Guardian Security Drone vs SWITCH V2
Side-by-side comparison of Guardian Security Drone (Asylon) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Guardian Security DroneUnited States

- SWITCH V2India

Year First Available
- Guardian Security Drone2024

- SWITCH V22022

Verified Deployments
- Guardian Security Drone0 Deployments

- SWITCH V20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Guardian Security DroneContact for quote

- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- Guardian Security Drone0.5 hrs

- SWITCH V22.5 hrs

Availability Status
- Guardian Security DroneACTIVE

- SWITCH V2ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Guardian Security Drone44 kg

- SWITCH V27 kg

Max Speed
- Guardian Security Drone26.8 m/s

- SWITCH V213 m/s

Autonomy Level
- Guardian Security Drone—

- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $123,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 44 kg | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 26.8 m/s | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
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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 Security Drone | SWITCH V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $123,600 |
| Payback period | — | 29.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
Guardian Security 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 Security Drone and SWITCH V2?
Guardian Security Drone is made by Asylon, based in US. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were Guardian Security Drone and SWITCH V2 launched?
Guardian Security Drone launched in 2024. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.
How do Guardian Security Drone and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robo Index?
Guardian Security Drone grades A on the Robo Index. SWITCH 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 Security Drone and SWITCH V2 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Guardian Security Drone and SWITCH 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 security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Guardian Security Drone vs SWITCH V2 compares two robots in the security 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.