JUMP 20 vs Phantom 4 RTK
Side-by-side comparison of JUMP 20 (AeroVironment) and Phantom 4 RTK (DJI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JUMP 20United States
- Phantom 4 RTKChina
Verified Deployments
- JUMP 200 Deployments
- Phantom 4 RTK0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- JUMP 2013 hrs
- Phantom 4 RTK0.5 hrs
Availability Status
- JUMP 20ACTIVE
- Phantom 4 RTKACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- JUMP 2013.6 kg
- Phantom 4 RTK—
Max Speed
- JUMP 20—
- Phantom 4 RTK13.9 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 13 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 13.6 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 13.9 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | JUMP 20 | Phantom 4 RTK |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
JUMP 20, Phantom 4 RTK have 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 JUMP 20 and Phantom 4 RTK?
JUMP 20 is made by AeroVironment, based in US. Phantom 4 RTK is made by DJI, based in CN.
How do JUMP 20 and Phantom 4 RTK compare on the Robo Index?
JUMP 20 grades A on the Robo Index. Phantom 4 RTK grades A. 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 JUMP 20 and Phantom 4 RTK 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 JUMP 20 and Phantom 4 RTK?
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
JUMP 20 vs Phantom 4 RTK 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.