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Skydio X10
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- Price (US)
- $15,662
- Weight
- 2,110 g
- Max Flight Time
- 40 min
- Max Speed
- 20 m/s
X10 overview
The Skydio X10 is a 2,110 g enterprise drone released in September 2023, with a quad-camera system (50.3 MP 1", 64 MP 1/1.7", 48 MP 1/2" and 0.33 MP) and up to 40 minutes of flight.
It supports automated waypoint missions. With optional add-on RTK, it's set up for accurate mapping, though it has no mechanical shutter.
X10 by use
Photo and video
12.6MPeffective (50.3 MP binned), 1" sensor
- With the Wide Camera (Sony IMX989)
- 4K 60 fps video
- 4 cameras
Inspection
128xzoom
- Interchangeable payload
- Obstacle sensing all around
- IP55 rated
Mapping and survey
RTKadd-on
- No mechanical shutter
- Terrain follow
- Raw GNSS logging for PPK
- Waypoint missions
Flight and transport
40minflight time
- Weight 2,110 g
- No EU class
- Wind up to 12.8 m/s
- Video link 12 km (FCC)
- -20 to 45 °C
Safety and rules
Remote IDbuilt-in
- No ADS-B receiver
- Data encryption
- Parachute (add-on)
- Blue UAS Cleared (US)
- Green UAS Certified (US)
Flight Time vs Price
Effective Megapixels vs Price i
Similar drones
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|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | |||
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 12.6 | 12.30.3 MP less | 120.6 MP less |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3-inchsmaller | 1/2" |
| Best video mode | 4K 60 fps | 4K 60 fps | 4000x3000 30 fps |
| Flight | |||
| Flight time (min) | 40 | 355 min less | 422 min more |
| Weight | 2,110 g | 1,325 g37 % lighter | 1,620 g23 % lighter |
| Max range (FCC) | 12 km | 6 km50 % less | 15 km25 % more |
| Wind resistance | 12.8 m/s | 10.3 m/s20 % less | 10.7 m/s16 % less |
| Obstacle sensing | All around | All around | All around |
| Pricing | |||
| Price (US) | $15,662 | $14,499$1,163 less | $12,599$3,063 less |
X10 specifications
Identity
- Manufacturer
- Skydio
- Rating
- Known Issues
- Release Date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Availability
- Available
- EU Drone Class
- None
- US Procurement
- Blue UAS ClearedGreen UAS Certified
- Platform Type
- Multirotor
Pricing
- Price (EU)(€)
- €13,570
- Price (US)($)
- $15,662
Links
- Product Page
- skydio.com
- Shop Page
- skydio.com
Physical
- Weight(g)
- 2,110 g
- Max Takeoff Weight(g)
- 2,490 g
- Folded Dimensions(mm)
- 350 × 165 × 119 mm
- Unfolded Dimensions(mm)
- 790 × 650 × 145 mm
- Max Payload(g)
- 340 g
- Interchangeable Payload
- Yes
- IP Rating
- IP55
- Operating Temperature(°C)
- -20°C to 45°C
Flight
- Max Flight Time(min)
- 40 min
- Max Hover Time(min)
- 35 min
- Max Speed(m/s)
- 20 m/s
- Max Ascent Speed(m/s)
- 6 m/s
- Max Descent Speed(m/s)
- 4 m/s
- Max Altitude(m)
- 4,572 m
- Wind Resistance(m/s)
- 12.8 m/s
- Max Pitch Angle(°)
- 40 °
Payload
| Camera | Camera 1Wide Camera (Sony IMX989) | Camera 2Narrow Camera (64MP) | Camera 3Telephoto Camera (48MP) | Camera 4FLIR Boson+ 640 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1" | 1/1.7" | 1/2" | |
| Sensor Type | Sony IMX989 CMOS | Sony CMOS | Sony CMOS | Uncooled VOx Microbolometer |
| Sensor Area(mm²) | 128.38 mm² | 40.7 mm² | 30.72 mm² | |
| Pixel Size(µm) | 1.6 µm | 0.8 µm | 0.8 µm | |
| Pixel Binning | Quad Bayer | Quad Bayer | Quad Bayer | |
| Megapixels(MP) | 50.3 MP | 64 MP | 48 MP | 0.33 MP |
| Focal Length | 20mm | 46mm | 190mm | 60mm |
| Aperture | f/1.95 | f/1.8 | f/2.2 | f/1.0 |
| Field of View | 93° | 50° | 13° | 41° |
| Zoom | ~128x system (~16x lossless at 1080p) | |||
| Focus Type | Autofocus / Manual | Autofocus / Manual | Autofocus / Manual | |
| Focus Range | 1m to ∞ | 1m to ∞ | 5m to ∞ | |
| Mechanical Shutter | No | No | No | No |
| ISO Range | 100-16000 | 100-16000 | 100-16000 | |
| Shutter Speed | 1/8000-1/30s | 1/8000-1/30s | 1/8000-1/30s | |
| Stabilization Type | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal | Mechanical Gimbal | |
| Max Photo Resolution | 8192x6144 | 9248x6944 | 8000x6000 | 640x512 |
| Image Formats | JPEGDNG (RAW) | JPEGDNG (RAW) | JPEGDNG (RAW) | |
| Video Resolutions | 4K/60fps1080p | 4K/60fps1080p | 4K/60fps1080p | 640x512 |
| Video Codec | H.264 (AVC)H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC)H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (AVC)H.265 (HEVC) | |
| Video Formats | MP4 | MP4 | MP4 | |
| Thermal NETD(mK) | 30 mK | |||
| Thermal Range (High Gain)(°C) | -40°C to 150°C | |||
| Thermal Range (Low Gain)(°C) | -40°C to 350°C | |||
| Thermal Accuracy | ±5°C or 5% (larger value) |
Gimbal
Gimbal 1VT300 Gimbal
- Stabilization Axes
- 3-Axis
- Tilt Range(°)
- -90° to 90°
- Pan Range(°)
- -90° to 90°
- Tilt Mechanical Range(°)
- -140° to 140°
- Pan Mechanical Range(°)
- -90° to 90°
- Roll Mechanical Range(°)
- -230° to 75°
- Angular Vibration(°)
- 0.01 °
Navigation
- GNSS
- GPSGLONASSGalileoBeiDou
- Hover Accuracy
- Vert: ±0.1m (Vision), ±1m (GNSS); Horiz: ±0.1m (Vision), ±1m (GNSS)
- RTK
- Add-on
- Obstacle Sensors
- ForwardBackwardLateralUpwardDownward
- Obstacle Avoidance
- Active (Avoidance)
- Sensing Technology
- Vision (Binocular)
Transmission
- Transmission Protocol
- Skydio Connect SL
- Operating Frequency
- 2.4 GHz5.8 GHz
- Max Range (FCC)(km)
- 12 km
- Cellular
- Yes
App
- Flight App
- Skydio Flight Deck
- Supported OS
- AndroidiOS
Features
- Max MicroSD(GB)
- 256 GB
- ActiveTrack
- Yes
- Remote ID
- Built-in
- ADS-B Receiver
- No
- Data Encryption
- Yes
- Expansion Port
- Yes
- SDK Support
- Yes
- Parachute
- Add-on
Mapping
- Waypoints
- Yes
- Terrain Follow
- Yes
- Raw GNSS Logging
- Yes
Accessories
Battery 1Skydio X10 Battery
- Battery Type
- LiPo
- Capacity (mAh)(mAh)
- 8,419 mAh
- Capacity (Wh)(Wh)
- 156.17 Wh
- Voltage(V)
- 18.55 V
- Battery Weight(g)
- 708 g
- Charging Time(min)
- 90 min
Remote Controller 1Skydio X10 Controller
- Built-in Screen
- Yes
- Screen Size(in)
- 6.6 in
- Screen Resolution
- 2340 x 1080
- Screen Brightness(nits)
- 1,750 nits
- Max Operating Time(min)
- 300 min
- Controller Weight(g)
- 1,135 g
Charger 1Skydio X10 Dual Charger
- Wattage(W)
- 230 W
- Ports
- 2