Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan YX vs Autel Alpha
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$38,950 vs $19,289
- WeightN/A vs 6,480 g
- Max Flight Time60 min vs 40 min
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 30 km
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 25 m/s
- Wind Resistance15 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Megapixels (Sony ILX-LR1)61 MP vs 48 MP
- Megapixels (Zoom Camera)N/A vs 8 MP
- Sensor Size (Sony ILX-LR1)Full Frame vs 1/2"
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| Specification | Autel Alpha | Vision Aerial Vulcan YX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Vision Aerial |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2024 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €17,746 | — |
| Price (US) | $19,289 | $38,950 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/autel-alpha/ | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6,480 g | — |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,400 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 455 × 263 × 248 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -9°C to 46°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 40 min | 60 min |
| Max Speed | 25 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 15 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | 30 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,500 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 15 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Wide Angle Camera | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | — |
| Megapixels | 48 MP | 61 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 35mm, 55mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Zoom | — | 2x Clear Image Zoom |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (Auto) | ISO 100-32000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo), 1/8000-1/30s (Video) | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@25fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | — | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Zoom Camera | — |
| Camera 3 | Thermal Camera 1 | — |
| Camera 4 | Thermal Camera 2 | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | DG-L35T | Gremsy Pixy LR |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -120° to 40° |
| Pan Range | — | -320° to 320° |
| Roll Range | — | -40° to 40° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | — |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS) | — |
| RTK | Yes | 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 | — | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | Vision Aerial Flight Deck |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | 256 GB | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 2,000 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 |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||