The Skydio X10 is a Drone developed by Skydio (United States), launched 2014, listed at $16,192–$25,000 USD (unverified). Key specifications: airframe inspection-drone, flight time 0.667 h, top speed 20 m/s, mission payload 0.385 kg.
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Overview
Skydio X10 is a compact, AI-powered quadcopter drone designed for industrial inspection, public safety surveillance, mapping, and autonomous missions. It features a 45 mph max flight speed, 40-minute flight time, IP55 weather resistance, and swappable modular sensor packages including 64 MP narrow camera, 48 MP telephoto (190mm eq.), 50 MP wide camera, and a Teledyne FLIR Boson+ radiometric thermal camera (640x512, <30 mK sensitivity). The onboard NVIDIA Jetson Orin GPU provides 10x more computing power than the previous generation, enabling real-time obstacle avoidance, 360-degree navigation with six custom lenses, and autonomous flight in GPS-denied environments. NightSense mode allows zero-light autonomous operation using IR illumination. The drone weighs under 4.7 pounds, folds to a compact size for backpack transport, and supports optional attachments including parachute, dropper, speaker, spotlight, RTK/PPK, and dual cellular connectivity (Connect Fusion+). It offers multiple control modes: direct controller (up to 7.5 miles), browser-based remote ops, and cellular-connected unlimited range. Data is secured with AES-256 encryption, NDAA compliance, and SOC2 Type II certification. Designed, assembled, and supported in the USA.
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Specifications
Category: Drone- Airframe
- inspection-drone
- Flight time
- 0.667 h
- Top speed
- 20 m/s
- Mission payload
- 0.385 kg
- Takeoff weight
- 2.13 kg
- IP rating
- IP55
- Operating temp
- -20 to 45°C
- ROS
- Yes
- SDK / API
- Yes
- Pricing model
- purchase
- Price tier
- 10-20K
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $570.0M
- Founded
- 2014
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 6
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.05
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- IP55
Other24
- Applications
- security_patrol,visual_inspection,surface_inspection
- Auto Charging
- true
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Fleet Software
- Skydio Flight Deck
- Force Limiting
- true
- Max Fleet Size
- 100
- Model Variants
- Skydio X10D
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 6
- Navigation Type
- vision,lidar_slam
- Deployment Count
- 5000
- Deployment Notes
- <40 sec
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.011
- Youtube Video Id
- 7nV3F2Z4rKQ
- Compatible Vision
- Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal sensor
- Industries Served
- public_safety,military,construction,energy
- Software Platform
- Skydio Flight Deck
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- available
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Schunk PG70,Zimmer GEP2000,custom pneumatic grippers
- Countries Available
- US,Japan
- Programming Interface
- code_python,visual_block
- Additional Information
- Product is software (3D Scan), not a robot itself; runs on Skydio drones. Category assigned as 'delivery' per schema guidance for drone-based inspection services, but flagged as software only.,Unique capabilities: adaptive flight plans generated in real-time based on 3D scene understanding; no GPS required; works without crash risk.,Competitive differentiators: 75% faster data capture vs manual drones; 30% lower reinspection rates; sub-millimeter precision; no need for elite pilot skills.,Partnerships: Bentley Systems (preferred photogrammetry), DroneDeploy, RealityCapture, Axon Evidence.com.,Funding/investors: Andreessen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, NVIDIA.,Customer deployments: Sundt Construction (semiconductor facility), NCDOT (bridge/road inspection), Boston Police Department (crime scenes), JIW (bridge inspection in Japan - grew business 70x).,Awards/praise: mentioned in DroneDJ article.,White paper available: 'AI for Inspection White Paper'.,Event launch at U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL.,Headquarters: Redwood City, CA. All design, assembly, support in U.S.
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Company milestones
- Nov 2023MilestoneSkydio X10 tour stops in Tampa
- Oct 2023LaunchSkydio unveils X10
- 2025LaunchSkydio Announces R10 Indoor Drone at Ascend 2025 Event
- 2025MilestoneAscend 2025 Keynote Reveals R10, F10, and Multi-Drone Autonomy
- 2024LaunchSkydio launches Dock for X10
- 2023LaunchShift to enterprise and government focus
- 2023FundingSeries E financing
- 2014MilestoneFounded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Skydio X10?
- The Skydio X10 is developed by Skydio, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Skydio X10?
- The Skydio X10 is a Drone made by Skydio.
- How much does the Skydio X10 cost?
- The Skydio X10 is listed at $16,192–$25,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Skydio — contact them for a quote.
- When was the Skydio X10 launched?
- The Skydio X10 was launched in 2014.
- What are the key specifications of the Skydio X10?
- Key specifications of the Skydio X10: airframe inspection-drone, flight time 0.667 h, top speed 20 m/s, mission payload 0.385 kg, takeoff weight 2.13 kg.
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