Skydio drones achieve SOC 2 Type II data security compliance

US drone maker Skydio has announced a significant addition to its data security compliance with a SOC 2 Type II certification.

A SOC 2 (System and Organization Controls) Type II report is an internal controls report that captures how companies store and manage customer data based on standards set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Skydio’s audit for SOC 2 Type II compliance was conducted by advisory firm Geels Norton. During this process, Skydio’s security protocols such as drone access controls and reviews, software development, network and platform monitoring, vendor risk management, as well as security and compliance monitoring were rigorously examined by Geels Norton.

This third-party-validated SOC 2 Type II compliance is important for Skydio because data security has become an increasingly common point of emphasis for government and enterprise drone programs. In this background, a SOC 2 certification would…