So, here’s a fun tidbit to ponder: after a whole decade of making drones, Skydio has shipped fewer than 50,000 of them. That’s right! Skydio, the tech company that promised self-flying wonders, seems to be celebrating some serious *drone envy* next to their competition.
According to Bloomberg Businessweek, they’ve produced *around* 45,000 drones. Kiersten Bagley, a spokesperson for Skydio, insists they’re doing better than that. But let’s be real—given how many people own vegetable peelers in this world, 50,000 drones isn’t exactly dominating the skies.
What’s behind this sluggish number? Well, pivoting from consumer markets and crafting your tech in the oh-so-pricey Silicon Valley haven’t exactly made Skydio the Amazon of flying gadgets. In fact, DJI—Skydio’s bigger and more popular sibling in the drone world—has already sold over 300,000 agricultural drones alone. Let that sink in.
It gets you thinking: is the allure of flying robots too shiny, or is it just a glorified hobby for tech lovers?
No matter what you think, these numbers remind us that sometimes, even the most innovative tech can struggle to find its wings in the vast and crowded sky.
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