The Skydio X10 is a Drone developed by Skydio (United States), launched 2023, 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.
At a glance
- Built for visual inspection and surface inspection
- Used across public safety, military and construction
- Navigates using vision and LiDAR SLAM
- Programmed through python and visual block
- Certified to NDAA Compliant and ISO
- Force-limited for work alongside people
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Skydio X10 tour stops in Tampa
Price
purchase
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Availability
Certifications & autonomy
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
- Confirmed funding
- US$170.0M· 1 round
- Founded
- 2014
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- security patrol,visual inspection,surface inspection
- Industries Served
- public safety,military,construction,energy
Movement & precision3
- Dof
- 6
- Navigation Type
- vision,lidar slam
- Repeatability Mm
- 0.05
Power & runtime2
- Auto Charging
- true
- Charge Time Hours
- 1
Controls & integration8
- Fleet Software
- Skydio Flight Deck
- Max Fleet Size
- 100
- Setup Time Hours
- 0.011
- Compatible Vision
- Teledyne FLIR Boson+ thermal sensor
- Software Platform
- Skydio Flight Deck
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,Schunk PG70,Zimmer GEP2000,custom pneumatic grippers
- Programming Interface
- code python,visual block
Safety & certification2
- Force Limiting
- true
- Safety Certification
- IP55
Buying & support7
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Model Variants
- Skydio X10D
- Warranty Years
- 2
- Lead Time Weeks
- 6
- Deployment Count
- 5000
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,Japan
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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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In the news
- Skydio X10 Drone Nails Shoplifting Suspect on Long Island
DroneXL · Dec 15, 2025
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 2023.
- 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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