DT26 Open Payload vs Q6 V2 GEO

Side-by-side comparison of DT26 Open Payload (Delair) and Q6 V2 GEO (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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DT26 Open PayloadBB

Q6 V2 GEOBBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

DT26 Open PayloadFrance
Q6 V2 GEOIndia

Year First Available

DT26 Open Payload2019
Q6 V2 GEO2025

Verified Deployments

DT26 Open Payload0 Deployments
Q6 V2 GEO0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

DT26 Open Payload170 hrs
Q6 V2 GEO0.8 hrs

Availability Status

DT26 Open PayloadACTIVE
Q6 V2 GEOACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

DT26 Open Payload3 kg
Q6 V2 GEO6 kg

Max Speed

DT26 Open Payload31 m/s
Q6 V2 GEO10 m/s

Autonomy Level

DT26 Open Payload—
Q6 V2 GEOsemi-autonomous

	DT26 Open PayloadaerialDelair BBRobo Index	Q6 V2 GEOaerialideaForge BBBRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	France	India
Year First Available (values differ)	2019	2025
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ)	170 hrs	0.8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	6 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	31 m/s	10 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	semi-autonomous

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Labor $/hr (USD)

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

Metric	DT26 Open Payload	Q6 V2 GEO
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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
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DT26 Open Payload, Q6 V2 GEO have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

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 DT26 Open Payload and Q6 V2 GEO?

DT26 Open Payload is made by Delair, based in FR. Q6 V2 GEO is made by ideaForge, based in IN.

When were DT26 Open Payload and Q6 V2 GEO launched?

DT26 Open Payload launched in 2019. Q6 V2 GEO launched in 2025.

How do DT26 Open Payload and Q6 V2 GEO compare on the Robo Index?

DT26 Open Payload grades BB on the Robo Index. Q6 V2 GEO grades BBB. 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 DT26 Open Payload and Q6 V2 GEO 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 DT26 Open Payload and Q6 V2 GEO?

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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DT26 Open Payload vs Q6 V2 GEO 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.