Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs DJI Matrice 4D
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan SX for longer flight time (65 min vs 54 min) and higher wind resistance (14 m/s vs 12 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs N/A
- WeightN/A vs 1,850 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 54 min
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 43 km
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 21 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels (Sony ILX-LR1)61 MP vs 20 MP
- Megapixels (Medium Tele Camera)N/A vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Tele Camera)N/A vs 48 MP
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| Specification | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX | DJI Matrice 4D |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Vision Aerial | DJI |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | C2, C5, C6 |
| US Procurement | — | FASC Prohibited |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | $21,450 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform | https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-3 |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1,850 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | — | 2,090 g |
| Folded Dimensions | — | — |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -9°C to 46°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 65 min | 54 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 21 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | — | 10 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | — | 8 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | — | 43 km |
| Max Altitude | — | 6,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | 14 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Sony ILX-LR1 | Wide Camera |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 4/3" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 20 MP |
| Focal Length | 35mm, 55mm | 24mm |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8-f/11 |
| Zoom | 2x Clear Image Zoom | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | ISO 100-32000 | 100-25600 (Normal), 100-204800 (Night Scene) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s | 1/8000-2s (Electronic), 1/2000-2s (Mechanical) |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 9504x6336 | 5280x3956 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps | 4K/30fps, FHD/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | — | Medium Tele Camera |
| Camera 3 | — | Tele Camera |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Gremsy Pixy LR | Camera Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -120° to 40° | -90° to 35° |
| Pan Range | -320° to 320° | — |
| Roll Range | -40° to 40° | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | — | GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, GLONASS |
| Hover Accuracy | — | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS), ±0.1m (RTK) |
| RTK | Yes | Yes |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Radar | Vision (Binocular), Infrared (ToF) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | LiDAR, Radar |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink | O4+ Enterprise |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 25 km |
| Live View Quality | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps | 1080p/30fps |
| Cellular | — | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Vision Aerial Flight Deck | DJI Pilot 2 |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor | Waypoint, Area, Oblique, Linear, Geometric, Slope, Smart 3D |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | 512 GB |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | ✓ Yes |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | 1,800 m |
| Remote ID | Add-on | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | — | — |
| 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 | ||