Astro vs Skydio 2+
Side-by-side comparison of Astro (Amazon) and Skydio 2+ (Skydio, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AstroUnited States
- Skydio 2+United States
Year First Available
- Astro2021
- Skydio 2+2014
Verified Deployments
- Astro0 Deployments
- Skydio 2+0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Astro$1,600
- Skydio 2+$550
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Astro—
- Skydio 2+0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AstroACTIVE
- Skydio 2+ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Astro—
- Skydio 2+0.8 kg
Max Speed
- Astro1 m/s
- Skydio 2+16.1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Astrosemi-autonomous
- Skydio 2+—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,600 | $550 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.8 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 16.1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Astro and Skydio 2+?
Astro is made by Amazon, based in US. Skydio 2+ is made by Skydio, Inc., based in US.
When were Astro and Skydio 2+ launched?
Astro launched in 2021. Skydio 2+ launched in 2014.
How much does Astro cost compared to Skydio 2+?
Astro is listed at $1,600. Skydio 2+ is listed at $550.
How do Astro and Skydio 2+ compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Astro scores 59/100. Skydio 2+ scores 55/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Astro and Skydio 2+ in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Astro and Skydio 2+?
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 security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Astro vs Skydio 2+ compares two robots in the security 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.