# Updated Commercial Drones The Zenmuse XT2 and SDK Software Makes DJI More Customizable By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenmuse-xt2 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/28/dji-will-let-developers-fully-customize-its-drones/) & [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40550558/after-dominating-consumer-drone-market-dji-sets-its-sights-on-the-business-world) Drone company DJI is looking to expand into the commercial sector with the release of its Zenmuse XT2 thermal imaging camera and payload software development kit. The thermal imaging camera was developed in partnership with FLIR Systems and builds upon the original Zenmuse XT first released in 2015. Much like its predecessor, the Zenmuse XT2offers up side-by-side visual and thermal imaging with a focus on emergency services and disaster recovery. However, the camera features QuickTrack mode, which centers the camera on a selected area, while HeatTrack mode automatically detects the hottest object in view. DJI's new SDK (Software Development Kit) is the companies second new push into the commercial space as it allows startups and gear manufacturers the ability to develop payloads specific to customer needs. The platform has been described as powerful, flexible and standardized, and provides an almost unlimited potential for commercial drones. Image Credit: DJI ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Commercial Drone Expansion:** DJI expanding into the commercial space with new thermal imaging camera and payload software development kit. - **Advanced Imaging Technology:** Development of advanced thermal imaging technology for emergency services and disaster recovery. - **Custom Payload Development:** New SDK software allows for the development of custom payloads tailored to customer needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Drone Manufacturing:** Expansion into commercial sector creates opportunities for the drone manufacturing industry. - **Emergency Services:** Advanced thermal imaging technology creates opportunities for emergency services and disaster recovery industries. - **Software Development:** Development of SDK software provides opportunities for startups and gear manufacturers to create custom payloads for commercial drones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enterprise-Ready Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-matrice-400.md) - [Night Vision Drone Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-zenmuse-h20n.md) - [Foldable All-Weather Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrice-30.md) - [Industrial-Grade Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-industrial-drone.md) - [8K Cinema Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-cinema-camera-drone.md) - [Dimensional Editing Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-modify.md) - [Lightweight Agility Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-air-3.md) - [Immersive FPV Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata-2.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md)