Autel Dragonfish Nest vs Skydio X10
Side-by-side comparison of Autel Dragonfish Nest (Autel Robotics) and Skydio X10 (Skydio, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autel Dragonfish NestChina
- Skydio X10United States
Year First Available
- Autel Dragonfish Nest—
- Skydio X102014
Verified Deployments
- Autel Dragonfish Nest0 Deployments
- Skydio X100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Autel Dragonfish Nest$155,000 USD
- Skydio X10$16,192–$25,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Autel Dragonfish Nest—
- Skydio X100.7 hrs
Availability Status
- Autel Dragonfish NestACTIVE
- Skydio X10ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Autel Dragonfish Nest—
- Skydio X100.4 kg
Reach
- Autel Dragonfish Nest—
- Skydio X102,100 mm
Max Speed
- Autel Dragonfish Nest30 m/s
- Skydio X1020.1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Autel Dragonfish Nestsemi-autonomous
- Skydio X10—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $155,000 USD | $16,192–$25,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.4 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,100 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 30 m/s | 20.1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating
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 Dragonfish Nest | Skydio X10 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $155,000 | $20,596 |
| Payback period | 37.2 mo | 4.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $95,000 | $229,404 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +61% | +1114% |
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 Dragonfish Nest and Skydio X10?
Autel Dragonfish Nest is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. Skydio X10 is made by Skydio, Inc., based in US.
How do Autel Dragonfish Nest and Skydio X10 compare on the Robo Index?
Autel Dragonfish Nest grades BB on the Robo Index. Skydio X10 grades AA. 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 Dragonfish Nest and Skydio X10 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 Dragonfish Nest and Skydio X10?
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 Dragonfish Nest vs Skydio X10 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.