by SkydioUS
A hand-launched quadcopter for tactical reconnaissance. The X10D operates autonomously without GPS, using visual odometry and AI-driven obstacle avoidance to navigate in GPS-denied contested environments.
Deployed with US Army; 2,500+ units ordered March 2026 for $52M.
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The X10D uses onboard cameras to map terrain in real time, enabling autonomous flight and hover without GPS signals.
The drone detects and avoids obstacles automatically, allowing operators to focus on reconnaissance rather than manual flying.
Video and control signals are transmitted over secure local wireless, not dependent on internet or satellite connectivity.
| Spec | X10D |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Hand-launchedR (reported) |
| Sensor suite | RGB and thermal (radiometric) cameras for day/night ISRR (reported) |
| GPS requirement | Not required; visual odometry and local wirelessR (reported) |
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Skydio
Autonomous drones, X10D, computer vision
The largest US manufacturer of small tactical drones. Founded in 2014, Skydio equips drones with AI-driven computer vision for autonomous obstacle avoidance. In March 2026 it won the US Army's largest single-vendor drone order in history: 2,500+ X10D units.
