Skydio X2
Tactical quadcopter (legacy)
The Skydio X2 is a rugged, autonomous quadcopter designed for enterprise and public safety applications, featuring AI-powered obstacle avoidance and 360-degree situational awareness.
Mission Profile
The Skydio X2 is primarily designed for short-range tactical reconnaissance, inspection, and situational awareness in complex environments. Its advanced AI navigation system allows it to operate autonomously, reducing pilot workload and increasing mission efficiency, particularly in areas with obstacles or limited GPS access. It is often employed by public safety agencies, defense organizations, and enterprise clients for tasks requiring detailed visual data collection and rapid deployment. Its "Blue UAS Cleared" status signifies its compliance with stringent cybersecurity and supply chain requirements set by the U.S. Department of Defense, making it suitable for use by federal agencies and military branches for sensitive operations. This clearance ensures trusted technology for critical missions, from infrastructure inspection to tactical overwatch and search and rescue operations.
Key Features
- ▸AI-powered autonomous flight and 360-degree obstacle avoidance
- ▸Foldable design for portability and rapid deployment
- ▸Available with a dual sensor payload (4K60 RGB and FLIR thermal)
- ▸Blue UAS Cleared for government and defense use
- ▸GPS-denied navigation capabilities
- ▸Up to 35 minutes of flight time
Specifications
- ceiling
- Not publicly disclosed
- configuration
- Quadcopter, foldable
- endurance
- Up to 35 minutes
- mtow
- Approximately 1.3 - 1.4 kg
- payload
- Dual sensor (4K60 RGB and FLIR thermal) or 4K60 RGB only
- propulsion
- Electric, 4 rotors
- range
- Up to 6.2 km (4 miles) control range
- speed
- Up to 36 mph (58 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.