The Hardware
Two DJI enterprise platforms -- each selected for a specific mission profile. Both operated by Advanced RPAS certified pilots under Transport Canada regulations.
Advanced RPAS Certified
Transport Canada Advanced Operations Certification -- authorizing operations beyond visual line of sight and over people where applicable.
Rescue Division Platform
Enterprise Flagship -- Released June 2025
The M400 is DJI's most capable enterprise drone platform -- selected for Scorian's rescue division due to its class-leading endurance, heavy payload capacity, and all-weather reliability. The triple-layer obstacle sensing suite and IP55 rating allow operations in conditions that ground lesser platforms.
Flight Time
59 min
Forward flight with H30T payload
Hover Time
53 min
Stationary hover
Payload
6 kg
Up to 7 simultaneous payloads
Transmission
40 km
O4 Enterprise Enhanced
Weather Rating
IP55
Rain, dust, all conditions
Temp Range
-20 to +50C
Prairie winter capable
Max Speed
25 m/s
90 km/h cruise speed
Obstacle Sense
200 m
mmWave radar detection range
Sensing & Systems
Rotating LiDAR
360-degree horizontal coverage, 58-degree vertical, 520,000 points/sec. Detects power lines at 25 m/s operational speed. Real-time 3D environmental mapping in total darkness.
Six-Direction mmWave Radar
Omnidirectional radar obstacle detection -- functions in rain, fog, dust, and low-light conditions where visual sensors fail. Power-line-level precision.
Zenmuse H30T Compatible
Accepts DJI H30T thermal payload -- five integrated modules including wide-angle, zoom, thermal, laser rangefinder, and NIR aux light in a single gimbal.
Manifold 3 Onboard AI
Onboard computing enables real-time AI processing and mission-critical autonomous decisions mid-flight. Smart Detection identifies humans, vehicles, and objects.
Hot-Swap TB100 Battery
Rapid battery swap system minimizes ground time between flights -- critical in time-sensitive SAR operations where continuous aerial coverage matters.
Imaging & Mapping Systems
20MP Mechanical Shutter
Distortion-free imagery at any speed -- the mechanical shutter eliminates motion blur during high-speed mapping passes. 1-inch CMOS sensor for exceptional detail at altitude.
RTK Module Onboard
Real-time kinematic positioning for centimeter-level accuracy without ground control points. Connects directly to NTRIP CORS networks for Saskatchewan survey-grade data.
5-Direction Oblique Capture
Simultaneous nadir and oblique imagery capture for richer 3D reconstruction. 40% more mapping efficiency versus standard orthophoto missions.
Smart 3D Capture
Onboard rough 3D model generation on the RC Plus controller during flight -- enables real-time route refinement for irregular terrain or complex structures.
49-Min Endurance
Extended flight time for large-field operations -- cover more acreage per flight, reducing mission time and deployment costs on large quarter-section assignments.
Ag Division Platform
Enterprise Mapping -- Released January 2025
The M4E is DJI's purpose-built precision mapping platform -- selected for Scorian's ag division due to its RTK accuracy, mechanical shutter, and high-speed survey capability. Designed for geospatial professionals who need survey-grade results from a compact, rapid-deploy airframe.
Camera
20 MP
1-inch CMOS mechanical shutter
Accuracy
RTK
Centimeter-level without GCPs
Flight Time
49 min
Extended mapping endurance
Interval
0.5 sec
Fastest in class capture rate
Max Speed
21 m/s
High-speed survey passes
Oblique
5-Dir
Simultaneous capture angles
Formats
GeoTIFF
SHP, LAS, DXF compatible
Software
DJI Terra
Pix4D, Agisoft compatible