ANAFI Thermal vs DT26 Open Payload
Side-by-side comparison of ANAFI Thermal (Parrot) and DT26 Open Payload (Delair) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANAFI ThermalFrance

- DT26 Open PayloadFrance

Year First Available
- ANAFI Thermal2020

- DT26 Open Payload2019

Verified Deployments
- ANAFI Thermal0 Deployments

- DT26 Open Payload0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANAFI Thermal0.4 hrs

- DT26 Open Payload170 hrs

Availability Status
- ANAFI ThermalACTIVE

- DT26 Open PayloadACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ANAFI Thermal—

- DT26 Open Payload3 kg

Max Speed
- ANAFI Thermal15.2 m/s

- DT26 Open Payload31 m/s

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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | France | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 170 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 15.2 m/s | 31 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 Thermal | DT26 Open Payload |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ANAFI Thermal, DT26 Open Payload have 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ANAFI Thermal and DT26 Open Payload?
ANAFI Thermal is made by Parrot, based in FR. DT26 Open Payload is made by Delair, based in FR.
When were ANAFI Thermal and DT26 Open Payload launched?
ANAFI Thermal launched in 2020. DT26 Open Payload launched in 2019.
How do ANAFI Thermal and DT26 Open Payload compare on the Robo Index?
ANAFI Thermal grades A on the Robo Index. DT26 Open Payload grades BB. 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 Thermal and DT26 Open Payload 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 Thermal and DT26 Open Payload?
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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ANAFI Thermal vs DT26 Open Payload 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.