blended with wide and zoom cameras for night visibility	03/21/22 3:06 PM
25	Zenmuse X5s	21MP	9-18,14-42,15,17,25,45mm lens options																	$2,050.00		10/25/22 8:35 AM
26	Zenmuse X7s	24MP	16,24,35,50mm lens options																	$2900 +lens		09/27/22 8:12 AM
27	Skydio 2+	12MP					720x1280	6km	36mph	27 minutes	60 minutes									$5000-9500	lightly updated version for more flight time and range (enterprise only at this time)	03/21/24 2:22 PM
28	Skydio X10	50MP Bayer Sensor	optional 4-5X	optional 512x640 radiometric		aircraft IP55 controller IP54	720x1280 not confirmed	12km	45mph	40 minutes	90 minutes									$20000-25000 reported	Replacement of X2E series and much improved specs show promise	12/04/23 11:33 AM
29	Autel Evo Lite	50MP Bayer Sensor	16x digital				720p-1080p variable	12km	42mph	40 minutes	90 minutes									$1,500.00	Competitor to Air 2, with limited software support	10/12/22 10:56 AM
30	Autel Evo Lite +	20MP 1in	16x digital				720p-1080p variable	12km	42mph	40 minutes	90 minutes									$1,550.00	Competitor to Air 2S with limited software support	10/12/22 10:56 AM
31	Autel Evo II	See Sensors Below					1080x1920	9km	45mph	40 minutes	90 minutes									$1500 base	Mavic 2 like, but with limited software support	10/25/22 8:31 AM
32	8K	12MP	8x digital, 4x lossless																	add $300		10/25/22 8:31 AM
33	6K Pro	20MP	8x digital, 3x lossless																	add $300		10/25/22 8:31 AM
34	6K Pro RTK	20MP	8x digital, 3x lossless																	add $625	New model Jan/21 requires base station for RTK	10/25/22 8:31 AM
35	Dual 640T	12MP	8x digital, 4x lossless, 8x thermal	512x640 radiometric live only																$10,000.00		09/27/22 9:59 AM
36	Dual 640T RTK	12MP	8x digital, 4x lossless, 8x thermal	512x640 radiometric live only																add $625	New model Jan/21 requires base station for RTK	09/27/22 9:59 AM
37	Swellpro Splashdrone 4					aircraft IP67 controller IP66	720x1280	5km	49mph	25 minutes	90 minutes									$2,152.00	Waterproof platform with swappable payload sensors and payload option	09/27/22 9:49 AM
38	GC3-S	12MP																		$699.00	best camera	09/27/22 9:59 AM
39	GC2-S	2MP		starlight night vision																$699.00	night camera	09/27/22 9:59 AM
40	GC1-S	12MP																		$459.00	good camera/simple gimbal	09/27/22 9:59 AM
41	FAC	1080p																		$169.00	basic FPV, no gimbal	09/27/22 9:59 AM
42	Sony Airpeak S1	variable	varies with sensor					2km	55mph	12 minutes										$11,000.00	Compatible with Sony Alpha series and FX3 cameras for cinematic work (not included) Price is 9k plus 2k for gimbal	12/20/23 9:05 AM
43	GBL-T3 Gimbal																			$2,200.00	Camera not included	12/01/21 11:14 AM
44	Vantage Robotics Vesper	8MP	18x digital	240x320 radiometric live only		aircraft IP56	1080x1920	4km	45mph	50 minutes	not published									$14,000.00	untested "blue" UAS	02/08/21 12:50 PM
45	Teal Golden Eagle	12MP	not specified, digital	240x320 radiometric live only		controller IP65	720x1280	3km	50mph	30 minutes	not published									$14,500.00	untested "blue" UAS	10/19/22 6:31 AM
46	Wingtra One	42MP	not specified			aircraft IP54 controller MIL_STD_810		10km	35mph	59 minutes										$18,700.00	fixed wing platform with vertical takoff and landing plus minimum capture height of 180ft	10/25/22 8:31 AM
47	Parrot Anafi USA	16-21MP	32x digital	240x320 radiometric live only		aircraft IP53	720x1280	4km	33mph	32 minutes	200 minutes									$14,000.00	Revised sensor version of the standard anafi	12/19/22 2:26 PM
48	Parrot Anafi Ai	48MP Bayer Sensor	6x digital			aircraft IP3X	1080x1920	9km	38mph	32 minutes	150 minutes									$4,000.00	Basic mapping functions in native flight app, plus 300 per year 4G service through verizon for 4G service	12/19/22 2:26 PM
49	Freefly Alta X	61MP	none			aircraft IP43				42 minutes										$18,000.00	mapping package with Sony camera and other large payload options	10/19/22 8:22 AM
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51	Past Models																					09/28/22 10:50 AM
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53	Skydio 2	12MP					720x1280	3.5km	36mph	23 minutes	60 minutes									$1000-1900	The anti-crash leader that can map. DD support is ios only	10/25/22 8:31 AM
54	Skydio X2E	12MP	16x-100x digital	256x320 radiometric live only (optional)			720x1280	6km	35mph	35 minutes	90 minutes									$13-16k	early issues with connectivity, but otherwise promising	10/25/22 8:31 AM
55	DJI Inspire 2						1080x1920	7km	58mph	27 minutes	150 minutes									$3,300.00	Video/Photo capture for those who want to focus on aesthetics	10/25/22 8:35 AM
56	DJI Matrice 300RTK	See Sensors Below+FPV				aircraft IP45	1080x1920	15km	51mph	55 minutes	70 minutes									$11,000.00	Top performance and top shelf sensor options for varied uses including mapping	12/04/23 11:38 AM
57	DJI Matrice 210 v2	See Sensors Below				aircraft IP43	1080x1920	8km	50mph	34 minutes	144 minutes									$10,400.00	Capable platform with increasingly concerning safety record	10/25/22 8:31 AM
58	Zenmuse X5s	21MP	9-18,14-42,15,17,25,45mm lens options																	$2,050.00		10/25/22 8:32 AM
59	Zenmuse X7s	24MP	16,24,35,50mm lens options																	$2900 +lens		09/27/22 8:12 AM
60	Zenmuse XT2	12MP	8x digital + thermal	512x640 radiometric data capture		IP44														$10,500.00		10/25/22 8:35 AM
61	Zenmuse Z30		30x optical, 6x digital																	$3,000.00		09/27/22 7:22 AM
62	DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual	12MP		120x160 radiometric live only			1080x1920	10km	47mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$3,400.00	Basic thermal unit with useful accessories and mapping ability	09/27/22 8:12 AM
63	DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom	12MP	2X optical + 3X digital 6X combined				1080x1920	10km	45mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$2,500.00	Flexible video and photo capture with accessories and mapping ability	09/27/22 8:12 AM
64	DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2	20MP					1080x1920	10km	45mph	30 minutes	70 minutes									$1,600.00	Solid mapping unit with tablet friendly controller mount	12/04/23 9:05 AM
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66	DJI Mavic 2 Pro	20MP					1080x1920	10km	45mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$1,600.00	Best compact all-around mapping/photo unit for the buck	12/04/23 8:35 AM
67	DJI Mavic 2 Zoom	12MP	2X optical + 2X digital for 4X video only				1080x1920	10km	45mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$1,200.00	Flexible video and photo capture with solid mapping ability	12/04/23 9:10 AM
68	DJI Air 2S	20MP	4X-8X digital in video only				1080x1920	12km	42mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$1,000.00	An upgraded sensor version of the Air2 but lacking in software support so far	12/04/23 9:08 AM
69	DJI Air 2	48MP Bayer Sensor	4X- digital				1080x1920	10km	42mph	31 minutes	90 minutes									$700.00	A good sensor with lighter build, but similar flight performance to mavic 2	12/04/23 9:08 AM
70	DJI Mini SE	12MP					720x1280	4km	29mph	30 minutes	52 minutes									$300.00	short range high risk/low cost basic pic/vid unit	10/25/22 8:32 AM
71	DJI Mini 2	12MP	2X digital photos -4X digital in videos				720x1280	10km	36mph	31 minutes	52 minutes									$450.00	long range, higher performance update that can perform basic mapping work	12/04/23 9:08 AM
72	Swellpro Splashdrone 3+	See Sensors Below				aircraft IP67	480x800	1.6km	44mph	23 minutes	90 minutes									$1,200.00	waterproofing with unique camera and payload options	09/27/22 9:41 AM
73	Swellpro 4K	16MP				IP67														$700.00		09/27/22 9:41 AM
74	Swellpro PL3	14MP				IP67														$330.00		09/27/22 9:41 AM
75	Swellpro PL4	2.1MP		1080p night, no gimble		IP67														$600.00		09/27/22 9:41 AM
76	Swellpro Spry Plus	12MP				aircraft IP67 controller IP66	480x800	800m	40mph	17 minutes	90 minutes									$990.00	Fully waterproof basic package for wet conditions photo/video capture	10/12/22 10:59 AM
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