ANAFI Thermal vs DT46
Side-by-side comparison of ANAFI Thermal (Parrot) and DT46 (Delair) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANAFI ThermalFrance
- DT46France
Year First Available
- ANAFI Thermal2020
- DT462022
Verified Deployments
- ANAFI Thermal0 Deployments
- DT460 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANAFI Thermal0.4 hrs
- DT463.5 hrs
Availability Status
- ANAFI ThermalACTIVE
- DT46ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- ANAFI Thermal—
- DT465 kg
Max Speed
- ANAFI Thermal15.2 m/s
- DT46—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | France | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.4 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 15.2 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 | DT46 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ANAFI Thermal, DT46 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 DT46?
ANAFI Thermal is made by Parrot, based in FR. DT46 is made by Delair, based in FR.
When were ANAFI Thermal and DT46 launched?
ANAFI Thermal launched in 2020. DT46 launched in 2022.
How do ANAFI Thermal and DT46 compare on the Robo Index?
ANAFI Thermal grades A on the Robo Index. DT46 grades B. 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 DT46 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 DT46?
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 Thermal vs DT46 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.