UAV · Reconnaissance quadcopter
Skydio X2
Skydio · United States
Foldable AI-driven autonomous quadcopter for reconnaissance, security and inspection. The X2D military variant was selected by the US Army's Short Range Reconnaissance program and fielded as the RQ-28A, with 360-degree obstacle avoidance and a dual EO/IR payload.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | Reconnaissance quadcopter |
| Role | Short-range reconnaissance |
| Class | Group 1 sUAS |
| Classification | Group 1 small UAS |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Inspection |
| Datalink | Encrypted LOS up to 10 km |
| Variants | X2D, X2E, RQ-28A |
| Notable partners | US Army (RQ-28A) |
| MTOW (kg) | 1.3 |
| Operators | United States Army, US Air Force, Ukraine |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Length (m) | 0.38 |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 10 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported (allied) |
| Launch method | VTOL, Hand-launched |
| Autonomy level | High |
| Endurance (min) | 35 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Max payload (kg) | 0.15 |
| Standard sensors | EO 12MP, Thermal FLIR |
| Production status | In production |
| Combat radius (km) | 6 |
| Notable engagements | Provided to Ukraine for ISR |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Inspection |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – nano/micro (<0.01 m²) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.skydio.com