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Dragon Runner 20 vs UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform

QinetiQ (Foster-Miller) vs Integra Robotics — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform offers the higher payload (500 kg vs 4.5 kg).
  • UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform offers the faster top speed (7.92 km/h vs 6 km/h).
  • Dragon Runner 20 offers the longer runtime (180 min vs 120 min).
  • Dragon Runner 20 offers the lighter build (9 kg vs 200 kg).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

Dragon Runner 20UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform
CompanyQinetiQ (Foster-Miller)Integra Robotics
CategoryMilitaryMilitary
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Weight9 kg200 kg
Payload4.5 kg500 kg
Speed6 km/h7.92 km/h
Battery Life180 min120 min
ConnectivityRadio, 650+ m line of sight; optional fibre-optic control tetherEncrypted 2.4 GHz wireless (UDP) and hybrid wired link (CAT-6, 1 Gbps); 300 m LOS / 80 m NLOS
Software / AIDragon Runner 20 wearable controller or UC-LITE controllerAndroid Unreal Engine operator app

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the Dragon Runner 20 and the UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform?

Dragon Runner 20 is made by QinetiQ (Foster-Miller), while UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform is made by Integra Robotics. Both are militarys, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the Dragon Runner 20 or the UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform?

The UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform has the higher payload at 500 kg, compared to 4.5 kg for the Dragon Runner 20.

Which is faster, the Dragon Runner 20 or the UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform?

The UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform has the higher top speed at 7.92 km/h, compared to 6 km/h for the Dragon Runner 20.

Which has the longer battery life, the Dragon Runner 20 or the UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform?

The Dragon Runner 20 has the higher runtime at about 180 minutes, compared to about 120 minutes for the UGV 500 kg Tracked Platform.