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Axon invests $1.2 billion in drone maker Skydio at $5.2 billion valuation
Techmeme, citing Resilience Media, reported Axon is investing $1.2 billion in Skydio at a $5.2 billion pre-money valuation for a minority stake, with an exclusive public safety partnership; Skydio drones are used by public safety, the U.S. military and 32 allied nations.
Axon is investing $1.2 billion in drone maker Skydio at a $5.2 billion pre-money valuation, according to a Techmeme roundup of reporting by Carly Page at Resilience Media1.
Techmeme said the investment gives Axon a minority stake in the U.S. drone manufacturer and strengthens an exclusive public safety partnership1.
Techmeme said Skydio's autonomous drones are used by public safety agencies, the U.S. military and 32 allied nations1.
The Techmeme item did not specify the mix of cash and stock, closing timeline or Axon's resulting ownership percentage1.
