Name: DJI Matrice 100
Brand: DJI (China)

~$500 – $1,200 usedLaunched at $3,299 (2015)

Discontinued · used/leftover onlyPython from a laptopDeveloper platformOnboard SDKGuidance add-onExpansion bays

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Used only. Discontinued; used airframes appear on eBay and university surplus. eBay search ↗

Remote control: Connect a companion computer or laptop via USB-UART to the OSDK port and use the OSDK C++ API or ROS wrapper.

DJI Matrice 100 (archived) ↗DJI Onboard SDK ↗

Overview

DJI's first quadcopter sold explicitly to developers, with rails and power for companion computers and sensors. It was a common base for university autonomy and competitions (e.g. DJI's developer challenges) in 2015–2018. Replaced by Matrice 200/300-series and discontinued.

Specifications

Category	Drones · Autonomous & developer drones
Released	2015
Availability	Discontinued · used/leftover only
Programmability	Full SDK
Best for	Professionals & labs
Vision sensors	Camera, Depth camera, Sonar / ultrasonic
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Remote control	Python from a laptop
Size	~65 cm diagonal, ~2.4 kg (with battery)
Drive	Quadcopter with open expansion bays
Compute	DJI N1 flight controller; companion computer (e.g. DJI Manifold) sold separately
Vision	Optional Zenmuse X3 camera; optional Guidance 5-direction stereo + ultrasonic system
Lidar	None
Sensors	IMU, GNSS, barometer, compass
Runtime	~20–40 min depending on batteries
Speed	Up to ~22 m/s
SDK	DJI Onboard SDK (C++/ROS, UART) and Mobile SDK