Guardian Drone™ vs SkyRunner
Side-by-side comparison of Guardian Drone™ (Asylon) and SkyRunner (Ceilix) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Guardian Drone™United States
- SkyRunnerGermany
Year First Available
- Guardian Drone™2024
- SkyRunner2025
Verified Deployments
- Guardian Drone™0 Deployments
- SkyRunner0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Guardian Drone™1 hrs
- SkyRunner—
Availability Status
- Guardian Drone™ACTIVE
- SkyRunnerACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Guardian Drone™4.5 kg
- SkyRunner1,000 kg
Max Speed
- Guardian Drone™26.8 m/s
- SkyRunner—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 26.8 m/s | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Guardian Drone™ and SkyRunner?
Guardian Drone™ is made by Asylon, based in US. SkyRunner is made by Ceilix, based in DE.
When were Guardian Drone™ and SkyRunner launched?
Guardian Drone™ launched in 2024. SkyRunner launched in 2025.
How do Guardian Drone™ and SkyRunner compare on the Robo Index?
Guardian Drone™ grades AA on the Robo Index. SkyRunner 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 SkyRunner 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 SkyRunner?
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 SkyRunner 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.