Drone Compare ACSL SOTEN vs Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4
Which to choose
Pick the ACSL SOTEN for higher top speed (15 m/s vs 10 m/s).
Pick the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 for sub-250 g weight (70 g vs 1,720 g), longer flight time (30 min vs 25 min) and higher wind resistance (12.9 m/s vs 10 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Weight1,720 g vs 70 g
- Max Flight Time25 min vs 30 min
- Max Speed15 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Wind Resistance10 m/s vs 12.9 m/s
- Megapixels (Standard Camera)20 MP vs 12 MP
- Megapixels (Thermal Imager)N/A vs 0.33 MP
- Sensor Size1" vs N/A
- RTKAdd-on vs N/A
- Mechanical ShutterYes vs No
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| Specification | ACSL SOTEN | Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | ACSL | Teledyne FLIR |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2024 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | — | — |
| US Procurement | — | Blue UAS Cleared |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Single Rotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | — | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://acsl-usa.com/product/ | https://defense.flir.com/defense-products/black-hornet-4-prs/ |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,720 g | 70 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,000 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 363 × 162 × 144 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP52 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 40°C | -20°C to 43°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 25 min | 30 min |
| Max Speed | 15 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 3 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 2 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | 2,000 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 10 m/s | 12.9 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Standard Camera | EO Main Camera |
| Sensor Size | 1" | — |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 20 MP | 12 MP |
| Focal Length | 28mm | — |
| Aperture | — | — |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | — |
| ISO Range | — | — |
| Shutter Speed | — | — |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | — | 4032x3024 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/30fps | 720p |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MOV | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | — | Thermal Imager |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Standard Camera Gimbal | — |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | — |
| Tilt Range | -115° to 45° | — |
| Pan Range | -85° to 85° | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, QZSS | — |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.8m (GNSS) | — |
| RTK | Add-on | — |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm | — |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Upward, Downward | — |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) | Vision (Binocular) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | ACSL proprietary radio | — |
| Max Range (CE) | — | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 4 km | 3 km |
| Live View Quality | — | — |
| Cellular | ✓ Yes | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | — | — |
| Supported OS | Android | — |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | — |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | — |
| Terrain Follow | — | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||