Skydio 2 / 2+

Skydio (USA) · 2019

About $800 – $1,800 usedSkydio 2 launched at $999 (2019) and rose to $1,349 for the starter kit in 2021; Skydio 2+ (2022) kits ran $1,099–$2,169. Skydio left the consumer market in 2023.
Discontinued · used/leftover onlyVia SSH / web / bridgeBest-in-class avoidanceJetson TX26× 4K nav camerasConsumer exit 2023
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Used only. Discontinued for consumers; used units appear on eBay. eBay search ↗
Remote control: No supported laptop API today; the Skills SDK required Skydio developer access and cloud deployment.

Overview

The reference for autonomous obstacle avoidance, since it could chase a mountain biker through trees without a pilot. Skydio exited consumer drones in August 2023 to focus on enterprise and defense (X10), so support and batteries are winding down.

Specifications

CategoryDrones · Autonomous & developer drones
Released2019
AvailabilityDiscontinued · used/leftover only
ProgrammabilityLimited SDK
Best forAges 16+ (estimated)
Vision sensorsCamera, Depth camera
ActuatorsBrushless / direct-drive motors
AudioNo audio
Compute typeNVIDIA Jetson
Remote controlVia SSH / web / bridge
Size22.3 × 27.3 × 7.4 cm with battery, 775 g (2+ slightly heavier with its larger battery)
DriveQuadcopter
ComputeNVIDIA Jetson TX2
VisionSix 4K 200° navigation cameras + 12 MP main camera (4K60)
LidarNone
SensorsIMU, GNSS, 360° vision
Runtime23 min (Skydio 2) / 27 min (Skydio 2+)
SpeedUp to 36 mph (about 16 m/s)
SDKSkydio Skills SDK (Python) for custom flight behaviors, but developer access was heavily restricted by 2022

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