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.
- Type
- Drone · Autonomous & developer drones
- Maker
- DJI (China)
- Released
- 2015
- Price
- ~$500 – $1,200 used
- Status
- Discontinued · used/leftover only
- Best for
- Professionals & labs
- Programming
- Full SDK
Price and shipping
Launched at $3,299 (2015)
Shipping: Used only. Discontinued. Used airframes appear on eBay and university surplus. eBay search ↗
Specifications
| Category | Drones · Autonomous & developer drones |
|---|---|
| Released | 2015 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Discontinued · used/leftover only |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Navigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it. |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | Community model · Community dji-m100-ros packages provide a Gazebo model emulating dji_sdk topics. dji-m100-ros/dji_m100_gazebo ↗ |
| 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 |
Common questions
How much does DJI Matrice 100 cost?
DJI Matrice 100 is listed at ~$500 – $1,200 used. Launched at $3,299 (2015).
Can DJI Matrice 100 be bought today?
It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. Discontinued. Used airframes appear on eBay and university surplus.
Who makes DJI Matrice 100?
DJI Matrice 100 is made by DJI (China). It came out in 2015.
Can DJI Matrice 100 be programmed?
Full SDK. DJI Onboard SDK (C++/ROS, UART) and Mobile SDK.
Does DJI Matrice 100 have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
Ratings & reviews
Ratings and reviews load on the live site.
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Image credits
- Image 1: source (official DJI product image, via web.archive.org 2017)