{"id":613,"date":"2015-08-15T22:19:06","date_gmt":"2015-08-15T22:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/?post_type=product&p=613"},"modified":"2018-04-12T17:26:59","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T17:26:59","slug":"dji-matrice-100-m100-flying-platform","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/drone-reviews\/dji-matrice-100-m100-flying-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI Matrice 100 (M100) Flying Platform: My In-Depth REVIEW"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Take<\/h2>\n

The DJI Matrice 100<\/strong> offers compelling value for small- and mid-sized drone operators who need a flexible and programmable flying platform but don’t want the hassle of custom-building their own.<\/p>\n

The M100 is DJI’s first fully-integrated UAV platform designed for light duty commercial applications, a market where 3DR’s X8+ and X8-M platforms have fared well.<\/p>\n

With a 1 kg payload capacity, the M100 is suitable for light-duty UHD imaging, payload and sensor-based applications.<\/p>\n

BUILT TO BE MODIFIED<\/h2>\n

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The most notable thing about the M100 is that it was purpose-built to be modified by developers for specific uses.<\/p>\n

Using its hardware expansion bays, the Matrice 100 can be configured to carry any set of sensors or devices (up to 1 kg) that you want to put into the sky.  DJI’s new SDKs allow developers to build custom mobile apps and advanced flight controls for any requirement.<\/p>\n

The M100’s combination of flexibility and programmability opens new doors to develop reliable and inexpensive UAV solutions for many vertical applications.<\/p>\n

Priced at $3299 (without camera or gimbal), we think the M100 offers compelling value for the light duty commercial UAV operators.<\/p>\n

Which is to say, most of the commercial market today.<\/p>\n

READY TO FLY<\/h2>\n
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Unlike most commercial drone offerings, the Matrice 100 is not a kit<\/strong>. It’s an honest-to-goodness ready-to-fly fully integrated flying platform, complete with a flight controller, propulsion system, flexible cargo bays, GPS, dedicated remote controller, a great mobile app and a rechargeable battery.<\/p>\n

FULLY PROGRAMMABLE WITH TWO NEW SDKs<\/h2>\n

DJI now offers robust Software Development Kits (SDKs) for developers to customize the M100, Inspire 1 and Phantom series for commercial use.<\/p>\n

There are two SDKs currently offered: one for building mobile apps, and another for interacting with the Onboard API.<\/p>\n

1. Mobile App SDK<\/h3>\n

The Mobile App SDK makes it easy for developers to build mobile apps for specific industries, applications and tasks.<\/p>\n

Three recent examples of custom mobile apps developed for the M100 include:<\/p>\n

Autopilot Phantom<\/h4>\n
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Turn your DJI drone into a smart drone using your smartphone or tablet device. With Selectable Modes, Motion Tracking and Real-time Controls.<\/p>\n

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Pix4D<\/h4>\n

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Pix4D turns your DJI Phantom into an autonomous mapping & imaging tool for agriculture, real estate and other commercial applications. The app allows you to set GPS waypoints and plan your flight with extreme accuracy, then fly the route automatically.<\/p>\n

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DroneDeploy<\/h4>\n

Create maps in just 1 click. Autonomous flight control, and fast cloud data-processing for your DJI drone. From agriculture to mining, DroneDeploy transforms your drone into a powerful mapping machine.<\/p>\n

2. Onboard API SDK<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
By interacting with the onboard system’s API, you can monitor and control your DJI Matrice 100 from any system that is wired directly to the DJI flight controller.<\/div>\n

Using the API SDK, the Matrice 100 can be customized to support any specific application or industry. You can create:<\/p>\n