Skydio Ascend 2026 Keynote
Speaker

Adam Bry is co-founder and CEO at Skydio, the leading US drone company, and the world leader in autonomous flight. He has two decades of experience with small UAS, starting as a national champion R/C airplane aerobatics pilot. As a grad student at MIT, he did award winning research that pioneered autonomous flight for drones, transferring much of what he learned as an R/C pilot into software that enables drones to fly themselves. After graduating from MIT, Adam co-founded Google’s Project Wing. He has co-authored numerous technical papers and patents, and was also recognized on MIT’s TR35 list for young innovators. He currently serves on the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee.
SUMMARY
Revisit all of the action from the live keynote at Skydio Ascend ‘26.
CEO and co-founder, Adam Bry unveiled our latest flying robot, F10 Lightrunner. The only aircraft its size that flies this fast, this far, all on its own, and the first to do it straight from a dock. You’ll see it race the quarter mile at 100 mph.
Plus, catch all of the live demos showing new capabilities with our Skydio Command software:
- Asset Command connects your physical infrastructure to autonomous drone operations, organizing inspection and response around each asset record.
- Security Command turns fleets of Skydio flying robots into a scalable physical security force.
- DFR Command turns a 911 call for service into live intelligence for a safer, more effective response.
Whether you work in public safety, security, or critical infrastructure, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of where autonomous operations are headed and how your organization can prepare for what's next.

