X10, autonomy software, and the American drone maker betting everything on enterprise and defense.
On May 12, 2025, a Skydio X10 drone operated by the New York Police Department (NYPD) crashed and caught fire on the roof of the 71st Police Precinct in Brooklyn, raising questions about drone safety and reliability. According to a detailed LinkedIn post by Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio, the incident was traced to a…
In a groundbreaking move for public safety, Skydio has partnered with the Atlanta Police Foundation to launch America’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) Center of Excellence at the newly opened Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Announced on Skydio’s blog, this state-of-the-art facility equips first responders—police, fire, EMS, and E-911—with cutting-edge drone technology to…
The Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese-made drones, unmitigated by recent exemptions for other electronics, are poised to devastate the U.S. drone industry, warns Vic Moss, president of the Drone Service Provider Alliance (DSPA), in an urgent open letter to President Trump. As prices for DJI’s industry-standard drones, used by 90% of pilots and 95% of…
In Lehigh Acres, Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is soaring into the future of law enforcement with a cutting-edge BRINC drone that’s transforming how deputies respond to emergencies. Acquired through a nearly $400,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, this advanced aerial tool—stationed at the 2nd Precinct on Homestead Road—is redefining…
In a strategic demonstration in Bakersfield, California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) highlighted its advanced drone technology for inspecting electrical infrastructure, timed to precede National Drone Safety Day on April 26, 2025. KBAK/KBFX reported that the utility aims to enhance public awareness of its drone operations while addressing privacy concerns, positioning its program as…
In a remarkable display of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OKCPD) recently released footage of a Skydio drone used to locate and rescue a man critically injured after being struck by a train. The incident, which occurred weeks ago on the city’s south side, underscores the transformative role of drones as…
The Pentagon’s push for thousands of American-made drones to counter China’s dominance has exposed a harsh truth: U.S. drone manufacturers are heavily reliant on Chinese components, creating a national security vulnerability (Note: not a data security issue…) that’s proving difficult to unravel. A recent Forbes article by David Jeans highlights the technical, economic, and regulatory…
A viral YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Skydio Roast: Surveillance, Stupidity, and Straight-Up Shame” by Wedgenbigg has reignited controversy surrounding Skydio’s questionable marketing tactics, spotlighting a scandal first uncovered by DroneXL. The video delivers a scathing critique of Skydio’s decision to send law enforcement promotional mailers embedded with AT&T SIM cards capable of trackin
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