Skydio X10D
Defense quadcopter
The Skydio X10D is a defense-focused quadcopter drone designed for military and government applications, featuring advanced AI-powered autonomous flight capabilities.
Mission Profile
The Skydio X10D is engineered to provide tactical autonomy for military end-users, aligning with the Blue UAS program's requirements for secure and trusted drone solutions. Its primary role involves intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) in contested environments, offering situational awareness without requiring extensive pilot training. The drone's autonomous capabilities allow it to perform complex inspections, mapping, and reconnaissance missions, reducing operator workload and enabling single-operator deployment. It is designed for rapid deployment and operation in various challenging conditions, supporting frontline operations, perimeter security, and critical infrastructure inspection for defense purposes.
Key Features
- ▸Advanced AI-powered autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance.
- ▸Blue UAS-aligned for secure government and defense use.
- ▸Modular payload system supporting various high-resolution sensors.
- ▸Designed for rapid deployment and ease of operation.
- ▸Capable of GPS-denied navigation.
- ▸Ruggedized for challenging operational environments.
- ▸Integrated thermal and optical imaging capabilities.
Specifications
- configuration
- Quadcopter
- endurance
- Up to 32 minutes
- payload
- Modular payload bay supporting multiple sensors including 48MP wide-angle, 640x512 thermal, and 12MP telephoto cameras
- speed
- Up to 45 mph (72 km/h)
Notable Operators
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About the Manufacturer
Skydio is the US leader in autonomous flight, building platforms whose AI navigates complex environments without operator intervention. Customers include the US Army, Air Force, hundreds of public safety agencies, and major utilities and infrastructure operators.