Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan YX vs Skydio R10
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan YX for longer flight time (60 min vs 20 min), higher wind resistance (15 m/s vs 10 m/s) and higher top speed (20 m/s vs 12 m/s).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$38,950 vs N/A
- WeightN/A vs 785 g
- Max Flight Time60 min vs 20 min
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 12 m/s
- Wind Resistance15 m/s vs 10 m/s
- Megapixels61 MP vs 12.5 MP
- Sensor SizeFull Frame vs 1"
- Field of ViewN/A vs 93°
- RTKBuilt-in vs N/A
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| Specification | Vision Aerial Vulcan YX | Skydio R10 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Vision Aerial | Skydio |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2026 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | — |
| US Procurement | — | Blue UAS Cleared |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | — | — |
| Price (US) | $38,950 | — |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform | https://www.skydio.com/r10 |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 785 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | — | — |
| Folded Dimensions | — | 263 × 260.5 × 61.5 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 | None |
| Operating Temperature | -9°C to 46°C | -20°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 60 min | 20 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 12 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | — | 4 m/s |
| Max Descent Speed | — | 3 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | — | 3,048 m |
| Wind Resistance | 15 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Sony ILX-LR1 | 1-inch Camera |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | 1" |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 12.5 MP |
| Focal Length | 35mm, 55mm | 20mm |
| Aperture | — | f/1.95 |
| Zoom | 2x Clear Image Zoom | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| ISO Range | ISO 100-32000 | 100-16000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s | 1/8000-1/30s |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | EIS (Electronic) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 9504x6336 | — |
| Image Formats | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) | — |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps | 4K/30fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Gremsy Pixy LR | R10 Pitch Gimbal |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | — |
| Tilt Range | -120° to 40° | -90° to 90° |
| 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 | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward | Forward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Radar | Vision (Binocular) |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | Herelink | Skydio Connect SL |
| Max Range (CE) | 12 km | — |
| Max Range (FCC) | 20 km | — |
| Live View Quality | 720p/30fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/60fps | — |
| Cellular | — | ✓ Yes |
| 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 | — | ✓ Yes |
| NIR Light | — | ✗ No |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Add-on | Built-in |
| 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 | ||