Skydio, based in San Mateo, California, makes the X10 autonomous drone and docking systems for public safety, utilities and defense. In March 2026 the US Army placed an order worth more than $52 million for over 2,500 X10D drones.
At a glance
| Price from | Custom |
| Best for | Public safety, utility and defense teams that need US-made drones |
From Skydio's own website.
What stands out
- US-made and cleared for government use
- Strong onboard autonomy
Worth knowing
- Enterprise pricing only
- No consumer line
How it ranks
Skydio is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Drone Companies (Lister Score 95.9).
#2 in Best Drone Companies · Lister Score 95.9
Skydio says the Army's $52 million X10D order is the largest single-vendor small drone order in Army history..
| Rank | Best Drone Companies | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DJI | 97.3 |
| 2 | Skydio | 95.9 |
| 3 | Zipline | 94.6 |
| 4 | Wing | 93.3 |
| 5 | Autel Robotics | 92.1 |
| 6 | Parrot | 90.7 |
| 7 | Quantum Systems | 89.4 |
| 8 | XAG | 88.0 |
| 9 | BRINC | 86.7 |
| 10 | Antigravity | 85.2 |
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How does Skydio rank on Lister?
Skydio is ranked 2nd of 10 in Best Drone Companies (Lister Score 95.9).
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