Drone Compare Vision Aerial Vulcan YX vs Quantum Systems Trinity Pro
Which to choose
Pick the Vision Aerial Vulcan YX for survey mapping (onboard RTK and a mechanical shutter vs no onboard RTK and a mechanical shutter).
Pick the Quantum Systems Trinity Pro for a lower price ($23,789 vs $38,950), longer flight time (90 min vs 60 min) and higher wind resistance (18 m/s vs 15 m/s).
Flight Time vs Price
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Key Differences
- Price (US)$38,950 vs $23,789
- WeightN/A vs 4,750 g
- Max Flight Time60 min vs 90 min
- Wind Resistance15 m/s vs 18 m/s
- Megapixels (Phase One P5)N/A vs 128 MP
- Sensor Size (Phase One P5)N/A vs Medium Format
- Sensor Size (Oblique D2M)N/A vs APS-C
- RTKBuilt-in vs No RTK
- Mechanical Shutter (Phase One P5)N/A vs No
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| Specification | Quantum Systems Trinity Pro | Vision Aerial Vulcan YX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Manufacturer | Quantum Systems | Vision Aerial |
| Rating | — | — |
| Known Issues | — | — |
| Release Date | May 2, 2023 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| EU Drone Class | None | None |
| US Procurement | Blue UAS Cleared, Green UAS Certified | — |
| Platform Type | VTOL | Multirotor |
| Pricing | ||
| Price (EU) | €20,729 | — |
| Price (US) | $23,789 | $38,950 |
| Links | ||
| Product Page | https://quantum-systems.com/trinity-pro/ | https://www.visionaerial.com/products/drones/vulcan-platform |
| Shop Page | https://www.dronenerds.com/products/quantum-systems-trinity-pro-americas | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4,750 g | — |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5,750 g | — |
| Folded Dimensions | 1,002 × 830 × 270 mm | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Operating Temperature | -12°C to 50°C | -9°C to 46°C |
| Flight | ||
| Max Flight Time | 90 min | 60 min |
| Max Speed | 20 m/s | 20 m/s |
| Max Speed (EU) | 20 m/s | — |
| Max Ascent Speed | — | — |
| Max Descent Speed | — | — |
| Max Flight Distance | — | — |
| Max Altitude | 5,500 m | — |
| Wind Resistance | 18 m/s | 15 m/s |
| Payload | ||
| Camera | ||
| Camera 1 | Sony ILX-LR1 | Sony ILX-LR1 |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Pixel Binning | — | — |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 61 MP |
| Focal Length | 24mm | 35mm, 55mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Zoom | — | 2x Clear Image Zoom |
| Mechanical Shutter | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ISO Range | — | ISO 100-32000 |
| Shutter Speed | — | 1/4000-30s, 1/8000-30s |
| Stabilization Type | — | Mechanical Gimbal |
| Max Photo Resolution | 9504x6336 | 9504x6336 |
| Image Formats | RAW (Proprietary), JPEG, HEIF | 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 | — | — |
| Camera 2 | Phase One P5 | — |
| Camera 3 | Oblique D2M | — |
| 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 | Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | — |
| Hover Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK | No | Yes |
| RTK Horizontal Accuracy | — | — |
| RTK Vertical Accuracy | — | — |
| Recovery Mode | — | Return to Home |
| Obstacle Sensors | Downward | Forward |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Active (Avoidance) | Active (Avoidance) |
| Sensing Technology | LiDAR | Radar |
| Sensing Technology (Add-on) | — | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission Protocol | — | Herelink |
| Max Range (CE) | 7.5 km | 12 km |
| Max Range (FCC) | 7.5 km | 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 | ✓ Yes |
| Mission Types | Waypoint, Area, Corridor, Oblique, Linear, Geometric | Waypoint, Area, Corridor |
| Features | ||
| Internal Storage | — | — |
| Max MicroSD | — | — |
| ActiveTrack | — | — |
| Hyperlapse | — | — |
| Night Scene | — | — |
| NIR Light | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder | — | — |
| Laser Rangefinder Range | — | — |
| Remote ID | Built-in | Add-on |
| ADS-B Receiver | ✓ Yes | — |
| Data Encryption | — | — |
| Expansion Port | — | ✓ Yes |
| SDK Support | — | — |
| Mapping | ||
| Waypoints | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Terrain Follow | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Raw GNSS Logging | — | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Delivery Mode | — | — |
| Max Range (Loaded) | — | — |
| Max Flight Time (Loaded) | — | — |
| Accessories | ||
| Battery | ||
| Propeller | ||
| Remote Controller | ||
| Charger | ||