M30t vs. M300 | Best Enterprise Drone

For half the cost of the M300, the M30t offers better cameras and cheaper maintenance costs making it the best enterprise drone.

The M30T drone is a highly affordable and feature-packed drone that offers a number of advantages over its more expensive counterpart, the M300. One of the biggest benefits of the M30T is its price point. At just half the cost of the M300, it offers exceptional value for money.  At $14,700 pilots can enjoy an extremely portable quadcopter, with triple cameras, self heating batteries and a stunning remote with spectacular screen. For $13,700, pilots can buy just the air frame of the m300.

Here’s the quick breakdown of why the M30t beats out the M300 and other rivals for Best Enterprise Drone.

1. 41 Minute Flight time, Batteries half the cost of M300  (you can also travel with m30t batteries, not with m300)
2. Triple Camera Payload,  The M30t Offers 48mp Zoom Camera at 200x capability (m300 only offers 20mp)
3. Portable and Powerful: 1/3 the size of the m300 allows for more areas to fly while in attitude mode
4. Better Remote for again half the cost
5. Best inspection drone we have seen to date, other drones map better than the m30, but it is mapping capable with 12mp Wide Global Shutter Camera.

Another advantage of the DJI M30T is the lower cost of its batteries. These batteries are also significantly cheaper than those for the M300, which can save users a significant amount of money in the long run. IN addition, the M30t comes with the BS30 battery charger. The first DJI battery charger that comes with three modes of charging.  One of the modes is storage mode.  This charges the battery to 50% and keeps the battery at this level for storage.  Quickly charge the battery to 95% on lightning charge mode. Or charge your batteries to 100% with full charge mode.  These features alone will make batteries last longer on drone teams and programs.  For more about getting the most out of the best enterprise drone, check out the PROPS flight school program.

In addition to its lower price, the DJI Matrice 30T also comes with a higher quality camera than the M300. Despite its lower price point, the M30T’s camera is able to capture stunning, high-resolution images and video, making it a great choice for photographers and videographers looking to capture professional-quality footage.  The M30t truly is the best enterprise drone for inspection missions, engineering and basic mapping missions as well.

Finally, the M30T comes with a better remote control than the M300, which allows users to easily control and maneuver the drone with greater precision and accuracy. The M30T’s remote is also more user-friendly, making it easier for even beginner users to quickly learn how to operate the drone.

M30t remote on the left, m300 remote on the right.

Some pilots may complain and say the M300 offers more advanced payloads.  Through these advanced payloads pilots could take on more overall missions.  Accessories and payloads like the M300 flashlight, or the P1 Mapping camera, or the L1 camera.  While there is an argument that the M300 offers overall more capability, these capabilities are limited to rare missions.  Missions typically scene only in public safety missions.

Overall, the M30T drone offers a number of advantages over the M300, including a lower price point, cheaper batteries, higher quality cameras, and a better remote control. It is a great choice for users looking for an affordable and feature-packed drone that is able to capture stunning, professional-quality footage.

Download our Public Safety Drone Guide to see how the drone stacks up against other drones.