NYPD Skydio X10 crashes onto a Brooklyn precinct roof and catches fire; Skydio cites battery-connector wear
[MALFUNCTION]May 12, 2025 · Skydio · Skydio X10 · San Mateo
Failure Mode
MALFUNCTION
Event Date
May 12, 2025
Primary Entity
Skydio
Robotic Platform
Skydio X10
Jurisdiction / Location
San Mateo
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
An NYPD Drone-as-First-Responder Skydio X10 crashed onto the roof of the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn and caught fire; FDNY extinguished it with no injuries. Skydio attributed the failure to battery-connector wear and issued a Notice to Operators. Source: Skydio Notice to Operators (support.skydio.com) and contemporaneous reporting.
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https://dronexl.co/2025/05/14/skydio-x10-drone-crash-in-nyc-battery-connector-failure/
https://dronexl.co/2025/05/14/skydio-x10-drone-crash-in-nyc-battery-connector-failure/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in NYPD Skydio X10 crashes onto a Brooklyn precinct roof and catches fire; Skydio cites battery-connector wear?
An NYPD Drone-as-First-Responder Skydio X10 crashed onto the roof of the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn and caught fire; FDNY extinguished it with no injuries. Skydio attributed the failure to battery-connector wear and issued a Notice to Operators. Source: Skydio Notice to Operators (support.skydio.com) and contemporaneous reporting.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on May 12, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in NYPD Skydio X10 crashes onto a Brooklyn precinct roof and catches fire; Skydio cites battery-connector wear?
Skydio X10 by Skydio is the recorded robot involved in this incident at San Mateo.
Has anyone responded to NYPD Skydio X10 crashes onto a Brooklyn precinct roof and catches fire; Skydio cites battery-connector wear?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of NYPD Skydio X10 crashes onto a Brooklyn precinct roof and catches fire; Skydio cites battery-connector wear?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.