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X10D

Small autonomous aircraft for tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

by Skydio · Unveiled Sep 20, 2023

Uncrewed aircraftAirUnveiledSep 20, 2023
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Skydio X10D quadcopter flying above grass during training at Townsend Bombing Range.

Photo: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Marines)

Timeline1

  1. UnveiledConfirmed

    Skydio launches the X10D alongside the X10

    SourcesSkydio (Business Wire)

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Cost to the government

  • Contract unit priceEstimated
    $21K
    2,500 units

    Army order announced by Skydio: 'exceeding $52 million' for 'over 2,500' X10D drones; $52,000,000 / 2,500 = $20,800 per drone (division by us; both figures are stated as lower bounds, so the ratio is approximate).

    Skydio

Unit costs and contract unit prices for this product, and budget figures for the programs that buy it. Each figure states its dollar basis and links its source; contract values are under Programs & awards.

Sources2

  1. 1.
    CompanySkydio Delivers a Breakthrough for Enterprise Drones with the Launch of Skydio X10

    Skydio (Business Wire) · Sep 20, 2023 · Supports: System milestone

    “the X10D is a small uncrewed aircraft system (sUAS) that offers unmatched sensing, visual navigation for GPS-denied environments”
  2. 2.
    CompanyU.S. Army Places $52+ Million Order for Skydio X10D, the Largest Single-Vendor Tactical sUAS Order in Army History

    Skydio · Supports: Cost · amount, System

    “today announced an order exceeding $52 million for over 2,500 X10D drones from the U.S. Army”

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