Drone Compare Skydio X10D vs Autel Alpha
Which to choose
Pick the Autel Alpha for higher top speed (25 m/s vs 20 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
Effective Megapixels vs Price i
Key Differences
- Price (US)N/A vs $19,289
- Weight2,110 g vs 6,480 g
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 30 km
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 25 m/s
- Wind Resistance12.8 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide Camera (Sony IMX989))50.3 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Narrow Camera (64MP))64 MP vs 8 MP
- Megapixels (Telephoto Camera (48MP))48 MP vs N/A
- Megapixels (FLIR Boson+ 640)0.33 MP vs N/A
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| Specification | Autel Alpha | Skydio X10D |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Skydio |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | Blue Select |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €17,746 | — |
| Price (US) | $19,289 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/autel-alpha/ | https://www.skydio.com/x10d |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha | https://www.skydio.com/x10d |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6,480 g | 2,110 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,400 g | 2,490 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 455 × 263 × 248 mm | 350 × 165 × 119 mm |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -20°C to 45°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 40 min | 40 min |
| Max Speed | 25 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 15 m/s | 6 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 30 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,500 m | 4,572 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 12.8 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide Angle Camera | Wide Camera (Sony IMX989) |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | 1" |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | Quad Bayer |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 50.3 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 20mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.95 |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (Auto) | 100-16000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo), 1/8000-1/30s (Video) | 1/8000-1/30s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 8192x6144 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@25fps | 4K/60fps, 1080p |
| Video Codec | — | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Zoom Camera | Narrow Camera (64MP) |
| Camera 3 | Thermal Camera 1 | Telephoto Camera (48MP) |
| Camera 4 | Thermal Camera 2 | FLIR Boson+ 640 |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | DG-L35T | VT300 Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -90° to 90° |
| Pan Range | — | -90° to 90° |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS) | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±1m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.1m (Vision), ±1m (GNSS) |
| RTK | Yes | Add-on |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Radar | Vision (Binocular) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | SkyLink 3.0 | Skydio Connect MH |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 10 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | — |
| Cellular | — | ✗ No |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | Skydio Flight Deck |
| Supported OS | Android | Android, iOS |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| ActiveTrack | — | ✓ Yes |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 2,000 m | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | — | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | ✓ Yes |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||