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Skydio X10 Parachute System Fails: FAA Pulls Certification After Zero Sales

The FAA rescinded its approval for the Skydio X10 drone equipped with an AVSS parachute recovery system, effective immediately.

Haye KestelooSep 18

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Knoxville Police Deployed Skydio X10 Drones for UT Game Day Security

The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) just tested a powerful new tool to help them do just that, deploying a Skydio X10 drone as part of

Rafael SuárezSep 15

Alaska DOT drone team livestreamed Juneau’s glacial outburst flood to emergency managers

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Alaska DOT’s Skydio X10 Drone Livestreams Record-Breaking Flood

When a record-breaking glacial flood threatened Juneau, Alaska, the Department of Transportation (DOT) deployed a powerful new tool to keep the city safe: a team of drone pilots. By providing a 24/7, real-time video feed of the rising waters, they gave emergency managers the critical intelligence needed to protect lives and infrastructure and KTOO reported…

Rafael SuárezSep 7

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Cleveland’s New Police Drones: Delays End as City Embraces Skydio X10 Technology

Cleveland has officially launched their Skydio X10 police drones after years of delay, following the approval of a long-awaited operational policy by

Haye KestelooAug 21

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Skydio X10 Drone Crash in NYC: Battery Connector Failure Sparks Safety Concerns

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…

Haye KestelooMay 14

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Skydio X10 Safety Update Drops Amid Supply Chain Chaos

Skydio, America’s leading drone manufacturer, released an essential software update for its X10 drone series to address a rare power-related issue

Haye KestelooFeb 25

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Spain Bolsters Defense with $18.7 Million Skydio X10D Drone Contract

Spain’s Armed Forces are set to enhance their military capabilities with a fleet of Skydio X10D drones, acquired through an €18 million (approximately $18.7 million USD) contract with U.S.-based Skydio, a leader in autonomous drone technology. As reported in Skydio’s official announcement and corroborated by recent industry updates, this deal marks a pivotal investment in…

Haye KestelooFeb 25

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Federal Air Marshals Pioneer Drone Training with Skydio X10 to Bolster Airport Security

In a groundbreaking move for aviation security, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has certified 18 Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) as drone pilots, completing their first training program to operate the advanced Skydio X10 small unmanned aerial system (sUAS). Reported initially by Zag Daily, this initiative, held over three days at the decommissioned Sam Boyd…

Haye KestelooFeb 24

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