Thermal sensors are precision instruments. Ours are verified against known-temperature targets before listing — because a drifting radiometer is worse than none.
A thermal camera that reads 4°C hot isn't a bargain at any price — it's a liability. That's the used thermal market's central problem: sensors drift after impacts, and drift is invisible in listing photos. Every thermal platform we sell is bench-verified against known-temperature reference targets, with the calibration results shipped in the box. Combined with documented fleet histories, that's what 'certified' means at this level.
The solo inspector's choice: radiometric 640×512 plus a real visual camera in a Mavic-sized airframe. Roof, solar, HVAC.
The deployable team platform: IP55 weather rating, hot-swap batteries, laser rangefinder. Public safety and utility standard.
The flagship stack: interchangeable payloads, longest endurance, best low-light. For programs, not projects.
| Platform | Thermal | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavic 3 Thermal | 640×512 radiometric | Solo inspectors, contractors | $3,499 |
| Matrice 30T | 640×512 radiometric + zoom | SAR, utility patrol, all-weather | $6,999 |
| Matrice 350 RTK | Via H30T payload | Enterprise programs, longest reach | $6,899 |
Inspection business case? The fleet refresh playbook covers where these units come from, and the enterprise category shows the full fleet-grade lineup. Calibration records and warranty ship with every unit.
Ask for a calibration check against a known-temperature target — we run one on every unit and ship the results. Any seller who can't show radiometric verification is asking you to trust a precision instrument on good faith.
No. A plain thermal image shows relative heat; a radiometric sensor records the actual temperature of every pixel, which is what inspections, reports and insurance documentation require. All platforms on this page are radiometric.
The Mavic 3 Thermal at ~$3,499 used. It's the platform most roof, solar and HVAC inspectors start with — radiometric, portable, and cheap enough to pay back in a few jobs.