![]() For a fully kitted-out version, you’re looking at $2,169. It is enough to get you into the air, but you will likely want to add a few additional items. The features in this aircraft are on par with-or exceed-the competition in most areas. The ability of Skydio to produce a drone in the US at a price point that challenges the other players in this market is a huge win, but it doesn’t stop there. In fact, Skydio is currently the largest drone manufacturer in America, and it was a pleasure to review this product. Adam is a longtime AMA member and Nats champion who incorporated the lessons learned in RC model flying for use within the Skydio company. The company was born from a rich tradition in model aviation, led in large part by Adam Bry. Their autonomy is second to none, and the software that this autonomy is based upon has been developed in the US. In short, it is one of the first manufacturers of drones that are designed, assembled, and supported in the US. Flying takes skill.īut those were the exact words I spoke to my visual observer as I handed off the remote to the Skydio 2+.īefore I relay what happened after that challenge, let me first describe the Skydio company. As modelers, we put a lot of resources toward the aircraft we operate, and to actually encourage someone to "dirt nap" an aircraft we love is antithetical to the hobby. TRY TO CRASH IT." These words are typically never uttered to another pilot on the flightline. On-board AI: Nine deep networks for 360° obstacle avoidanceįorm meets function in this sleek drone that has incredible video capability with cutting-edge technology. ![]() Main camera: 4K 60 HDR/12 MP 20mm focal length F2.8/13 stops of dynamic range Launch price for the Skydio 2 is $999 with pre-orders in October 2019, first shipments due in November 2019.As seen in the September 2022 issue of Model Aviation. You can control Skydio 2 via your smartphone, just like the earlier models, or you can opt for the new remote control or the Skydio Beacon, which gives you some control of the drone, but mostly acts as a wireless tether, to ensure the drone follow you even when it cant see you. It is a class-leader in follow-me modes and finally offers additional control options. Of course, the Skydio 2 integrates with DroneDeploy, for those looking to perform inspection or mapping tasks.įor the consumer side, the Skydio 2 offers a fairly standard 4K camera, that shoots at up to 60 fps. Skydio is not the only company that has drones powered by the Nvidia Jetson computer system, but at the time of launch, we know of no other Jetson powered drone that is designed for consumer use with a price tag less than a thousand dollars. They believe in this tech so much that they offer free repair or replacement if your machine happens to crash. ![]() The Skydio 2 uses six cameras, with a total of 48MP of resolution, for obstacle avoidance purposes, making it one of the safest drones around, in terms of avoiding a crash. The power of both Skydio drones is in the Nvidia Jetson on-board computer and an array of obstacle avoidance sensors. Skydio 2 is the follow up to the impressive Skydio R1, a powerful drone with unheard of autonomy for its time. ![]()
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