# SFx1: Smartflyer drone

Canonical ID: `d02186b8-4740-4ece-a766-9d701d9483ac`

- **Slug:** smartflyer-sfx1
- **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones))
- **Maturity stage:** prototype
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Specs

- **Battery:** H55 Adagio — certifiable, all regulator tests passed
- **Capacity:** 4 seats
- **Milestone:** First battery modules delivered April 2026
- **Propulsion:** Hybrid-electric

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## Common questions

### What is SFx1?

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.

### 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.


## Sources (1)

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

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