Skydio, the largest U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in flying robots, today announced a follow-on multi-million dollar contract expansion with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to further equip Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units with Skydio X10D systems. The award was issued through the Defense Logistics Agency’s Tailored Logistics Support Special Operational Equipment program in partnership with ADS, a provider of products, technology, and logistics solutions for the U.S. military. The contract more than doubles the scope of the initial USAF order announced in November 2025. The expanded order builds on the USAF’s effort to integrate autonomous systems into every Airman’s toolkit. While Skydio systems are already widely deployed across the Air Force for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and base security, this expansion specifically supports EOD missions where rapid deployment, standoff distance, and immediate situational awareness are critical to keeping American Airmen safe.
“Skydio’s autonomous systems are becoming an essential capability for Air Force EOD teams operating in dynamic and hazardous environments. This expansion reflects the Air Force’s confidence in autonomous aerial systems that can rapidly provide overwatch, improve operational awareness, and reduce risk to personnel during some of the military’s most dangerous missions.” said Mark Valentine, Global Head of National Security Strategy Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. The company leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors. Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago. More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety.
