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Skydio

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Skydio is a leading U.S. drone manufacturer specializing in AI-powered autonomous drones for enterprise and government applications. Their drones are used for infrastructure inspection, public safety, and defense, offering advanced autonomy and obstacle avoidance. Skydio partners with organizations like Axon and serves customers including the U.S. Army and public safety agencies, providing solutions for drone as first responder (DFR) programs.

commercialFounded 2014
San Mateo, California, United States
www.skydio.com
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Skydio began investing in U.S.-based manufacturing capacity in 2016, countering doubts about the potential for a U.S. drone manufacturer.

GrowthFinancialValue 2.8Oct 21, 2023Skydio X10: Drones in critical industries

The Skydio X10 features sensors to capture essential data and AI-powered autonomy to position those sensors effectively.

CapabilityValue 2.2Oct 21, 2023Skydio X10: Drones in critical industries

Skydio is launching Skydio Extend, a platform with APIs and integrations to provide end-to-end solutions in partnership with companies like Axon, ESRI, and Trimble.

PlanRelationshipsValue 3.5Oct 21, 2023Skydio X10: Drones in critical industries

Skydio has served over 1,500 enterprise and government organizations.

GrowthValue 2.4Sep 26, 2023Skydio X10’s AI-powered autonomy is designed for first responders, militaries and others

Skydio began investing in US-based manufacturing capacity in 2016.

GrowthFinancialValue 2.5Sep 26, 2023Skydio X10’s AI-powered autonomy is designed for first responders, militaries and others

Skydio's AI and autonomous technology allows drones to fly missions in close proximity to structures safely.

CapabilityValue 3.0Jun 8, 2023Skydio Secures BVLOS Approval for Remote Drone Operations In Japan

Adam Bry is the CEO of Skydio.

GovernanceValue 3.0Jun 8, 2023Skydio Secures BVLOS Approval for Remote Drone Operations In Japan

Skydio received nationwide approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to remotely fly drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

LegalValue 4.5Jun 8, 2023Skydio Secures BVLOS Approval for Remote Drone Operations In Japan

The JCAB approval enables streamlined BVLOS operations using Skydio Dock and Remote Ops.

LegalCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 8, 2023Skydio Secures BVLOS Approval for Remote Drone Operations In Japan

ComEd crews will test remote drone monitoring solutions using new Skydio Drone Dock technology to enable safe, cost-effective on-site and on-demand surveillance capabilities.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.6Mar 2, 2023ComEd Expands Drone Program with Remotely Piloted Drones

The waiver is specific to Skydio drones and authorizes operations through 2027.

LegalValue 3.6Feb 23, 2023NY Power Authority Receives FAA Waiver for Automated Drone Operations

The waiver allows NYPA to operate Skydio drones beyond line of sight without visual observers.

LegalValue 4.0Feb 23, 2023NY Power Authority Receives FAA Waiver for Automated Drone Operations

Skydio launched new drone docking technology that allows drones to take off and land autonomously from the dock.

CapabilityValue 4.0Feb 23, 2023NY Power Authority Receives FAA Waiver for Automated Drone Operations

The captured data was seamlessly imported through the Skydio Cloud API into the Qii system for auto-detection, classification, and quantification of visible corrosion.

CapabilityValue 3.5Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure

Skydio 3D Scan™ integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills into Skydio's autonomous flight engine.

CapabilityValue 3.0Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure

The integration of Skydio 3D Scan™ with Qii.AI’s technology reduces the time required for inspectors to identify and classify defects.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.5Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure

Qii.AI CEO Michael H. Cohen stated that Skydio's capabilities combined with Qii.AI’s algorithms represent an advancement in remote digital inspection.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.5Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure

Qii.AI and Skydio demonstrated the integration by automatic detection and quantification of corrosion on naval ship hulls for the Canadian Department of National Defense.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure

Skydio’s adaptive scanning software, Skydio 3D Scan™, automates photographic data collection and mapping tasks.

CapabilityValue 3.5Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure

During the demonstration, Skydio’s drones captured data from two naval ships to create digital twins.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.6Sep 8, 2022Qii.AI & Skydio Partner up to Advance AI for Automated Infrastructure
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