Colorado Drone Chargers for Skydio: X10 & X2 Public Safety Fleets (2026)

Agencies flying the Skydio X10 run two kinds of aircraft: the ones that live at a dock for drone as first responder (DFR) calls, and the ones that ride in a vehicle to searches, SWAT callouts, events and patrol. The dock charges the first group. This guide is about the second group and the Portable Rapid Charging System (PRCS) that Colorado Drone Chargers builds for it.

How the PRCS fits with what you already run

Batteries in a Skydio program get charged in three places. Two of them you already have.

• At the dock. The Skydio Dock for X10 launches, lands and charges the aircraft that lives in it.
• At the station. Skydio's charging gear stays on wall power at the station and turns batteries over between shifts.
• In the vehicle. This is the gap. An aircraft that leaves the station in a patrol SUV or a command vehicle takes a fixed number of batteries with it. When those are spent, the aircraft is down until someone drives back. The PRCS rides in that vehicle and turns four batteries at a time while the truck sits at a scene or on a post.

The PRCS does not replace anything you own. It adds a charging point where there was not one.

Skydio X10 PRCS

The Colorado Drone Chargers Skydio X10 PRCS is a four-bay charger for Skydio X10 batteries in a hard case, built for the back of a vehicle.

• Charges four (4) batteries for Skydio X10 plus four USB accessories (2x USB-A, 2x USB-C) at the same time
• Average charge time of about 60 minutes (20% to 90%)
• Three charge modes: 30%, 90% or 100%. Use 30% for storage and transport, 90% for fast turnaround, 100% when the mission needs the whole pack
• OMNI FLUX power management board (CPU-controlled) balances current, voltage and temperature across all four channels
• Runs on pure or modified sine wave power: inverters, generators, portable power stations
• Input 88 to 264 VAC, automatic switching, 47 to 63 Hz
• Max power rating 750W; output 21.25 VDC
• Impact-resistant, watertight, dustproof hard case with pressure release valve
• 17.2 x 13.7 x 6.5 in, about 16 lb without batteries
• Built to order in Colorado Springs, lifetime warranty

Price: $1,695. Batteries are not included; the PRCS charges the batteries you already own. Public-safety agencies in several states run this unit in patrol and response vehicles.

Skydio X2 PRCS

Many agencies fly the Skydio X2, and those aircraft get carried to the same kinds of calls. The Colorado Drone Chargers Skydio X2 PRCS gives them the same vehicle-side charging point.

Skydio X2 PRCS
Four batteries for Skydio X2 in about an hour. $1,345

• Charges four (4) batteries for Skydio X2 plus two USB accessories (1x USB-A, 1x USB-C) at the same time
• Average charge time of 60 minutes (20% to 90%)
• Runs on pure or modified sine wave power, including inverters and generators
• Voltage and temperature management with multi-fan cooling; 100% duty cycle
• Input 88 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz; max power rating 500W; output 13.2 VDC
• Impact-resistant, watertight, dustproof hard case with pressure release valve
• 14 x 12 x 6.9 in, 9.8 lb without batteries
• Built to order in Colorado Springs, lifetime warranty

Price: $1,345. Batteries not included.

Batteries per shift: a worked example

Take a unit with two Skydio X10 aircraft carried in vehicles and eight batteries between them, working a 10-hour shift.

Planning figure. Skydio publishes a maximum flight time of 40 minutes for the X10 (skydio.com/x10/technical-specs). That is the ceiling under ideal conditions. Wind, cold, thermal use and a landing reserve all come out of it. Use your own flight logs. We will use 25 minutes of useful flight per battery here, a conservative figure most programs can defend.

No charging in the vehicle. Eight batteries at 25 minutes each is 200 minutes, about 3 hours 20 minutes of total flight for the shift across both aircraft. After that, both aircraft are grounded until the batteries get back to the station.

One PRCS in the vehicle. The PRCS returns a set of four to 90% in about 60 minutes, starting from 20%. Landing at 20% and charging to 90% uses 70% of the pack per cycle. Against the 40-minute rated figure that is a 28-minute ceiling, so the 25-minute planning number still holds.

Run the rotation as four batteries flying or staged and four on the charger. Every hour the truck is parked on power, the PRCS hands back four batteries, up to 100 minutes of additional flight time per charging hour. If the vehicle is on power for 6 of the 10 hours, that is 24 additional charge cycles, up to 600 minutes of flight capacity added to the shift. Two aircraft cannot use all of it, since each aircraft is in the air at most about 60 minutes in any hour. What changes is the constraint you hit: pilots, airspace and call volume, not the battery count in the case.

Caveats. The 60-minute figure is an average for 20% to 90%. Batteries that come back below 20%, batteries charged in 100% mode, and cold packs all take longer. Charging four at once pulls up to 750W, which is why the next section matters.

Power in the field

The X10 PRCS has a max power rating of 750W and accepts 88 to 264 VAC on pure or modified sine wave. The figures below are planning numbers derived from that rating.

Vehicle inverter. Size with headroom. A 1,000W continuous inverter is the practical floor for the X10 PRCS on its own; 1,500W is more comfortable if radios, laptops or lights share it. At 12V, 750W is roughly 60 to 70 amps from the vehicle's electrical system once inverter losses are counted, so charge with the engine running and confirm the alternator and wiring with your upfitter. Modified sine wave inverters, common in upfitter packages, are fine.

Generator. A 2,000W-class inverter generator runs the X10 PRCS with room to spare.

Portable power station. Check two numbers: AC output of at least 1,000W continuous, and stored energy. A full four-battery cycle draws up to 750W for about an hour, so budget up to 0.75 kWh per cycle. A 1 kWh station covers about one cycle; a 2 kWh station covers two or more before it needs recharging from the vehicle or a generator.

The X2 PRCS is a 500W unit, so the same guidance applies with more margin. See also Can you charge drone batteries from a generator or inverter?

Procurement notes

• Built to order in Colorado Springs. Typical lead time is 4 to 6 weeks; we confirm the current ship date when you order.
• Pricing. Skydio X10 PRCS $1,695. Skydio X2 PRCS $1,345. Multi-unit and agency pricing on request.
• Purchase orders. Public-safety and government buyers can request a formal quote for PO processing. Tell us the model, quantity and ship-to address.
• Shipping. Ships within the US.
• Warranty. Lifetime warranty from Colorado Drone Chargers.
• Not included. Batteries. The PRCS charges the batteries you already own.

Global Drone HQ is an authorized Colorado Drone Chargers reseller.

FAQ

How do you charge Skydio X10 batteries in a vehicle?

Put a Colorado Drone Chargers Skydio X10 PRCS in the vehicle and run it from an inverter, generator or portable power station. It charges four batteries for Skydio X10 at the same time in about 60 minutes (20% to 90%) on pure or modified sine wave power.

How long does the Skydio X10 PRCS take to charge four batteries?

About 60 minutes from 20% to 90%, with all four bays charging at once. Batteries that come back below 20%, or that are charged in 100% mode, take longer.

Does the PRCS replace the Skydio Dock or station charging?

No. The dock charges the aircraft that lives in it, and Skydio's charging gear at the station keeps doing its job. The PRCS is for the aircraft that get carried in vehicles to searches, SWAT callouts, events and patrol. It adds a charging point in the truck.

What size inverter or generator does a 750W charger need?

Plan on a 1,000W continuous inverter as the floor for the X10 PRCS, 1,500W if other loads share it. A 2,000W-class inverter generator or a portable power station with at least 1,000W AC output also works. Modified sine wave is fine.

Is there a Skydio X2 version?

Yes. The Colorado Drone Chargers Skydio X2 PRCS ($1,345) charges four batteries for Skydio X2 in about 60 minutes (20% to 90%), runs on the same power sources, and carries the same lifetime warranty.

What is the lead time and warranty on a Skydio PRCS?

Each unit is built to order in Colorado Springs with a typical lead time of 4 to 6 weeks, and it carries a lifetime warranty. Multi-unit and agency pricing is available on request.

See also

• Colorado Drone Chargers: the complete guide
• Colorado Drone Chargers for DJI fleets
• Colorado Drone Chargers for Autel EVO Max and EVO II
• Field charging for NDAA and Blue UAS fleets
• Drone payloads for public safety
• Skydio X10 batteries: capacity, flight time and how many you need
• Shop all drone field charging

Related guides

• Drone battery management for public safety teams
• Can you charge drone batteries from a generator or inverter?
• How to charge drone batteries in the field
• Made in USA: Colorado Drone Chargers

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