ANAFI Ai vs Guardian Drone™
Side-by-side comparison of ANAFI Ai (Parrot) and Guardian Drone™ (Asylon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANAFI AiFrance
- Guardian Drone™United States
Year First Available
- ANAFI Ai2021
- Guardian Drone™2024
Verified Deployments
- ANAFI Ai0 Deployments
- Guardian Drone™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ANAFI Ai$4,000–$5,350 USD
- Guardian Drone™Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANAFI Ai1.2 hrs
- Guardian Drone™1 hrs
Availability Status
- ANAFI AiACTIVE
- Guardian Drone™ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ANAFI Ai—
- Guardian Drone™4.5 kg
Max Speed
- ANAFI Ai17 m/s
- Guardian Drone™26.8 m/s
Autonomy Level
- ANAFI Aifully autonomous
- Guardian Drone™—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,000–$5,350 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 1.2 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 4.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 17 m/s | 26.8 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ANAFI Ai | Guardian Drone™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,675 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $245,325 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +5248% | — |
Guardian Drone™ has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ANAFI Ai and Guardian Drone™?
ANAFI Ai is made by Parrot, based in FR. Guardian Drone™ is made by Asylon, based in US.
When were ANAFI Ai and Guardian Drone™ launched?
ANAFI Ai launched in 2021. Guardian Drone™ launched in 2024.
How do ANAFI Ai and Guardian Drone™ compare on the Robo Index?
ANAFI Ai grades BB on the Robo Index. Guardian Drone™ grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ANAFI Ai and Guardian Drone™ 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 Guardian Drone™?
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 Guardian Drone™ 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 Robo Index is calculated.