Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs DJI Matrice 350 RTK
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan SX for longer flight time (65 min vs 55 min) and higher wind resistance (14 m/s vs 12 m/s).
Pick the DJI Matrice 350 RTK for a lower price ($13,649 vs $21,450).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs $13,649
- WeightN/A vs 6,470 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 55 min
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 23 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels61 MP vs 45 MP
- IP RatingIP54 vs IP55
- Operating Temperature-9°C to 46°C vs N/A
- Internal StorageN/A vs 0 GB
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| Specification | DJI Matrice 350 RTK | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | DJI | Vision Aerial |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | May 18, 2023 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3, C5 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €13,789 | — |
| Price (US) | $13,649 | $21,450 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://enterprise.dji.com/matrice-350-rtk | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform |
| Shop Page | https://store.dji.com/product/m350-rtk | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6,470 g | — |
| Max Takeoff Weight | — | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 430 × 420 × 430 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | — | -9°C to 46°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 55 min | 65 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 6 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 5 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | 5,000 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 14 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Zenmuse P1 | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 45 MP | 61 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm, 35mm, 50mm | 35mm, 55mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8-f/16 | — |
| Zoom | N/A | 2x Clear Image Zoom |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-25600 (Photo), 100-25600 (Video) | ISO 100-32000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2000-1s (Mechanical), 1/8000-1s (Electronic) | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s |
| Stabilization Type | — | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8192x5460 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps, FHD/60fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4, MOV | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | Normal | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | P1 Gimbal | Gremsy Pixy LR |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -130° to 40° | -120° to 40° |
| Pan Range | -320° to 320° | -320° to 320° |
| Roll Range | -55° to 55° | -40° to 40° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | — |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±1.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK) | — |
| RTK | Yes | Yes |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | 1 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | 1.5 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Forward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) | Radar |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | Radar, LiDAR | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | OcuSync 3E | Herelink |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 20 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/60fps | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps |
| Cellular | ✗ No | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | DJI Pilot 2 | Vision Aerial Flight Deck |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Max MicroSD | 512 GB | — |
| ActiveTrack | ✗ No | — |
| Hyperlapse | ✗ No | — |
| Night Scene | ✗ No | — |
| NIR Light | ✗ No | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✗ No | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Add-on |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | — |
| Data Encryption | — | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | ✓ Yes | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||