We don't have to have a hole watch, because we are not physically having to go inside the confined space. It's a lot easier to send a drone in, and a lot safer.”
See inside from the outside.
Skydio R10 gives inspection teams fast visual access inside tight, dark, GPS-denied assets, so every human entry decision starts with evidence.
Confined-space inspection is expensive before it even begins: permits, standby crews, specialized equipment, outage windows, and hours of preparation before a single inspector sees anything. With Skydio R10, send the drone in first, see what's inside, and then decide with a full visual record whether entry, repair, escalation, or no action is needed.
Built for hard-to-access inspections
10.5 "
compact air frame
15 "
entry point access
20 min
flight time
Get in and around where others can’t.
Compact enough to pass through 15-inch openings. Agile enough to navigate cluttered, multi-level structures and dense equipment fields, autonomously avoiding obstacles, keeping assets out of harm's way.
See where light doesn't reach.
High-intensity onboard lighting illuminates surfaces and structural detail deep inside assets where facility lighting ends and external sources can't reach. R10 sees it clearly, so does the team.
Inspect top to bottom, inside to out.
Up to 20 minutes of flight time for a complete enter-assess-exit inspection.
Stay connected throughout.
An indoor-optimized antenna works with Skydio Connect Fusion, combining cellular and proprietary RF to help maintain reliable command and video in demanding indoor environments.
Share the inspection live.
Readylink puts the feed in front of engineers, supervisors, and safety leaders, on site or at headquarters. Share it with the teams who need to see it.
Operate the flight from anywhere.
No pilot onsite, no problem. Set R10 down, power it on, and fly remotely from any browser.
Indoor and outdoor. One Skydio platform.
R10 brings Skydio indoors. X10 handles the outdoors. Both share a common controller experience, fleet management environment, and media data platform, so records stay organized, searchable, and ready to share with engineering, operations, or regulators the moment the mission ends.
The Skydio confined-space inspection solution.
See first. Enter only when needed.
Deep dive into specs.
Designed, assembled, and supported in the U.S.
FAQs
Can R10 replace confined-space entry?
R10 helps reduce how often teams need to enter. It allows inspectors to assess conditions remotely and determine whether entry is necessary, so crews only go in when it’s justified.
Will R10 work without GPS?
Yes. R10 is designed for GPS-denied indoor environments with reliable onboard autonomy and real-time perception providing stable, predictable flight behavior.
Is a confined-space drone difficult to operate?
No. R10 is designed for practical, everyday use. Teams can get up to speed quickly and operate it without specialized piloting expertise, making it usable across a broad set of inspectors.
What kind of inspections are best for the R10?
R10 is ideal for any situation where you need fast visual confirmation before deciding next steps, especially:
- Tanks and vessels
- Pipe racks
- Substation rooms
- Indoor industrial facilities
What kind of visibility can I expect in low-light conditions?
R10’s integrated lighting helps inspectors clearly see and capture critical details in even the darkest spaces.
Why is R10 lower cost? Does that mean lower capability?
R10's design goal is to be flown often and reliably. That only works if it's affordable. Cost can't be the reason a team flies and inspects less.