Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan YX vs Autel EVO Max 4N V2
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan YX for longer flight time (60 min vs 42 min) and higher wind resistance (15 m/s vs 10.7 m/s).
Pick the Autel EVO Max 4N V2 for a lower price ($12,599 vs $38,950).
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$38,950 vs $12,599
- WeightN/A vs 1,700 g
- Max Flight Time60 min vs 42 min
- Max Flight DistanceN/A vs 25 km
- Max Speed20 m/s vs 23 m/s
- Wind Resistance15 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
- Megapixels (Sony ILX-LR1)61 MP vs 2.3 MP
- Megapixels (Wide V2)N/A vs 50 MP
- Sensor Size (Sony ILX-LR1)Full Frame vs 1/1.69"
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| Specification | Autel EVO Max 4N V2 | Vision Aerial Vulcan YX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Autel | Vision Aerial |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | May 2, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | C2, C5 | None |
| US Procurement | FASC Prohibited | — |
| Platform Type | Multirotor | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €11,591 | — |
| Price (US) | $12,599 | $38,950 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://www.autelrobotics.com/productdetail/EVO-Max-4N-V2/ | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform |
| Shop Page | — | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1,700 g | — |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,999 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 257 × 145 × 131 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP43 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 40°C | -9°C to 46°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 42 min | 60 min |
| Max Speed | 23 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | — | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | 8 m/s | — |
| Max Descent Speed | 6 m/s | — |
| Max Flight Distance | 25 km | — |
| Max Altitude | 4,500 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 10.7 m/s | 15 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Night Vision V2 | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.69" | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 2.3 MP | 61 MP |
| Focal Length | 11.2mm | 35mm, 55mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | — |
| Zoom | 8x Digital | 2x Clear Image Zoom |
| Mechanical Shutter | — | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | 100-440000 (Normal), 100-440000 (Night Mode Auto) | ISO 100-32000 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/10000-8s (Photo), 1/10000-1/30s (Video) | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s |
| Stabilization Type | — | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1920x1200 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | JPEG | JPEG, HEIF, RAW (Proprietary) |
| AEB | — | — |
| AEB EV Bias | — | — |
| Panorama Modes | — | — |
| Panorama Formats | — | — |
| Video Resolutions | 1920x1200@30fps | 4K/60fps |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC) |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 |
| Color Profiles | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Wide V2 | — |
| Camera 3 | Thermal V2 | — |
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal | ||
| Gimbal 1 | Fusion 4N V2 | Gremsy Pixy LR |
| Stabilization Axes | 3-Axis | 3-Axis |
| Tilt Range | -90° to 30° | -120° to 40° |
| Pan Range | 0° to 0° | -320° to 320° |
| Roll Range | 0° to 0° | -40° to 40° |
| Navigation | ||
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | — |
| Hover Accuracy | Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.3m (Vision), ±0.5m (GNSS) | — |
| RTK | Add-on | 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 | ✓ Yes | — |
| App | ||
| Flight App | Autel Enterprise | Vision Aerial Flight Deck |
| Supported OS | Android | Android |
| Resume from Waypoint | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | — |
| Max MicroSD | 1,000 GB | — |
| ActiveTrack | ✓ Yes | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | ✓ Yes | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | ✓ Yes | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | 1,200 m | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Add-on |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✗ No | — |
| 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 | ||