Which drone for inspection? 2026 guide | prices BE

Short answer: for most building and roof inspections in Belgium, the DJI Matrice 4E (€4,599 incl. VAT) is the best value choice. If you need to detect heat loss or inspect solar panels and electrical installations, choose the thermal DJI Matrice 4T (€6,899 incl. VAT). For heavy industrial inspection with interchangeable payloads, the DJI Matrice 400 is the platform of choice.

Below you will find the full comparison, by application, with current prices and availability at Drone Parts Center, authorised DJI Enterprise dealer in Nivelles (Belgium).

Inspection drone comparison table 2026

Model	Strength	Price (incl. VAT)	Availability
DJI Matrice 4E	Visual inspection, roof measurement, photogrammetry	€4,599	On order
Matrice 4E roof inspection package	Complete package for roof and building inspection	€5,079	In stock
DJI Matrice 4T	Thermal + visual inspection	€6,899	On order
Matrice 4T thermal & photovoltaic package	Solar panels and electrical installations	€7,139	In stock
DJI Matrice 4TD	Dock version for autonomous inspections (DJI Dock 3)	€7,089	On order
DJI Matrice 400 RTK with H30T kit	Heavy industrial inspection, great heights	€27,799	In stock

Which drone for which inspection?

Roof and building inspection: DJI Matrice 4E

For visual inspections of roofs, façades and infrastructure, the Matrice 4E is the logical entry into the DJI Enterprise range. The special roof measuring and inspection package (€5,079, in stock) contains everything needed for measurements and inspection reports. If you also want to map, choose the photogrammetry pack (€5,355).

Thermal inspection and solar panels: DJI Matrice 4T

The Matrice 4T combines a thermal and a visual camera, making it the reference for detecting heat loss, faulty solar panels and overheating electrical components. The thermal and photovoltaic inspection pack (€7,139, in stock) was put together for installers and inspection firms.

Recurring inspections without a pilot on site: DJI Matrice 4TD

The Matrice 4TD is the 4T variant built for the DJI Dock 3: the drone stays permanently on site, flies scheduled inspection missions and recharges itself. Ideal for sites that need weekly or even daily checks.

Heavy industrial inspection: DJI Matrice 400

For power lines, wind turbines and large industrial sites, the Matrice 400 RTK with H30T inspection kit (€27,799, in stock) is the heaviest platform in the range, with interchangeable payloads (LiDAR and surveying kits available).

What does an inspection drone really cost?

Beyond the drone itself, budget for the following:

DJI Care Enterprise Plus (damage coverage): €599 (Matrice 4E), €739 (4T), €930 (4TD), €879 (Matrice 400).
DJI Maintenance programme (preventive maintenance): from €370 (4E/4T) to €659 (Matrice 400) for the Basic tier.
Training in the use of your drone: we recommend a hands-on training to every buyer, to guarantee correct and safe use of the aircraft in all circumstances. Training is invoiced separately, quoted and tailored to your aircraft and application. For fleet management via FlightHub 2 there is a dedicated FlightHub 2 training – level 1 (€489 incl. VAT).

A realistic entry point for professional roof inspection is therefore around €5,500 to €6,000 incl. VAT for drone, Care and maintenance; the recommended training comes on top, invoiced separately.

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