DT46 vs Lucie
Side-by-side comparison of DT46 (Delair) and Lucie (Verity Studios) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- DT46France
- LucieSwitzerland
Year First Available
- DT462022
- Lucie2016
Verified Deployments
- DT460 Deployments
- Lucie0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- DT46Contact for quote
- Lucie$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- DT463.5 hrs
- Lucie0.1 hrs
Availability Status
- DT46ACTIVE
- LucieACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- DT465 kg
- Lucie—
Autonomy Level
- DT46—
- Luciefully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 0.1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, Max Speed, 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 | DT46 | Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $75,000 |
| Payback period | — | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +233% |
DT46 has 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 DT46 and Lucie?
DT46 is made by Delair, based in FR. Lucie is made by Verity Studios, based in CH.
When were DT46 and Lucie launched?
DT46 launched in 2022. Lucie launched in 2016.
How do DT46 and Lucie compare on the Robo Index?
DT46 grades B on the Robo Index. Lucie grades A. 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 DT46 and Lucie 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 DT46 and Lucie?
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
DT46 vs Lucie 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.