The Guardian Drone™ is a Drone developed by Asylon (United States), launched 2024. Key specifications: airframe counter-drone interceptor, flight time 1.033 h, top speed 94.44 m/s, mission payload 0.5 kg.
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Overview
Your rapid-response advantage, providing instant visibility and real-time intelligence from above.
Flagship features
- First satellite-connected drone; triple-redundant communications (satellite, 5G/LTE, Mesh) ensure connectivity anywhere on Earth
- BVLOS-ready: integrated ADS-B receiver, anti-collision beacon, parachute, dual RTK GNSS (2 cm accuracy)
- Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) operations: 24/7 autonomous operations with robotic battery swapping and payload loading via Guardian Station
- Compares favorably against DJI M400/M350/M4TD, Skydio X10, Flock Safety Alpha in flight time, speed, camera specs
- Payload capacity 10 lbs with multiple mission-specific payloads (AED, flotation, radio, trauma kit, hazmat sensor, Narcan, EpiPen, wildfire ignition, lost hiker pack)
- SkyCradle open-source payload docking mechanism for custom payloads
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Strategic investment disclosed
Price
lease
Availability
Certifications & autonomy
Specifications
Category: Drone- Airframe
- counter-drone interceptor
- Flight time
- 1.033 h
- Top speed
- 94.44 m/s
- Mission payload
- 0.5 kg
- Takeoff weight
- 2.65 kg
- IP rating
- IP45
- ROS
- No
- SDK / API
- Yes
- Pricing model
- purchase
- Price tier
- 40-80K
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $49.0M
- Founded
- 2015
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- full FAA compliance[1]
Other19
- Applications
- security_patrol
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Fleet Software
- DroneIQ
- Force Limiting
- false
- Model Variants
- Guardian Station
- Company Country
- US
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam,vision
- Deployment Count
- 45000
- Deployment Notes
- offered as a fully managed Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) solution with RSOC providing FAA-certified pilots for regulatory compliance; integrates with existing security platforms, VMS, alarm systems, and ground robots like DroneDog™; optimized for unmanned BVLOS waivers for 24/7/365 operations[1][3][4]
- Youtube Video Id
- TVOkWkas4qw
- Compatible Vision
- Thermal cameras,Electro-optical cameras,20x optical zoom / integrated IR
- Industries Served
- defense,military,critical_infrastructure
- Software Platform
- DroneIQ
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
- Programming Interface
- proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- - First satellite-connected drone; triple-redundant communications (satellite, 5G/LTE, Mesh) ensure connectivity anywhere on Earth. - BVLOS-ready: integrated ADS-B receiver, anti-collision beacon, parachute, dual RTK GNSS (2 cm accuracy). - Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR) operations: 24/7 autonomous operations with robotic battery swapping and payload loading via Guardian Station. - Integrates with existing public safety systems: Shotspotter gunshot detection, Motorola NG911, Live911, Tyler CAD, CentralSquare CAD, CommandCentral DEMS, Vigilant ALPR, Fusus RTCC, APX NEXT radio, AirData flight logs. - Compares favorably against DJI M400/M350/M4TD, Skydio X10, Flock Safety Alpha in flight time, speed, camera specs. - Payload capacity 10 lbs with multiple mission-specific payloads (AED, flotation, radio, trauma kit, hazmat sensor, Narcan, EpiPen, wildfire ignition, lost hiker pack). - SkyCradle open-source payload docking mechanism for custom payloads. - Automotive-grade radar obstacle avoidance works day/night in fog/rain/dust. - 130 dBA siren (3x louder than police car siren) with emergency lights and loudspeaker. - Customized agency markings available. - Financing/leasing: likely available through government procurement; 'contact for pricing' suggests enterprise pricing. - No pricing published online; based on complexity and comparison to DJI Matrice series likely $40-80K+ for full DFR system.
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Company milestones
- Aug 2025FundingStrategic investment disclosed
- Jul 2025FundingSeries B funding announced
- Oct 2024DeploymentIndy 500 gas-sniffing DroneDog deployment
- Sep 2024LaunchGuardian automated aerial security drone launched
- Sep 2024LaunchGuardian security drone launched
- Jun 2022DeploymentGXO deploys DroneDog security robotics
- 2025DeploymentRobotic security deployed at the 2025 Indianapolis 500
- 2015MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Guardian Drone™?
- The Guardian Drone™ is developed by Asylon, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Guardian Drone™?
- The Guardian Drone™ is a Drone made by Asylon.
- How much does the Guardian Drone™ cost?
- Pricing for the Guardian Drone™ is not publicly listed — contact Asylon for a quote.
- When was the Guardian Drone™ launched?
- The Guardian Drone™ was launched in 2024.
- What are the key specifications of the Guardian Drone™?
- Key specifications of the Guardian Drone™: airframe counter-drone interceptor, flight time 1.033 h, top speed 94.44 m/s, mission payload 0.5 kg, takeoff weight 2.65 kg.
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