Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs Autel EVO Max 4T V2
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan SX for longer flight time (65 min vs 42 min) and higher wind resistance (14 m/s vs 12 m/s).
Pick the Autel EVO Max 4T V2 for a lower price ($7,299 vs $21,450).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs $7,299
- WeightN/A vs 1,666 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 42 min
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 25 km
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 23 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels (Sony ILX-LR1)61 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Wide V2)N/A vs 48 MP
- Sensor Size (Sony ILX-LR1)Full Frame vs 1/2"
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| Specification | Autel EVO Max 4T V2 | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Vision Aerial |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2, C5 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €9,199 | — |
| Price (US) | $7,299 | $21,450 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/evo-max-4t/ | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,666 g | — |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,999 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 257 × 145 × 131 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -9°C to 46°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 42 min | 65 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | 25 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,000 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 14 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Zoom | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | — |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 61 MP |
| Focal Length | 64-234mm | 35mm, 55mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/4.8 | — |
| Zoom | 160x Hybrid | 2x Clear Image Zoom |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-6400 | ISO 100-32000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-8s (Photo), 1/8000-1s (Video) | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@30fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Wide V2 | — |
| Camera 3 | Thermal V2 | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Fusion 4T V2 Gimbal | Gremsy Pixy LR |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -120° to 40° |
| Pan Range | 0° to 0° | -320° to 320° |
| Roll Range | 0° to 0° | -40° to 40° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | — |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS) | — |
| RTK | Add-on | 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 | ✓ Yes | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | Vision Aerial Flight Deck |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Oblique | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | — |
| Max MicroSD | 1,000 GB | — |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 1,200 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||