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Axon invests $1.2 billion in Skydio to expand exclusive partnership for public safety drones.
Nov 06, 2026
Contract Type
partnership
San MateoManufacturingInformation Technology
Description
Axon has announced a $1.2 billion investment in Skydio, becoming the exclusive distributor of its drones for public safety customers in the US and Canada. This partnership aims to enhance response capabilities in emergency situations by integrating autonomous drones into law enforcement operations.
Company Information
Company
Skydio
Location
San Mateo, California, United States
About
The company says it’s seen a 30x growth over the last three years and is now the largest drone manufacturer in the United States. In a released statement, Skydio co-founder and CEO Adam Bry says the company sees “extraordinary demand globally from organizations addressing needs important to every citizen.” The company had viral success with its original drone that featured a market-leading collision avoidance detection. The company still offers such capabilities but has pushed the industry forward with additional features and capabilities. In addition, the company expects to hire 150 manufacturing employees to staff the new facility. Skydio says its drones are used in every branch of the U.S. Department of Defense, by over half of all U.S. State Departments of Transportation, and by over 200 public safety agencies in 47 states. Current regulations around visual piloting limit this product, but Skydio has a solution for that, too, and now works with companies to expand their drone programs.The new Skydio manufacturing facility is based in Hayward, CA.
San MateoManufacturingInformation Technology