Guardian Drone™ vs Q6 V2
Side-by-side comparison of Guardian Drone™ (Asylon) and Q6 V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Guardian Drone™United States
- Q6 V2India
Year First Available
- Guardian Drone™2024
- Q6 V22025
Verified Deployments
- Guardian Drone™0 Deployments
- Q6 V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Guardian Drone™Contact for quote
- Q6 V2$29,693 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Guardian Drone™1 hrs
- Q6 V21.2 hrs
Availability Status
- Guardian Drone™ACTIVE
- Q6 V2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Guardian Drone™4.5 kg
- Q6 V26 kg
Max Speed
- Guardian Drone™26.8 m/s
- Q6 V210 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Guardian Drone™—
- Q6 V2semi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $29,693 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1 hrs | 1.2 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 6 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 26.8 m/s | 10 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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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 | Guardian Drone™ | Q6 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $29,693 |
| Payback period | — | 7.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $220,307 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +742% |
Guardian Drone™ 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 Guardian Drone™ and Q6 V2?
Guardian Drone™ is made by Asylon, based in US. Q6 V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were Guardian Drone™ and Q6 V2 launched?
Guardian Drone™ launched in 2024. Q6 V2 launched in 2025.
How do Guardian Drone™ and Q6 V2 compare on the Robo Index?
Guardian Drone™ grades A on the Robo Index. Q6 V2 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 Guardian Drone™ and Q6 V2 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 Guardian Drone™ and Q6 V2?
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
Guardian Drone™ vs Q6 V2 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.