Flying high on news of an unprecedented $100 million investment, California-based drone startup Skydio this week released details about its latest offering, the Skydio X2E. Designed for enterprises, first responders and civilian agencies, the X2E is being touted as an “ideal situation” for situational awareness and inspection of infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, … [Read more...] about Skydio Markets X2E Enterprise Drone to Governments
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Drones for this Hurricane Season: Getting States Ready
As Isaias approaches Florida, states are getting serious about using drones for this hurricane season. In a webinar hosted by AUVSI NC, a panel of experts gave their best advice to state agencies preparing to use UAV for hurricane response. Drones play a crucial role in allowing public safety agencies to evaluate hurricane damage quickly. Florida Power and Light recently … [Read more...] about Drones for this Hurricane Season: Getting States Ready
Skydio’s X2 Drones: CEO Adam Bry Talks Breakthrough Autonomy and $100 Million
DRONELIFE Exclusive. Skydio, the Redwood City, CA startup, is flying high. Skydio's X2 drones were announced today, along with an $100 million in Series C funding - which follows a $4 million investment that the U.S. Department of Defense announced this weekend. $100 million may be the largest funding round the drone industry has seen so far - certainly one of the … [Read more...] about Skydio’s X2 Drones: CEO Adam Bry Talks Breakthrough Autonomy and $100 Million
U.S. DoD Invests in Drone Companies through CARES Act
Five U.S. drone companies have been awarded over $13 million under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), money appropriated to save jobs and support the economy during the current COVID-19 crisis. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced $13.4 million in Title III investments "As part of the national response to COVID-19, and to support … [Read more...] about U.S. DoD Invests in Drone Companies through CARES Act
The Skydio Emergency Response Program Donates Drones for Covid-19
Silicon Valley-based drone manufacturer Skydio announced they will donate dozens of drones for emergency services agencies during the Covid-19 crisis, through the Skydio Emergency Response Program. Skydio has been planning an Emergency Response Program to contribute to emergencies like fires, floods, and earthquakes: but in light of the current crisis, Skydio moved the program … [Read more...] about The Skydio Emergency Response Program Donates Drones for Covid-19
