Skydio company

AI-driven autonomous drone platforms for ISR, asset inspections, and priority mission applications, providing advanced analytics and real-time situational awareness.

Skydio overview

Skydio is an American company specializing in autonomous drones and intelligent aerial systems that enhance productivity, safety, and creativity. We design, assemble, and support our products entirely in the United States, ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and security.

Founded in 2014, Skydio has become the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S., producing over 40,000 drones that serve thousands of organizations, including every branch of the U.S. military, hundreds of public safety agencies, and numerous major utility providers.

Our products represent a family of autonomous flying robots capable of working together on a unified platform. These drones are engineered to perform complex missions with minimal human intervention, providing real-time data to support smarter, safer, and faster decision-making.

Our Mission

Skydio’s mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe through autonomous flight. Artificial intelligence and computer vision are at the core of our technology, allowing drones to navigate complex environments independently while capturing and processing high-quality data.

By combining advanced hardware, intelligent software, and robust AI, Skydio drones help organizations:

• Respond to emergencies faster and more safely

• Conduct infrastructure inspections efficiently

• Enhance national security operations

• Automate complex industrial tasks

Our mission is to expand human capabilities while reducing risk, enabling teams to accomplish what was previously too dangerous or labor-intensive.

A Family of Autonomous Drones

Skydio offers a versatile range of drones designed for multiple applications:

• Skydio X10: Our flagship platform, equipped with class-leading sensors and guided by advanced AI. Capable of gathering critical data anytime and anywhere, the X10 supports autonomous and remotely piloted missions with unmatched precision.

• Dock for X10: Enables rapid, autonomous deployment of X10 drones at any site. Launch and monitor missions remotely without requiring personnel to be on location.

• Skydio R10: Built for confined or indoor spaces, the R10 combines durability, low operational costs, onboard lighting, and cloud connectivity to meet demanding mission requirements.

Together, these drones form a scalable, integrated ecosystem that adapts to public safety, industrial, and defense applications.

Transforming Public Safety

Drone as First Responder (DFR)

Skydio drones redefine emergency response with the Drone as First Responder program. Key benefits include:

• Eyes on the scene in under two minutes

• Instant situational awareness on any call

• Better coordinated responses

• Increased operational success and apprehension rates

By providing autonomous intelligence in critical situations, Skydio protects first responders while enabling them to operate more efficiently and safely.

Supporting Utilities and Infrastructure

Skydio drones help utility companies and infrastructure providers stay ahead of failures and outages. They allow organizations to:

• Detect issues proactively

• Reduce downtime and accelerate return-to-service

• Conduct inspections with existing workforce efficiency

By automating inspections and data collection, Skydio drones improve operational reliability while minimizing risk to personnel.

Enhancing National Security

Skydio provides survivable small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) that give military and security teams an edge in intelligence, reconnaissance, and operational decision-making. Benefits include:

• Real-time situational awareness in high-risk environments

• Faster, safer data collection in complex or contested areas

• Human-machine teaming to tilt the battlefield in favor of operators

Our drones allow teams to out-see, out-think, and out-perform adversaries while keeping personnel out of harm’s way.

Innovation at the Core

Skydio was founded by MIT graduates who helped pioneer autonomous drone technology. After contributing to Google’s Project Wing, they launched Skydio in 2014 to bring fully autonomous flight to commercial, public safety, and defense sectors.

• R1 Launch (2018): Breakthrough autonomous consumer drone, widely regarded as a platform for commercial development.

• Over a decade of R&D: World-class engineers in AI, computer vision, and autonomous flight.

• 100% U.S.-based production: Headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing in Hayward, CA.

Maintaining in-house design and manufacturing ensures the highest standards of safety, reliability, and national security.

Trusted by Thousands of Organizations

Skydio drones are deployed across thousands of organizations globally, including:

• Every branch of the U.S. military

• Hundreds of public safety agencies across all U.S. states

• Major utility providers managing critical infrastructure

Autonomous drones enable these organizations to capture actionable data faster, reduce operational risk, and complete tasks that were previously too dangerous or difficult.

Our Investors and Partners

Skydio is supported by top-tier investors and strategic partners, highlighting confidence in our technology and vision. Key supporters include:

• Andreessen Horowitz

• Linse Capital

• Next47

• IVP

• Playground

• NVIDIA

This backing enables us to expand product lines, advance autonomous flight, and deliver innovative solutions to a growing global market.

AI-Powered Autonomous Flight

Artificial intelligence drives every Skydio drone. Key capabilities include:

• Fully autonomous navigation in complex environments

• High-quality data capture without specialized piloting skills

• Operation in GPS-denied or high-risk scenarios

• Real-time processing for actionable insights

Autonomous flight reduces human error, improves operational efficiency, and enables safe performance of tasks that were previously too challenging or dangerous.

Designed, Assembled, and Supported in the USA

Every Skydio drone is:

• Designed and assembled in the U.S.

• Built with secure, high-standard supply chains

• Supported by full-time U.S.-based software and engineering teams

This approach ensures reliability, security, and top-tier performance, reflecting the best of American innovation, trustworthiness, and craftsmanship.

The Skydio Advantage

• Autonomy: Minimal human intervention, fully intelligent flight

• Safety: Advanced sensors and AI reduce operational risk

• Reliability: Durable drones built for repeated missions

• Flexibility: Adaptable platforms for both tight spaces (R10) and open environments (X10)

• Scalability: Integrated ecosystem across industries

Skydio drones provide homegrown solutions for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities, enabling organizations to capture the intelligence they need to succeed.

Vision for the Future

Skydio envisions a world where autonomous drones enhance productivity, safety, and creativity everywhere. From emergency response to national security, our drones extend human capabilities, reduce risk, and deliver critical data with unmatched speed and precision.

Equipped with proprietary technology, U.S.-based production, and over a decade of innovation, Skydio is making the impossible possible—helping organizations operate smarter, safer, and faster, and ensuring that nothing on earth flies like a Skydio.