Infrastructure & Construction Drone Solutions
Improve project visibility, reduce manual fieldwork, and collect accurate site data with enterprise drone solutions built for construction, engineering, surveying, and infrastructure operations. From topographic mapping and earthwork measurements to progress tracking, asset inspections, thermal assessments, photos, and video, drones help project teams make faster, better-informed decisions.
Altohelix helps organizations select and deploy the right DJI platform for their projects, including the Matrice 4E for rapid mapping and inspection, the Matrice 400 for advanced survey work and interchangeable payloads, and Dock 3 with the Matrice 4D for repeatable remote site monitoring. We also provide training, program development, software guidance, and ongoing operational support.
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Two mission-ready aircraft. One right fit for your operation.
Model | DJI Matrice 4E | DJI Matrice 400 + P1 or L3 |
|---|---|---|
Description | A compact enterprise mapping drone with an integrated 20 MP 4/3 camera, mechanical shutter, telephoto cameras, and RTK positioning. Best for rapid mapping, documentation, and inspection work. | A larger enterprise platform supporting interchangeable payloads for advanced photogrammetry, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and detailed infrastructure inspections. |
Max flight time | Up to 49 minutes without payloads or wind | Up to 59 minutes, depending on payload and operating conditions |
Mapping System | Integrated 20 MP 4/3 CMOS mapping camera with mechanical shutter | Compatible with Zenmuse P1 photogrammetry and Zenmuse L3 or L2 LiDAR payloads |
Payload Flexibility | Integrated camera system with support for selected lightweight accessories | Up to 6 kg total payload capacity with multiple swappable DJI and third-party payload options |
Positioning | RTK positioning for accurate and repeatable data collection | RTK positioning with support for the DJI D-RTK 3 Multifunctional Station |
Project Scale | Ideal for routine surveys, smaller sites, rapid deployment, and recurring project documentation | Ideal for large sites, corridor projects, complex assets, and advanced multi-sensor data collection |
Best for | Construction progress, topographic mapping, stockpile measurements, site documentation, and visual inspections | Large-area surveys, aerial LiDAR, high-resolution photogrammetry, infrastructure inspections, and complex mapping projects |
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