Skydio
Skydio, of San Mateo, California, is the largest US drone maker. Its aircraft use onboard computer vision to fly autonomously and avoid obstacles without GPS.
Founded in 2014 with 501 to 1,000 staff, it raised a 110 million US dollar Series F at a 4.4 billion valuation in April 2026. Its X10 and R10 drones and docks are used for inspection and security. Recent orders are military, including 52 million US dollars from the US Army. It reports more than 3,800 enterprise customers, but no civil airport deployment has been verified.
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Skydio is profiled in the companies register, but no deployment has been verified against published evidence. Records are added as evidence is reviewed and graded.
Products & Solutions
3 productsSkydio X10
An enterprise autonomous outdoor drone with advanced AI-powered autonomy, best-in-class sensors, and obstacle avoidance. Used for site security, perimeter patrol, asset inspection (including aircraft, runways, and bridges), and Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs.
Extends perimeter coverage, accelerates alarm verification, enables remote asset inspection without on-site personnel, and reduces risk to human workers by replacing manual inspection in hazardous locations.
- AI-powered autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance (360-degree)
- Multiple camera modules: 64 MP narrow, 50 MP wide, Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal
- Skydio Shadow subject-tracking capability
- IP55 rated for dust and water resistance
6 more features
- NightSense and spotlight for low-light operations
- ADS-B In integration for airspace awareness
- Compatible with Dock for X10 for autonomous launch and recovery
- Remote Ops software for remote piloting from any location
- Integrates with Genetec, Milestone, Axon, Scylla, and IDS platforms
- Open APIs for third-party AI model integration
Technical specifications (9)
- Max flight time: 40 minutes (X10D variant)
- Hover time: 35 minutes
- Processor: NVIDIA Jetson Orin
- IP rating: IP55
- Operating temperature: -20C to 50C
- Wind resistance (launch/land): up to 12 m/s (27 mph)
- Wireless range: 1-12 km depending on terrain; unlimited via cellular
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, 5G cellular, Starlink backhaul support
- Security: SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST framework aligned
- FAA Part 91 waivers secured by over 1,100 public safety operators for shielded remote operations up to 200 ft AGL
- BVLOS exemptions secured for specific use cases (e.g., bridge inspection, utility inspection)
Skydio R10
A compact autonomous drone designed for confined spaces, indoor operations, and tight-quarters inspections. Features onboard lighting and communications, and integrates with the same controller and software ecosystem as the X10.
Enables inspection and situational awareness in confined or indoor spaces where larger drones cannot operate, such as inside aircraft hangars, tunnels, or building interiors.
- Designed for tight indoor and confined-space operations
- Onboard lighting and communications
- Compatible with X10 controller
- Integrates with Remote Ops and DFR Command software
2 more features
- 5G/LTE and Connect Fusion built in
- Cloud integration for upload on landing
Dock for X10
An autonomous docking and recharging station that enables Skydio X10 drones to launch, complete missions, and recover without on-site personnel. Supports pre-planned and event-triggered autonomous missions, remote piloting via browser, and multiple backhaul options.
Enables fully autonomous and remotely piloted drone operations without requiring a pilot to be physically present, allowing 24/7 coverage of sites at scale.
- Autonomous launch in under 20 seconds from event trigger
- Remote piloting from any browser via Remote Ops
- Scheduled and on-demand mission support
- Backhaul options: Ethernet, 5G, Starlink
4 more features
- Operates in temperatures from -20C to 50C
- Wind resistance (launch/land): up to 12 m/s (27 mph)
- Corrosion-resistant for humid and saltwater environments
- Supports seamless handoff between docked and field operator modes
Technical specifications (5)
- Operating temperature: -20C to 50C
- Wind resistance: up to 12 m/s at launch and landing
- Backhaul: Ethernet, 5G, Starlink
- Connectivity: Skydio Connect technologies with omnidirectional communication
- Range: 1-12 km depending on terrain
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