Defense: sUAS Program

Out-maneuver Out-detect Out-network Out-think Out-sustain
the adversary.

A Skydio sUAS program tilts today’s battlefield in your favor and keeps you ready for tomorrow’s conflicts with human-machine teaming.

Gather more intel over more area with smart, survivable sUAS.

Cover vast and remote areas of a country with fleet of Skydio drones

Blanket entire regions with AI powered sUAS to create a sensing grid that gathers intel faster, smarter, and safer than boots on the ground.

a convoy launching 2 Skydio X2D Drones from HMMWV vehicle in the desert

Gain shared situational awareness from command center to frontline.

Skydio sUAS utilizes open, secure standards to talk to other devices locally, across battlefields, and around the world to give allies from the frontlines to the situation room a common operating picture to fight as a team of teams.

Soldier looking at chest tablet of live feed of Skydio X10D observing convoy at road block

Squadron leader coordinating with convoy ahead of conflict

Adapt at the speed of combat.

Skydio X10D observing conflict ahead of squadron

Equipped at the squad level, sUAS create a dynamic human-machine team that can rapidly shift tactics and strategy to keep troops out of harm’s way.

Soldier viewing squadron location on Skydio controller

The successful integration of small, autonomous drones will provide our unit level leaders with enhanced situational awareness, arming our Marines with a unique combat advantage.

Lt. Col. Frank P. Mease, CO 1/1
First Battalion, First Marine Division

Skydio’s autonomy capabilities allowed us to perform better operations, more efficiently. Their trustworthy obstacle avoidance make it possible for us to do flights at low-altitude and in complex urban environments that we would otherwise not be able to perform.

Austin Worcester, Sr. Program Manager, sUAS
Civil Air Patrol

This is a game-changer — it’s a force multiplier in itself ... it’s adding the new AI technology into how our squadron operates.

Tech Sgt. Brandon Trout,
Minnesota Air National Guard’s
133rd Security Forces Squadron

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The ability to clearly see potential defects on the aircraft surfaces using the 16x zoom and the thermal camera without having to get close to the aircraft will be useful in finding potential pressure seal leaks on operational aircraft.

Ken Jones, Continuous Process Improvement Manager
436th Mission Generation Group  (Dover AFB)

This product or service has not been approved or endorsed by any governmental agency, and this offer is not being made by an agency of the government.

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Ready to serve before, during, and after combat.

Tactical ISR

Gain situational awareness on the battlefield with aerial ISR, keeping your warfighters safe on every mission.

Asset Inspection

Inspect more assets in less time, catch emerging issues early, and get the info you need to repair faster and maintain readiness.

Force Protection

Keep personnel safe by gaining a more accurate view of your perimeter with automated patrols, anytime day or night, rain or shine.

Not just a sUAS. 
A complete sUAS program.

Skydio manufacturing employee assembing drone

Advanced tech
— at scale.

X10D is being built at mass scale, in the U.S. Our tight manufacturing controls ensure that it exceeds the highest supply chain and security standards.

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Skydio's TAK software interface on soldier's chest tablet

Modular, open
platform.

Skydio X10D integrates with third party software and hardware to leverage your existing systems for greater data sharing and controls.

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Security
and compliance.

NDAA compliance ensures supply chain security in line with Federal law. And drones with Blue UAS listing pass demanding cybersecurity assessments and are approved to protect military information.

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Skydio CEO Adam Bry gives demonstration to US DoD Deputy Secretary Hicks

Mission
Success team.

Skydio’s global network of dedicated Mission Success teams help defense units field new technology through training, support and deployment so they can reach operational scale before the next conflict.

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Streamlined
purchasing.

Participation in rapid procurement programs (GSA and The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Special Operations Equipment (SOE) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) accelerates access in the U.S. We also work with trusted regional partners to serve global customers.

Proven
globally.

Skydio drones are increasingly becoming the gold standard for capability and interoperability across the Five Eyes and NATO countries, revolutionizing tactical ISR and strengthening American allies.

Combat ready tech. 
Commercial scale innovation.

Move with speed and efficiency when you choose sUAS that are built for enterprise scale — and adapted to meet defense requirements.

Adapt quickly with a secure, modular platform for attachment swaps in the field.

RAS-A compliant protocol to support third-party and government-owned apps.

Observe individuals, vehicles or suspicious objects at 1km range to accurately identify hostile intent.

NightSense enables autonomous navigation for missions at night.

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Skydio is trusted by every branch of the U.S. DoD and allied forces around the world.

This product or service has not been approved or endorsed by any governmental agency, and this offer is not being made by an agency of the government.

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Skydio drones sent to Ukraine documenting evidence of war crimes

USAID Delivers Skydio Autonomous Camera Drones to Ukraine to Document War Crimes

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Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin speaking with Adam Bry, CEO and Founder of Skydio

1 Always fly X10 in compliance with applicable laws and according to the Skydio Safety and Usage Guidelines

2 Remote piloting and continuous live-stream are dependent on cellar network connectivity. BVLOS permit required for remote flight.

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Defense: sUAS Program

Out-maneuver Out-detect Out-network Out-think Out-sustain
the adversary.

Gather more intel over more area with smart, survivable sUAS.

Gain shared situational awareness from command center to frontline.

Adapt at the speed of combat.

The successful integration of small, autonomous drones will provide our unit level leaders with enhanced situational awareness, arming our Marines with a unique combat advantage.

Skydio’s autonomy capabilities allowed us to perform better operations, more efficiently. Their trustworthy obstacle avoidance make it possible for us to do flights at low-altitude and in complex urban environments that we would otherwise not be able to perform.

This is a game-changer — it’s a force multiplier in itself ... it’s adding the new AI technology into how our squadron operates.

The ability to clearly see potential defects on the aircraft surfaces using the 16x zoom and the thermal camera without having to get close to the aircraft will be useful in finding potential pressure seal leaks on operational aircraft.

Ready to serve before, during, and after combat.