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Skydio X10D

Skydio X10D is Skydio defense-focused autonomous drone for reconnaissance, inspection and tactical operations. It combines onboard AI, high-end imaging sen...

Facts

Company
Skydio
Product type
uav
Status
commercial
Primary capability
generalist
Website
https://www.skydio.com/x10d

About Skydio X10D

X10D adapts Skydio X10’s autonomous flight and modular sensing for defence operation without a required cloud connection. Six navigation cameras and NVIDIA Jetson Orin compute support obstacle avoidance and vision-based return when GNSS is degraded, while NightSense extends autonomous navigation into darkness.

Sensor options combine high-resolution visual, telephoto and radiometric thermal imaging. Multiband communications, dynamic link selection and integration with third-party controllers support contested field operations, while MAVLink and RAS-A interfaces connect the aircraft to wider defence systems. The IP55 platform launches in under 40 seconds, reaches 45 miles per hour and is Blue UAS cleared.

Market context

generalist

Summary

Type: UAV

Core: Tactical imaging

Function: ISR

Audience: Defense

Specifications

camera_system
Defense-grade X10 sensor configuration for visible, thermal, and tactical collection workflows
communication
Connect SL operation frequency 5180–5825 MHz
communication_range_km
Connect SL 12 km; Connect MH 10 km unobstructed km
compliance_status
On Blue UAS list, NDAA compliant, AES-256 encrypted data link, encrypted internal disk storage and secure update controls
dimensions
Unfolded with propellers 79.0 x 65.0 x 14.5 cm; folded without battery 35.05 x 16.51 x 11.94 cm
max_flight_time_minutes
40 minutes maximum flight time min
max_gust_handling
At or under 28 mph / 12.8 m/s max gust handling
max_service_ceiling_above_sea_level
15,000 ft / 4,572 m density altitude service ceiling without other payload
max_speed_mps
20 m/s maximum horizontal speed at sea level m/s
max_takeoff_weight
2.49 kg
operational_role
NDAA-compliant defense and government tactical drone platform
startup_time
Under 40 seconds
task_scope
Defense, government, public safety, and tactical ISR workflows
weight_range
2.11 kg to 2.14 kg depending on connectivity configuration kg

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