Skydio is done making consumer drones for you

Skydio is finished making drones for customers. Although the self-flying drone startup has been denying for years it will pivot to enterprise, it confirmed on Thursday that it’s sunsetting its client enterprise in favor of making drones to be used by business companies and the general public sector.

“Our drones are making the core industries that our civilization runs on — public security, transportation, power, building, and protection — safer and extra environment friendly,” Skydio CEO Adam Bry writes. “The influence we’re having with our enterprise and public sector clients has turn into so compelling that it calls for nothing lower than our full focus and a focus.”

As a part of the shutdown, Skydio will not promote its Skydio 2+ Starter, Sports activities, Cinema, or Professional youngsters. It says it is going to nonetheless present buyer help for individuals who presently personal Skydio drones, whereas additionally honoring any warranties. The corporate says it is going to additionally keep a list of equipment, akin to substitute batteries, propellers, and charging cables “for so long as we are able to.”