Dragonfish-25 vs Switchblade 300 Block 20
Side-by-side comparison of Dragonfish-25 (Autel Robotics) and Switchblade 300 Block 20 (AeroVironment) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Dragonfish-25China
- Switchblade 300 Block 20United States
Year First Available
- Dragonfish-252025
- Switchblade 300 Block 20—
Verified Deployments
- Dragonfish-250 Deployments
- Switchblade 300 Block 200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Dragonfish-253.5 hrs
- Switchblade 300 Block 200.3 hrs
Availability Status
- Dragonfish-25ACTIVE
- Switchblade 300 Block 20ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Dragonfish-2510 kg
- Switchblade 300 Block 20—
Max Speed
- Dragonfish-2535 m/s
- Switchblade 300 Block 20—
Autonomy Level
- Dragonfish-25fully autonomous
- Switchblade 300 Block 20—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 0.3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 35 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Dragonfish-25 and Switchblade 300 Block 20?
Dragonfish-25 is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. Switchblade 300 Block 20 is made by AeroVironment, based in US.
How do Dragonfish-25 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Dragonfish-25 scores 55/100. Switchblade 300 Block 20 scores 40/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Dragonfish-25 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 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 Dragonfish-25 and Switchblade 300 Block 20?
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
Dragonfish-25 vs Switchblade 300 Block 20 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.