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Skydio Delivers a Breakthrough for Enterprise Drones with the Launch of Skydio X10

Unique Combination of Sensor Capability, Intelligence, and Versatility Introduced with Skydio X10 to Meet the Growing Need for Smart, Trustworthy Drones to Serve Critical Industries

SAN MATEO, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 20, 2023Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology, today announced its latest enterprise drone, the Skydio X10. The Skydio X10 combines new, cutting-edge data capture cameras, unparalleled autonomy, and versatile hardware to serve a range of industries, including defense, energy, public safety, transportation, construction and communications.

The Skydio X10 boasts an impressive array of features and capabilities that have never before existed in a single platform, including:

“The Skydio X10 combines the sensors customers need to get the data they care about, with the airframe and autonomy to put those sensors in the most important places at the most important times. It can do everything expected of leading manually flown drones, but it has the autonomy to enable a scale, scope, and impact that has so far been elusive for the drone industry,” said Adam Bry, co-founder and CEO of Skydio. “X10 is a reflection of everything we’ve learned from our customers over the last three years, a technology foundation with a decade of R&D behind it, and the work of an incredibly talented and dedicated team at Skydio. Our end goal at Skydio is not to build drones but to build successful drone programs. The journey is just getting started.”

Market Fueled by Critical Trends

X10 is being announced at a critical moment for the drone industry. First, drones are becoming crucial tools for the core industries our civilization runs on, offering an expansive array of applications, ranging from reconnaissance and overwatch to comprehensive infrastructure inspection. Second, it’s becoming increasingly untenable for many of these industries to depend on drones made by Chinese companies beholden to Chinese foreign policy. Industries are actively seeking alternatives to ensure the security and sovereignty of their drone technology. Finally, artificial intelligence has ushered in a transformative era, enabling intelligent drone systems that can seamlessly automate a spectrum of tasks. Skydio's vision and unwavering commitment to AI and US-based manufacturing have led to the development of the pioneering Skydio X10. The Skydio X10 squarely addresses these industry dynamics and paves the way for the future of drones which are highly advanced, secure, and autonomous tools, catering to the evolving demands of modern industries.

Versatile Use Cases

The Skydio X10 serves a range of use cases across industries:

Skydio remains committed to pushing the boundaries of autonomous drone technology, furthering the impact of aerial intelligence across industries, and strengthening the role of drones as valuable assets in professional settings. Skydio's autonomy technology remains unparalleled, and the introduction of the X10 eliminates the need for trade-offs between autonomy and critical hardware features, offering users a smarter, more secure, and highly capable product.

For a deeper look at the Skydio X10 and the role it plays in the industry, please visit https://www.skydio.com/blog/introducing-X10

About Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by enterprise and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. from its headquarters in San Mateo, CA, to offer the highest standards of supply chain, manufacturing and data security. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA. For more information visit Skydio.com.



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