These guys are GREAT. Our company just purchased an M300 through them and Dave is amazing. Very quick to respond to questions via email and even takes the time to call and clarify things. Any person/company looking to purchase a drone, I highly recommend them.

Thanks for all your remarkable information that you gave ! Great job 👏👏

@yusufnash13

2 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm kinda off topic but do anyone know of a good site to stream new series online?

Thanks for the great video!

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@drtjjerryausiindrtjjerryau8044

3 жыл бұрын

2

Excellent video & review

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks for your informative video. Is it possible to use the rangefinder of the camera for the terrain-following?

Awesome Work 👍

Nice work! super good info

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thank you very much for the very useful review!

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

@georgefenrichjr.9636

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones 37:00 Where can I get this body harness?

@georgefenrichjr.9636

4 жыл бұрын

Can the 210 RTK work with the new H20T lens? I want to do mapping AND inspection!

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

@@georgefenrichjr.9636 Directly from Florida Drone Supply

Amazing video, took delivery of mine today

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. We wish we had an opportunity to sell it to you.

Hi Have u ever tested the Yangda drones?

Good afternoon, I appreciate your channel and the reviews. I’m interested at some point in purchasing a drone of this magnitude, but first I want to study and pass the FAA qualification required to fly drones at a commercial level. What are your recommendations for studying and passing the test? It seems like I have three choices. Choice one, pay for a random course online and then test. Second, buy a study guide from Amazon and test. Thirdly, I can just download the material/book in pdf form from the FAA website and test. From your experience, what would you recommend?

I wish I had known about your company before we bought our Matrice 210 V2 and Mavic 2 Enterprise from one of the other leading Enterprise dealers. The M300 had just come out and thinking there may have been a few bugs to work out we went with the 210 instead. I like your videos and training packages so in the future I will look at setting you up as a vendor for our municipality .

Nice video

Thanks for the great review! I just realised that I can't afford to buy one.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

They are not an entry level consumer drone that is for sure.

Nice video! My only complaint so far is the abrupt stopping it does. Speed picks up with little stick movement and almost dead center stick to decrease from 30mph to 15mph then all of a sudden it slams on brakes because I hit dead center. Can’t seem to find exp. settings like on other crafts. Even if you fly at 5mph and let stick slap dead center, it aggressively stops far more than I like, it’s a large craft moving pretty quick.

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

If you are used a full size remote like Matrice 200, Phantom and inspire it takes a little bit to get used to. The responses are a bit different. I hope they develop a larger remote with a larger monitor as an option to those that don't like the smart Controller. I think smart controller is fine for Mavic 2 but not for Matrice.

i recently purchased the m300, great video, im glad to learn about your company i see you guys are very professional and knowledgeable, thanks for the great info, extremely useful!

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Any particular reason why you didn't buy from us?

A very complete video! How can I contact you Guys? Im evaluating buying this uav! And if for this Uav I need like a heavy certifícate to fly it or Can I fly it with the normal certifícate ?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Email me at dave@steelcitydrones.com or call 412-980-1941

Thank you for a great review, the best on the internet! First video that gives clear indication that the M300 isn't for mapping. Pitty about the flying times too.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the feedback. We tried to be very transparent and honest about the good and the bad of what we liked from a user standpoint.

@Zero-wt7xf

3 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? Of course you can use it for mapping.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Zero there is no camera sensor compatible with the m300 that will give you good results. The h20T is not designed for mapping. You need a prime lens that will give you a good GSD while not distorting the image.

@Zero-wt7xf

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones what would you recommend? I currently use a Mavic 2 Pro with no issues as lens correction is done in the processing stage of my workflow. I have a m300 on it's way for other tasks and wouldn't mind using the unit for mapping as well. edit: quoted from DJI “With the M300 RTK flying platform and the Zenmuse H20 camera series, we are providing a safer and smarter solution to our enterprise customers” said Christina Zhang, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy at DJI. “This solution sets an entirely new standard for industrial UAV solutions, significantly enhancing operations across public safety, law enforcement, energy, surveying and mapping as well as critical infrastructure inspections.”

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

@@Zero-wt7xf What does the dealer you purchased it from recommend? If you haven't had this discussion with them I recommend working them exclusively for recommendations and suggestions. They should have already had a lengthy discussion with you before purchasing about its capabilities. Built into the price you paid for the M300 is the cost of full dealer technical support.

Thanks. I was looking for a solution for mapping and SAR. Guess because of camera option limits this isn't it.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

You can go with the Matrice 200-210. That is a solid aircraft.

Aloha from Kailua Hawaii, Outstanding..,,!!

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Halo Sir... Thanks for the review One thing i need to know is that when m300 rtk fly in autonomous mission like mapping or route can this thing avoid obstacle autonomously?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

You can't rely on obstacle avoidance as it can't detect thin cables, power lines etc.

what is the range of the video link ??

Thank you for great review But my question is why RTK drone is not good for mapping I mean i have a hight precision of position of drone and with few control station i will get georefernced photo with hight accuracy So what is missing here?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

UP to this point we only have the H20 and H20T cameras that can't provide accurate mapping. DJI is really a mapping sensor early 2021 called P1 that will do the job but we don't have pricing for it just yet.

Thanks very much for this review, well done. Would be very interesting to see the resolution difference in photogrammetric maps/scans between Mavic 2 pro 1" sensor, an X5S, X7, and maybe the H20(+T) or new P1 sensor. Would also be very useful to compare software with the shots (DroneDeploy, Pix4D, ARCGis collector, etc.). Sometimes the native camera resolution is reduced by the software (stitching, mapping, etc.) during processing.

There is a foam wedge in the lid to put on the aircraft to protect the sensors & strobe if you are going to place the aircraft down without its landing gear. It’s inverted in the box to allow you to attach the landing gear before removing from the box. There is a simple instruction sticker on one arm telling you the best way to unfold the props & arms. Preflight checks are meant to be carried out before each flight, not just the first flight of the day. Not to mention postflight checks... I actually like the DJI case as you get items in & out without having to move another item first eg overlapping as we had in the M210rtk case. We carry our batteries in the charging station rather than cramming everything into one case, thus making it quite heavy (yes I know the station case is heavy, but it’s fairly compact & easy to handle). A very informative video non the less.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the foam you are referring to is the service cradle. There are better ways to unfold the aircraft than what the sticker shows. The H20T moves around inside the case too much for our liking and if you have to travel with it there is no air pressure valve thus if you have to check it on a plane the case can get sucked inward. We seen this a number of times reported. We will not sell a Matrice 300 to a customer that will not use the Go Professional case. You also can not carry the batteries in the charging station. There is too much tolerance and clearance between the charger port and the battery and they will move around. They need to be treated like EGGS. Also they are very heavy and you would be putting a lot of stress on the battery connector that they plug into as well as the surface mount board and solder connectors.

@RaptorFlyer3D

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones very interesting - my H20T sits as yours does and is really snug. If I swap for one of our smaller H20’s, that sits lens right-most with the connector left-most, over the top of the camera block (hope that makes sense?). Also my case has the air valve right by the main carry handle. Regarding the battery stations - when the lid is open there is about 2-3mm lateral movement of a battery plugged in, yet lid closed the padding in the lid ensures no battery movement at all. I wonder if DJI have since revised the case designs? I took delivery of our fleet (6x) last week so fairly new stock. On a side note have you or any customers had any RTK connection issues?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

@@RaptorFlyer3D We have purchased new M300's since they came out for customers and have not seen any differences between the ones first built and now. We strongly recommend not using the battery case to transport as the weight alone will put a ton of stress on the connector and master connector board. As for RTK, there can be a lot of issues if its not setup or configured correctly. It also depends if you are using the DRTK2 base station or NTRIP.

What a great video! Just a question: Is there a proper camera on the bottom of M300? If yes, can we access it through the app? To apply algorithms to find targets to land, a camera looking bottom is required, so here is the point: Should I buy a camera to do it (H20, P1 maybe), or just the onboard system is enough to do such action?

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

Proper camera? It depends on what you need to do. Thermal? Inspection work? Public Safety, Survey grade accuracy etc. Al cameras are accessible through the app.

@viniciuscontidacosta613

2 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones I was trying to ask if there is a native camera on the bottom. e.g I acquired a M300, and it has a great vision system, but just one camera (front) is accessible through FPV, right? I'm just trying to make sure if I can or cannot see the bottom of the M300 just with the M300. Sorry bad english :(

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

@@viniciuscontidacosta613 No there is no fixed camera on the bottom for you to see without adding a camera sensor. I highly recommend working with the DJI dealer that you purchased your equipment from. When you purchase Enterprise Equipment from the dealer, you are prepaying for a high level of customer service and support from them. They should always be your main point of contact with anything regarding the Matrice. I hope this helps. Good luck.

Hi Steel City, I just won an M300 on auction. I'm going with my gut that it'll be a rewarding experience. Now I need to invest in batteries; perhaps through your website?

@SteelCityDrones

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations. We have an online course that covers over 10 hours of video content. You can find that and the batteries at steelcityflightacademy.com

That’s soooooo funny 😄 Issa he looks to the right at the other guy

Hello there. Is the M300 compatible with any multispectral payload?

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are several options.

Can we plug the cendence controller into a usb battery bank to provide continuous use rather than adding more controller batteries...?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that is not possible.

I just ordered one today!!!

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

So you take all our info and buy from someone else?

@jamiewhitley8876

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones Bro, that’s what the internet is for. I get you posted your video with hopes of getting sales but all businesses do that, ALL businesses. Heck, you don’t want me to believe you watched videos on You Tube and didn’t buy from another source, do you. Whether it’s someone selling a widget or a car, they all post videos with the intent to sale something.,,,Now with said, I’m getting ready to but this Matrice in the next 90 days and I will buy from you because you do take the time to make videos.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamiewhitley8876 wouldn’t you want to shop around and see who gives the best overall value and customer service? Wouldn’t you want to give the people that are knowledgeable on the product you are buying at least a shot?

@jamiewhitley8876

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones well of course bro. But, I’m 51 years old so I take time time to make the correct decision. However, the general public can purchase anything in 5 seconds and we have become conditioned to that. I’m guilty of it with anything up to a grand, I purchase on Amazon purely for security and convenience. It’s the American way..

what's the maximum distance that the H20 can be to give similarly crisp result at say 200x Zoom

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

The definition of CRISP is completely personal perspective. The main factors to take into consideration are how big is your focal subject and how much resolution do you need? If you want crystal clear results you would want to stay with Optical zoom at 23X which require the drone to be closer to the focal subject. We feel you can achieve very good results up to 80X zoom as demonstrated in our video. The further you zoom in the it will get pixelated. We demonstrated the difference in level of pixelization between cameras. The H20T camera is much less pixelated but at 200X it will not be crisp. As far as maximum distance to achieve good results that is entirely up to how small of a focal range you need to see. The results we did in our video were zooming in on a cell tower at 1500 feet away. In our opinion we could easily get very clear results of very small detailed objects on the cell tower if we were 750 feet away. Now lets say you need the highest level of detail. Let's say you needed to see how much rust is in a fastener that's 3 inches in diameter than you would need to be about 100 feet away at 23X optical zoom.

Very nice review. I haven't seen it printed, but it appears the H20T thermal component is not FLIR. DJI states FLIR tools won't open the images, you use their tool. So the camera produces radiometric JPEG, but not in "FLIR" format. This means third party apps like Pix4D and Drone Deploy won't operate with the images until DJI shares the format and their tools are updated. Not sure if there is any guarantee this will occur. You could work around this by using an XT2 with the M300. You would need to use the PILOT app for the capture and then process the XT2 images as you would have with the M200/210. There are a couple of "live" features with Drone Deploy you wouldn't be able to use until the M300 is a "support drone". I don't have the M300 or H20T so this is just from reading specs, but if true it would degrade thermal work flow until some of these apps are able to fully support (or you need an XT2 with or instead of the H20T). None of this affects real-time thermal use, only the production of maps (which is a nice ability but not a useful as mapping products). I would need to spend time with DJI's tool to see if it is sufficient for processing single images for reports. Guessing none of this impacts the visual cameras, but they wouldn't be as good as the X5S or X7 for higher resolution maps.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Aerial Insights, thanks! Yes to clarify, this is not a FLIR camera and thus features like are not there. Until another camera is developed this drone is not for mapping so you don't have to worry about many 3rd party apps but the smart controller does support 3rd apps unlike Crystal Sky. Hope this helps.

@aerialinsights93

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones If DJI wants to take market share from the 3rd party guys I could see them just not sharing the image format and keeping it proprietary. I have no idea about their intent, just something to note for anyone working in thermal. Screen shots of the thermal images off youtube look good, so the imager may be the equivalent of FLIR. I haven't seen that many images of lots of different subjects, so I have no comment there.

Hey, great review! Just one question, is there any specific place I can buy this exact drone with the best camera and how much do you think it would be?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

We sell the Matrice 300, contact us directly please.

@Keller615

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones Okay, how can I contact you, and do you sell the Matrice 300 RTK already with the Zenmuse H20 Series Camera or better? And how much do you think it would cost for the drone and camera together?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keller615 email us at dave@steelcitydrones.com. There are ton of different options that can affect pricing so the best to do is contact us and we will be glad to help.

@Keller615

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones Okay, I just sent a message at steelcitydrones.com/contact/

Hi I want to know can I use xt in 300 for thermal inspection

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

It is not compatible.

do u know how to reduce the noice from m300?

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

You can't, it is what it is.

Will the H20t work on the M210 RTK V2?

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

It is not compatible.

Vibrational factors loosen up a lot of thing's balanced axial structure dynamics is the main difference in comparison .

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't follow you can you please clarify?

That thing looks awesome. I recon this isn’t a kit that you need to build and wire.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

It's all ready to go no wiring needed :)

draganfly is undoubtedly the best drone company! It is providing support in ukraine by supplying ukrainian people with medicines, insulin and much more. with this it is increasing its visibility and brand awareness. has an experienced team and unique technology, currently very underestimated based on its potential!

Please explain one thing. In your comparision about H20T with XT2 13mm 640 and XT2 19mm 640 there is a note that smaller pixel pitch indicates higher pixel density and higher resolution and ok I can agree but in this specific situation resolution of all cameras are the same, so smaller pixel pitch indicate that H20T have smaller sensor, not better I would even say worse ... but probably the lens of this camera and maybe quality of the sensor is so much better that H20T wins the picture quality comparision. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

No we did not test all cameras of the same resolution. We also tested the Zenmuse XT2 336 resolution camera. The higher pixel density means that this 13mm lens appears to be more like a 19mm on XT2 with everything being the same. And the image on H20T is cleaner than XT2 because of the better processing and chip set.

@MrLipiniak

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones Please check the table in 28:43 there is no 320 camera, all are 640 and the note under can confuse someone.

Please transcribe the chapter index into the description or the comments with time stamps to make it easier to watch specific portions without referencing the beginning of the video.

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

We are not sure what you mean by transcribe the chapter index into the description. The Chapters and index are self explanatory and are there to help you find content easily without needing to watch the entire video. The entire video is also closed captioned as well.

Steel City Drones Flight Academy best DAV

What dron do you recomend for geology and environment?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

can you be more specific?

@mundocoban

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones I am geologist, I would like a dron with aplications to geology, environment and rtk

👏👏👏👏

GREAT REVIEW and Update! Too bad DJI lied about the flight times... TOTAL BS LOVE: the Hot swop, the new camera H20T, the SW, the Tracking and Photo GRID, and many more things. What I did not like was that it is not good for MAPPING and has only true 30 min flight time. Makes it WAY NOT GOOD FOR MAPPING! RTK and Mapping go Hand in Hand.

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

I think it is possible to get up to 37 minutes at sea level with the H20T. In regards to your mapping observation, I think DJI is trying to make aircraft for specific applications. The Phantom 4 RTK is a mapping drone that doesn't do anything else. The M300 is for Public safety and inspection applications. That's the direction DJI is going.

@CryptoNut82

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve gotten 41mins when going down to 7% power, I was also flying at 2700’AMSL going 25mph. If you are hovering or stopping and going then it isn’t possible. So 2 mins off from what they say,43mins.

We get them same flight times as stated by yourself between 30 to 34 min per flight

BTW, you can smart track a vehicle while the craft is flying around. You don’t have to be stationary like mentioned here

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

It does not work as well moving around because the landing gear can get in the picture. Also its very easy to find yourself over people or moving vehicles trying to follow a vehicle.

@CryptoNut82

4 жыл бұрын

Well that’s a giving but it is possible is all I’m saying.

Great review and so much good information. But can someone explain to me, why is the price for such things so secret?! Ok, I understand that price is changing from use-case to use-case but for sure you can add some approximation or some range of prices? Why today is everything - for price please send me a message to inbox?

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

Hello DJI does not allow Enterprise dealers to publish pricing. That is not our own rule but we do have to abide by what DJI allows. If you go to any DJI dealer's website you will see that nobody publishes pricing for these reasons.

@alex89n

4 жыл бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones Thank you for the reply.

@icalloutbs5441

3 жыл бұрын

The drone+camera is around $20,000. Batteries are $700 each. Charger is $1400.

@alex89n

3 жыл бұрын

@@icalloutbs5441 Thanks! 👍

you forgot the IP45 or 43 test part

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we noticed that after editing but to meet our deadlines and client training schedules we had to go without it. The Aircraft gets a bump up to IP45 rating from the Matrice 200 IP43 rating. What this means is that the aircraft should fly in rain at slower speeds without any issues.

I am interested in passing the m300 to other piliots at a distance am not seeing videos about this option

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

Hello David - We cover that exclusively in our Matrice 300 online course. kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoOkuJaaoqqZn84.html

@davidjayamazingkitesurferp3819

3 жыл бұрын

Wow the video covers this is it true you can use up to 4 controllers?

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidjayamazingkitesurferp3819 No sir, only 2.

Plz upload a video without camera operating m300 with payload from remote only

@SteelCityDrones

Жыл бұрын

Why would that benefit any potential customer considering a M300?

@iformationoftechnology3667

Жыл бұрын

Who want to use the it in fog and can't take a look clear

@SteelCityDrones

Жыл бұрын

@@iformationoftechnology3667 FAA prohibits flying in fog.

@iformationoftechnology3667

Жыл бұрын

If the upload a video from you so it will became informative

@iformationoftechnology3667

Жыл бұрын

Ok

I need some more money. "We can't give you precise pricing" always means "very expensive" lol

@SteelCityDrones

3 жыл бұрын

DJI Enterprise dealers are not allowed to post pricing publically not matter what the item or the cost. That even goes true for a small value aircraft battery.

I’ve had no issues with the legs - I would suggest the person who locked them in did it incorrectly. The arms are very easy to open and fold the arms. You’re doing it wrong! Also the batteries will discharge themselves. The battery in the smart controller doesn’t last as long as the mavic controller due to the extended range of DJI's new OcuSync Enterprise Transmission System

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

I am the one that inserted it and it is impossible to insert it incorrectly. As I clearly demonstrate the triangle goes into the notch. The twist lock backed out in between flights and I didn't check. I have thousands of flights on Matrice 200 and never had one problem with the landing gear.

You may want to put the landing gear on before folding the booms in and out. That’s the recommended procedure.

@SteelCityDrones

8 ай бұрын

The landing gear came off when we had the m300 prototype before the production model came out and we were not given any training or instruction as it was figure it out. I am glad that the landing gear failure stood out to you from 45 minutes of comprehensive information.

@CMGuavs

8 ай бұрын

@@SteelCityDrones it wasn’t the landing gear failure that stood out to me, it was the awkward attempt to fold in the prop booms with the airframe body sitting on the table without the landing gear. Our process with the M300 in its stock case is to attach the landing gear first with the airframe upside down in the case, then remove it, turn right side up, then unfold the props. Reverse process to break down.

@SteelCityDrones

8 ай бұрын

​@@CMGuavs Great thanks for the feedback. We will take that into consideration.

Very nice Drone, but the Price is ridiculous!

@speedbird737

4 жыл бұрын

When you fly it you realise it’s so worth the price

@SteelCityDrones

4 жыл бұрын

Cost is subjective and a matter of perspective. Many people think the price of an Inspire 2 is ridiculous. It's all a matter of what you need a drone to do and what your budget is. Some public safety agencies can't afford this as well and they make do with an aircraft with less features. Some agencies are even using Phantom 3 with the old FLIR DUO.

@hermanheine3291

4 жыл бұрын

What is the price range? I must of missed that part

@tomsmith8511

3 жыл бұрын

@@hermanheine3291 around 10 thousand dollars for a fully loaded set up from what I have seen online.

@icalloutbs5441

3 жыл бұрын

@@hermanheine3291 M300 is around $11k. Batteries are $700 each. H20T camera is another $10k.

I don't think dji could hit the 249 gram mark with this one.

F rating for this drone due to poor performance batteries. High price point with short flight time. Looking for another brand

@SteelCityDrones

2 жыл бұрын

We could not disagree with you more. We give them a grade of A ++ We have had our demo unit since day (June 2020) with over 4000 flights used for training all across the country where we ship the batteries back and forth and they have held up perfect. WE have 5 sets of batteries that have more than 100 charges on them and they still have the same 34 minutes of flight time as they did day one. We have sold over 70 Matrice 300 to clients nationwide and have personally setup more than 50 of them and we have not had one issue. Not one customer has complained. The secret is how well the batteries are maintained and used. There is a ton of stuff that goes into the proper use of these batteries that most people do not know about or or are aware of why they fail. We cover this with our customers and in our Matrice 300 online course. That in our opinion makes the difference.

As the year’s have passed we realize the H20 sucks for inspections

@SteelCityDrones

2 ай бұрын

So you think the camera with the best Zoom capabilities out of any drone camera in the world sucks? The camera that can read a license plate from 1500 feet away 300 feet high? I'd love to know of any other camera that can come remotely close to the H20.