FLASH vs Saab Skeldar V-150
Side-by-side comparison of FLASH (Wroclaw University of Technology) and Saab Skeldar V-150 (Saab Group) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FLASH—
- Saab Skeldar V-150Switzerland
Year First Available
- FLASH2012
- Saab Skeldar V-1502006
Verified Deployments
- FLASH0 Deployments
- Saab Skeldar V-1500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FLASH$150,000
- Saab Skeldar V-150$600
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FLASH2 hrs
- Saab Skeldar V-1504 hrs
Availability Status
- FLASHACTIVE
- Saab Skeldar V-150ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- FLASH—
- Saab Skeldar V-15040 kg
Max Speed
- FLASH0.5 m/s
- Saab Skeldar V-15038.9 m/s
Autonomy Level
- FLASHsemi-autonomous
- Saab Skeldar V-150—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2006 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $150,000 | $600 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 40 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 38.9 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes FLASH and Saab Skeldar V-150?
FLASH is made by Wroclaw University of Technology. Saab Skeldar V-150 is made by Saab Group, based in CH.
When were FLASH and Saab Skeldar V-150 launched?
FLASH launched in 2012. Saab Skeldar V-150 launched in 2006.
How much does FLASH cost compared to Saab Skeldar V-150?
FLASH is listed at $150,000. Saab Skeldar V-150 is listed at $600.
How do FLASH and Saab Skeldar V-150 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FLASH scores 28/100. Saab Skeldar V-150 scores 65/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FLASH and Saab Skeldar V-150 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research 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 FLASH and Saab Skeldar V-150?
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
FLASH vs Saab Skeldar V-150 compares two robots in the research 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.