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Skydio

Skydio builds AI-autonomous tactical drones — led by the X10D sUAS — for U.S. Army short-range reconnaissance and allied defense customers.

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Skydio
Drones/UASUSPrivate
Skydio builds AI-autonomous tactical drones — led by the X10D sUAS — for U.S. Army short-range reconnaissance and allied defense customers.
Founded
2014
HQ
San Mateo, CA
Headcount
Undisclosed
Total raised
Undisclosedconfirmed Series F $110M, Apr 2026
Valuation
$4.4BApr 2026, unaudited
Stage
Private / Series F
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