Colias vs Dragonfish-25
Side-by-side comparison of Colias (Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln) and Dragonfish-25 (Autel Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Colias—
- Dragonfish-25China
Year First Available
- Colias2018
- Dragonfish-252025
Verified Deployments
- Colias0 Deployments
- Dragonfish-250 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Colias$80
- Dragonfish-25Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Colias1.5 hrs
- Dragonfish-253.5 hrs
Availability Status
- ColiasACTIVE
- Dragonfish-25ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $80 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 3.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Colias and Dragonfish-25?
Colias is made by Computer Intelligence Lab at the University of Lincoln. Dragonfish-25 is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN.
When were Colias and Dragonfish-25 launched?
Colias launched in 2018. Dragonfish-25 launched in 2025.
How do Colias and Dragonfish-25 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Colias scores 56/100. Dragonfish-25 scores 55/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Colias and Dragonfish-25 comparable?
Colias is categorized as Research; Dragonfish-25 as Aerial. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Aerial robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Aerial TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Colias and Dragonfish-25?
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 research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Colias vs Dragonfish-25 compares two robots in the research and aerial categories. 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.