Drone Compare Autel Alpha vs Quantum Systems Trinity Pro
Which to choose
Pick the Autel Alpha for higher top speed (25 m/s vs 20 m/s).
Pick the Quantum Systems Trinity Pro for longer flight time (90 min vs 40 min) and higher wind resistance (18 m/s vs 12 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$19,289 vs $23,789
- Weight6,480 g vs 4,750 g
- Max Flight Time40 min vs 90 min
- Max Flight Distance30 km vs N/A
- Max Speed25 m/s vs 20 m/s
- Wind Resistance12 m/s vs 18 m/s
- Megapixels (Wide Angle Camera)48 MP vs 61 MP
- Megapixels (Zoom Camera)8 MP vs 128 MP
- Sensor Size (Wide Angle Camera)1/2" vs Full Frame
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| Specification | Autel Alpha | Quantum Systems Trinity Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Quantum Systems |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2024 | May 2, 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C3 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | Blue UAS Cleared, Green UAS Certified |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | VTOL |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €17,746 | €20,729 |
| Price (US) | $19,289 | $23,789 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/autel-alpha/ | https://quantum-systems.com/trinity-pro/ |
| Shop Page | https://shop.autelrobotics.com/products/evo-alpha | https://www.dronenerds.com/products/quantum-systems-trinity-pro-americas |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6,480 g | 4,750 g |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,400 g | 5,750 g |
| Folded Dimensions | 455 × 263 × 248 mm | 1,002 × 830 × 270 mm |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP55 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | -12°C to 50°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 40 min | 90 min |
| Max Speed | 25 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | 20 m/s |
| Max Ascent Speed | 15 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 10 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | 30 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,500 m | 5,500 m |
| Wind Resistance | 12 m/s | 18 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 | 24mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Zoom | — | — |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-3200 (Auto) | — |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-0.5s (Photo), 1/8000-1/30s (Video) | — |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | — |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8000x6000 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | RAW (Proprietary), JPEG, HEIF |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 4000x3000@25fps | — |
| Video Codec | — | — |
| Video Formats | MP4 | — |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Zoom Camera | Phase One P5 |
| Camera 3 | Thermal Camera 1 | Oblique D2M |
| Camera 4 | Thermal Camera 2 | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | DG-L35T | — |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | — |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | — |
| Pan Range | — | — |
| Roll Range | — | — |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS | Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.15m (Vision), ±0.3m (GNSS) | — |
| RTK | Yes | No |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | — |
| Obstacle Sensors | Forward, Backward, Lateral, Upward, Downward | Downward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | Vision (Binocular), Radar | LiDAR |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | SkyLink 3.0 | — |
| Max Range (CE) | 8 km | 7.5 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 15 km | 7.5 km |
| Live View Quality | 1080p/30fps | — |
| Cellular | — | ✓ Yes |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | — |
| Supported OS | Android | — |
| Resume from Waypoint | — | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear, Geometric |
| 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 | Built-in |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Data Encryption | ✓ Yes | — |
| Expansion Port | ✓ 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 | ||