Skydio commits $3.5 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing, R&D, and domestic supply chain
Evidence notes
- Skydio announced a plan to invest $3.5 billion in the United States over five years.
- The commitment includes expansion of domestic manufacturing, acceleration of R&D, and development of U.S.-based supply chains.
- The company plans to open a new manufacturing facility five times larger than its current footprint and launch the SkyForge program to scale domestic suppliers.
Company context
Skydio develops autonomous drones and supporting software for public safety, defence, inspection and enterprise operations. Its autonomy stack is designed to let drones navigate complex environments with reduced pilot burden.