Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan SX vs Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan SX for longer flight time (65 min vs 30 min) and higher top speed (20 m/s vs 10 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$21,450 vs N/A
- WeightN/A vs 70 g
- Max Flight Time65 min vs 30 min
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Wind Resistance14 m/s vs 12.9 m/s
- Megapixels (Sony ILX-LR1)61 MP vs 12 MP
- Megapixels (Thermal Imager)N/A vs 0.33 MP
- Sensor SizeFull Frame vs N/A
- RTKBuilt-in vs N/A
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| Specification | Vision Aerial Vulcan SX | Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Vision Aerial | Teledyne FLIR |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2026 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | — |
| US Procurement | — | Blue UAS Cleared |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Single Rotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | $21,450 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform | https://defense.flir.com/defense-products/black-hornet-4-prs/ |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 70 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | — | — |
| Folded Dimensions | — | — |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP52 |
| Operating Temperature | -9°C to 46°C | -20°C to 43°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 65 min | 30 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | — | — |
| Max Descent Speed | — | — |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | — | — |
| Wind Resistance | 14 m/s | 12.9 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Sony ILX-LR1 | EO Main Camera |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | — |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 12 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 | 4032x3024 |
| Image Formats | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps | 720p |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | — | Thermal Imager |
| 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 | — | — |
| Hover Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK | Yes | — |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | Return to Home | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward | — |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Radar | Vision (Binocular) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink | — |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | 3 km |
| Live View Quality | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps | — |
| Cellular | — | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Vision Aerial Flight Deck | — |
| Supported OS | Android | — |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | — |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor | — |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Add-on | — |
| ADS-B Receiver | — | — |
| Data Encryption | — | ✓ Yes |
| Expansion Port | ✓ Yes | — |
| SDK Support | — | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | — |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | — |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||