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Skydio Autonomous Drones
Skydio builds U.S.-made autonomous drones with AI for DFR, inspections, and national security.
Drone Technology
Updated 13 hours ago
Skydio Autonomous Drones's Top Features
Onboard AI autonomy for real-time navigation and obstacle avoidance
NightSense for safe flight in zero-light environments
Operations in GPS-denied and high-EMI conditions
360° custom navigation lenses for full-scene visibility
Telephoto imaging for long-range detection and 0.1 mm crack identification
Teledyne FLIR Boson+ 640x512 thermal with ≤30 mK sensitivity
Under 40-second deployment; up to 40-minute flight; 45 mph max speed
IP54/IP55 weather resistance for rugged field operations
Automated mission tools: Subject Tracking, Skydio Shadow, Crosshair Coordinates, Scout
Real-time 2D/3D mapping without additional systems
Frequently asked questions about Skydio Autonomous Drones
Skydio builds autonomous, AI-powered drones and end-to-end software to enable DFR, inspections, site security, and national security missions for enterprises and government.
Key offerings include the Skydio X10/X10D and R10 drones, Skydio Dock and Dock Lite, Dock for X10, and software like Remote Ops, Skydio Connect, and integrations for mapping and fleet control.
All Skydio products are designed, assembled, and supported in the USA, with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, manufacturing in Hayward, CA, and additional offices in Boston, Japan, and India.
DFR enables drones to launch in under 20 seconds and autonomously reach incidents in under 90 seconds, streaming live aerial intelligence to responders and real-time crime centers for faster, safer outcomes.
Skydio Autonomy combines onboard AI with multi-directional sensors for real-time navigation, obstacle avoidance, and automated data capture—day or night, including GPS-denied and high-EMI environments.
Skydio is used by every U.S. Department of Defense branch, over 1,000 public safety agencies, more than 60 energy utilities, and over 1,200 enterprise organizations.
Public safety (DFR, search and rescue), utilities and critical infrastructure (line, tower, and asset inspections), national security, energy, and broader enterprise operations.
Skydio provides regulatory services, professional training via Skydio Academy, and integrated software for remote ops, fleet management, photogrammetry workflows, and secure data sharing.
Select systems deploy in under 40 seconds, offer up to 40 minutes of flight, reach speeds up to 45 mph, and carry IP54/IP55 weather protection for rugged conditions.
Yes. With Skydio Dock/Dock Lite and Remote Ops, teams can pilot via a browser with Skydio Connect low-latency links (including Fusion for long-range) and AES‑256 encrypted data.
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