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US Army orders 2,500 Skydio drones in record deal

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The US Army just made one thing very clear: small drones aren’t just helpful anymore; they’re essential. In a record-setting move, Skydio has secured an order worth more than $52 million to supply over 2,500 of its X10D drones to the Army. That makes it the largest small drone procurement from a single manufacturer in Army history — and perhaps even more surprising, the entire process from bid to award wrapped up in under 72 hours.

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Skydio delivers X10D drones for US Army’s recon missions

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California-based drone maker Skydio has delivered its first batch of X10D drones to a deploying US Army unit as part of Tranche 2 of the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program. The company announced that hundreds of its drones were shipped within just five days of receiving the order — an urgent request from a unit preparing for imminent deployment.

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Skydio X10D drone gets a big upgrade with custom payload options

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US drone maker Skydio is making its flagship military drone, the X10D, even more versatile. The company has released its Interface Control Document (ICD), allowing third-party developers to create new payload attachments for the drone. This means military and defense agencies can now customize Skydio’s drones for even more mission-critical tasks.

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Skydio releases Remote Flight Deck to pilot X10 drones from any device or distance

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Just three weeks after Skydio’s release of its new, tech-amped X10 drone, the company is now rolling out its Remote Flight Deck solution permitting users to operate the craft from a simple browser – providing a potentially invaluable asset for police, fire, first responder, and other intended operators.

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