Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat
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 10 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs $23,000
- WeightN/A vs 8,500 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 54 min
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 22 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Megapixels61 MP vs N/A
- Sensor SizeFull Frame vs N/A
- Obstacle AvoidanceActive (Avoidance) vs N/A
- RTKBuilt-in vs Add-on
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| Specification | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX | Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Vision Aerial | Inspired Flight |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2026 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | — |
| US Procurement | — | Blue UAS Cleared, Green UAS Certified |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | $21,450 | $23,000 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform | https://www.inspiredflight.com/if800 |
| Shop Page | — | https://shop.inspiredflight.com/products/if800-tomcat |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 8,500 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | — | 11,500 g |
| Folded Dimensions | — | 440 × 360 × 200 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP43 |
| Operating Temperature | -9°C to 46°C | -20°C to 45°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 65 min | 54 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 22 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | — | 5 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | — | 3 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | — | 4,200 m |
| Wind Resistance | 14 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Sony ILX-LR1 | — |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | — |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | — |
| Focal Length | 35mm, 55mm | — |
| Aperture | — | — |
| Zoom | 2x Clear Image Zoom | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | — |
| ISO Range | ISO 100-32000 | — |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s | — |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | 9504x6336 | — |
| Image Formats | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps | — |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Gremsy Pixy LR | — |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | — |
| Tilt Range | -120° to 40° | — |
| Pan Range | -320° to 320° | — |
| Roll Range | -40° to 40° | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Hover Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK | Yes | Add-on |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward | — |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | — |
| Sensing Technology | Radar | — |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink | Herelink Blue |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 6 km |
| Live View Quality | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps | 1080p/60fps, 1080p/30fps, 720p/30fps |
| Cellular | — | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Vision Aerial Flight Deck | — |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor | Waypoint |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Add-on | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | — |
| Data Encryption | — | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | — | — |
| 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 | ||