Robot model
Skynode X
Fully integrated autopilot and mission computer enabling AI-powered autonomy, secure communications, and edge computing for drone platforms.
- Manufacturer
- Auterion
- Form factor
- aerial
- Maturity
- production
- Lifecycle
- active
- Deployments
- 1
- Website
- auterion.com ↗
The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Skynode X, a aerial by Auterion (production): 1 verified deployment on record. 1 source back the record.
Overview
Fully integrated autopilot and mission computer enabling AI-powered autonomy, secure communications, and edge computing for drone platforms. Battle-proven in Ukraine, Skynode transforms manually-operated drones into autonomous weapons systems with AI-driven targeting resistant to electronic jamming.
Verified vs. claimed
- Maturity stage
- production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)
- Sources on file
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Key facts
Products
Pentagon contract
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Pricing
No verified price is on record for Skynode X. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.
Deployments (1)
- Skynode X at Ukraineoperational
33,000 Skynode drone strike kits delivered to Ukrainian forces under 0M Pentagon contract.
Skynode X on the deployment map
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 3, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment verifiedVerifiedJan 1, 2022
at Ukraine
Safety record
No incidents on record for Skynode X.
Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-07-12
Maturity + lifecycle
Maturity stage: production
Lifecycle: active
Architectural position
Cohort: aerial
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for Skynode X.Recent coverage
Skynode X 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 Skynode X from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
Auterion Secures 30 Million Series B to Scale Defense Software
Auterion's 30M Series B funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners will accelerate production of its autonomous drone software platform for defense applications.
Auterion Secures Contract to Deliver 33,000 Skynode Drone Strike Kits to Ukraine
Auterion secured a 0M Pentagon contract to deliver 33,000 AI-driven Skynode drone strike kits to Ukraine, representing the largest deployment of autonomous technology in the West.
Taiwan seals Ukraine combat-tested drone software deal to help deter China
Taiwan signed a strategic partnership with Auterion for Ukraine-combat-tested drone swarm software, potentially leading to millions of drones for Taiwan's asymmetric defense…
Auterion successfully completes Artemis program to deliver long-range deep strike drone
Auterion completed its Artemis program delivering a deep strike drone proven in Ukraine with up to 1,000 miles range and visual targeting capabilities.
Auterion raises 30 Million Series B as their AI-enabled software powering low-cost commercial hardware at scale transforms warfare
Auterion raised 30M Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners to scale its autonomous drone swarm software, with 5M in non-dilutive capital from the U.S. Department of War.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /models/skynode-x.md
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/models/de5f5746-b426-4d58-8493-7c23b5391b85
- Revision history: /models/skynode-x/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Reality vs attention
Skynode X draws attention at the 14th percentile but verifies reality at the 19th percentile among aerial robots. Hype Gap -4.8, 60th widest among aerial robots.
6-month trend
Analysis
Limited independent press and video coverage to date.
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: Aug 18, 2026