Skydio
Skydio X2™ Sneak Peak
Skydio X2, available now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DsJLigMrS0&ab_channel=SkydioSkydio
Skydio X2™ is a new family of products that pairs breakthrough autonomy software with a ruggedized airframe including folding arms for easy “pack and go” transportation, a thermal camera, and up to 35 minutes of flight time. X2 is equipped with six 4k navigation cameras for 360-degree obstacle avoidance and a dual sensor payload that includes 12MP color and 320x256 LWIR sensors. Designed, assembled, and supported in the USA, the X2 turns anyone into an expert pilot.
Like Skydio 2, X2 drones include the Skydio Autonomy Core, Skydio’s world-leading flight AI engine. Out-of-the-box, X2 users will benefit from autonomous navigation with 360-degree, real-time obstacle avoidance, object detection and motion prediction.
X2 pairs with the new enterprise-grade Skydio Enterprise Controller with a built-in touch screen, glove-compatible controls, and a new wireless system to extend range up to 6.2 kilometers.
The X2 products will be available in Q4 2020
Read more here: https://medium.com/skydio/skydio-introduces-the-new-x2-family-of-drones-and-breakthrough-autonomy-software-for-situational-499ed1ad6c11
“We have been testing Skydio drones extensively for Search and Rescue missions. Skydio’s autonomy capabilities allowed us to perform better operations, more efficiently. Their trustworthy obstacle avoidance makes it possible for us to do flights at low-altitude and in complex urban environments that we would otherwise not be able to perform. The ease of flight that Skydio drones provide lets us on-board new pilots faster. We are excited to hear about Skydio’s plans with X2 and look forward to adding it to our fleet.” Austin Worcester, Senior Program Manager, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems at Civil Air Patrol
About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI technology to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for consumers, enterprises, defense and civilian agencies. Founded in 2014, Skydio built a world class R&D team with leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. to offer higher standards of supply chain and manufacturing security. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreeson Horowitz, IVP, Playground, Next47, Levitate Capital, NTT DOCOMO, NVIDIA.
