Thermal Drones

Drones that read heat rather than light — for solar and electrical inspection, firefighting and search, NDT and structural survey. DJI Matrice 4T alongside Indian platforms from ideaForge, Dhaksha, Zuppa and Garuda Aerospace, most of them quote-only.

In India these drones are used by power and solar utilities, oil, gas and industrial plants, police, fire and disaster-response teams, forest departments and security agencies.

How to choose a thermal drone

• Temperature measurement: the DJI Matrice 4T Worry-Free Plus Combo carries a 640×512 thermal camera with spot and area temperature measurement, three 48 MP visual cameras and a laser rangefinder that measures up to 1,800 m, for power-line, industrial and emergency work.
• Day and night surveillance: the Dhaksha SURVIGATOR DH-Q4 flies up to 40 minutes and swaps between a 10x daylight/thermal combo camera and a mapping camera; it holds a DGCA type certificate. The ideaForge NETRA 5 carries a dual day/thermal camera, keeps flying when GPS is jammed and weighs under 8 kg.
• Close-up inspection: the Garuda Aerospace NDT Drone carries a 1 kg payload for non-destructive testing of tanks, pipelines and structures, with the sensor confirmed per job.
• Made in India: for tenders that prefer Indian manufacture, see Made in India drones.

For more survey platforms, see inspection and survey drones.

Frequently asked questions

What warranty do these drones carry?

DJI drones carry HobiTech's own 1-year warranty. Indian-brand drones carry their manufacturer's warranty, and HobiTech helps you claim it. Remote controllers are accessories and are not covered.

Do I need a licence to fly them?

Every drone must be registered on Digital Sky, and a Remote Pilot Certificate is needed for commercial flying above the nano class. Check the current rules before you fly.

How are prices worked out?

The Matrice 4T shows a listed price before GST. The Indian platforms are quoted per configuration, because cameras, batteries and support change the total.

How long does delivery take?

Stocked DJI items usually dispatch within 3 days and arrive 2–3 days later by DTDC, with free shipping. For quote-only drones, ask for the current lead time.