Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan YX vs Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan YX for higher wind resistance (15 m/s vs 10 m/s).
Pick the Inspired Flight IF800 Tomcat for a lower price ($23,000 vs $38,950).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$38,950 vs $23,000
- WeightN/A vs 8,500 g
- Max Flight Time60 min vs 54 min
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 22 m/s
- Wind Resistance15 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 YX | 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) | $38,950 | $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 | 60 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 | 15 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 | ||