Palladyne™ Pilot vs Skydio X10
Side-by-side comparison of Palladyne™ Pilot (Palladyne AI) and Skydio X10 (Skydio, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Palladyne™ PilotUnited States
- Skydio X10United States
Year First Available
- Palladyne™ Pilot—
- Skydio X102014
Verified Deployments
- Palladyne™ Pilot0 Deployments
- Skydio X100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Palladyne™ PilotContact for quote
- Skydio X10$16,192–$25,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Palladyne™ Pilot2.5 hrs
- Skydio X100.7 hrs
Availability Status
- Palladyne™ PilotACTIVE
- Skydio X10ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Palladyne™ Pilot5 kg
- Skydio X100.4 kg
Reach
- Palladyne™ Pilot—
- Skydio X102,100 mm
Max Speed
- Palladyne™ Pilot30 m/s
- Skydio X1020.1 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Palladyne™ Pilotfully autonomous
- Skydio X10—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $16,192–$25,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,100 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 30 m/s | 20.1 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Palladyne™ Pilot and Skydio X10?
Palladyne™ Pilot is made by Palladyne AI, based in US. Skydio X10 is made by Skydio, Inc., based in US.
How do Palladyne™ Pilot and Skydio X10 compare on the Robo Index?
Palladyne™ Pilot scores 92/100. Skydio X10 scores 52/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Palladyne™ Pilot and Skydio X10 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Aerial on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Palladyne™ Pilot and Skydio X10?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The drone vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Palladyne™ Pilot vs Skydio X10 compares two robots in the aerial category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.