Robot model

SFx1

Four-seat hybrid-electric aircraft with H55 Adagio battery system.

Manufacturer: Smartflyer
Form factor: aerial
Maturity: prototype
Lifecycle: active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies SFx1, a aerial by Smartflyer (prototype). 1 source back the record.

Overview

Four-seat hybrid-electric aircraft with H55 Adagio battery system. First certifiable battery modules delivered April 2026. Battery system completed all regulator-required certification tests. Hybrid propulsion for extended range vs pure battery aircraft.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Battery

H55 Adagio — fully certified

Type

4-seat hybrid-electric

Specs

Battery

H55 Adagio — certifiable, all regulator tests passed

Capacity

4 seats

Milestone

First battery modules delivered April 2026

Propulsion

Hybrid-electric

Data & sources

Web sources

1 source backing this record.View all →

Pricing

No verified price is on record for SFx1. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

SFx1 on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Record createdAug 17, 2026
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Safety record

No incidents on record for SFx1.

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Sources (1)

https://evtolinsights.com/h55-delivers-first-certifiable-battery-modules-for-smartflyers-sfx1-electric-aircraft/

Common questions

What is SFx1?

How much does SFx1 cost?

SFx1's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for SFx1 from Smartflyer. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is SFx1 actually deployed in the real world?

SFx1 is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.

Who makes SFx1?

SFx1 is made by Smartflyer, based in Sarnen, Switzerland.

Can you buy SFx1?

SFx1 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.

What are alternatives to SFx1?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to SFx1 include Skydio X10, Prime Air MK30, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), MQ-9 Reaper.

How does SFx1 compare to Skydio X10?

SFx1 and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 20 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. SFx1 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

What is SFx1's maturity stage?

SFx1 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.

Where is SFx1 deployed?

No verified deployments of SFx1 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.

Is SFx1 safe?

SFx1 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-17

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-17

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.