Skydio X10D is a defence-oriented small UAS based on the X10 platform, built around tactical sensing, resilient operations and mission-relevant autonomy.
Target environment: Defence operational environments including tactical field sites and contested areas.
Workflow context: Tactical ISR, reconnaissance and field surveillance using autonomous UAV with thermal imaging and onboard autonomy.
Customer context: Defence customers and military units requiring tactical small UAS capability.
Deployment model: Defence-grade UAV from a leading U.S. autonomous drone manufacturer.
Commercial maturity: Active defence UAV platform with procurement pathways and field use.
Adoption constraints: Defence procurement cycles and mission-specific payload integration requirements.
Market position: Defence-oriented small UAS based on the X10 platform for tactical sensing and resilient field autonomy.
Adjacent products: Skydio X10, Black Widow, tactical small UAS
Audience
Defense
Workflow
Tactical ISR, reconnaissance and field surveillance using autonomous UAV with thermal imaging and onboard autonomy.
Deployment environment
Defence operational environments including tactical field sites and contested areas.
Specifications
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 Takeoff Weight: 2.49 kg
Camera System: Defense-grade X10 sensor configuration for visible, thermal, and tactical collection workflows
Startup Time: Under 40 seconds
Communication: Connect SL operation frequency 5180–5825 MHz
Task Scope: Defense, government, public safety, and tactical ISR workflows
Operational Role: NDAA-compliant defense and government tactical drone platform
Weight Range: 2.11 kg to 2.14 kg depending on connectivity configuration
Max Flight Time Minutes: 40 minutes maximum flight time
Maximum speed: 20 m/s maximum horizontal speed at sea level
Communication Range Km: Connect SL 12 km; Connect MH 10 km unobstructed
Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level: 15,000 ft / 4,572 m density altitude service ceiling without other payload
Max Gust Handling: At or under 28 mph / 12.8 m/s max gust handling
Compliance Status: On Blue UAS list, NDAA compliant, AES-256 encrypted data link, encrypted internal disk storage and secure update controls