EVO II RTK Series V3 vs Lucie
Side-by-side comparison of EVO II RTK Series V3 (Autel Robotics) and Lucie (Verity Studios) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EVO II RTK Series V3China
- LucieSwitzerland
Year First Available
- EVO II RTK Series V32021
- Lucie2016
Verified Deployments
- EVO II RTK Series V30 Deployments
- Lucie0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EVO II RTK Series V3$2,999 USD
- Lucie$75,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EVO II RTK Series V30.6 hrs
- Lucie0.1 hrs
Availability Status
- EVO II RTK Series V3ACTIVE
- LucieACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- EVO II RTK Series V32 kg
- Lucie—
Max Speed
- EVO II RTK Series V320 m/s
- Lucie—
Autonomy Level
- EVO II RTK Series V3fully autonomous
- Luciefully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,999 USD | $75,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.6 hrs | 0.1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 20 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, 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 | EVO II RTK Series V3 | Lucie |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,999 | $75,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 18.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,001 | $175,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +8236% | +233% |
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 EVO II RTK Series V3 and Lucie?
EVO II RTK Series V3 is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. Lucie is made by Verity Studios, based in CH.
When were EVO II RTK Series V3 and Lucie launched?
EVO II RTK Series V3 launched in 2021. Lucie launched in 2016.
How much does EVO II RTK Series V3 cost compared to Lucie?
EVO II RTK Series V3 is listed at $2,999. Lucie is listed at $75,000.
How do EVO II RTK Series V3 and Lucie compare on the Robo Index?
EVO II RTK Series V3 grades BB 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 EVO II RTK Series V3 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 EVO II RTK Series V3 and Lucie?
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About this comparison
EVO II RTK Series V3 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.