Investigation
Drones dispatched over neighborhoods
2024Skydio's autonomous drones power police 'drone-as-first-responder' programs that fly to calls for service, raising concerns about routine warrantless aerial surveillance of communities.
Drones & Robotics
Skydio
Skydio makes self-flying drones whose AI tracks and follows people and vehicles without a pilot. Deployed by 200+ US police agencies in 'drone-as-first-responder' programs, plus the military and CBP, its aircraft extend persistent aerial surveillance over neighborhoods and the border. Andreessen Horowitz led its Series A and $170M Series D.
◍ San Mateo, CaliforniaEst. 2014
People & money behind it
Agencies & customers
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