Autel Alpha vs Guardian Drone™
Side-by-side comparison of Autel Alpha (Autel Robotics) and Guardian Drone™ (Asylon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autel AlphaChina
- Guardian Drone™United States
Year First Available
- Autel Alpha2024
- Guardian Drone™2024
Verified Deployments
- Autel Alpha0 Deployments
- Guardian Drone™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Autel Alpha$19,289 USD
- Guardian Drone™Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autel Alpha0.7 hrs
- Guardian Drone™1 hrs
Availability Status
- Autel AlphaACTIVE
- Guardian Drone™ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Autel Alpha3 kg
- Guardian Drone™4.5 kg
Max Speed
- Autel Alpha24 m/s
- Guardian Drone™26.8 m/s
IP Rating
- Autel AlphaIP55
- Guardian Drone™—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available | 2024 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $19,289 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.7 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 24 m/s | 26.8 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP55 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, 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 | Autel Alpha | Guardian Drone™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $19,289 | No price |
| Payback period | 4.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $230,711 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1196% | — |
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 Autel Alpha and Guardian Drone™?
Autel Alpha is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. Guardian Drone™ is made by Asylon, based in US.
When were Autel Alpha and Guardian Drone™ launched?
Autel Alpha launched in 2024. Guardian Drone™ launched in 2024.
How do Autel Alpha and Guardian Drone™ compare on the Robo Index?
Autel Alpha grades BBB 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 Autel Alpha 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 Autel Alpha 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
Autel Alpha 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.