FlipperBot vs RoboMaster S1
Side-by-side comparison of FlipperBot (Adafruit Industries) and RoboMaster S1 (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlipperBot—
- RoboMaster S1China
Year First Available
- FlipperBot2018
- RoboMaster S12019
Verified Deployments
- FlipperBot0 Deployments
- RoboMaster S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- FlipperBot$90
- RoboMaster S1$499
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FlipperBot0.3 hrs
- RoboMaster S10.6 hrs
Availability Status
- FlipperBotACTIVE
- RoboMaster S1ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- FlipperBot—
- RoboMaster S11 kg
Max Speed
- FlipperBot0.2 m/s
- RoboMaster S13.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- FlipperBotpartially autonomous
- RoboMaster S1semi-autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $90 | $499 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | 0.6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.2 m/s | 3.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | partially autonomous | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes FlipperBot and RoboMaster S1?
FlipperBot is made by Adafruit Industries. RoboMaster S1 is made by DJI, based in CN.
When were FlipperBot and RoboMaster S1 launched?
FlipperBot launched in 2018. RoboMaster S1 launched in 2019.
How much does FlipperBot cost compared to RoboMaster S1?
FlipperBot is listed at $90. RoboMaster S1 is listed at $499.
How do FlipperBot and RoboMaster S1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
FlipperBot scores 28/100. RoboMaster S1 scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are FlipperBot and RoboMaster S1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Education on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between FlipperBot and RoboMaster S1?
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 Education Robot Vendor RFP: Questions and Red Flags.
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About this comparison
FlipperBot vs RoboMaster S1 compares two robots in the education 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.