Skydio

Skydio builds drones that fly themselves around obstacles using onboard cameras and AI. That autonomy matters for inspection work close to structures such as bridges, towers, substations and building facades, where manual flying is slow and risky.

Its docks let a drone launch, fly a planned mission and return to charge without a pilot on site, under the operating approvals the operator holds. Utilities, public safety agencies, defense and infrastructure owners use these systems for routine inspections and incident response.

Skydio sells hardware and software together, so compare the full system: the drone, the dock if you need one, the inspection software and support. Ask what approvals your remote or beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations would need, and treat any automation as a tool that still needs trained people and FAA compliance.