Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/950,694

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Nov 10, 2021 — continuation of 12/148,205

Examiner

KEUP, AIDAN JAMES

Art Unit

Tech Center

SKYDIO, INC.

Assignee

Skydio Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 67 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KEUP, AIDAN JAMES View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

53 granted / 67 resolved

+19.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.1%

+31.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 67 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+14.9%)

3y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 67 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.