Robot model
Skydio X10D
Defense variant of the Skydio X10, on the US DoD Blue UAS cleared list; subject of the US Army's largest single-vendor tactical sUAS order (over 2,500 units,…
- Manufacturer
- Skydio
- Form factor
- aerial
- Maturity
- production
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 2
- Website
- skydio.com ↗
Appears inMilitary & defense drones
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Key facts
Form factor
aerial
Class
defense
Autonomy level
Skydio Autonomy Engine
Production target
over 2,500 units
Blue UAS status
cleared
Specs
Type
quadcopter
Class
defense
Blue UAS
true
Autonomy
Skydio Autonomy Engine
Data & sources
Press releases
3
3 sources backing this record.View all →
Availability and pricing
- Availability
- Not disclosed
- Price
- $17K (actual sale price)as of 2026-03-22
- Units in field
- Not disclosed
- Sales model
- Not disclosed
- Lead time
- Not disclosed
Accountability: Skydio has a Claim Integrity of 100% (3 of 3 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.
Pricing
One-time purchase
$17,333 USDactual sale priceas of 2026-03-22
Price status: actual-sale-price = real published price at time of sale; manufacturer-target = vendor target, not yet realized; analyst-estimate = third-party projection, not a vendor figure; not-announced = no price on record.
Deployments (2)
- Skydio X10D at San Mateooperational
Skydio X10D defense/enterprise drone deployed at US military bases and critical infrastructure sites.
- Skydio X10D at United Statesoperational
Operated by United States Army
US Army order for over 2,500 Skydio X10D, described as the largest single-vendor tactical small-UAS order in Army history.
Skydio X10D on the deployment map
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Recent activity
- CreatedMay 31, 2026
Deployment-verified media (2)
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: San Mateo
Skydio's presentation of the X10D, the defense variant of its X10 autonomous drone, built for fleet operations. Autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance are Skydio product features.
From deployment: San Mateo
Runs on (1)
- Skydio Autonomy Enginefoundation-model · production
Supply chain (2)
Compute / semiconductor
- NVIDIANVIDIA Jetson Orin (primary AI autonomy compute; X10D is defense variant of X10 with identical compute platform -- adds multi-band radio for EW resilience on top of same Jetson Orin base)supplies
Sensors
- Teledyne FLIRTeledyne FLIR Boson+ 640x512 thermal sensor (radiometric thermal imaging; same FLIR thermal payload as X10 civilian model, retained in X10D defense variant)supplies
Suppliers appear here when verified with at least two strong sources (maker-official / IR / regulatory / standards-body / verified tier-2). Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history.
Regulatory filings (2)
- diu_blue_uasdiu blue uas · us_dodcleared
Applicant: Skydio
- diu_blue_uasdiu blue uas · us_dodactive2026-01-01
Applicant: Skydio
Safety record
No incidents on record for Skydio X10D.
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 X10D?
- Defense variant of the Skydio X10, on the US DoD Blue UAS cleared list; subject of the US Army's largest single-vendor tactical sUAS order (over 2,500 units, Mar 2026).
- How much does Skydio X10D cost?
- Skydio X10D is listed at $17,333 on the DEPLOY registry. This is an actual sale price on record.
- Is Skydio X10D actually deployed in the real world?
- Yes. Skydio X10D 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.
- Is Skydio X10D autonomous or teleoperated?
- Yes. DEPLOY independently verifies Skydio X10D performing flight in no-light environments (NightSense) and DoD Blue UAS cleared list autonomously, with no human in the loop.
- Who makes Skydio X10D?
- Skydio X10D is made by Skydio, based in San Mateo, California, USA, founded in 2014.
- Where is Skydio X10D deployed?
- 2 verified deployments of Skydio X10D are on the DEPLOY registry, including at San Mateo, United States.
- Can you buy Skydio X10D?
- Skydio X10D is available for purchase - a real sale price is on record (see the pricing section for the figure and its source).
- What AI powers Skydio X10D?
- Skydio X10D runs Skydio Autonomy Engine. Each brain assignment is verified at the registry level via primary sources.
- What are alternatives to Skydio X10D?
- On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Skydio X10D include Skydio X10, Wing Delivery Aircraft, MQ-9 Reaper, Matternet M2.
- How does Skydio X10D compare to Skydio X10?
- Skydio X10D and Skydio X10 (Skydio · 5 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Skydio X10D has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
- Is Skydio X10D a top aerial?
- On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Skydio X10D ranks in roughly the top 8% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
- What is Skydio X10D's maturity stage?
- Skydio X10D 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 X10D safe?
- Skydio X10D 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 (3 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
- 3
- primary-company-ir
- Company IR disclosure
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Skydio X10D.Recent coverage
Skydio X10D 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 X10D 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.
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.
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.
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-x10d.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/bb345cda-41fc-40d9-bfdb-34de051a213f
- Revision history: /models/skydio-x10d/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Video
Skydio Drone Crashes And Burns Feet From FIFA World Cup Crowds In Brooklyn, And The NYPD Has Been Here Before #fyp #nypd #dronesafety #worldcup #brooklyn #vira
Reality vs attention
Skydio X10D draws attention at the 86th percentile but verifies reality at the 74th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap +12, 26th 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