ANAFI Ai vs Elios
Side-by-side comparison of ANAFI Ai (Parrot) and Elios (Flyability) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANAFI AiFrance
- EliosSwitzerland
Year First Available
- ANAFI Ai2021
- Elios2016
Verified Deployments
- ANAFI Ai0 Deployments
- Elios0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ANAFI Ai$4,500
- Elios$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANAFI Ai1.2 hrs
- Elios0.2 hrs
Availability Status
- ANAFI AiACTIVE
- EliosACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- ANAFI Ai17 m/s
- Elios7 m/s
Autonomy Level
- ANAFI Aifully autonomous
- Eliosteleoperated
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,500 | $25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.2 hrs | 0.2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | 17 m/s | 7 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | teleoperated |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating
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Frequently asked
Who makes ANAFI Ai and Elios?
ANAFI Ai is made by Parrot, based in FR. Elios is made by Flyability, based in CH.
When were ANAFI Ai and Elios launched?
ANAFI Ai launched in 2021. Elios launched in 2016.
How much does ANAFI Ai cost compared to Elios?
ANAFI Ai is listed at $4,500. Elios is listed at $25,000.
How do ANAFI Ai and Elios compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ANAFI Ai scores 94/100. Elios scores 82/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ANAFI Ai and Elios in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Aerial on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANAFI Ai and Elios?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The drone vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ANAFI Ai vs Elios compares two robots in the aerial category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.