The agreement will give Axon a 37% stake in Skydio and expand its role in the growing Drone as First Responder market. Axon has announced an additional $1.2 billion investment in Skydio and an exclusive agreement to distribute Skydio drones to public safety agencies in the United States and Canada. The agreement expands an existing partnership between the two companies. … [Read more...] about Axon Invests $1.2 Billion in Skydio, Secures Exclusive Public Safety Drone Distribution Rights
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Fire Commanders Can See Drone Locations and Live Video in One Place with New Skydio Partnership
New integration gives fire departments access to drone locations, live video, and thermal imagery within their existing incident command software. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An incident commander at the scene of a major fire must be able to rapidly collect and coordinate multiple pieces of intelligence in order to effectively direct various fire-fighting assets, … [Read more...] about Fire Commanders Can See Drone Locations and Live Video in One Place with New Skydio Partnership
Is Trump’s Plan to Build a U.S. Drone Industry Working?
Foreign manufacturers are pursuing U.S. production, domestic companies are attracting investment, and Pentagon orders are growing. But can the industry achieve lasting scale? News and Commentary. The Trump administration has made domestic drone manufacturing a national security priority. New restrictions on foreign-produced drones, increased defense procurement, and efforts … [Read more...] about Is Trump’s Plan to Build a U.S. Drone Industry Working?
The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think
LexisNexis patent analysis finds China leads in patent volume, while U.S. patent strength has caught up and emerging drone IP spans six countries For years, DJI has been the dominant manufacturer in the commercial drone market. Now, U.S. policy is pushing the domestic market toward a broader supply chain. In December 2025, the Federal Communications Commission added … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry Is More Global Than You Think
Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026
The company's first fixed-wing aircraft flies up to 100 mph across a 30-mile radius from a five-aircraft robotic dock, alongside two new industry-specific software platforms. Skydio announced the F10 Lightrunner, its first fixed-wing aircraft, on September 24, 2026 at its annual Ascend conference in Summerlin, Nevada. The San Mateo, California drone manufacturer also … [Read more...] about Skydio Unveils F10 Lightrunner Fixed-Wing Drone and MegaDock at Ascend 2026
