How does SKYMODEL stack up against an “AI” provider (Airteam) and a classic drone retailer (Airclip)? Here is the direct comparison on price, speed and PV planning.
Software, service and drone from a single source. A true-to-scale 3D model in minutes, full PV planning and fair per-project pricing without subscription lock-in.
“AI” provider
Focus on subscriptions, noticeably longer delivery times and a PV feature limited to module layout.
Drone retailer
Strong drone focus, but only few features in the online viewer and longer processing times.
SKYMODEL All-in-One | Airteam “AI” provider | Airclip Drone retailer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price & speed | |||
| 1 project of 500 m² price per project | 25 € | 125 € | 25 € |
| Avg. turnaround time to the finished 3D model | 20 Min 7 days / week | 24 h | 12–24 h weekdays only |
| 500 m²: viewer + PDF report online viewer for self-measuring + survey report | 75 € | 125 € | 75 € |
| Delivery time viewer / report | 20 Min / 24–36 h | 24 h / 2–7 working days | 12-24 h / 6–10 working days |
| 100 projects ≤ 1,000 m² / month monthly, cancellable monthly | 900 € Flat rate L, all projects incl. | 1.200 € | 1.250 € Example calculation: €25 × 100 projects × 50% volume discount = €1,250 |
| Online viewer features | |||
| Original photos in the online viewer | |||
| DXF export for your measurements | |||
| Table export for measurements | |||
| PV planning | Full planning | module layout only, no calculation | no PV planning in the viewer |
| PV planning in the online viewer | |||
| Module layout including mounting system | |||
| Electrical design & wiring in the PV tool | |||
| Shading simulation in the PV tool | |||
| Profitability calculation in the PV tool | |||
| Digital customer quote in the PV tool | |||
| Price net | 1.048,74 € | 1.350 € | 1.306,49 € |
| included drone | DJI Mini 5 Pro | DJI Mini 5 Pro | DJI Lito X1 |
| Included | Setup, 1 month of free 3D models, guide & onboarding | Online training, 10 models in the 1st month | Setup, DJI Care Refresh, €100 credit (≈ 2–4 projects), SD card, Safety Set, carrying case, technical support |
PV planning, electrical design, shading simulation, profitability and digital customer quote, all directly on the 3D model.
All information without guarantee. As of: 29.06.2026. All prices plus VAT unless stated otherwise. Information on competitors is based on publicly available information and may change at any time. Mentioned brands (Airteam, Airclip, DJI) belong to their respective owners.
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