Why Skydio Built a Lopsided Drone

Skydio’s drones have always been magical. From MIT research and early prototypes to what I would argue is still the most advanced consumer drone ever made, this is a company that makes very cool stuff. Sadly, Skydio no longer makes cool stuff for consumers, instead focusing on drone platforms for public safety, inspection, and other things that, on a good day, don’t affect me personally.Even so, a new drone from Skydio is worth paying attention to, especially when it’s as weird as this one