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Skydio launches 3D Tower Capture
Skydio has announced its upcoming 3D Tower Capture, the newest autonomous capture mode for its Skydio 3D Scan software.
Jan 1, 2022 | dronelife.comSphere Drones partners with Skydio Inc.
Sphere Drones, Australia’s leading drone solutions provider is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with American drone giant Skydio.
Jan 1, 2021 | suasnews.comSkydio Inc. launches Skydio Community Discord
Skydio Inc. is always looking for new ways to help foster community and education at Skydio, which is why Skydio Inc. has launched the Skydio Community Discord!
Jan 1, 2022 | skydio.comSkydio Inc. launches AI-enabled Skydio 2
Skydio introduced its AI-enabled Skydio 2 unmanned aerial vehicle in 2019 and announced last month it will perform integration work on the Skydio X2D short-range reconnaissance platform under an other transaction agreement with the U.S. Army.
Jan 1, 2021 | executivebiz.comSkydio Inc. launches two consumer-focused drones
Founded in 2014, Skydio has raised $170 million total and launched two consumer-focused drones to date, both of which employ artificial intelligence technology to give them autonomous navigation capabilities.
Jan 1, 2020 | techcrunch.comSkydio Inc. received financing of $170M in Series D funding on Mar 1st 21'.
| Credit: Skydio Skydio, a Calif.-based drone developer, has become the robotics industry’s newest unicorn after closing a $170 million Series D funding round.
Jan 1, 2021 | therobotreport.comSkydio Inc. hires William “Fritz” Reber
Skydio has hired at least one police officer: William “Fritz” Reber, of the Chula Vista, California police department.
Jan 1, 2022 | vice.comSkydio Inc. launches automated flight system
Skydio has also launched a new automated flight system and it is known as the Keyframe.
Jan 1, 2022 | techinnews.comSkydio Inc. partners with Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
A drone and its onboard sensors must be able to withstand those fields, which is why Skydio partnered with EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute) — the world’s preeminent independent, non-profit energy research and development organization, with offices around the world — to test Skydio’s drones in these energized environments.
Jan 1, 2022 | suasnews.comSkydio Inc. receives financing of $42M in funding
In addition to the news of the R1’s release, Skydio has also announced that they have raised $42 million worth of funding through IVP, Playground Global, Nvidia, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, and Kevin Durant.
Jan 1, 2018 | techinsight.netSkydio Inc. will launch 3D Scan: 2D GPS Capture on Oct 1st 22'.
In October of last year, Skydio introduced the first significant feature addition of 3D Scan: 2D GPS Capture.
Sep 12, 2022 | suasnews.comSkydio Inc. launches SAFE program
That’s why Skydio is excited to announce the general availability of its SAFE (Skydio Assured Future Equipment) program, which supports organizations building fleets around Skydio for the long-haul.
Oct 3, 2022 | skydio.comAdorama Camera, Inc. partnered with Skydio Inc. on Oct 1st 22'.
Adorama Drones, the trusted source for comprehensive drone solutions for businesses and organizations, today announced it has signed on as a channel partner with Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight.
Oct 6, 2022 | eijournal.comSkydio Inc. launches SAFE
Skydio has launched a program called SAFE (Skydio Assured Future Equipment), which offers enterprise customers an “all-inclusive 5-year plan” that provides a subscription for drone hardware and software.
Oct 12, 2022 | uavcoach.comSkydio Inc. launched X2 on Jul 1st 21'.
In July of last year, Skydio announced its $100 million Series C financing, and also debuted the X2, its first dedicated enterprise drone.
Feb 28, 2021 | techcrunch.comSkydio Inc. launches version of second-generation self-flying drone
Skydio has revealed a new version of its second-generation self-flying drone, with the Skydio X2 offering folding arms, a thermal camera, and a new touchscreen controller.
Nov 19, 2020 | slashgear.comSkydio Inc. launches mapping features
In its latest release available to existing 3D Scan Customers, Skydio Inc. has expanded the capabilities of 2D capture with a suite of new mapping features that enable enterprises to get better data faster and safer.
Sep 12, 2022 | skydio.comSkydio Inc. signs new client USA Online LLC
The United States Army has chosen Skydio, an American drone company, for its Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program, which aims to launch a low-cost, quickly deployable scout drone that can be carried by individual soldiers.
Nov 27, 2022 | aviationanddefensemarketreports.comSkydio Inc. launched series of docks on Dec 7th 22'.
Skydio today announced a new series of docks that represents the next step in the company’s journey toward deploy-anywhere autonomous flying worker bees.
Dec 6, 2022 | tylergarrett.comSkydio Inc. launched Skydio Dock product on Dec 7th 22'.
We bring this up because the drone industry saw a major announcement on Wednesday with Skydio announcing their much-anticipated Skydio Dock product.
Nov 21, 2022 | geoweeknews.comSkydio Inc. launches new product line
California-based drone manufacturer Skydio has announced the launch of its new product line, which includes the cloud-connected Skydio Dock and Skydio Dock Lite, powered by the firm’s new Remote Ops software.
Dec 14, 2022 | constructiondive.comSkydio Inc. launches self-charging station for drones
In 2019, Skydio introduced a self-charging station for drones that used a motorized arm to pull a drone in to recharge its batteries once it lands.
Dec 21, 2022 | newatlas.com