Autel Alpha vs Dragonfish Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Autel Alpha (Autel Robotics) and Dragonfish Pro (Autel Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autel AlphaChina
- Dragonfish ProChina
Year First Available
- Autel Alpha2024
- Dragonfish Pro2022
Verified Deployments
- Autel Alpha0 Deployments
- Dragonfish Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Autel Alpha$27,471
- Dragonfish Pro$211,300
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autel Alpha0.7 hrs
- Dragonfish Pro3 hrs
Availability Status
- Autel AlphaACTIVE
- Dragonfish ProACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Autel AlphaIP55
- Dragonfish Pro—
Payload Capacity
- Autel Alpha3 kg
- Dragonfish Pro2.5 kg
Max Speed
- Autel Alpha24 m/s
- Dragonfish Pro30 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Autel Alpha—
- Dragonfish Profully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $27,471 | $211,300 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.7 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP55 | — |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 24 m/s | 30 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Autel Alpha and Dragonfish Pro?
Autel Alpha is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. Dragonfish Pro is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN.
When were Autel Alpha and Dragonfish Pro launched?
Autel Alpha launched in 2024. Dragonfish Pro launched in 2022.
How much does Autel Alpha cost compared to Dragonfish Pro?
Autel Alpha is listed at $27,471. Dragonfish Pro is listed at $211,300.
How do Autel Alpha and Dragonfish Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Autel Alpha scores 64/100. Dragonfish Pro scores 64/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Autel Alpha and Dragonfish Pro 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 Autel Alpha and Dragonfish Pro?
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
Autel Alpha vs Dragonfish Pro 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.