About Skydio
Skydio creates autonomous drones, particularly the Skydio X10, which is used in industries like defense and inspection services. The Skydio X10 features advanced AI and high-resolution cameras that allow it to autonomously capture data, making it effective for challenging inspections. The company differentiates itself by offering services such as Skydio Academy for user training and regulatory assistance for drone operations. Skydio's goal is to provide reliable tools for data capture in complex environments.
San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$555.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine Learning, DefenseIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Child Care & Parental Leave - Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave
Health & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Onsite Gym, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits
Home Office Stipend for Remote Employees
401(K)
Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days
Risks
Loss of U.S. Army contract to Red Cat impacts defense sector growth.
Chinese sanctions may disrupt Skydio's supply chain and market access.
Increased competition from Brinc threatens Skydio's public safety market share.
Differentiation
Skydio X10 offers advanced AI and high-resolution cameras for autonomous data capture.
Remote Flight Deck feature allows browser-based drone control and monitoring.
Skydio Academy educates users on drone utilization and regulatory compliance.
Upsides
Partnership with LIGNex1 expands Skydio's presence in Indo-Pacific defense markets.
$170 million Series E funding supports research, development, and market expansion.
FAA approval for Redmond PD enhances Skydio's opportunities in public safety sectors.
Funding
Total raised$555.43 M
Latest valuation$2.20 B
StageSERIES_E
SERIES D
1/31/2021$171
$1.00 B$100
$500.00 M$42
$210.00 MSERIES A
12/31/2015$25
$125.00 MSEED
12/31/2014$3
$15.00 M