Autel Alpha vs ZOLT
Side-by-side comparison of Autel Alpha (Autel Robotics) and ZOLT (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autel AlphaChina
- ZOLTIndia
Year First Available
- Autel Alpha2024
- ZOLT2025
Verified Deployments
- Autel Alpha0 Deployments
- ZOLT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Autel Alpha$27,471
- ZOLT$155
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autel Alpha0.7 hrs
- ZOLT6 hrs
Availability Status
- Autel AlphaACTIVE
- ZOLTACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Autel Alpha3 kg
- ZOLT10 kg
Max Speed
- Autel Alpha24 m/s
- ZOLT12.5 m/s
IP Rating
- Autel AlphaIP55
- ZOLT—
Autonomy Level
- Autel Alpha—
- ZOLTsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $27,471 | $155 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.7 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 10 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 24 m/s | 12.5 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP55 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Autel Alpha and ZOLT?
Autel Alpha is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. ZOLT is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were Autel Alpha and ZOLT launched?
Autel Alpha launched in 2024. ZOLT launched in 2025.
How much does Autel Alpha cost compared to ZOLT?
Autel Alpha is listed at $27,471. ZOLT is listed at $155.
How do Autel Alpha and ZOLT compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Autel Alpha scores 64/100. ZOLT scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Autel Alpha and ZOLT 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 ZOLT?
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 ZOLT 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.