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Vulcan SX

Field-ready medium-lift drone

3 kg

Medium-lift capacity

32 km

With full 3 kg payload

32 mph

Rated wind resistance

70 min

Max flight time

Efficiency in forward flight

Three large rotors give the Vulcan SX an efficient path through the air. The tricopter architecture reduces unnecessary drag and helps preserve flight time during long survey lines, corridor work, and wide-area inspection missions.


High-speed retractable landing gear improves cruise performance and clears the sensor’s field of view in flight.

Why the Tri?

We have extended and upgraded the core principles of the tricopter’s superior design, turning them into the best drone in the medium-lift category. Meet Vulcan SX.

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Precise flight handling

The pivoting rear yaw system gives the pilot direct, authoritative yaw control. Vulcan SX moves smoothly between forward flight, turns, and stable hover without depending solely on differential motor speed.
That control supports consistent flight paths and dependable sensor positioning when data quality matters.

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Built to travel

The three-arm architecture folds into a compact transport profile. Vulcan SX ships in a custom Pelican case designed for hand-carry and checked-baggage transport, with batteries handled separately according to airline requirements.


The aircraft can also be removed from the case for backpack or shoulder carry in the field.

Vulcan SX drone being carried on the shoulder

Talk to someone who’s flown it

Key specs

  • Medium-lift platform with up to 3 kg payload capacity

  • Up to 70 minutes flight time*

  • Up to 32 km cruise distance with a fully loaded 3 kg payload*

  • Handles wind up to 32 mph

  • IP54 rated and cleared for flight in rain

  • Retractable landing gear provides 360° sensor visibility

  • Field-swappable Smart Dovetail payload interface

  • Flight Deck mission planning software included with no subscription

  • NDAA compliant

  • Designed, manufactured, assembled, tested, and serviced in the USA

What’s in the case

  • Vulcan SX aircraft

  • Smart Battery

  • Battery charger

  • Vision Aerial Ground Control Station

  • Custom Pelican transport case

Mission payloads and field kits are configured around your operational requirements. Explore payloads here.

One aircraft. Multiple missions.

Vulcan SX carries one field-swappable payload at a time for mapping, LiDAR, thermal inspection, optical gas imaging, hyperspectral and multispectral imaging, and public safety missions.

Explore payloads for any mission:

Explore more payloads here


Why it works in the field

Mission ready.

Ships as a complete flight system.

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Payload versatile.

Change sensors as the work changes.

Built to travel.

Packs into a custom Pelican case.

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Field supported.

Built and serviced by Vision Aerial in the USA.


Take the

Next Steps

to get Vulcan SX

Download the full Vulcan SX spec

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Schedule a virtual or live demo

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Explore financing, if needed.

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Request a Quote for your Vulcan SX flight-ready bundle

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