Sunbelt Rentals Becomes First Global Equipment Rental Provider of Skydio X10 Drones

New initiative will accelerate the advancement of aerial intelligence for projects large and small

Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer, and Sunbelt Rentals, a leading provider of equipment rental solutions across North America, have entered into an agreement to add the Skydio X10 drone to Sunbelt Rentals’ portfolio. This collaboration, facilitated through Velociti, a premier technology deployment and management solutions provider, marks a significant step in expanding access to autonomous drone technology across multiple industries.

With this agreement, Sunbelt Rentals becomes the first global equipment rental provider to offer Skydio’s NDAA-compliant drones as part of its fleet. This enables customers across construction, engineering, infrastructure inspection, energy, emergency response and many other industries to access Skydio’s technology via the Sunbelt Rentals’ nationwide network.

“The X10’s best-in-class AI flight and 360-obstacle avoidance, advanced imaging and sensors, as well as ease of use, make it a perfect addition to our rental portfolio. Our customers now have a rental option giving them the freedom to scale drone usage as project demands evolve,” said Matt DiDonato, director of Fleet Product Development at Sunbelt Rentals.

“We’re excited to team up with Sunbelt Rentals to offer our mutual customers flexibility and choice when it comes to how they access Skydio’s cutting-edge drone technology,” said Callan Carpenter, Skydio’s chief revenue officer, “Sunbelt Rentals’ reputation and reach enable it to serve customers nationwide and across all industries, helping these organizations gain access to Skydio’s products when and where they need it.”

With autonomous flight capabilities and best-in-class obstacle avoidance, Skydio’s X10 drones can safely navigate complex environments to dramatically reduce risk to personnel and minimize service interruptions. By integrating this technology into its rental offerings, Sunbelt Rentals empowers operators to make faster, data-driven decisions and respond more quickly to potential on-site issues — ultimately enhancing worker safety and reducing operational costs, while also maintaining the highest standards of data security and compliance.

Sunbelt Rentals will begin rolling out Skydio X10 drone rentals throughout the country beginning September 15, 2025. Customers interested in availability, training options, or pre-booking can contact their local representative, visit SunbeltRentals.com, email Drone.Info@SunbeltRentals.com or call 866-246-1984. 

About Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight, leveraging breakthrough AI to create the world's most intelligent flying machines for use by public safety, government, utility, and enterprise customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. from its headquarters in San Mateo, CA, to offer the highest standards of supply chain, manufacturing, and data security. Skydio is trusted by industry leaders and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Levitate Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.

About Sunbelt Rentals

We MAKE IT HAPPEN! With a passionate team of more than 20,000 rental experts, a growing network of over 1,350 locations and an extensive equipment fleet that exceeds $15 billion, Sunbelt Rentals helps professionals and do-it-yourselfers get things done. With a highly diversified offering of equipment, solutions, and services available, we assist customers throughout North America extend their capabilities, complete projects on time and handle times of crisis. No matter if you are in commercial, industrial, residential, or municipal industries, we are constantly advancing the idea of what an equipment company can do for its customers. Visit sunbeltrentals.com to find out what we can do for you.

About Velociti

For over 30 years, we have designed, deployed and supported a large spectrum of technologies designed to solve complex business problems. Spanning 40 countries, Velociti's expert team bridges the gap between technology providers and enterprise customers, including Fortune 500 companies, to solve the many challenges companies face in today's ever-evolving connected world.