DJI Matrice 350 RTK vs DJI M300 RTK – Key Differences

 

Upon its release, the DJI Matrice 300 RTK was touted as “a new standard for the commercial drone industry”. And that’s exactly what it became. Combining greater durability with improved flight performance and a range of specialised features, the M300 RTK became the go-to drone for numerous commercial drone applications. With the latest flagship upgrade, the DJI Matrice 350 RTK introduces some new updates and features. Read on to learn the main differences between the M300 RTK and M350 RTK.

 

DJI M350 RTK vs DJI M300 RTK – key upgrades

Many of the shining features of the DJI M300 RTK have been carried over to the DJI M350 RTK, such as its robust design, multi-payload support, and high endurance. But there have also been some key upgrades, which are detailed as follows.

 

Ingress Protection (IP) rating

The M300 RTK is rated IP45, meaning it is properly protected against solid objects greater than 1 mm and jets of water, limited ingress permitted. Upgraded to an IP55 tolerance, the M350 RTK comes with a higher protection against solid objects. Both drones have a wind-speed resistance of 12 m/s, and can operate in -20°C to 50°C temperatures. Here’s a quick overview of their IP rating differences:

DJI M350 RTK (IP55)	DJI M300 RTK (IP45)
Solids: Protection against a solid object greater than 1mm (such as screws, wires). Liquids: Protected against low pressure jets of water from any angle.	Solids: Protected against dust (limited ingress of dust permitted, not harmful). Liquids: Protected against low pressure jets of water from any angle.

 

Controller

The DJI M350 RTK comes with the DJI RC Plus smart controller, an upgrade over the M300 RTK's Smart Controller Enterprise. Fortunately, the RC Plus is now compatible with the M300 RTK, so you can order it separately and get the benefits of this RC controller with your current M300 RTK drone. Here are the key specification differences between these controllers:

	DJI RC Plus	DJI Smart Controller Enterprise
Screen Size	7.02 inches	5.5 inches
Screen Brightness	1,200 cd/m2	1,000 cd/m2
Battery Life	Internal Battery: 3.18 hours Internal + External Battery: 6 hours	Internal Battery: 2.5 hours Internal + External Battery: 4.5 hours
IP Rating	IP54	No
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C	-20°C to 40°C
Dual Operator Support	Yes	Yes
In the Box	Included with the DJI M350 RTK. Available separately for DJI M300 RTK operators.	Included with the DJI M300 RTK.
Compatible Drones	DJI M350 RTK DJI M300 RTK DJI M30 Series DJI Inspire 3 (Inspire 3 version)	DJI M300 RTK

 

Battery System

The maximum flight time for the M300 RTK and M350 RTK remains the same – up to 55 minutes without payload– but the M350 RTK’s new TB65 Intelligent Flight Battery now has a 400 cycle lifespan compared to 200 cycles for the M300 RTK’s TB60 batteries. The new TB65 batteries can be used with the DJI M300 RTK, following a firmware update. 

The M350 RTK also comes with a TB65 intelligent battery station, which can also be used to charge the M300 RTK’s TB60 batteries. This station includes:

 - 8x TB65 Battery Ports

 - 4x WB37 Battery Ports

 - 1x USB-A Charging Port

 - 1x USB-C Maintenance Port

 - 1x USB-C Charging Port

This new battery station also provides multiple charging modes:

 - Standard Mode – each pair is charged to 100% in sequence, 60 min from 0 to 100%

 - Ready-to-Fly Mode – each pair is charged to 90% in sequence and kept at 90%, 30 min from 20 to 90%

 - Storage Mode – each pair is charged and kept at 50%

 

New Arm Lock Indicator

The DJI M350 RTK comes with an arm lock detection function to avoid the risk of flying with unlocked arm sleeves, improving overall flight safety.

 

Enhanced FPV camera

Both of these drones have a built-in FPV camera, but the M350 RTK has increased resolution as well as night-vision for safer night flight. Here are the FPV specifications for each:

FPV Camera Specs	DJI M350 RTK	DJI M300 RTK
Night Vision	Yes	No
Resolution	1080p	960p
Field of View	145°	145°
Frame Rate	30 fps	30 fps

 

 

New Transmission System

Using the upgraded DJI O3 Enterprise, the DJI M350 RTK’s transmission system delivers stronger signals. In addition, the Matrice 350 RTK has an improved anti-interference algorithm, as well as a four-antenna design. This allows for intelligent selection of optimal antennas for signal transmission.

GNSS & RTK module

The Matrice RTK has a new GNSS chip for stronger signal reception capable of obtaining more satellites, as well as an updated RTK module which supports GPS L5 band. Below are the key differences between the two drones:

GNSS Frequency Band	DJI M350 RTK	DJI M300 RTK
GPS	L1/L2/L5	L1/L2
GLONASS	L1/L2	L1/L2
BeiDou	B1/B2/B3	B1/B2
Galileo	E1/E5	E1/E5

 

Carry case 

The DJI M350 RTK’s carry case comes with 360° wheels, features a dual payload slot, and is 31% smaller than the M300 RTK’s case.

 

DJI M350 RTK vs DJI M300 RTK – key specifications

Below is a comparison of the key specifications for the DJI M350 RTK and DJI M300 RTK:

	DJI M350 RTK	DJI M300 RTK
Dimensions (L x W x H)	Unfolded, without propellers: 810 x 670 x 430 mm Folded, with propellers: 430 x 420 x 430 mm	Unfolded, without propellers: 810 x 670 x 430 mm Folded, with propellers: 430 x 420 x 430 mm
Weight (with single downward gimbal)	Approx. 6.47 kg (with two TB65 batteries)	Approx. 6.3 kg (with two TB60 batteries)
Maximum Take-off Weight	9.2 kg	9.0 kg
Supported DJI Zenmuse Payloads	Zenmuse H20 Zenmuse H20T Zenmuse H20N Zenmuse P1 Zenmuse L1	Zenmuse XT2/XT S Zenmuse Z30 Zenmuse H20 Zenmuse H20T Zenmuse H20N Zenmuse P1 Zenmuse L1
Third-party Payload Support	Yes	Yes
Maximum Payload Capacity	2.7kg Mount up to 3 payloads simultaneously	2.7kg Mount up to 3 payloads simultaneously
IP Rating	IP55	IP45
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C	-20°C to 50°C
Maximum Speeds	Vertical: 23 m/s Ascent: 6 m/s Descent: 5 m/s	Vertical: 23 m/s Ascent: 6 m/s Descent: 5 m/s
Max Wind Resistance	12 m/s	12 m/s
Maximum Flight Time	55 minutes (without payload)	55 minutes (without payload)
Controller	DJI RC Plus (in the box)	DJI Smart Controller Enterprise (in the box) DJI RC Plus (available separately, firmware update required)
Transmission System	DJI O3 Enterprise, 2T4R	O2 Enterprise, 1T2R
Object Detection	6 Directional Sensing & Positioning	6 Directional Sensing & Positioning
CSM Radar Support	Yes (available separately)	Yes (available separately)
Arm Lock Indicator	Yes	No
FPV Camera	Night-vision FPV Camera 1080p / 30 fps FOV 145°	FPV Camera 960p / 30 fps FOV 145°
Battery	TB65 Up to 400 battery cycles Hot-swapping *DJI M350 RTK does also support TB60 batteries	TB60 Up to 200 battery cycles Hot-swapping*DJI M300 RTK does also support TB65 batteries
Intelligent Modes	Yes, including AI Spot-Check for automated inspections.	Yes, including AI Spot-Check for automated inspections.
GNSS Frequency Band	GPS: L1/L2/L5 GLONASS: L1/L2 BeiDou: B1/B2/B3 Galileo: E1/E5	GPS: L1/L2 GLONASS: L1/L2 BeiDou: B1/B2 Galileo: E1/E5
DJI FlightHub 2 Compatible	Yes	Yes
DJI Terra Compatible	Yes	Yes

 

 

DJI M350 RTK Vs DJI M300 RTK – accessories compatibility

Below is a comparison of the compatible accessories for the DJI M350 RTK and DJI M300 RTK:

	M350 RTK + RC Plus	M300 RTK + RC Plus	M300 RTK + Smart Controller Enterprise
Z30/XT2/XTS Payloads	x	x	✓
H20/H20T/H20N/P1/ L1 Payloads	✓ (Payload need to be updated)	✓	✓
CSM Radar	✓	✓	✓
TB60	✓	✓	✓
TB65	✓	✓ (Aircraft needs to be updated)	✓ (Aircraft needs to be updated)
M300 RTK 2110 propeller*	✓	✓	✓
M300 RTK 2195 propeller*	✓	✓	✓
M350 RTK 2110s propeller*	✓	✓	✓
M350 RTK 2112 propeller*	✓	✓	✓
M300 RTK Gimbal Bracket	✓	✓	✓
D-RTK 2	✓	✓	✓

*Mixing of different propeller and battery is prohibited.

 

DJI M350 RTK Vs DJI M300 RTK: Summary

While the M350 RTK has introduced some great improvements, this is by no means a revolutionary update. Instead, it is a nod to just how excellent the M300 RTK has been since its release, and it remains the go-to drone for commercial projects and applications. By taking advantage of the RC Plus controller’s compatibility, you can get even more out of your Matrice 300 RTK without needing to upgrade to the Matrice 350 RTK. 

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