Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, announced yesterday a $52+ million order for over 2,500 X10D drones from the U.S. Army. The order is the largest small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) procurement from a single manufacturer in the Army’s history and moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours. “This order reflects the decisive role small autonomous systems now play in modern conflict and the Army’s commitment to putting those capabilities in soldiers’ hands,” said Mark Valentine, Skydio’s Global Head of National Security Strategy. “It also shows that the United States can deliver world-class drone capability at the scale and speed required by today’s operational environment.” The Skydio X10D system delivers world-leading intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) capability at the platoon level, with technologies tested under the most severe conditions, including those found on the modern battlefield. Designed for survivability and resiliency in contested environments, it is capable of flying autonomously, without GPS, using onboard navigation cameras to map terrain in real time and maintain flight in contested environments. Its multiband radio provides seamless connectivity by optimizing frequency use in high-interference areas. With high-resolution visual and radiometric thermal cameras, X10D gives operators persistent situational awareness in day and night conditions from a position of cover.

Full report : U.S. Army Places $52 Million Order for 2500 Skydio X10D, the Largest Single-Vendor Tactical sUAS Order in Army History.

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