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Autonomous commercial drone manufacturer
skydio.com- Headquarters
- San Mateo, United States
- Founded year
- 2014
- Company type
- Private company
- Number of employees
- 900–1,000
Last updated
Latest news about Skydio
In short: Skydio secured $110 million in Series F funding and committed $3.5 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing and defense technology production.
Company announcements
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Skydio announces $3.5 billion investment
The funding supports future growth after shipping over 60,000 drones to military, public safety, infrastructure, and allied nations.
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Skydio commits $3.5 billion to U.S. manufacturing
The investment expands production, accelerates R&D, creates over 2,000 jobs, and strengthens supply chains. It includes opening a larger facility and supporting domestic suppliers.
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Skydio raises $110 million in Series F financing
Led by existing investors, this round values the company at $4.4 billion. Capital supports scaling production for public safety, defense, and infrastructure amid strong revenue growth.
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Skydio emphasizes transparency for Drone as First Responder success
Adam Bry compares DFR to body-worn cameras and ALPR, advocating maximum transparency to build community trust and ensure long-term impact.
Media coverage
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Skydio CEO Declares Full Commitment to U.S. Manufacturing Amid China Sanctions and Funding Round
U.S. drone maker Skydio is doubling down on domestic manufacturing as it scales operations following China-imposed sanctions tied to its Taiwan sales, according to CEO...
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Leander begins two-week Skydio drone trial, will decide on permanent DFR program
The city invited media to a live demonstration as part of a two-week evaluation of two Skydio drones...
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Skydio Raises $110M Series F, Signals Strong Revenue and U.S. Manufacturing Push
Skydio raises $110M in Series F funding at a $4.4B valuation, citing strong revenue growth and expanding U.S. drone manufacturing investment.
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California drone maker to spend billions of dollars as it expands manufacturing in the state
Skydio, a San Mateo-based company, committed $3.5 billion over the next five years to boost production of domestic defense technology.
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