The Skydio X10 doesn't have a public list price. Skydio sells it through its own sales team and authorized resellers as quoted packages, and the price depends on the sensor package, controller, software and support you choose. Expect enterprise pricing well above a consumer camera drone. The DJI Mavic 4 Pro is a creative camera drone that starts at $2,419 in our store.
Different drones for different buyers
These two rarely compete for the same job.
- DJI Mavic 4 Pro: built for photographers and filmmakers. 100 MP 4/3 Hasselblad camera, 70 mm and 168 mm tele cameras, 6K/60fps video, 51 minutes of rated flight.
- Skydio X10: built for public safety, security, inspection and defense users. Modular sensor packages with thermal, onboard AI autonomy, night navigation and a ruggedized airframe.
People usually compare them when a buyer needs to replace a DJI drone with a US-made one, often because of agency rules or grant conditions.
Cameras
The Mavic 4 Pro uses one gimbal with three cameras: a 100 MP 4/3 CMOS wide with an f/2.0 to f/11 aperture, a 48 MP 70 mm and a 50 MP 168 mm. It records 6K up to 60fps with 10-bit color, which is what creative work needs.
Skydio lists several X10 sensor packages. According to Skydio, the VT300-Z combines a 64 MP narrow camera, a 48 MP telephoto (190 mm equivalent) and a 640 x 512 radiometric thermal camera. Other packages swap the telephoto for a 1-inch 50 MP wide camera. Thermal is the main reason public agencies buy it. The Mavic 4 Pro has no thermal camera.
Autonomy and night work
Skydio's selling point is autonomy. The X10 uses an onboard NVIDIA processor and six navigation cameras for 360-degree obstacle avoidance, and Skydio says its NightSense mode navigates in zero light using infrared or visible illuminators. It also supports remote operation through Skydio's software.
The Mavic 4 Pro has omnidirectional vision sensing plus forward LiDAR, which helps in low light, and DJI's ActiveTrack and waypoint tools. It's very capable for a camera drone, but it isn't designed for dark, GPS-denied industrial flying.
Durability and compliance
Skydio rates the X10 at IP55 for dust and water and describes it as NDAA compliant. The Mavic 4 Pro has no IP rating.
Compliance is often the deciding factor. Some federal and state agencies can't buy DJI drones, so a Mavic 4 Pro may simply not be an option for them. Private businesses and creators in the US can still buy and fly DJI models that were FCC-authorized before December 2025. See is DJI banned in the US.
Quick comparison
| Mavic 4 Pro | Skydio X10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Photo and video | Public safety, inspection, defense |
| Thermal | No | Yes, on thermal packages |
| Main camera | 4/3, 100 MP | 64 MP narrow plus a module camera |
| Rated flight time | 51 min | Skydio lists 40 min |
| Weather rating | None | IP55 |
| Price | From $2,419 | Quote only |
Which to pick
If your work is images, the Mavic 4 Pro gives you far more camera for the money. If you need thermal, rugged hardware, autonomous night operations or an NDAA-compliant aircraft for a contract, the X10 is in a different category, and the price reflects that. For DJI thermal options, see the Matrice 4T and our Mavic 4 Pro vs Matrice 4T comparison.
Not sure which fits your project? Ask our team or read about Mavic 4 Pro alternatives.
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