Axon invests $1.2B in Skydio, whose autonomous drones are used by public safety agencies, the US military, and 32 allied nations, at a $5.2B pre-money valuation (Carly Page/Resilience Media)
Axon has completed a substantial $1.2 billion investment into autonomous drone manufacturer Skydio. This strategic funding round sets the drone company's pre-money valuation at $5.2 billion. The backing supports the ongoing deployment of Skydio's autonomous flight technologies across several sectors. Currently, these unmanned aerial systems serve public safety agencies, the U.S. military, and 32 allied nations worldwide.
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The multi-billion-dollar pre-money valuation underscores strong investor confidence in Sk…: The multi-billion-dollar pre-money valuation underscores strong investor confidence in Skydio's autonomous technology.
Skydio maintains a broad international footprint with operations spanning across dozens o…: Skydio maintains a broad international footprint with operations spanning across dozens of allied countries.
Axon's capital infusion directly supports an enterprise providing crucial unmanned system…: Axon's capital infusion directly supports an enterprise providing crucial unmanned systems to military and safety sectors.
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