Autel Alpha vs Lucie

Side-by-side comparison of Autel Alpha (Autel Robotics) and Lucie (Verity Studios) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Autel AlphaBBB

LucieA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Autel AlphaChina
LucieSwitzerland

Year First Available

Autel Alpha2024
Lucie2016

Verified Deployments

Autel Alpha0 Deployments
Lucie0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Autel Alpha$19,289 USD
Lucie$75,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Autel Alpha0.7 hrs
Lucie0.1 hrs

Availability Status

Autel AlphaACTIVE
LucieACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Autel Alpha3 kg
Lucie—

Max Speed

Autel Alpha24 m/s
Lucie—

IP Rating

Autel AlphaIP55
Lucie—

Autonomy Level

Autel Alpha—
Luciefully autonomous

	Autel AlphaaerialAutel Robotics BBBRobo Index	LucieaerialVerity Studios ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	Switzerland
Year First Available (values differ)	2024	2016
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$19,289 USD	$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	0.7 hrs	0.1 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	—
Max Speed (values differ)	24 m/s	—
IP Rating (values differ)	IP55	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully autonomous

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Autel Alpha	Lucie
Investment	$19,289	$75,000
Payback period	4.6 mo	18.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$230,711	$175,000
ROI (5 yr)	+1196%	+233%

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 Lucie?

Autel Alpha is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. Lucie is made by Verity Studios, based in CH.

When were Autel Alpha and Lucie launched?

Autel Alpha launched in 2024. Lucie launched in 2016.

How much does Autel Alpha cost compared to Lucie?

Autel Alpha is listed at $19,289. Lucie is listed at $75,000.

How do Autel Alpha and Lucie compare on the Robo Index?

Autel Alpha grades BBB on the Robo Index. Lucie 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 Lucie 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 Lucie?

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 Lucie 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.