Robot model
Skydio Dock
Autonomous docking station enabling remote, scheduled X10 flights without an on-site pilot (Remote Operations).
- Manufacturer
- Skydio
- Form factor
- aerial
- Maturity
- production
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- skydio.com ↗
Overview
Autonomous docking station enabling remote, scheduled X10 flights without an on-site pilot (Remote Operations). Used for persistent site security and infrastructure inspection.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
- Verified deployments
- 1 deployment on file
- Sources on file
- 3 sources, view all
Key facts
Form factor
aerial
Type
docking station
Pairs with
Skydio X10
Capability
remote autonomous flight
Specs
Type
docking station
Pairs With
Skydio X10
Capability
remote autonomous flight
Data & sources
Press releases
2
Web sources
1
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Accountability: Skydio has a Claim Integrity of 100% (3 of 3 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.
Pricing
No verified price is on record for Skydio Dock. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- Skydio Dock at United Statesoperational
Operated by United States Air Force
US Air Forces Central (USAFCENT) selected the Skydio Dock to secure US airbases in the Middle East with persistent autonomous drone overwatch.
Skydio Dock on the deployment map
Where Skydio Dock is verified operating. Explore the deployment map by place and type.
- delivery and inspection drones in United States →
- delivery and inspection drones in California →
- delivery and inspection drones in Ukraine (combat zones) →
- delivery and inspection drones in Nevada →
- delivery and inspection drones in United Kingdom →
- delivery and inspection drones in China →
- The global deployment map →
Recent activity
- CreatedMay 31, 2026
Deployment-verified media (1)
Skydio's footage of the X10D, the hardened defense variant of its X10 drone, framed for military and duty missions with day and night imagery. Autonomous flight is onboard; missions are operator-deployed.
From deployment: United States
Runs on (1)
- Skydio Autonomy Enginefoundation-model · production
Safety record
No incidents on record for Skydio Dock.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (3)
Common questions
- What is Skydio Dock?
- Autonomous docking station enabling remote, scheduled X10 flights without an on-site pilot (Remote Operations). Used for persistent site security and infrastructure inspection.
- How much does Skydio Dock cost?
- Skydio Dock's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Skydio Dock from Skydio. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
- Is Skydio Dock actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Skydio Dock is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
- Who makes Skydio Dock?
- Skydio Dock is made by Skydio, based in San Mateo, California, USA, founded in 2014.
- Where is Skydio Dock deployed?
- 1 verified deployment of Skydio Dock is on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States.
- Can you buy Skydio Dock?
- Skydio Dock is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
- What AI powers Skydio Dock?
- Skydio Dock runs Skydio Autonomy Engine. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
- What are alternatives to Skydio Dock?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Skydio Dock include Skydio X10, Wing Delivery Aircraft, MQ-9 Reaper, Matternet M2.
- How does Skydio Dock compare to Skydio X10?
- Skydio Dock and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 5 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Skydio Dock has 1 verified deployment on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Skydio Dock a top aerial?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Skydio Dock ranks in roughly the top 23% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
- What is Skydio Dock's maturity stage?
- Skydio Dock is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
- Is Skydio Dock safe?
- Skydio Dock has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (2 primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12
Verification posture
Verified
High confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: production
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: aerial
Sources by quality tier
- 2
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Skydio Dock.Recent coverage
Skydio Dock in third-party press
Attention vs reality over time
Media mentions per month (area) against verified deployment events (dots). A press spike over a flat deployment line is the hype gap, drawn over time.
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Skydio Dock from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Redmond Police buy six Skydio drones on 5-year plan
Redmond Oregon is replacing its DJI police drones with six Skydio aircraft on a 5-year fleet purchasing plan, marking a shift from Chinese to US-made drones for law enforcement.
New Pentagon unmanned czar will oversee most drone programs
The Pentagon established a new office to oversee tens of billions of dollars in drone programs across the entire military according to a memo. The unmanned czar will coordinate…
Defense companies rush to field new counter-drone systems as Pentagon leaders testify
Defense News: Defense companies rushing to field new counter-drone systems. Pentagon leaders testifying on UAS threats. Companies need to work with Ukraine.
Drones seized for violations at LA World Cup events
More than two dozen drones seized for violations at LA World Cup events. Eight matches and several FIFA fan events in LA.
All 78 World Cup matches have counter-drone technology
Counter-drone technology deployed at all 78 FIFA World Cup matches. FBI seized 500+ drones. 1,000+ detected near stadiums.
Skydio Raises 10M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
Skydio raised 10M Series F at .4B valuation. Expanding U.S. manufacturing, signals strong revenue growth.
Strong Business, Bigger Mission, New Capital - Skydio Raises 10M Series F
Skydio raised 10 million in Series F financing at a .4 billion post-money valuation, led by existing investors, to scale its US drone manufacturing and commercial operations.
US Army Places 2+ Million Order for Skydio X10D
US Army awarded Skydio 2M+ for 2,500 X10D tactical drones. Largest single-vendor tactical sUAS order in Army history.
Skydio Snags 2M Army Contract for X10D Tactical Drones
US Army awarded Skydio 2M+ for 2,500 X10D tactical drones. Largest single-vendor tactical sUAS order in Army history.
Hegseth directive: Every squad equipped with expendable drones by end of 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth directed every squad to be equipped with low-cost expendable drones by end of FY2026. Priority to Indo-Pacific combat units.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/skydio-dock.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/248bb829-39ea-4736-add2-3c7ad2dae627
- Revision history: /models/skydio-dock/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
Reality vs attention
Skydio Dock draws attention at the 82nd percentile but verifies reality at the 31st percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +51.1, 10th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Thin deployment record; scale validation still in progress.
Signal flags
Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Jul 15, 2026