NASA Ingenuity vs NASA Perseverance
Head-to-head comparison of NASA JPL NASA Ingenuity and NASA JPL NASA Perseverance. Updated 2026.
Last updated: September 27, 2026
Overall Score
78.6/ 100
NASA Ingenuity
NASA JPL
82.5/ 100
NASA Perseverance
NASA JPL
Score Breakdown
88
Performance90
82
Reliability88
55
Ease of Use60
80
Intelligence88
85
Value72
70
Ecosystem85
85
Safety90
82
Design85
Specs Comparison
| Spec | NASA Ingenuity | NASA Perseverance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $85,000,000 | $2,700,000,000 |
| Power | Solar + lithium-ion | Multi-Mission RTG 110W |
| Rotors | 2 | — |
| Mass Kg | 1.8 | 1025 |
| Max Speed Ms | 10 | — |
| Max Altitude M | 24 | — |
| Rotor Diameter M | 1.2 | — |
| Flights Completed | 72 | — |
| Wheels | — | 6 |
| Cameras | — | 23 |
| Mission | — | Mars Sample Return cache |
| Dimensions | — | 3m x 2.7m x 2.2m |
| Instruments | — | 7 |
| Top Speed Cmps | — | 4.2 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | NASA Ingenuity | NASA Perseverance |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $119,000,000 | $3,780,000,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |