1) Design revamped for safety and performance

 

After unpacking from the hard travel case and assembling the folding arms, you will notice that the M300 RTK's struts and rotors are pointed downward. The body of the M300 RTK, and thus the center of gravity, is located above the plane of the propellers, allowing for unprecedented maneuverability, acceleration and maneuverability, even in high winds and harsh conditions. The inverted propeller design of the M300 RTK elevates its body above the arms and struts, giving this platform's six directions of obstacle avoidance sensors a clear, unobstructed line of sight. Additionally, for scenarios equipped with an emergency parachute, the M300 RTK's props will not cut or obstruct the deployed parachute, making this platform a new standard for safety.

 

2) Preventing collisions of the next generation.

The M300 RTK is DJI's safest drone platform to date. With dual six-way visual sensors and dual Time-of-Flight (TOF) sensors and an adjustable detection range of 1 to 40 meters, pilots can fly with confidence and peace of mind. These sensors are effective even in low light conditions when the additional top and bottom lights are automatically turned on. A forthcoming additional Circular Scanning Millimeter-Wave (CSM) Radar can be mounted to augment the six collision detection sensors. With the M300 RTK, pilots can maintain safety while flying close to their targets, capturing the highest definition data.

 

3) You can ascend (and descend) very quickly.

This drone is fast. With an updated design for performance, the M300 RTK features climb speeds of > 5 m/s, descent speeds of > 3 m/s and horizontal speeds of over > 23 m/s (51 mph). Now pilots can deploy and reach their targets faster than ever before. Once the data is collected or it is time to return home, instead of descending vertically above your home point, the M300 RTK now offers a horizontal ramp descent at 6 m / s. This not only dramatically reduces the wait time until your drone lands, but it saves battery power and increases efficiency.

 

4) Burly batteries

Speaking of batteries, the M300 RTK is powered by two TB60s - DJI's highest capacity batteries to date. Two TB60 batteries allow the M300 RTK to hover for 45 minutes when flying with an H20 camera, or 50 minutes without. For lengthy and demanding missions, you can swap batteries one at a time and get back in the air quickly. The M300 RTK also comes with a rugged and portable battery station that houses eight TB60 batteries, charges two in about 60 minutes and can store another four remote control batteries. With smart self-heating, the TB60s are reliable even in sub-zero temperatures, and if an emergency occurs where one battery is disconnected, the other can get you back home.

5) Redundancy functions

Safety and reliability were a cornerstone of the development of the M300 RTK. Like its dual-battery design, the M300 RTK is enhanced with a series of redundancies to ensure safety in the event of damage or emergencies. With duplicates for most sensors, including an additional accelerometer, barometer, IMU, RTK antennas, the M300 RTK is DJI's safest and most reliable drone to date.

 

6) Mount three payloads simultaneously

With triple gimbal support, the M300 RTK can simultaneously use two payloads at the bottom and one on top. For more flexibility, a built-in SDK port is also available to enable advanced computing power on demand. With support for a maximum payload of 2.7 kg and compatibility with the H20 and H20T, our latest versatile hybrid multisensors, the M300 RTK is a multi-purpose heavy lifting device.

 

7) Introduction of OcuSync Enterprise.

The M300 RTK is the first platform to feature DJI's latest transmission system, OcuSync Enterprise. An upgrade to OcuSync 2.0, OcuSync Enterprise is capable of transmitting three routes of 1080P 30FPS downlink at 10 km to your remote control. With OcuSync Enterprise, pilots now have the longest and most responsive connection to their drone and its payloads. Although the M300 RTK's smart controller can only display two input feeds at a time, pilots can seamlessly switch between screens and access mission-critical information.

 

8) Introduction of Primary Flight Display

The M300 RTK is the first platform to feature our next-generation HUD. Primary Flight Display (PFD), inspired by civil aviation standards, was developed on the DJI Pilot app and provides pilots with a flying interface that is more intuitive and functional than ever before. This redesign gives pilots access to enhanced situational awareness at their fingertips, enabling missions to be executed safely and with confidence.

 

9) Two pilots: advanced dual control mode

The M300 RTK comes with updated dual pilot control protocols that allow missions to be executed with greater safety and flexibility. When flying with a co-pilot, you both have equal access to prioritize flight control, the transfer of which is indicated by a series of icons on your DJI Smart Controller Enterprise. Two pilots can seamlessly switch between drone control and cardanic suspension. With these redesigned flight control protocols, the visual line of sight can be maintained from one pilot to a co-pilot to enable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions. A mission can take off at the location of one pilot and land at the location of the second. For flight training, a teacher can safely guide a learning pilot.

 

 

 

Redundant systems

Safety and reliability were two pillars during the development of the M300 RTK. To take safety standards to the next level, this platform features backups for 12 vital flight components so that in the unlikely event of a hardware failure, the backup module comes online to get you home safely. A good example is the dual battery configuration of the M300 RTK. Even if one battery fails, the second can still land the drone safely to land safely. But batteries are not the only example of redundant safety design. The M300 RTK has an additional IMU, barometer and compass, all of which come online if the primary unit fails. Similarly, the main PCBs of the M300 RTK are printed with backup power supplies and communication links to reinforce reliability.

 

Increased center of gravity for performance and safety

The M300 RTK's downward-facing propellers are not just an aesthetic feature. With its body, and thus its center of gravity, above the plane of the propellers, the M300 RTK offers unprecedented maneuverability and agility. But on the safety front, any equipped third-party emergency parachute can now be deployed without the intervention of the propeller blades, making this emergency solution even more reliable in the latter case.

 

 

Prevention of next-generation collisions

Another advantage of downward-facing propellers is that they leave a clear, unobstructed field of view for the M300 RTK's obstacle avoidance sensors. With dual six-way visual sensors and dual Time-of-Flight sensors, this is DJI's first industrial platform with omnidirectional collision avoidance. Detection ranges reach up to 45 meters and detection behavior can be adjusted with the DJI Pilot app. With an upcoming CSM radar attachment, the M300 RTK will offer 360° obstacle avoidance capabilities.

 

Visibility lights

Poor visibility complicates everything, but watch duty even in adverse, cloudy, foggy or nighttime conditions. Fortunately, the M300 RTK is equipped with additional lights on the top and bottom that automatically turn on in low light conditions. These lights help the built-in sensors avoid collisions, so they can help protect the drone and its surroundings even in poor visibility. In addition, on top of the M300 RTK is a visual beacon to clearly display the drone's position for both pilots and other airspace participants.

 

Upgrading to OcuSync Enterprise

As an upgrade to OcuSync 2.0, OcuSync Enterprise offers pilots the longest and most responsive connection to their drone and payloads. With three-channel 1080P 30FPS video downlink up to 10 km, OcuSync Enterprise can give pilots peace of mind knowing that the feed displayed on their Remote Controllers is live and stable. AES-256 encryption also provides secure and reliable data transmission, even when flying in high-interference environments.

 

Primary flight display

The M300 RTK uses a new flight display system inspired by civil aviation standards. With Primary Flight Display (PFD), M300 RTK pilots have streamlined access to real-time flight and navigation information. In addition to telemetry data such as altitude and speed, and an obstacle map to highlight nearby obstacles, PFD provides intuitive and functional access to mission-critical information, giving pilots better situational awareness at their fingertips.

 

Advanced dual operation mode

Revised multi-pilot control protocols in advanced dual control mode enable mission execution with improved safety and flexibility. Controlled by two pilots, the M300 RTK gives each pilot equal access to flight control priority, the transfer of which is represented by a series of icons on the DJI Smart Controller Enterprise. Now, if one pilot becomes compromised or his controller loses battery or connection, the other pilot gains full control of the M300 RTK and its payloads. Advanced Dual Control Mode offers pilots greater flexibility, reliability and safety when it comes to long-range missions. In addition, when training new pilots, the instructor can safely take over flight control as needed.

 

Smart dual controls

 

New maintenance tracking and services

As the use of drones has skyrocketed in recent years, there are still questions about how to operate, maintain and own a large fleet. We built the M300 RTK to answer some of these questions, by implementing a UAV Health Management System to better track usage and hardware status and inform operators when maintenance is needed.

 

In addition, we have introduced a new maintenance service to help you act on this data and keep your M300 RTK operational for longer. You can read more about this service here.

 

It's a fact that drone pilots are all too familiar with: Mother Nature has a mind of her own and the weather can change in an instant. Sometimes the service calls when conditions are not optimal for flying. And sometimes missions just can't wait for the weather to clear.

 

We designed the Matrice 300 RTK (M300 RTK) to provide unmatched performance and stability even in the most challenging conditions and circumstances.

 

When put to the test in an independent laboratory environment, the M300 RTK achieves an IP45 rating. We want to unpack what this rating means, what technological improvements we made to achieve this rating, and exactly what this means for operators and pilots who need a rugged and reliable drone platform.

 

Unraveling Ingress Protection Ratings

IP45 Icon 500×600 To empower consumers and protect them from vague marketing terms such as "waterproof," the International Electrotechnical Commission developed the Ingress Protection (IP) rating system to give granularity to different degrees of electronic enclosure resistance.

 

IP values consist of two digits that refer to protection against solids and liquids, respectively. Numbers range from 0-6 for solids and 0-9 for moisture, with higher values corresponding to higher levels of protection.

 

For example, an IP00 rating refers to no protection against solids and moisture, an IP11 rating refers to protection against the ingress of solids> 50 mm and dripping water, and an IP68 rating refers to dustproof and protection against continuous immersion in water.

 

What does IP testing look like?

The IP certification process is meticulous and accurate. The test of the M300 RTK involved placing the drone on a turntable and spraying it with water at 12.5 l / min through a 6.3 mm wide nozzle from a distance of 3 meters. The table rotated at 1 rpm and the test lasted 3 minutes, and then the drone was evaluated for moisture ingress.

 

spray test 2

 

Independent certification by Center Testing International Group Co., Ltd. in a laboratory environment has rated the M300 RTK at IP45, meaning it:

 

Protected against objects> 1.0 mm and water sprayed against the housing in powerful jets (12.5 mm (0.49 inch)) from any direction

Although these tests were conducted in a laboratory environment, which are difficult to directly correlate to specific environmental conditions, the M300 RTK's IP45 rating suggests that critical, short-term missions will not be interrupted by light and medium rain.

 

How did we achieve IP45: smart and robust design

Part of the reason why the M300 RTK can achieve this level of protection can be explained by the extensive changes we made to enable the new intelligence functions.

 

To unlock Smart Pin & Track, Smart Inspection, AI Spot Check and more, the M300 RTK offers more processing power than any other DJI drone, including the Mavic series. Computers can get very hot, and to account for the heat generated by the M300 RTK's built-in CPUs, we had to develop an elegant heat management solution.

 

All sensitive internal components, including the Flight Controller, built-in CPUs, OcuSync system, ESCs and vision system for FlightAutonomy, and more, are consolidated in the main unit of the M300 RTK, which is sealed off from the external environment.

 

Any waste heat produced that is not dissipated through the lower vent rises to the top of the drone, where it is transferred to a metal plate. As the plate heats up, the heat is dissipated by incoming, flowing air supplied by cooling fans. At the same time, this metal plate separates the avionics housed in the main body of the drone from the external environment and prevents the ingress of solids and liquids.

 

heat dissipation

 

This unusual development path, where additional computing power requires a redesigned heat management system, which in turn affects weather conditions, ultimately results in a platform that is smarter and harder than ever before.

 

Stability in the wind

Turbulence and wind speeds up to 15 m/s or 33.5 mph will not cause the M300 RTK any problems thanks to its inverted propeller design, powerful motors and optimized FC and ESC algorithms.

 

Inspection missions that require a stable base to get a clear shot can rely on the M300 RTK to perform even in windy conditions.

 

To maximize the pilot's environmental awareness in windy conditions, onboard detection of wind speed and direction is displayed on the pilot's remote control on their primary flight display. Click here to learn more about DJI's Primary Flight Display.