Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 vs Quantum Systems Trinity Pro

Which to choose

Pick the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 for sub-250 g weight (70 g vs 4,750 g).

Pick the Quantum Systems Trinity Pro for longer flight time (90 min vs 30 min), higher wind resistance (18 m/s vs 12.9 m/s) and higher top speed (20 m/s vs 10 m/s).

Flight Time vs Price

Effective Megapixels vs Price i

Key Differences

  • Price (US)N/A vs $23,789
  • Weight70 g vs 4,750 g
  • Max Flight Time30 min vs 90 min
  • Max Speed10 m/s vs 20 m/s
  • Wind Resistance12.9 m/s vs 18 m/s
  • Megapixels (EO Main Camera)12 MP vs 61 MP
  • Megapixels (Thermal Imager)0.33 MP vs 128 MP
  • Sensor Size (EO Main Camera)N/A vs Full Frame
  • Sensor Size (Thermal Imager)N/A vs Medium Format
SpecificationQuantum Systems Trinity ProTeledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4
Identity
ManufacturerQuantum SystemsTeledyne FLIR
Rating——
Known Issues——
Release DateMay 2, 2023Oct 10, 2023
AvailabilityAvailableAvailable
EU Drone ClassNone—
US ProcurementBlue UAS Cleared, Green UAS CertifiedBlue UAS Cleared
Platform TypeVTOLSingle Rotor
Pricing
Price (EU)€20,729—
Price (US)$23,789—
Links
Product Pagehttps://quantum-systems.com/trinity-pro/https://defense.flir.com/defense-products/black-hornet-4-prs/
Shop Pagehttps://www.dronenerds.com/products/quantum-systems-trinity-pro-americas—
Physical
Weight4,750 g70 g
Max Takeoff Weight5,750 g—
Folded Dimensions1,002 × 830 × 270 mm—
IP RatingIP55IP52
Operating Temperature-12°C to 50°C-20°C to 43°C
Flight
Max Flight Time90 min30 min
Max Speed20 m/s10 m/s
Max Speed (EU)20 m/s—
Max Ascent Speed——
Max Descent Speed——
Max Flight Distance——
Max Altitude5,500 m—
Wind Resistance18 m/s12.9 m/s
Payload
Camera
Camera 1Sony ILX-LR1EO Main Camera
Sensor SizeFull Frame—
Pixel Binning——
Megapixels61 MP12 MP
Focal Length24mm—
Aperturef/2.8—
Zoom——
Mechanical Shutter✓ Yes—
ISO Range——
Shutter Speed——
Stabilization Type——
Max Photo Resolution9504x63364032x3024
Image FormatsRAW (Proprietary), JPEG, HEIF—
AEB——
AEB EV Bias——
Panorama Modes——
Panorama Formats——
Video Resolutions—720p
Video Codec——
Video Formats——
Color Profiles——
Camera 2Phase One P5Thermal Imager
Camera 3Oblique D2M—
Gimbal
Gimbal
Gimbal 1——
Stabilization Axes——
Tilt Range——
Pan Range——
Roll Range——
Navigation
GNSSGalileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou—
Hover Accuracy——
RTKNo—
RTK Horizontal Accuracy——
RTK Vertical Accuracy——
Recovery Mode——
Obstacle SensorsDownward—
Obstacle AvoidanceActive (Avoidance)Active (Avoidance)
Sensing TechnologyLiDARVision (Binocular)
Sensing Technology (Add-on)——
Transmission
Transmission Protocol——
Max Range (CE)7.5 km—
Max Range (FCC)7.5 km3 km
Live View Quality——
Cellular✓ Yes—
App
Flight App——
Supported OS——
Resume from Waypoint✓ Yes—
Mission TypesWaypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear, Geometric—
Features
Internal Storage——
Max MicroSD——
ActiveTrack——
Hyperlapse——
Night Scene——
NIR Light——
Laser Rangefinder——
Laser Rangefinder Range——
Remote IDBuilt-in—
ADS-B Receiver✓ Yes—
Data Encryption—✓ Yes
Expansion Port——
SDK Support——
Mapping
Waypoints✓ Yes—
Terrain Follow✓ Yes—
Raw GNSS Logging——
Cargo
Delivery Mode——
Max Range (Loaded)——
Max Flight Time (Loaded)——
Accessories
Battery
Propeller
Remote Controller
Charger