Looking for answers on how to use various type cameras on Mavic before I purchase.

[shieldscd]

I can not afford the thermal version of the Mavics - today. I am asking if there are limitations on these drones that would prevent me from adding various different cameras, to include a thermal, down the road. I am seeing zoom cameras in different models, but want to pick and choose what kind of camera I want to run and add it on the drone. What do I need to purchase in addition to the Mavic Drone to allow me to do this? Thanks CDS

 

[old man mavic]

@shieldscd what you are asking, would not really be suitable for the Mavic series of drones

 

[Recoveryone]

The Mavic enterprise line only comes with the installed payload (camera), you will not be able to swap out cameras. It's either going to be a Mavic 3E (for mapping) or Mavic 3T (comes with thermal, but not very good for mapping). If you are looking at something that will allow you to swap out cameras you will need to move up to the Matrice 300/350 line, average cost per payload (camera) is around 7k and up. After it's all said and done for a full Matrice 300/350 setup with multilabel cameras talking around 25k and up

 

[shieldscd]

Thanks for both of your inputs. What about adding a different camera as a payload? I've read where users say a gimble etc to be added and can use other camera equipment. I have a farm and want to use in both day and night with a DJI that won't break the bank but allow for different external payloads as cameras?

 

[Recoveryone]

Thanks for both of your inputs. What about adding a different camera as a payload? I've read where users say a gimble etc to be added and can use other camera equipment. I have a farm and want to use in both day and night with a DJI that won't break the bank but allow for different external payloads as cameras?

You would need to check with Flir or Boson to see if they make a clip on unit for the Mavic 3 series. It will not be supported/integrated with DJI software