Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs Autel Alpha
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan SX for longer flight time (65 min vs 40 min) and higher wind resistance (14 m/s vs 12 m/s).
Pick the Autel Alpha for higher top speed (25 m/s vs 20 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs $19,289
- WeightN/A vs 6,480 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 40 min
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 30 km
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 25 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels (Sony ILX-LR1)61 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Zoom Camera)N/A vs 8 MP
- Sensor Size (Sony ILX-LR1)Full Frame vs 1/2"
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| Specification | Autel Alpha | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Vision Aerial |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €17,746 | — |
| Price (US) | $19,289 | $21,450 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/autel-alpha/ | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6,480 g | — |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,400 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 455 × 263 × 248 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -9°C to 46°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 40 min | 65 min |
| Max Speed | 25 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 15 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | 30 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,500 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 14 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide Angle Camera | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | — |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 61 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 35mm, 55mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Zoom | — | 2x Clear Image Zoom |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (Auto) | ISO 100-32000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo), 1/8000-1/30s (Video) | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@25fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | — | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Zoom Camera | — |
| Camera 3 | Thermal Camera 1 | — |
| Camera 4 | Thermal Camera 2 | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | DG-L35T | Gremsy Pixy LR |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -120° to 40° |
| Pan Range | — | -320° to 320° |
| Roll Range | — | -40° to 40° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | — |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS) | — |
| RTK | Yes | Yes |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Radar | Radar |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | SkyLink 3.0 | Herelink |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 20 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps |
| Cellular | — | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | Vision Aerial Flight Deck |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | 256 GB | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 2,000 m | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Add-on |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | — |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | — | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||