California-based drone maker Skydio has delivered its first batch of X10D drones to a deploying US Army unit as part of Tranche 2 of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. The company announced that hundreds of its drones were shipped within just five days of receiving the order — an urgent request from a unit preparing for imminent deployment.
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US drone maker Skydio is making its flagship military drone, the X10D, even more versatile. The company has released its Interface Control Document (ICD), allowing third-party developers to create new payload attachments for the drone. This means military and defense agencies can now customize Skydio’s drones for even more mission-critical tasks.
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Spain’s Ministry of Defense announced this week that it has chosen the US drone manufacturer Skydio and its X10 drone to supply its military for UAV operations. The value of the contract is €18 million ($18.7 million).
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Skydio has rolled out a critical update for its X10 and X10D drones, tackling a rare but serious power loss issue that could occur mid-flight. The update, which applies to the drone, controller, and batteries, ensures safer and more reliable operations — but there’s a catch: you can’t fly unless all your batteries are updated!
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Skydio has rolled out a feature-rich software update for its X10 drone, offering a range of new capabilities and improvements aimed at enhancing inspections, mapping, and public safety operations. With version 37.1.166, the Skydio X10 is now armed with more tools for faster and more reliable data capture.
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US drone maker Skydio has announced its latest product, Dock for X10. The new docking station allows Skydio’s X10 drones to be stationed anywhere, anytime, enhancing their autonomy and scalability.
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US drone manufacturer Skydio is harvesting the fruit of its decision to shift from consumer drones to specialization in enterprise and defense applications with news that its cutting-edge X10D has made the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Blue UAS list.
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Verizon says it has partnered with Skydio to operate the X10 as its primary drone while providing on-demand assistance to government agencies and emergency responders during crisis situations.
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Just three weeks after Skydio’s release of its new, tech-amped X10 drone, the company is now rolling out its Remote Flight Deck solution permitting users to operate the craft from a simple browser – providing a potentially invaluable asset for police, fire, first responder, and other intended operators.
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Skydio has unveiled its latest drone, the triple-camera X10 with an all-new NightSense feature that enables autonomous flights in zero-light environments. Designed as a versatile solution for enterprise and public safety applications, the X10 is Skydio’s first offering since exiting the consumer business earlier this year.
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