Skydio X10
Operator Manual

Vehicle version: 34.1.125
Controller version: 34.1.81!

Updated: August 7, 2024

WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X10,
including but not limited to the X10 Safety Guidelines in the Safety andOperating Guide: www.skydio.com/safety. Failure to follow any instructions
or recommendations in our documentation may void the Skydio Limited
Warranty.

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Additional Resources
For the latest information about Skydio and our products, visit: www.skydio.com
Scan the QR codes to view more information about flying with Skydio X10.

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Table of Contents
Flying Safely

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Safety Guidelines

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Getting Started

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Skydio X10 Starter Kit

9Skydio X10 Hardware

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Skydio X10 Controller Hardware

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Skydio X10 Autonomy Features

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Skydio Connect

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Charging

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Skydio Cloud Setup

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Preflight

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Skydio X10 Setup

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Skydio X10 Controller Setup

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Updating Skydio X10

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Skydio Connect 5G Setup

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Battery Warming in Cold Environments

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Navigating Flight Deck

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Gate Screen

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Global Settings

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Media

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Information

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Flight Controls

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Sensing

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Return65

Lighting

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Connection

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Radio

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Display76

System Status

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Quick Actions

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Inflight Map

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Overview

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Capture Settings (Photo and Video)

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Focus and Exposure

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Zoom (Photo and Video)

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Shutter Indicators

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Photo Settings

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Video Settings

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Using the VT300-L Flashlight

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Thermal Camera and Tools

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Accessing Thermal Options

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Flat Field Correction (FFC)104

Thermal Tools

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Thermal Settings

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Thermal Parameters

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Flight110

Preflight Inspection

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Connecting Devices

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Launching

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Hand Launching

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Flight Screen

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Battery Indicator

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VIO/GPS Indicator

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Flight Skills

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Flying at Night

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Flying in Precipitation

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Returning and Landing

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Hand Landing147

Hot Sensor Package

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Postflight

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Offloading Media

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Stowing Skydio X10

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Low Battery
Lost Connection
Lost GPS
Reduced Performance State
Controller Overheating
Emergency Landing and Attitude Mode
Flight Termination

MaintenanceMonitoring Drones and Batteries in Skydio Cloud
Replacing Propellers
Cleaning Your System
Storage
Maintenance Schedule

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Specifications

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Legal

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Safety Guidelines!

WARNING: To avoid injury or damage to your drone, read the Skydio
X10 Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide.

Keep your fingers away from moving
propellers at all times.

Skydio X10 obstacle avoidance canbe impaired when in low light andpoor visibility when flying without
NightSense. Fly with extreme caution
under these conditions.

Clean all of the cameras before eachflight so Skydio X10 can see clearly.

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Use caution around reflective surfaces(e.g., still water or mirrors) and small
obstacles (e.g., thin branches, utilitylines, or chain link fencing)

Before flying over water, ensure
your drone has a strong GPS signal.
Launch and land over a dry surface.

Check your propeller blades fordamage before each flight.

Skydio X10 does not avoid moving
objects (e.g., vehicles).

Skydio X10 is IP55 rated and able tofly in light to moderate precipitation
with obstacle avoidance disabled.
Skydio X10 Controller is IP54 rated.

Follow all civil aviation authority
regulations, as well as all local, state,
and federal laws.

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Warnings
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Do not operate directly over people and vehicles without following all required regulations
and garnering any required Certificates of Waiver or Authorization (COA).
Fly with extreme caution and care around moving obstacles including but not limited toother aerial vehicles, cars, and/or animals.
Skydio obstacle avoidance may be degraded around transparent or reflective surfaces,
windows, mirrors, or still water greater than 23 in (58 cm) wide. Fly with caution.
The pilot in command (PIC) is solely responsible for: a) managing altitude, range, andbattery level and b) following all civil aviation authority regulations, as well as all local,
state, and federal laws.
Adhere to all in-app alerts, warnings, and recommendations such as landing in clear andsafe areas.
Propeller blades are sharp—handle with extreme caution and care especially when thepropeller blades are spinning as serious injury and/or damage may occur.
Obstacle avoidance is disabled during launching and landing. Exercise extreme caution
and care to avoid injury and/or damage.
When using the flashlight on the VT300-L sensor package, do not stare directly into thelight at any range for any extended period of time.

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Ensure your landing area is flat, stable, and clear of obstacles.

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Skydio should not be used or handled by a person under the age of 16 years.

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Never fly near or interfere with crewed aircraft operations.

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Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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Preflight
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Skydio X10 navigates visually using cameras so it is essential to keep all of the cameras
clean. Use the included microfiber cleaning cloth (or a similar type of microfiber cloth) toensure camera lenses are free of dust and dirt before every flight.
Ensure all propellers are firmly attached and free of nicks, cracks, or other visible damage.
Never fly with damaged propellers.
Keep your fingers away from spinning propellers at all times.
Ensure all 4 arms are fully deployed prior to initiating flight. Failure to do so may result inunstable flight and/or a loss of control.
Skydio X10 uses magnets to retain the battery which may attract metallic debris that could
interfere with the connection of the battery to the drone.
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Prior to installing the battery, inspect the battery connection pins and the battery bay
to ensure that they are undamaged and free of debris.
Verify the battery is fully seated in the drone prior to launching.

Do not fly with any batteries with enclosures that are cracked, swollen, gouged, dented, orotherwise substantially physically deformed.
Safely handle and dispose of any batteries in accordance with all local laws andregulations.
Batteries should not be stored in extreme environmental conditions.
Ensure the Skydio X10 Controller has adequate battery life remaining to complete yourintended flight.

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Ensure you have set your Return and Lost Connection behaviors before flying.

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Remove the sensor package lock before flying.

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Inspect the chassis and entire drone for damage and debris prior to flight.

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Skydio X10 is IP55 rated providing protection from limited dust ingress and light tomoderate precipitation conditions; it is recommended to not fly in heavy dust conditions or
heavy precipitation.
The Skydio X10 Controller is IP54 rated providing protection from limited dust ingress andlight precipitation conditions; it is recommended to not be used in heavy dust conditions
or moderate to heavy precipitation.
Flight in icy conditions is not supported and may result in the loss of your drone.
Ensure the flight environment has good initial visibility and will have good visibility
throughout the duration of the flight.
Do not hand launch or hand land during windy days, when Low Light flight is enabled,
when flying at night, or extreme environmental conditions as serious injury and/or damage
may occur.
Fly cautiously over bodies of water as low relative-altitude flight may degrade or impair
autonomous flight performance. Before flying over bodies of water, ensure your drone has
a strong GPS signal. Fly at least 10 ft (3 m) above the surface of the water.
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Failure to acquire strong GPS prior to flight over water may result in erratic flight and/or emergency landing and total loss of the drone.

Launch and land over dry surfaces. Use extreme caution and care when launching or
landing from moving vessels.
Skydio X10 requires good visibility to retain its obstacle avoidance capabilities. Obstacle
avoidance can also be impaired when in low light (without NightSense) and poor visibility.
Fly with extreme caution and care under these conditions.
Skydio does not recommend flying the X10 under the following conditions which can
result in serious injury and/or damage including total loss of the drone:•

Gusts at or above 28 mph (45 km/h)•

Temperatures less than -4°F (-20°C) or more than 113°F (45°C)

The Skydio X10 battery features self-warming technology. When flying in temperatures
below 32°F (0°C), prewarm batteries before launching. Battery endurance may be
degraded when operating near temperature limits below -4°F (-20°C) and above 113°F(45°C).

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Flying Safely•

Your Skydio drone only avoids obstacles that are not in motion.
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Cars, boats, people, animals, drones, crewed aircraft, or other moving objects may
not be avoided.

In the event that your X10 collides with an object, it will attempt to stabilize and continue
flying.
Keep your fingers away from the propellers anytime they are spinning such as during
launch, flight, and landing.
Skydio X10 can’t see certain visually challenging obstacles. Do not fly around thinbranches, telephone or power lines, ropes, netting, wires, chain link fencing, or otherobjects less than 0.5 inch (1.3 centimeters) in diameter. This type of crash is not covered
under the Skydio Limited Warranty.
Do not intentionally try to crash Skydio X10.
The chassis of Skydio X10 may become hot to the touch in high-temperatureenvironments or direct sunlight, even when powered off. The metal frame may also
become hot if powered on while on the ground for long periods of time. Handle withextreme caution and care.
Do not fly over bodies of water if Skydio X10 indicates a GPS quality warning.
Exercise extreme caution and care when the sun is low on the horizon as it cantemporarily blind the Skydio X10 cameras depending on the angle of flight. Your drone
may be cautious or jerky when flying directly toward the sun.
Skydio X10 may provide an indication, such as displaying an alert to land, if it encounters
an issue or determines the environment is not safe for flying. Fly to the nearest safe areaand land immediately.
Flying at high altitudes may significantly increase the time required to return and safely
land the Skydio X10. The pilot is solely responsible for managing altitude, range andbattery level at all times.
Be sure to read/watch all flight tutorials and safety-related materials and pay close
attention to any in-app messages.
Keep your hands on the controller joysticks to maintain control throughout flight.

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In preparation for landing, stop active autonomous Flight Skills and fly to a clear and stablearea. Avoid areas with people, animals, and moving objects. Try to avoid areas with lots offine pebbles, sand, rocks, or similar materials.
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The lights on X10 will turn yellow as the drone descends below 10 ft (3 m) indicatingthat obstacle avoidance is disabled.
WARNING: Do not attempt to hand catch Skydio X10 before obstacle avoidance isdisabled automatically during landing. Attempting to hand catch Skydio X10 while
obstacle avoidance is still active will cause it to attempt to avoid your hand and may
result in Skydio X10 impacting yourself or another nearby object, resulting in serious
injury and/or damage.
While Skydio X10 is landing you may nudge the drone forward, backward, left, or rightusing the Skydio X10 Controller joysticks.
Always monitor Skydio X10 during landing and be prepared to use the “nudge”
feature or cancel the landing if Skydio X10 is landing in an undesirable location. Use
extreme caution and care when landing on elevated platforms, such as the roof ofa car or truck, as the Skydio X10 may move laterally to avoid the platform before
descending to the 10 ft (3 m) threshold.

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Regulations
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You are solely responsible for your Skydio X10 at all times.
Always follow FAA and country-specific civil aviation authority regulations, as well as local,
state, and federal laws and regulations when operating your Skydio X10.
Download the FAA Drone Safety Guide (if located in the United States).
Check resources including but not limited to knowbeforeyoufly.org or apps like B4UFLY for
more information.
Do not fly in an environment where the use of drones is restricted or not authorized.
Maintain visual line of sight at all times, unless you have received express permission to
fly beyond visual line of sight from a civil aviation authority such as the FAA.
Skydio drones sold in the United States are Remote ID-compliant.

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Getting Started
Welcome to your Skydio X10! Review the basic
hardware and accessories that come with yourdrone before your first flight.

This section covers

Skydio X10 Starter Kit
Skydio X10 Hardware
Skydio X10 Controller Hardware
Skydio Autonomy Features
Skydio Connect
Charging
Skydio Cloud Setup

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Skydio X10 Starter Kit
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Skydio X10 and sensor package

2. Skydio X10 Controller with chosen
Skydio Connect option
3. Batteries (3)4. Skydio X10 Dual Charger

8. USB-C to USB-C pairing cable
9. Microfiber cleaning cloth
10. Spare propeller sets (4)11. Sensor package lock5. 100 W power supply (USB-C)

12. 256 GB microSD cards,
pre-installed (2)6. 230 W fast power supply (barrel jack)

13. Starter Case (hard shell)

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Power cables (2)Scan for more information about the kits available for purchase.

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Skydio X10 Starter Case Layout

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Propellers

2. X10 Controller
3. X10 Battery
4. X10 Battery
5. Skydio X10 Drone
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X10 Dual Charger

8. Flex space: 100W Power Supply or
Attachment
9. Flex space: Attachment or 100W Power
Supply only (battery not recommended)
10. Flex Space: 230W Power Supply or
Attachment
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Skydio X10 Hardware
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Chassis3

2. Arm (4)2
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3. Sensor package
4. Sensor package frame
5. Log and Media card slots (2)6. Top navigation cameras (3)7.

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Top attachment bay (A2)6

8. Side attachment bay (A3, A4)

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9. Bottom navigation cameras (3)7

10. Bottom attachment bay (A1)
11. Time of flight sensor
12. Parachute strap location (optional
attachment)
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13. Landing feet/antennas

17. Cooling fan/outlet

14. Propeller blades

18. USB-C charge port

15. RGB/strobe lights

19. Battery lights

16. Propeller motors

20. Power button
21. Battery

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Skydio X10 Controller Hardware
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Left joystick

2. Menu/Back button
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4. C2 button1
5. C3 button1
6. Power button
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Launch/Return/Land button

8. Pause button
9. Directional pad (D-pad)
10. Right joystick

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12. R1 button (Shutter)

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14. HDMI port
15. USB-C charge port
16. L1 button (Boost)

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19. Cooling fan
20. Neck strap2 and tripod mount
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Skydio X10 Autonomy Features
With the purchase of Skydio X10, you have access to a powerful suite of advanced AI-pilot
assistance capabilities.
You can purchase additional flight and data apps, such as Remote Flight Deck and 3D Scan.
Visit our website for more information.
Skydio X10 comes equipped with the following software features:

Skydio Autonomy Package

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360° Obstacle Avoidance•Real-time 3D mapping•

Low Light Flight•

Skydio Visual Navigator•

Manual Flight•

Subject Detection•

Map Capture•

Track in Place (subject tracking)•Motion Planning•

Visual Return-to-Home•

Object/Scene Recognition•

Waypoint Missions•

Offline Maps/Map Importing

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Point of Interest Orbit

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Skydio Connect
Skydio Connect includes various radio connectivity options between Skydio X10, the Skydio X10Controller, and Flight Deck controls, whether you’re flying with the controller or via browser.
There are two Skydio Connect options when purchasing your Skydio X10:
Skydio Connect SL provides a proprietary, optimized point-to-point wireless link between X10
and the controller. With line-of-sight distances up to 7.5 miles or 12 kilometers, SL offers robust
performance for most autonomous flight missions.
•Operating frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5GHz•

Range in ideal conditions: 7.5 mi (12 km)

Skydio Connect 5G allows you to fly Skydio X10 anywhere with a stable cellular connection.
With the addition of Skydio Remote Flight Deck you can also operate your Skydio drones
through an internet browser via Skydio Cloud. You will also be able to remotely operate yourdrones from any Skydio X10 Controller that is connected to your 5G network.

NOTE: When flying with Skydio Connect SL, always maintain a clear line of sight
between the controller and drone.

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Charging Skydio X10 Batteries
Skydio X10 batteries are shipped in a state of hibernation and will not power on your drone outof the box. Your batteries will automatically exit this state once they begin charging for the firsttime.

Using the Skydio X10 Dual Charger
The Skydio X10 Dual Charger sequentially charges two batteries. The Dual Charger will prioritize
fully charging the battery with the highest charge level. If both batteries are depleted, it willprioritize the battery that is inserted first.
Step 1 - Remove battery from drone
Skydio X10 batteries are held in place using a magnetic connection.
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Firmly grip the drone chassis with one hand

2. Grip the battery with your other hand, placing your palm over the power button andwrapping your thumb under the battery
3. Using your fingers as leverage, press against the drone until the magnets disengage andslide the battery away from the sensor package

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Step 2 - Place batteries into the X10 Dual Charger
Ensure the battery and connection pins are free of debris and interference. Gently push down toensure the batteries are properly seated.

Step 3 - Insert the power supply
Two charging ports are located on the back of the Skydio X10 Dual Charger. You may use either
the 100 W USB-C power supply or the 230 W fast power supply.
Plug into a power source.

230 W fast power supply

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ChargingBattery Charge State

Light Behavior on X10 Dual Charger

Actively charging

Pulsing blue

Waiting to charge

Solid blue

Charging complete

Solid green

Power Supply

Input

Charge Time

230 W

20VDC, 11.5A

About 1 hour to charge a depleted battery

100 W

5-20VDC, 3A / 20VDC, 5A

About 1 hour 45 minutes to charge a depleted battery!

CAUTION: Third-party adapters and cables are not supported. Only use theSkydio-provided power supplies and cables to charge your batteries.

NOTE: Pass-through charging is not currently supported. This functionality will beenabled in a future software update.

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Using Skydio X10
Step 1 - Insert battery
Align the battery with the rails and slide toward the sensor package until the magnets engage.
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Ensure the battery is completely seated before flying

Step 2 - Locate the charging USB-C port
The charging port is located on the back of the drone above the battery. This is the only USB-C
port that supports charging.

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Step 2 - Insert the 100 W power supply
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It will take about 2 hours to fully charge a depleted battery using the 100 W power supply

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Charging the Skydio X10 Controller
Step 1 - Locate the USB-C port
The charging port is located on the back of the controller.
USB-C charge port

Step 2 - Insert the 100 W power supply
Connect your Skydio X10 Controller to the 100 W power supply. Plug into a power source. The
lights on the front of the controller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.

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Skydio Cloud Setup
Before flying, you will need to configure your Skydio Cloud account in order to manage yourfleet or sync your media. This includes configuring your organization settings, adding users,
claiming your Skydio X10, and connecting to wireless networks.

NOTE: You must claim your Skydio X10 in Skydio Cloud to receive software
updates.

As part of our onboarding process Skydio will create the initial admin user for your organization.
An admin level is required to set up your Skydio Cloud organization.

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INFO: For more information about setting up Skydio Cloud, visit Getting
Started with Skydio Cloud.

Log in and configure settings
Step 1 - Log in
Visit cloud.skydio.com and enter your email address. Enter the verification code sent to youremail address.

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Step 2 - Select Settings > General
Upload a logo for your organization to replace the Skydio logo in the upper left corner (optional).
Enable Data Capture which allows GPS and telemetry data to automatically upload to the cloudafter each flight.
If Data Capture is toggled off, the flight path and other telemetry data will not display on theflight screen.

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Add Users
Step 1 - Select Settings
Step 2 - Select Users
Step 3 - Add members
Select Invite a Member or import a CSV or text file. Add an email address for the user andassign a role.
This is a crucial step to ensure pilots in your organization can access Skydio Flight Deck on their
X10 controller.

NOTE: Only Admin level accounts can add users. A member email address canonly be associated with one organization at a time.

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Claim Devices
You will need to claim your drone in Skydio Cloud to receive software updates. Claiming yourdrone and batteries also enables you to track usage metrics and assign additional software
licenses. Skydio X10 is not automatically associated with an organization, meaning you will needto claim the devices that you want in your fleet.
Step 1 - Select Settings
Step 2 - Select Devices
Step 3 - Select Claim Device
Step 4 - Enter Skydio X10 UAV name and battery serial number

NOTE: For organizations with large fleets, your Customer Success Manager can
assist in bulk claiming your new Skydio drones and batteries in Skydio Cloud.

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Finding Drone Name and Battery Serial Number
Skydio X10 UAV Name
This begins with SkydioX10- and can be found on the label inside the battery bay of the drone.

Skydio X10 Battery Serial NumberThis 16-character number begins with P208904 and can befound on the battery label below the QR code.

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INFO: After an initial flight, you can also findthe battery serial number listed in the Battery
column under Reports > Flights.

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Assign Licenses
If you purchased the following add-on software packages, you will need to assign thesesoftware licenses to your drones:•

3D Scan•Tower Capture

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Scout

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Crosshair Coordinates

Step 1 - Select Settings
Step 2 - Select Licenses
The Licenses page offers information about your license Purchase History including all active
and expired licenses, how many have been assigned, and how many remain unassigned.

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Step 3 - Assign Licenses
Select the blue icon to assign that license to an eligible vehicle.

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INFO: For more information about software licenses, visit How to assign
Skydio advanced software licenses in Skydio Cloud.

Media Sync
If you have purchased Media Sync for your organization, you will need to add a wireless networkand configure your media upload preferences.

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INFO: For more information about setting up Media Sync, visit How to use
Media Sync in Skydio Cloud.

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Enable Remote Flight Deck (Skydio Connect 5G Only)
To fly your X10 over a cellular network, you will need to enable the Remote Flight Deck setting
for your drone in Skydio Cloud.
NOTE: Flight over 5G Cellular is only available if you’ve purchased an X10 systemwith Skydio Connect 5G and subscription to Skydio Remote Flight Deck with
Skydio Connect 5G.

Step 1 - Ensure your drone is claimed in Skydio Cloud
Step 2 - Select the Settings menu and the Devices and Vehicles tab
Step 3 - Select the ellipses icon
Step 4 - Select Change Settings
Step 5 - Select the Remote Ops tab and toggle on Remote Flight Deck Enabled

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Preflight
Learn the basics of setting up before launching.

This section covers

Skydio X10 Setup
Skydio X10 Controller Setup
Updating the Skydio X10 Controller
Updating Skydio X10
Skydio Connect 5G Setup
Battery Warming in Cold Environments

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Preflight

Skydio X10 Setup
Step 1 - Unfold the rear arms
Hold the drone with the sensor package facing away from you. Pull laterally away from thechassis until you feel the arm seat into place.

Step 2 - Unfold the front arms
Push down and forward. Gently continue until you feel the arm seat into place.

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Step 3 - Verify and format microSD cards (pre-installed)
Ensure you have two UHS Speed Class 3 (or faster) microSD cards inserted in the slots on theside of the drone.
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Minimum 256 GB
Format your cards before flying using Manage Data within the Information menu (Global
Settings > Information > Devices > Manage Data)

Logs card
Supports software updates, scan data and records flight logs
Media card
Stores media captured during flight

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Step 4 - Insert battery
Align the battery with the rails and slide toward the sensor package until the magnets engage.
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Ensure the battery and rails are free of debris and interference•

Ensure the battery is completely seated before flying

Step 5 - Remove the sensor package lock
Hold the sensor package and gently pull to remove from the top of your drone.
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Skydio X10 Controller Setup
Scan for more information about Skydio Connect SL/5G.

Step 1 - Power on the Skydio X10 Controller
Open the controller lid and hold the Power button for five seconds. The lights on the front of thecontroller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.

NOTE: While powered off, you can check the level of charge by pressing thePower button once.

Step 2 - Set up Skydio Flight Deck
Skydio Flight Deck is the dedicated flight software on your controller. Follow the on-screen
prompts to begin setup.
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Connect to a WiFi network
Provide the email address associated with your Skydio Cloud account and enter theactivation code sent to your email
Set a password for your controller (optional)!
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CAUTION: The password cannot be recovered or reset. Ensure that yourpassword is entered correctly and is written down and stored in a safe
location. If the password is lost, the controller will need to be replaced.

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Step 3 - Power on Skydio X10
Press and hold the Power button on the battery for three seconds. The lights on the drone arms
will turn blue as X10 powers on.

Step 4 - Pair the drone and controller
Use the USB-C pairing cable to connect your devices. Wait as pairing completes.
The lights on the drone will turn solid blue and the name of your drone will appear on the screen
when pairing is successful.
Once paired, the drone and controller will automatically connect before future flights.

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Updating the Skydio X10 Controller
NOTE: Check for available updates before flying. You must update the Skydio X10Controller first before updating Skydio X10.

Step 1 - Power on the Skydio X10 Controller
Open the controller lid and hold the Power button for five seconds. The lights on the front of thecontroller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.

Step 2 - Navigate to the Information menu
Located within Global Settings.

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Step 3 - Select Controller Update under Settings

Step 4 - Select Check for Update
Step 5 - Select Update
Follow the on-screen prompts to update your controller.

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Updating Skydio X10
Skydio will not force an update for your system, however, for optimal performance, we
recommend that you keep your Skydio system up-to-date. If an update is available, you will see
a red notification icon in the Information menu.
Step 1 - Power on Skydio X10
Press and hold the Power button on the battery for three seconds.

Step 2 - Power on the Skydio X10 Controller
Open the controller lid and hold the Power button for five seconds. The lights on the front of thecontroller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.

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Step 3 - Navigate to the Information menu
Located within Global Settings.

Step 4 - Select your Skydio X10 under Devices

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Step 5 - Select Update
Follow the on-screen prompts to update your drone.
Select Check for Updates anytime to look for available updates.

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Skydio Connect 5G Setup
NOTE: Flight over 5G Cellular is only available if you’ve purchased an X10 systemwith Skydio Connect 5G and subscription to Skydio Remote Flight Deck with
Skydio Connect 5G.
Step 1 - Enable 5G Cellular for your drone
On your X10 Controller, select the Global Settings menu and the Radio tab. Toggle on Vehicle
5G Cellular.

Step 2 - Enable 5G Cellular for your controller
Select the Global Settings menu and the Information tab. Scroll down to Device Settings,
select Network, then ensure Cellular Data is toggled ON.

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Battery Warming in Cold
Environments
For extremely cold environments, the Skydio X10 battery features self-warming technology toenable flight within 5 minutes.
If the X10 battery is below 32°F (0°C), Skydio X10 will be prevented from launching. You willneed to pre-warm your batteries before you can launch.
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Battery self-warming is supported down to -4°F (-20°C).
Skydio X10 will allow launching with reduced performance while continuing to operate theself-warmer until full performance is restored.

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A battery must have at least 30% charge to self-warm.

•

A fully charged battery is strongly recommended when flying in cold weather.

•Flight time will be reduced in cold temperatures.

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Minimize aggressive maneuvering in extremely cold environments.

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Pre-warming Skydio X10 Batteries
If Skydio X10 detects that a battery is too cold to launch, the battery will automatically begin
self-warming. Launch will become unblocked when the battery is sufficiently warmed for the
given state of charge.
You also have the option to prewarm a battery before inserting into the drone:
Step 1 - Triple tap the battery button to begin the self-warming process•

The lights on the battery will turn orange during the self-warming process•

Triple tapping again will end the self-warming process

Step 2 - If the battery is cold enough it will begin self-warming•

When self-warming is complete, the lights on the battery will briefly turn blue and thenpower off

Step 3 - Insert the battery into the drone and power on
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If the self-warming was still in progress prior to inserting, it will continue while the battery
is in the drone
Launch will become unblocked when the battery is sufficiently warmed for the given stateof charge

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Flight Deck
Skydio Flight Deck is the dedicated flight software
on your controller. In this section you will learn aboutcore menu locations and setting customizations.
This section covers

Gate Screen
Global Settings
Flight Controls
Return Behaviors
Sensing (Obstacle Avoidance)
Display
System Status
Quick Actions
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Gate Screen
After powering on and connecting to your drone, the first screen you will see is the Gate
Screen. This screen is the first step to starting your flight, switching modes, or configuring
preflight settings.
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6

1

2

3
4

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1.

Global Settings

5. Drone Battery

2. Flight Status

6. Signal Strength

3. Drone Name

7.

4. Connectivity Type (choose to fly over
2.4/5 GHz direct link or 5G Cellular)

8. Fly Now (opens Flight Screen)

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Flight Mode Selector

INFO: For more information about flying over cellular, visit How to fly Skydio
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Global Settings
The Global Settings menu is accessible before and during flight. You will use this menu tonavigate to a variety of settings, such as low battery behaviors, stream layouts, and obstacle
avoidance behavior.
Select the Global Settings icon in the top leftof the screen to access the following menus:
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Media

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Information•

Flight Controls•

Sensing•

Return•Lighting•

Attachments*•

Connection

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Radio

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Use this menu to view photos, videos, and scans from your recent flights.
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Select an image or video to view•

Press and hold on a thumbnail to select multiple or delete

If you captured photos using Interval, all photos captured will appear as a single stack. Selecting
the stack will allow you to scroll through individual images one by one.
Only standard color and thermal JPGs will display in the Media menu. To access your DNG or
RJPG files, you must transfer the files from your drone.

NOTE: Media is not accessible inflight.

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Information
While you are connected to Skydio X10, the Information menu provides access to settings suchas drone and controller updates, radio frequency selections, the map library, and more.

Devices
Lists the name of the drone that is currently connected, as well as other X10 drones that havepreviously paired to the controller.
Check for drone updates and verify software versions by selecting the name of a drone.

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Manage Data
Select to format the Log and Media cards or Factory Reset your drone.
Locate Skydio X10
In the event that your Skydio X10 is lost, you may view its last known location. If the Coordinate
setting is enabled, the latitude and longitude of the current or last known location will be
displayed.
View Last Flights
Displays the feed that was last viewed from the Flight Screen, even if the drone is notconnected. Designed to assist you with locating your drone in the event of a crash, emergency
landing, or low battery landing in an unintended location.
Cloud Settings
Provides visibility into the licenses you have assigned to your drone, features, and the networks
you have added in Skydio Cloud.
Upload Files
Monitor the progress of file uploads from the X10 Controller to the Cloud, including flighttelemetry.
Overwrite MediaManage your media storage by automatically deleting old media to ensure you always haveenough storage space to start a new flight. Select Delete Oldest Media to automatically delete
the oldest media stored on the microSD memory card.
Anti-flicker
Adjust anti-flicker settings if you experience flickering in your video. This setting is for users
located outside of North America, in countries where the frequency of the alternating current inhousehold electrical outlets is 50 Hz.

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Maps
View Map
View your current location, search, and configure map settings.
The location of Skydio X10, the controller, Launch Point, and Home Point (if set) are all indicatedon the map.

Skydio X10

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Waypoint Mission
Stores the most recent Waypoint Mission. Press and hold on a waypoint to delete it. Press andhold on the map to add a waypoint or delete all waypoints.
Only one Waypoint Mission will be saved at a time.

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Download Maps•

Select the blue + icon under Add New Maps and a satellite view of your current location
will display.

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Drag and pinch-to-zoom on the map until your desired location is centered on the screen•

Use the search bar to enter coordinates or type a location•

Select Download Map to save

The map will be 3.5 x 3.5 square miles, centered around the target point even if you are zoomed
in. Your map will appear in this menu once the download is complete.

NOTE: The map library is able to store 10 maps at a time. Delete unsued maps
to make room for new maps.

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Scan LibraryView or repeat saved Map Capture scans. You also have the ability to import a previous Map
Capture.

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INFO: For more information, visit How to use Map Capture.

NOTE: Only .mission files created from Skydio Map Capture are supported
when importing.

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Settings
Controller Update
Use this menu to view the current software version of your controller and to check for or initiate
updates.
Create/Change Password
Optionally add a password for your controller.

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CAUTION: The password cannot be recovered or reset. Ensure that yourpassword is entered correctly and is written down and stored in a safe location.
If the password is lost, the controller will need to be replaced.

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Support
Tutorials
Includes step-by-step instructions for actions such as calibration.
Hand Wave Calibration Guide
For use in environments with magnetic interference such as cars, metal bars, power lines, etc.
You will need to calibrate before flying at night without NightSense.
About
View the current software version of the X10 Controller, the email associated with your account,and your organization.
Skydio Support Logs
To assist the support team and better troubleshoot any issues or questions you may have, we
may require you to upload logs or other data from your drone to help us determine the root
cause of any issues.
If you have any objection to this, please let the support team know. We will never review yourvideos or data without your permission. Do not reformat or factory reset your Skydio drone prior
to contacting our support team.
Single Flight Log
Includes all logs from a specified flight. This option will show you the history of all flights,
organized by date and time. Select which individual flight you wish to upload.
All Logs
Exports all logs saved on the controller from all flight history. This option allows you to sync logs
whether you are connected to the drone or not.
Legal
View legal documentation such as the Skydio Safety and Operating Guide.

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Flight Controls
Use this menu to customize your joystick controls, input mapping, and altitude limits.

Moving the joysticks allows you to adjust the roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle of the drone.
Roll - Controls left and right movement
Pitch - Controls forward and backward movement
Yaw - Changes rotation around the vertical axis
Throttle - Controls altitude

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Sensitivity
Gimbal Pitch
Controls how quickly the camera sensor package
moves up and down.
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Default - 18%

FlightAllows you to customize the maximum allowed
speed for roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle.
Default sensitivity:•

Roll - 35%•

Pitch - 35%•

Yaw - 45%•

Throttle - 100%

Rapid Descent
Allows you to increase the speed to the
maximum descent rate when pressing andholding Boost (L1 button).
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Descent speed: 27 mph (12 m/s)

NOTE: Increase pitch sensitivity to increase the maximum speed of the drone.

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Controls
Battery
Displays Skydio X10 Controller battery level.
Control Mode
Determines how your controller joysticks will
maneuver X10. Select between Mode 1, 2 (default),
and 3.
Input Mapping
Allows you to customize buttons and wheels withthe following options:•

Toggle Map•

Toggle Camera•

Obstacle Avoidance (Close, Minimal,
Disabled)•

Cycle Display Layout•

Cycle Thermal Palettes•

Cycle Full Screen View•

Reset Sensor Package•

Toggle Strobe Lights•

Toggle RGB Lights•

Stop at Structure•

No Function

Customizable buttons include: C1, C2, C3, L2, R2.
You can also invert your wheel directions, assign
Exposure Compensation to your Right Wheel(instead of Zoom), or assign No Function to yourwheels.

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Action Wheel
Assign functions to your controller D-pad andquickly preview and select functions in flight.
Once functions are assigned, hold the Backbutton on the controller to bring up the Action
Wheel menu. While holding the Back button, press
the D-pad up, left, or right to execute that function
Camera Dragging
Drag your finger on the screen to pitch the sensor
package and yaw the drone to look around.

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Control Mode
By default, flight controls are set to Mode 2.
In Mode 2, the left joystick controls the elevation and horizontal rotation of the drone, and theright joystick controls the forward, backward, and lateral movements of the drone.
Left StickRight Stick
ForwardUp

Down
Backward

Rotateleft

Camera gimbal
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LimitsHeight Ceiling
When enabled, allows you to set the maximum
allowed drone altitude above the Launch Point.
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Minimum: 30 ft (9 m)•

Maximum: 1500 ft (457 m)

Height Ceiling settings persist across flights andpower cycles.
Weak GPS Alt Limit
When enabled, prevents flight above 66 ft (20 m)
when GPS is weak.

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WARNING: Toggling Weak GPS Alt Limit OFF disables the altitude limit
and your drone will fly using only visual navigation. To reduce the risk of an
emergency landing, maintain a flight path near surfaces and objects.

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Sensing
Use this menu to adjust autonomous flight behaviors.

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Flight Environment
Select either Standard or Low Light to best
represent your flight environment
Standard (default) - flight in normal daytime or inbrightly lit conditions (i.e. indoors)
Low Light - flight at night or in low-light
conditions with poor visibility.
Obstacle Avoidance
When flying near obstacles your drone will follow
your selected distance setting. Choose between
Standard, Close, and Minimal.
Standard (default) - Drone stays 24 in (60 cm)
away from obstacles (15 in, 39 cm in narrow
spaces)•Top ground speed: ~36 mph (16 m/s)

Close - Drone stays 6 in (15 cm) away fromobstacles (5 in, 13 cm in narrow spaces)•

Top ground speed: ~18 mph (8 m/s)

Minimal - Slight course corrections to avoid
obstacles, but primarily relies on the pilot to avoid
collisions.
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Top ground speed: ~18 mph (8 m/s)

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Variable Margins
Skydio X10 uses AI and visual navigation to dynamically, and temporarily, reduce obstacle
avoidance margins when moving through narrow spaces. Margins will also dynamically expand
if the drone detects environmental dangers, such as wind.
Enabled by default. Disable to turn off the dynamic margin behavior.
Stop at Structure
Perform finer, more controlled inspections on structures such as bridges or building facades.
When enabled, your drone will not deviate from its course when it is within 8 ft (2.5 m) of astructure.
The drone will reduce speed and maintain position, allowing for more precise maneuvering in
the immediate vicinity of the structure.
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Adjust the maximum speed using the Speed Near Obstacles slider•

Maximum controller speed settings apply when no structure is present•

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CAUTION: Flying with Close, Minimal or Disabled settings greatly increases therisk of collision. Minimal or Disabled settings are used to navigate tight spaces
and should only be used if you are an experienced pilot. Skydio recommends
turning down controller throttle, roll, and pitch sensitivity to the lowest setting andproceeding at a maximum speed of 2 mph (1 m/s).

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ReturnConfigure your standard return behaviors as well as how Skydio X10 will return if connection is
lost.

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WARNING: Before flying, ensure you have set your Lost Connection Return
Behaviors. This is a critical step that ensures your drone returns safely and lands
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ReturnHeight Behavior
Customize the altitude behavior of Skydio X10
when returning.
Use Return Height to set the altitude at which thedrone will ascend to before returning.
Absolute means your drone will ascend to thespecified Return Height above the Launch Point
before returning•

For example, if the Return Height is 32 ft
and the drone is at 20 ft at the time thereturn is commanded, Skydio will ascend 12
ft before returning

Relative means your drone will ascend to thespecified Return Height above the current
position before returning•

For example, if the Return Height is 32 ft
and the drone is at 20 ft at the time thereturn is commanded, Skydio will ascend
32 ft and then return at a height of 52 ft

Drone Will Face
Set Skydio X10 to either look toward or awayfrom the return destination while flying.

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Speed
Set the speed at which Skydio X10 returns.
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Vision return: 1 - 35 mph (0.5 - 16 m/s)•

GPS return: 1 - 45 mph (0.5 - 20 m/s)

Ask to Return on Low Battery
When the battery is only sufficient to return and land, choose between a prompt or an automatic
return.
Always Ask (default) means you will be asked to select the return location each time the battery
level is low.
Auto Return means the drone will automatically return to either the Launch Point or the Home
Point (if set) when the battery is low.

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Lost Connection
If connection is lost, Skydio X10 will default to the Lost Connection settings. Select between
Return and Hover upon lost connection.

ReturnWait Before Return - set the amount of time
you want Skydio X10 to wait before it initiates
a return flight, allowing time to reconnect
Land After Return - when enabled, your drone
will return, hover for a specified amount oftime, then land.
Wait Before Land - the amount of time
between 0 to 300 seconds (default is 240
seconds) that you want your drone to wait
above the landing location before landing.
This setting is only enabled when Land After
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Hover
Land After Hover - when enabled, Skydio X10
will hover for a specified amount of time, thenuse visual navigation to find a safe area toland.
Wait Before Land - the amount of time
between 0 to 300 seconds (default is 240
seconds) that you want your drone to wait
before landing. This setting is only enabled
when Land After Hover is toggled on.

Skydio X10 will continue hovering as it tries to regain connection. If it fails to reconnect andreaches low battery:
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If you have an automatic return set, your drone will return to either the Launch Point orHome Point (if set)If you do not have an automatic return set, your drone will use visual navigation to find asafe area to land
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Lighting
Customize the in-flight behavior of the RGB/strobe lights that are located at the end of the arms.

RGB
When enabled, the lights on the end of the arms will appear red and green while flying. When thedrone is powered on and grounded, the lights will appear blue.
StrobeEnable to visually track the drone in low-light conditions. Skydio X10 strobe lights meet the FAA
requirement of being visible at a distance of 3 statute miles (4.8 km).
Infrared
Cannot be seen by the naked eye. These broadcast an IR light that can only be detected with an
infrared lens. Assists with navigation in low-light.

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Connection
Use this menu to begin streaming your flight.

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Live Streaming
While live streaming, you will be able to view thecurrent stream time as well as how many viewers
are watching your flight.
Use Quality Preference to optimize the video
quality for either the pilot (default) or viewers of thestream.

NOTE: Skydio Live Streaming is an optional software add-on available forpurchase. When flying over 5G Cellular Skydio X10 will live stream automatically.

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The integration of the Skydio X10 Controller andthe Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) app
allows you to seamlessly monitor your Skydio fleet.
ATAK provides geospatial information about yourdrones and controllers for increased situationalawareness in the field.

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with the Skydio X10 Controller.

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Use this menu to configure your radio settings.

Band
Select your radio bandwidth (Skydio Connect SL):•

2.4 GHz (coming soon)

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5 GHz

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DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection)

ChannelSelect your radio frequency channel to avoid congestion from other signals.
Set to Auto by default.
Vehicle 5G Cellular
Enables 5G cellular connection to the drone. For more information about setting up and flying
over 5G cellular, visit: How to fly Skydio X10 over cellular connectivity.
Vehicle Data Throttle
Helps reduce instances of lost connection or high video latency when flying in locations with poor
cellular coverage. Enable this toggle if you’re experiencing frequent lost connections or high video
latency when Vehicle 5G Cellular is enabled.

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Skydio Connect SL Frequencies
2.4 GHz (coming soon)Auto
1: 2401-2423 MHz
2: 2406-2428 MHz
3: 2411–2433 MHz
4: 2416–2438 MHz
5: 2421–2443 MHz
6: 2426–2448 MHz
7: 2431–2453 MHz
8: 2436–2458 MHz
9: 2441–2463 MHz
10: 2446–2468 MHz
11: 2451–2473 MHz

5 GHz

Auto
36: 5170–5190 MHz
40: 5190–5210 MHz
44: 5210–5230 MHz
48: 5230–5250 MHz
149: 5735–5755 MHz
153: 5755–5775 MHz
157: 5775–5795 MHz
161: 5795–5815 MHz
165: 5815–5835 MHz

DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection)Auto
52: 5250–5270 MHz
56: 5270–5290 MHz
60: 5290–5310 MHz
64: 5310–5330 MHz
68: 5330–5350 MHz
96: 5470–5490 MHz
100: 5490–5510 MHz
104: 5510–5530 MHz
108: 5530–5550 MHz
112: 5550–5570 MHz
116: 5570–5590 MHz
120: 5590–5610 MHz
124: 5610–5630 MHz
128: 5630–5650 MHz
132: 5650–5670 MHz
136: 5670–5690 MHz
140: 5690–5710 MHz
144: 5710–5730 MHz

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Customize your Flight Screen display, including telemetry metrics, unit type, and depth style.

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Telemetry
Customize the telemetry metrics you want todisplay while flying. Select the blue checkmarkto enable or disable the corresponding telemetry
information. Up to 6 telemetry metrics may bedisplayed while flying.
Altitude is required.
Display Brightness
Adjust the brightness of your X10 Controller
screen.
Units
Choose between Imperial or Metric units.
Depth Style
Only applies if you have enabled Depth View
within the AR Quick Actions (located on the left
side of the Flight Screen).
Select Solid or Outline when displaying visual
information about what obstacles the drone sees.
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Solid displays boxes filled with color•

Outline displays wireframed or unfilled boxes

The AR Quick Actions button on the Flight Screen
cycles between the distances from objects at
which the visual information will start showing onscreen.

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Display Layouts
While flying, you have the option to use a Single, Split or Grid layout to set the number of
streams that appear while flying. Available feeds include:
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Color

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Thermal•Map

Single Layout
Displays one stream at a time.
In this layout, you will see a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) in the bottom left of the screen.
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Split Layout
Choose two streams to display. Drag the middle handlebar to resize streams.
The primary feed displays on the right.

Grid Layout
Choose three streams to display. Press and drag the middle handlebar to resize streams.
The primary feed displays on the right.

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Customizing Display Layout
Step 1 - Select the Display Layout icon in the left sidebar
Use this button to cycle through the various layout options. The icon reflects the next layout inthe queue rather than the layout you are currently using.
Single Layout
Split Layout
Grid Layout

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Step 2 - Use the View Selector to select which feeds display
A menu will appear with the stream options. Drag the middle handlebar to resize streams.

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System Status
Provides a comprehensive overview of the system at a glance.
Displays:

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Live Stream status•

Remote ID broadcast status

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Drone Connection
Skydio Connect SL
Refers to the connection quality between thedrone and controller.
Skydio Connect 5G*
Refers to the cellular connection quality of thedrone to cellular towers.
*Skydio Connect 5G coming soon
GPS
Satellites
Represents the count of GPS satellites thatthe drone is currently receiving signals from.
A greater number of satellites results in a moreaccurate position as well as greater safety andreliability during flight.
It is important to establish a strong GPS
connection, especially before flying over water.
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Connection to 13 or more satellites is
considered a Good connection
We recommend 18 or more satellites before
flying over water

Horizontal Accuracy
Quantifies the position of Skydio X10 on a
two-dimensional plane. Especially useful when
mapping or surveying.

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Remote ID
Displays the status of Remote ID broadcasts.
Remote ID requires drones operating in U.S. airspace to identify themselves by broadcasting
information that will enable the authorities to identify pilots who are not following the rules. Only
authorized individuals from public safety organizations may request the identity of the owner ofthe drone from the FAA.
Remote ID broadcast includes:

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Drone ID - your Skydio ANSI serial number•

Drone location and altitude•

Drone velocity•

Control station location and elevation•

Time of operation•

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Quick Actions
The left sidebar of your Flight Screen contains a variety of Quick Action menus. With Quick
Actions, you have the ability to quickly toggle a setting or cycle through setting options.
ToggleFull green bar indicates a setting is ON.

Cycle
A menu will pop out and label the current setting. The green bars indicate the number ofavailable settings.

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Augmented Reality (AR) Quick Actions
Enable to visually display where Skydio X10 detects obstacles in the environment. Appears as
either solid or outlined augmented reality (AR) boxes, depending on your selection within the
Display menu.
Use the AR Quick Action button to cycle between the distances from which obstacles are
rendered on the screen. Objects that are closer appear red.

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Obstacle Avoidance Quick Actions
Quickly cycle through the three obstacle avoidance settings, available in the Sensing menu.
A yellow border appears when in Close or Minimal obstacle avoidance mode.

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Inflight Map
View your current location, search, set a Home Point, and configure map settings.
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The location of Skydio X10, the controller, Launch Point, and Home Point (if set) areindicated on the map
Press and hold on a location to set a Home Point

Skydio X10Controller

Launch Point

Home Point

Adjust your map settings during flight using the Map Settings icon.

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Learn how to adjust camera and video settings
such as zoom, exposure, ISO, and resolution.

This section covers

Overview
Capture Settings (Photo and Video)
Focus and Exposure
Zoom Settings (Photo and Video)
Shutter Indicators
Photo Settings
Video Settings
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Overview
When your drone captures a photo or video, it will save one image file with the color camera.
Two files will save if you have JPG and DNG enabled. If you would like Skydio X10 to also
capture an image file with the thermal camera, enable Thermal Capture within the Thermal
Settings.
Use Camera Mode on the right sidebar to switch between photo or video. Skydio X10 cancapture photos or videos but not both at the same time. Your color and thermal cameras will
always be in the same Camera Mode.
Access your photos and videos using the Media menu located in Global Settings.

Photo enabledVideo enabled

NOTE: Photo and Video mode settings are independent of each other andpersist through mode changes, but not power cycles.

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Capture Settings (Photo and Video)
Brightness Exposure Value (EV)
Refers to the amount of light the camera allows in.
Negative numbers result in darker images (lessexposure) while positive numbers result in brighter
images (more exposure).
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Brightness is set to Auto by default

White Balance
Balances the color temperature in your photo. If thewhites in your picture are too orange, for example,
adding the opposite color (blue) will balance themout.
Lower values result in a cooler (blues) image while
higher values result in a warmer (yellows) image.
•Auto (default) means Skydio X10 willautomatically adjust the White Balance for its
environment

ISO
Brightens or darkens your photo. When in low-light
conditions, raising the ISO value will brighten theimage, however you may see some graininess.
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Auto means Skydio X10 will automaticallyadjust the ISO for its environment

Shutter
Refers to the length of time a photo is exposed.
Slower shutter speed means greater exposure,while faster shutter speed means less exposure.
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Focus and Exposure
To view the various focus options, select the Focus Control button on the right side of the Flight
Screen.

AutoFocus (AF)
By default, your camera will be set toautomatically adjust focus and exposure. In thisfocus mode, focus will generally prioritize objects
in the center of the screen.
Manual Focus (MF)
After selecting the Manual Focus icon, two more
button options will appear.
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Use the image of the mountain to focus on
objects further away
Use the image of the flower to focus on
objects that are closer

Tap to Focus
Touch anywhere on the screen to focus on anarea of interest, or select the icon to center. The
Focus Indicator will turn green once the image issharp and clear.

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Zoom Settings (Photo and Video)
To zoom in digitally, place your finger on the right controller wheel and push it to the left.
Customize this using Input Mapping (Flight Controls > Controls).

Quickly snap to a zoom level using the Zoom buttons on the right side of the screen.
VT300-Z Sensor•

4.3x - transitions between narrow andtelephoto lens, 128x max system zoom

VT300-L Sensor•

2x - transitions between wide andnarrow lens, 64x max system zoom•

1x - default zoom level of narrow lens•

1x - default zoom level of wide lens•

.5x - Surround Vision•.5x - Surround Vision

NOTE: Images and videos taken while zoomed in will be saved at thatzoom level.

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Surround Vision
Surround Vision uses Skydio X10 navigation cameras to generate an ultra-wide view of yourenvironment for situational awareness.

NOTE: Photos and videos captured when in Surround Vision will be saved at
1x zoom.

Thermal Zoom
The thermal camera will zoom up to 16x, but you may continue to zoom using the color camera.
If any Tools are enabled, such as Region of Interest, they will dynamically adjust to fit the screen
as you zoom.

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Shutter Indicators
The Shutter is located in the bottom right of the Flight Screen and indicates the current state of
Photo or Video mode.

Photo

Video

Ready for Capture

Manual Record

PressedManual Record (Pressed)

Disabled

RecordingInterval

Recording (Pressed)

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Photo Settings
File TypeChoose whether you want Skydio to capture JPG
images only, or both JPG and DNG files.
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JPG - Digital image format containing
compressed image data.
DNG - RAW image format file, meaning it
is not compressed and retains all original
photo data. A DNG file is larger than a JPG
file since it stores image data.

Resolution
Refers to the amount of detail in your video.
Measured in megapixels.
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Full - Images are captured at the highest
quality, providing more detail and clarity.
1/4 - Images are captured at one-fourth of
the full resolution, resulting in smaller filesizes. Best for conserving storage space ortransmitting images faster.

Camera Mode
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Standard - Designed for typical, everyday
lighting conditions. Provides a balanced,
standard level of exposure, image
processing, and contrast.
Low Light - Designed for environments with
dim lighting, such as indoors or evening.
Settings are adjusted to capture more light,
reduce noise, and improve visibility. Only
available with 1/4 Resolution.
HDR - Designed to capture environmentswith a wide range of brightness levels. Only
available with 1/4 Resolution.

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Interval
When enabled, Skydio X10 will continuously
capture photos at the specified time interval until
the setting is disabled or the flight ends.

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Video Settings
Auto Start Recording
When enabled, Skydio X10 will record video
automatically.
When disabled, tap the on-screen Shutter button
or on the controller (R1 button) to start/stop video
recording.
File Type
Select between H.264 and H.265 compression
formats, depending on your preferences for video
quality, file size, and playback compatibility.
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H.264 - Provides manageable filesizes without sacrificing video quality.
Recommended for standard video
recording, and compatible with mostdevices and video editing software.
H.265 - Ideal for high-quality video capture
and maintains efficient compression.

Resolution
Select between 4K and Full HD, which refers to
the amount of detail in your video. Measured inpixels.
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Camera Mode•••

Standard - Designed for typical, everyday
lighting conditions. Provides a balanced,
standard level of exposure, image
processing, and contrast.
Low Light - Designed for environments with
dim lighting, such as indoors or evening.
Settings are adjusted to capture more light,
reduce noise, and improve visibility.
HDR - Designed to capture environmentswith a wide range of brightness levels.

Aspect Ratio
Sets the shape and framing of your video.
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16:9 - Provides a wider, broader field ofview.
4:3 - Provides greater FOV in the verticalaxis, resulting in more square-shaped
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Using the Flashlight on the VT300-L Sensor Package
The VT300-L sensor package comes quipped with an onboard flashlight, providing effective
illumination up to 10 ft (3 m) and enabling inspections in low-light environments.
Select the on-screen flashlight icon to turn the flashlight on or off in flight.

NOTE: The flashlight can only be controlled during flight and will not be
operational on the ground nor during launch and landing.

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The thermal camera with Skydio X10 includes
a powerful suite of tools, such as radiometriccapabilities, to assist you in a variety of use cases.

This section covers

Accessing Thermal Options
Flat Field Correction (FFC)
Thermal Tools
Thermal Settings
Thermal Parameters

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Accessing Thermal Options
Quickly access your Thermal Tools and Settings using the quick action button located on theright side of the Flight Screen.
Step 1 - Select Thermal Settings
Easily enable some settings using the quick actions that appear, or access the full menu.

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Step 2 - Select MoreUse the tabs at the top to customize your Tools, Settings, and Parameters.

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Flat Field Correction (FFC)
Flat Field Correction (FFC) mitigates and compensates for errors that build up over time during
the thermal camera operation. This is performed in the background automatically at lower zoom
levels, however, you can use the Thermal Settings to manually perform FFC at any time.

NOTE: If you manually perform FFC, the actuation of the shutter may be
noticeable on the image at higher zoom levels.

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Thermal Tools
Isotherm
Allows you to set a range of temperatures todetect. Use this setting to omit unwanted data
outside of the specified range.
The defined range will appear as the currently
selected palette.
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Temperatures outside of the defined range
will appear as the default White Hot orBlack Hot palette
If White Hot or Black Hot are currently
selected, the temperatures in the Isotherm
range will default to Rainbow

Spot Measuring
Enable to display the specific temperature valueof an object on-screen as you drag your finger
on-screen.
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Tap or drag your finger across the screen toview temperatures

Region of Interest
Enable to display an on-screen box that
detects the minimum, maximum, and averagetemperatures within the outlined area
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H represents the highest temperaturedetected
L represents the lowest temperaturedetected
A indicates the average temperaturedetected
Select the edges of the box to resize, or
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Region of Interest

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Thermal Settings
Color Palette
Visual representations of temperature variations
captured by a thermal camera
Ironbow - Quickly identify varying temperaturesand spot thermal anomalies. Displays a specificrange of colors, from blues to reds, whichindicate different temperature levels.
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Warmer objects are presented in lighter
colors and colder objects in darker colors

Rainbow - Uses the colors of a traditional
rainbow to distinguish between subtle variationsin temperature levels.
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Covers a broader range of colors withoutemphasizing specific temperature ranges

White Hot - Provides a clear visualization oftemperature variations without a variety of colors.
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Brighter, whiter colors indicate warmer
temperatures
Darker colors represent cooler
temperatures

Black Hot - Displays the inverse of a White Hot
palette.
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Thermal Mode
Adjust the signal amplification from the camera sensor to enhance temperature differences in
an image.
Recon - Tuned to increase the contrast between the overall scene and targets. Best for searchand rescue or situational awareness use cases. Recon helps differentiate the scene from things
like people, vehicles, or animals.
Inspect - Tuned to decrease the overall contrast so that temperature anomalies are easier to
identify in inspection use cases. This makes it easier to not only see the anomaly, but help track
the source from the heat signature.
Custom - Allows you to fine-tune your Gain, High Tail, and Low Tail settings. Select Inspect orRecon as your Base Mode, then adjust your Gain, High Tail, and Low Tail settings from there.
These settings will persist across flights and will be applied each time you select Custom as
your Thermal Mode.
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Gain - Artificially increases contrast of areas with similar temperatures•

High Tail - Adjust saturation of the hotter items in the scene•

Low Tail - Adjust saturation of colder items in the scene

Temp Range
Select the range of temperatures Skydio X10 will detect.
Narrow - Detects temperatures ranging from -40°F to 302°F (-40°C to 150°C)
Wide - Detects temperatures ranging from -40°F to 662°F (-40°C to 350°C)
Thermal Capture
Enable to capture thermal images as JPG files.
RJPG - When enabled, your drone will capture a Radiometric JPG in addition to a standard JPG.
A Radiometric JPG includes the radiometric data within the photo file.

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Thermal Parameters
Emissivity
The measure of how efficiently an object emits
thermal radiation. Adjust to match the camera
readings to the true temperature of the object.
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Higher values means the camera is moresensitive to temperature variations
Lower values means the camera is lesssensitive to temperature variations

Surfaces that are better emitters (higher
emissivity) provide more reliable temperature
readings. For example, black electrical tape,rusted or oxidized surfaces, bodies of water, or
human skin all absorb and emit energy. Set youremissivity high for these types of surfaces.
Reflective surfaces are not good emitters(low emissivity) and therefore not as reliable
to measure. Stainless steel, shiny surfaces,or reflective windows tend to have a low
emissivity. Set your emissivity low for thesetypes of surfaces, but we recommend gathering
your reading from a higher emissivity surface
whenever possible.
Humidity
Set your humidity to accurately reflect the environment you are flying in. This should be thehumidity between the sensor and the target.
Humidity is an important parameter to set because your thermal sensor will detect atmosphericconditions like humidity (and distance) which can affect the accuracy of your reading.
Distance
Set your distance to accurately reflect the range from your thermal sensor to the target.
The further away the target, the more atmosphere your thermal camera will pick up along theway to the target which can affect the accuracy of your reading.
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Review safe flight practices and important
information you need to know while in flight.

This section covers

Preflight Inspection
Flight Screen
Changing Flight Modes
LaunchingBattery Indicator
Flight Skills
Flying at Night and Flying in Precipitation
Returning and Landing
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Preflight Inspection!
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Inspect the chassis to ensure it is free of damage.

•Inspect drone arms and verify they are fully extended and free of damage.

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Inspect the battery and confirm it is securely seated prior to launching. Skydio X10 uses
magnets to seat the battery which may attract metallic debris. Ensure the connector pinsare free of debris or damage.
Clean the camera lenses and time of flight sensor with a clean microfiber cloth. Cameras
should be dust and smudge-free before flight.
Fan out the propellers and inspect to verify they are firmly attached and properly seatedin the motors and spin freely. Propellers should be free of cracks or damage. Do NOT fly
with damaged propellers.
Inspect the sensor package before powering on and ensure it moves freely and is notdamaged, and remove the Sensor Package Lock before flying.

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Ensure all USB-C and microSD card seals are secured over the ports.

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Check your surroundings before launching to ensure a safe environment for flight.

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WARNING: Carefully inspect your drone and environment before launching toensure a safe flight.

Point the controller cover/antennas toward the drone for maximum wirelessperformance.

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Verify batteries are fully charged before flying.

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Maximum Wireless Performance (Skydio Connect SL)
For maximum wireless performance when flying over a direct link, always maintain a direct lineof sight between the controller and Skydio X10. Point the controller cover toward the drone,especially when flying at close range high altitude.
Signal strength and maximum control range may be affected when flying in areas withelectromagnetic interference.

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Connecting Devices
Step 1 - Power on Skydio X10 and the X10 controller

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Step 2 - Wait for devices to connect
A drone and controller that were previously paired will automatically connect.

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Launching
NOTE: Before your first flight, make sure to set your Returnand Lost Connection Behaviors (Global Settings > Return).
Scan the QR Code for more information about Return and
Lost Connection Behaviors.

Step 1 - Find a clear, safe area to launch
Find a clear, safe area to launch and place your drone on a stable surface. Leave about 10 ft (3m) clearance in all directions.
Select your connection type (2.4/5 GHz direct link or 5G Cellular), then select Fly Now.

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Step 2 - LaunchYour drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) andnavigation system, climb to 10 ft (3 m), and hover.
Option 1 - Drag the on-screen slider
The drone will initiate launching when you lift your finger away from the screen.

Option 2 - Press and hold the Launch/Land button on the controller
The drone will initiate launching when you see the on-screen check mark.

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Step 3 - Acquire GPS Lock
The GPS indicator in the telemetry bar will spin until the drone has acquired GPS Lock andestablished heading.
When the Weak GPS Alt Limit toggle is enabled, your drone will not be able to ascend above 66
ft (20 m) when GPS is weak.
Fly laterally to acquire a GPS lock and ascend above 66 ft (20 m).

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Hand Launching
Launching and landing Skydio X10 from your hand is a quick and convenient way to start or end
your flight, particularly if you are not in a clear, level area. For your safety, always use caution
when hand launching. This maneuver is dangerous and should not be attempted in unstableenvironments, such as during high winds or while standing on a moving vehicle or boat.

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Step 1 - Ensure you have clearance above and in front of you
Step 2 - Hold the drone away from you (sensor package facing away from your body)•

Lightly grip the battery•

Keep the drone level, still, and at arm’s length from your body••Your fingers should be below the Skydio X10 chassis and away from the propellers at all
times
Ensure your hand steadyStep 3 - LaunchPress and hold the Launch Button on the X10 Controller. Slowly relax your grip as Skydio X10
launches.
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Do not push or throw the drone up in the air•

Keep your hand still - the drone will slide off your palm and take flight on its own
TIP: Quick Launch allows you to use the battery power button to hand launchyour Skydio X10 so that you do not have to balance the controller in one hand
and your drone in the other. Press the battery button four times to initiate thelaunch.

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Flight Screen
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Global Settings

13. Map Settings

2. Display Layout

14. Thermal Settings

3. AR Quick Actions

15. Camera Settings

4. Obstacle Avoidance Quick Actions

16. Camera Mode

5. Attachments Quick Actions*17. Shutter

6. Drone Battery

18. Focus Control

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19. Zoom

Signal Strength

8. VIO/GPS Indicator

20. Flashlight On/Off (VT300-L Only)

9. Telemetry (customizable)

21. Picture-in-Picture (PiP)

10. Active Flight Skill

22. View Selector

11. Return/Land

23. Notifications

12. Flight Skills*Only appears when you are currently using an attachment. Attachments coming soon.
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Battery Indicator
The battery percentage dynamically changes during your flight based on altitude and distancefrom the return location. Monitor the Battery Indicator while flying to understand how muchbattery is:•

Available for flight•

Available for return•

Required to land

The battery on Skydio X10 has the ability to warm itself in cold environments. For more
information, read the Maintenance section.
Green indicates the battery capacity for nominal
flight before the time limit required to safely
return and land.
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Decreases as battery capacity diminishes
Adapts based on your altitude and distancefrom the return location

Yellow indicates how much battery is required tosafely return.
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Adapts based on your altitude and distancefrom the return location

Red indicates how much battery is required toland.
•Adapts based on your altitude and distancefrom the return location

The lightning bolt indicates the battery isconnected and charging.

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When battery capacity has less than two minutesof flight time available for landing, the indicator
will change to a countdown.

Three dashes indicate the battery is
disconnected.

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VIO/GPS Indicator
Indicates the health of the drone positioning systems, and which positioning system is actively
being used (highlighted).
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VIO - Visual Inertial Odometry. This is the visual navigation system of the drone.

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GPS - Global Positioning System

VIO and GPS states: Healthy, Degraded, Failed, or Disabled
If both GPS and the drone’s vision navigation system (VIO) become unreliable, Skydio X10 willenter Attitude Mode.

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CAUTION: Monitor your GPS and VIO health in the telemetry bar. If VIO and GPS
both drop below 2 bars of health, your drone will enter Attitude Mode.

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Flight Skills
Skydio offers a range of manual and autonomous controls called Flight Skills. Select yourdesired skill and Skydio X10 will intelligently fly itself to assist with the task at hand.
By default, you will start in the Manual Flight Skill, which provides a traditional flying experience.

Base Skydio Flight Skills
ManualTraditional flying experience. Obstacle avoidance settings will persist when flying manually, allowing Skydio
X10 to route itself around obstacles, modifying any
commands that could potentially cause a collision. Fly
using Control Mode 1, Mode 2 (default), or Mode 3.

Orbit Point

Rotate around a user-selected point-of-interest ineither a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction,
keeping the point in the center of the frame. Set a GPS
position on a map.

Track in Place

Initiate tracking a person or vehicle and Skydio X10 willhover in a fixed position, as if affixed to a virtual tripod.
The drone will automatically yaw and adjust the sensor
package pitch to maintain tracking. Tracking in bothColor and Thermal is available.

Waypoints

Create and executive multi-waypoint GPS missions,preflight or postflight.

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Changing Flight Skills
Step 1 - Select the Flight Skills icon

Step 2 - Select your Flight Skill

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Step 3 - Adjust settings (optional)
Each skill may have its own adjustable settings which only affect the selected skill. If theselected skill has adjustable settings, they will appear below the skill name within the Flight
Skills menu.

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Flying at Night
Flying at Night without NightSense
When flying at night or in low light conditions without NightSense, Skydio X10 will primarily use
GPS to navigate and obstacle avoidance will be disabled.
Step 1 - Enable Low Light mode
You will see an on-screen notification to enable Low Light mode if there is insufficient light. You
may also select the Global Settings icon, select Sensing, then select Low Light.

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Step 2 - Configure your lighting settings
Improve visibility by enabling infrared or visible strobe lights. Select Lighting then toggle on RGB(default navigation lights), Infrared, or Strobe lights. Infrared and Strobe lights cannot be on at
the same time.

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Step 3 - Calibrate your drone
Exit the Global Settings menu, then select Fly Now. Hold your drone from the bottom with thecamera facing away from your body and wave from side to side to calibrate. You will see an onscreen message when calibration is complete.

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Step 4 - Launch Skydio X10Your drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) climb
to 10 ft (3 m), and hover. Obstacle avoidance will be disabled.

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Flying at Night with NightSense
The Skydio NightSense attachments and add-on software allow you to leverage Skydio X10
visual navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities even when flying at night.
The set of two NightSense attachments cast a light above and below your drone. This lightilluminates the area, unlocking Skydio visual navigation and obstacle avoidance when flying atnight and in low-light conditions.

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KEY WARNINGS:•••

After prolonged use of the NightSense attachments, they may be hot to thetouch and could burn your hand. After landing, wait for your attachments tocool down before handling.
Do not stare directly into your NightSense modules at close range.
NightSense attachments, both Visible and Infrared, may cause eye damage if
held closer than an arm’s reach for 30 seconds or more.
Due to potential burn risk and eye damage, Skydio does not recommend
Hand Landing your drone while using NightSense.

Step 1 - Install your attachments
Visit Getting Started with NightSense for Skydio X10 for step-by-step installation instructions.

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Step 2 - Enable Low Light mode
You will see an on-screen notification to enable Low Light mode if there is insufficient light. You
may also select the Global Settings icon, select Sensing, then select Low Light.

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Step 2 - Configure your lighting settings
Improve visibility by enabling infrared or visible strobe lights. Select Lighting then toggle on RGB(default navigation lights), Infrared, or Strobe lights. Infrared and Strobe lights cannot be on at
the same time.

Step 3 - Enable NightSense
By default, NightSense will automatically turn on when entering Low Light mode. Use the left
sidebar quick action to subsequently turn NightSense on or off. The visible or infrared lights fromthe NightSense attachments will illuminate the area around the drone.

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Step 4 - Launch Skydio X10Your drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) climb
to 10 ft (3 m), and hover.

NOTE: Skydio X10 is limited to a max speed of 18 mph (8 m/s) with NightSense
on.

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Inflight Safety Considerations
Obstacle Avoidance••NightSense ON: Obstacle avoidance is active when NightSense is on. Enable the AR Depth
View to visually display where Skydio X10 detects obstacles in the environment, especiallywhen using Infrared NightSense attachments, to assist with situational awareness.
NightSense OFF: When in Low Light mode, obstacle avoidance is disabled. Take extra
caution when piloting the drone to avoid obstacles and stay clear of people.

GPS Signal••

NightSense ON: When NightSense is on, visual naviation (VIO) is the primary navigation
method, however if flying at high altitudes the drone will rely on GPS. Monitor your VIO
and GPS heath status inflight; if both VIO and GPS degreade the drone will enter Attitude
Mode.
NightSense OFF: Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when operating X10 atnight. If Skydio X10 loses GPS while in Low Light mode, and there is not enough ambient
light for VIO, it will enter Attitude Mode.

Visibility
Improve visibility by enabling infrared or visible strobe lights. Skydio X10 strobe lights meet the
FAA requirement of being visible at a distance of 3 statute miles.
Return Behavior
Review the return behavior height setting in the Global Settings menu.
NightSense OFF: Skydio X10 does not avoid obstacles when in Low Light mode and NightSense
off, so you may want to set the drone’s return height such that it will be above any potential
obstacles.
Landing
When landing, use the controller joystick to descend down to 15 feet (4.6 meters), when you
are ready to land, press and hold the LAND button on the screen or the controller. Do not handlaunch or hand land at night.

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Flying in Precipitation
Skydio X10 is IP55 rated and able to fly in light to moderate precipitation when obstacle
avoidance is disabled. Skydio will primarily use GPS to navigate, so it is critical to have a strong
GPS signal when flying in precipitation.

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CAUTION: Flight in icy conditions is not supported and may result in the loss of
your drone.

Quick Reference
Flying in precipitation
during the day

Flying in precipitation at
night

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Disable obstacle avoidance via the quick action or the settings menu•

Only fly with a strong GPS signal•

Select Low Light as your Flight Environment•

Disable obstacle avoidance, disable NightSense (if you have NightSense
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Preflight
Step 1 - Ensure all rubber seals on the drone are securely closed

Step 2 - Select your Flight Environment
Select the Global Settings icon, select Sensing, then select Standard (flying in precipitation
during the day) or Low Light (flying in precipitation at night).

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Step 3 - Calibrate your drone (if in Low Light mode)
Exit the Global Settings menu, then select Fly Now. Turn off NightSense (if on). Hold your drone
from the bottom with the camera facing away from your body and wave from side to side in astraight line to calibrate. You will see an on-screen message when calibration is complete.

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Step 4 - Disable obstacle avoidance
Disable obstacle avoidance from the quick action menu on the Flight Screen. Turn off
NightSense if on.

NOTE: If it begins to precipitate during a flight, disable obstacle avoidance
inflight.

Step 5 - Launch Skydio X10Your drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) climb
to 10 ft (3 m), and hover. Obstacle avoidance will be disabled.

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Step 5 - Lock controller touchscreen (optional)
To prevent touchscreen interference from precipitation, you have the ability to lock all
touchscreen inputs. While holding the back button, press the D-pad down to lock or unlock thescreen.

NOTE: You will not be able to make on-screen selections while touchscreen
inputs are locked. Controller buttons are still functional and can be customized
to perform specific actions (Controls > Input Mapping).

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Inflight Safety Considerations
Obstacle Avoidance
When flying in precipitation, obstacle avoidance must be disabled. Take extra caution whenpiloting the drone to avoid obstacles and stay clear of people.
GPS Signal
Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when flying in precipitation, since Skydio X10 isnavigating primarily using GPS. If Skydio X10 loses GPS, it will enter Attitude Mode.
Visibility
Improve visibility by enabling infrared or visible strobe lights. Skydio X10 visible strobe lights
meet the FAA requirement of being visible at a distance of 3 statute miles.
Wireless Range
Moisture in the air may significantly reduce wireless range.
Return Behavior
Review the return behavior height setting in the Global Settings menu. Obstacle avoidance must
be disabled when flying in precipitation, so you may want to set the drone’s return height suchthat it will be above any potential obstacles.
Landing
When landing, use the controller joystick to descend down to 15 feet (4.6 meters), when you
are ready to land, press and hold the LAND button on the screen or the controller. Do not handlaunch or hand land in precipitation.

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Postflight
After flight operations in precipitation, follow all postflight steps before stowing your drone toensure it is properly maintained and does not sustain any water damage.

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CAUTION: Do not stow Skydio X10 while wet.

Step 1 - Power off Skydio X10
Step 2 - Allow water to drain
Install the sensor package lock to hold the sensor package in place. Rotate the drone to allow
water to drip out of all egress areas.

NOTE: Skydio is IP55 rated and able to fly in light to moderate precipitation.
It is expected for water to enter different areas of the drone and draining
postflight is normal. Sensitive components are protected.

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Step 3 - Remove the battery

Step 4 - Wipe camera lenses clean
Use a microfiber cleaning cloth to wipe the lenses clean and prevent dried water spots fromforming.

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Step 5 - Air dry for a minimum of 12 hours
Leave the drone to air dry in a ventilated, temp-controlled environment with the arms deployedin an upright position. Do not open any seals, including the USB-C charge port, until after thedrone is dry. Do not remove the sensor package or any attachments while the drone is wet.

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Returning and Landing
Scan for more information about Return and Lost Connection Behaviors.

Step 1 - Select the Return/Land button in the top right of your screen or on the controller

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Step 2 - Choose your return location or land in place
Home
Returns to a Home Point previously set on the map (GPS required)
LaunchReturns to the Launch Point
Pilot
Returns to the location of the Skydio X10 Controller

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You have three options when landing in place:
Option 1 - Select and drag the on-screen slider
Landing begins when you lift your finger away from the screen.

Option 2 - Press and hold the Return/Land button on the controller
Landing begins when you see the on-screen check mark.

Option 3 - Press and hold the Return/Land button on-screen
Landing begins when you see the on-screen check mark.

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Hand Landing
Landing Skydio X10 in your hand is a quick and convenient way to start or end your flight,
particularly if you are not in a clear, level area. For your safety, always use caution when handlaunching or landing.

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WARNING: Do not hand launch or hand land during windy days, when flying
at night, or extreme environmental conditions as serious injury and/or damage
may occur.

Step 1 - Position Skydio X10 above a clear area so that you can move underneath it
Ensure the drone is facing away from you and extend your arm away from your body.
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The sensor package should face away from your body•

The back of the chassis and the battery are closest to you

Step 2 - Initiate landing
Skydio X10 will descend vertically with full obstacle avoidance until it is 10 ft (3 m) above theground.
Once your drone is below 10 ft (3 m), the lights on the drone turn yellow to indicate obstacle
avoidance is disabled for the remainder of the landing.

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WARNING: Do not attempt to grab or catch Skydio X10 without initiating alanding, the motors will continue to spin at full speed and may cause severe
injury. Do not attempt to hand land until the lights turn yellow. Attempting tohand land while obstacle avoidance is active will cause it to attempt to avoid
your hand and may result in Skydio impacting yourself or another nearby object.

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Step 3 - Lightly grab the drone by the battery from underneath as it touches down on youropen palm
Once the battery has made contact with your palm, keep your hand steady until the propellers
completely stop spinning.
Do not attempt a hand landing if:•

There are high winds present.

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Skydio X10 is not stable in flight for any reason.

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Skydio X10 is performing an emergency landing after an accident or crash.

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You are in an area where you do not have stable footing.

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You are on a moving vehicle or boat.

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Skydio X10 is in Low Light mode, with or without NightSense.

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Hot Sensor Package!

WARNING: After prolonged use of the flashlight, your sensor package may be
hot to the touch and could present a serious burn risk. After landing, wait foryour sensor package to cool down before handling.

If you have the VT300-L sensor package and use the flashlight for an extended period of time,
the sensor package may be hot to the touch after flight and could present a serious burn risk.
If the flashlight is used for the duration of a flight in ambient temperatures of 100°F (38°C), thesensor package can reach temperatures up to 142°C (61°C).
Monitor your controller for any safety notifications and be careful when handling the sensor
package after flight.

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Learn how to access media and properly store yourdrone.

This section covers

Offloading Media
Stowing Skydio X10

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Offloading Media
Select the Media menu within Global Settings to view photos, videos and scans from yourrecent flights.
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Select an image or video to view•

Press and hold on a thumbnail to select multiple or delete

If you captured photos using Interval, all photos captured will appear as a single stack. Selecting
the stack will allow you to scroll through individual images one by one.
Only standard color and thermal JPGs will display in the Media menu. To access your DNG or
RJPG files, you must transfer the files from your drone.

NOTE: Media is not accessible inflight.

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Transferring Media
Step 1 - Power on Skydio X10
Step 2 - Connect X10 to your computer
Insert the provided USB-C cable into the USB-C charging port on the back of your drone.

Step 3 - Import your media
If you are using an Apple product, use the Photos app or the Image Capture app to transfer yourfiles.

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Stowing Skydio X10
Step 1 - Wait for postflight tasks to complete
If the battery is low while performing a longer postflight task, such as Onboard Modeling with
Map Capture, ensure the drone is plugged into a power source.
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Powering off or removing the battery during postflight tasks will result in loss of data

Step 2 - Power off Skydio X10 and the X10 controller

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Step 2 - Fold in the front arms
Hold the drone with the sensor package facing away from you. Gently pull the arm toward theback of the drone and rotate until it is tucked into place.

Step 3 - Fold in the rear arms
Push laterally toward the chassis. Gently continue until you meet resistance.

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Step 4 - Attach the sensor package lock
Hold the sensor package and gently reattach the lock to the top of your drone.

NOTE: Refer to the Flying in Precipitation section above for steps on how toproperly store your drone after flight in precipitation.

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Behaviors

Learn about the behaviors during events such as
lost connection or low battery. Always monitor
Skydio Flight Deck for in-app alerts.

This section covers

Low Battery
Lost Connection
Lost GPS
Reduced Performance State
Controller Overheating
Emergency Landing and Attitude Mode
Flight Termination

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WARNING: While flying, always monitor Skydio Flight Deck for in-app alerts
relating to battery levels, signal quality and other inflight notifications.

Scan for more information about Contingency Behaviors.

Low Battery
Skydio X10 will assess the altitude and distance from the Launch or Home Point and alert you
when it is time to return and land. It is strongly recommended you initiate a return or landat this time. If you selected Auto Return on Low Battery in your return settings, the drone willautomatically return at this point.
1.

If you continue flying, Skydio X10 will notify you when it has two minutes of flight time left
based on its current altitude and the battery indicator will begin a two-minute countdown.
You may choose to continue flying, however, it is strongly recommended that you fly toa safe location and land.

2. If you ignore the countdown and continue flying, when the two-minute countdown iscomplete Skydio will initiate an automatic landing.
Before flying, configure return settings, such as an automatic return on low
battery, in the Return menu (Global Settings > Return).

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WARNING: You may only choose to cancel an automated landing at your own
sole risk—you are responsible for the potential loss of the drone and/or serious
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Lost Connection!

WARNING: Before flying, ensure you have set your Lost Connection Return
Behaviors. This is a critical step that ensures your drone returns safely andlands in an accessible location.

If connection is lost, Skydio X10 will default to the Lost Connection settings. Select between
Return (default) and Hover upon lost connection.

Return (default)
Wait Before Return - set the amount of time
you want Skydio X10 to wait before it initiates
a return flight, allowing time to reconnect
Land After Return - when enabled, your drone
will return, hover for a specified amount oftime, then land.
Wait Before Land - the amount of time
between 0 to 300 seconds (default is 240
seconds) that you want your drone to wait
above the landing location before landing.
This setting is only enabled when Land After
Return is toggled on.

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HoverLand After Hover - when enabled, Skydio X10
will hover for a specified amount of time, thenuse visual navigation to find a safe area toland.
Wait Before Land - the amount of time
between 0 to 300 seconds (default is 240
seconds) that you want your drone to wait
before landing. This setting is only enabled
when Land After Hover is toggled on.

Skydio X10 will continue hovering as it tries to regain connection. If it fails to reconnect andreaches low battery:
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If you have an automatic return set, your drone will return to either the Launch Point orHome Point (if set)If you do not have an automatic return set, your drone will use visual navigation to find asafe area to land
If you do not have strong VIO (e.g. you are flying in Low Light mode without NightSense),
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Lost GPS
If Skydio X10 loses GPS signal, the drone will continue flying using the vision system. Actions
that require GPS will be disabled.
If visual navigation (VIO) is also unavailable, the drone will enter Attitude Mode, a mode of flyingthat relies on the drone barometer to maintain altitude. By default, if there are no joystick inputs
for 5 seconds, the drone will begin emergency landing.

Reduced Performance State due toBattery Capability Limitation
At times of reduced battery performance, the drone will reduce it’s top speed and accelerationin order to enhance safety:•

Max ascent speed: 2 m/s•

Max ground speed: 12 m/s

Scenarios where the drone will have reduced battery performance include extreme cold,
extremely low battery level, overheating, and cell imbalance.

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Controller Overheating
If the Skydio X10 Controller reaches critical temperatures and overheats in flight, it will shut
down and lose connection to the drone, triggering the X10 Lost Connection behavior.

To mitigate overheating and reduce the risk of lost connection during flight, the controller will
issue two alerts and provide guidance to the operator.

Alert

Operator Action

Controller is Heating Up

Take mitigation actions:Controller Too Hot to
Operate161•

Move the controller screen out of direct sunlight•

Move to a shaded or cooler area if possible•

Continue flight - this alert is cancellable

Take immediate action to land:

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Launch will be prevented•

If the drone is in flight the signal between the controller and the X10
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Emergency Landing and Attitude
Mode
If both GPS and the vision navigation system (VIO) become unreliable, Skydio X10 will enter
Attitude Mode.

NOTE: Monitor your GPS and VIO health in the telemetry bar. If VIO and GPS
both drop below 2 bars of health, your drone will enter Attitude Mode.

In this mode, the drone will use internal barometer readings to maintain altitude when thethrottle joystick is centered.
The drone will drift, in which case you will need to adjust roll and pitch movements to maintainthe drone’s position. The drone will not automatically hold position or automatically brake when
the joysticks are centered.

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If the drone regains GPS and/or VIO while in Attitude Mode, it will switch out of Attitude Modeand use whichever navigation system is strongest.
••

To have the best chance of recovering VIO, descend below approximately 60 feet above
the ground and fly within sight of visual features.
When GPS becomes available again, a prompt will be displayed. Fly the drone horizontally(either left and right, or back and forth) to regain GPS heading and resume GPS navigation.

Navigate to Global Settings > Flight Controls > Landing to configure landing behavior while inattitude mode.
Auto Land in Attitude
Toggled ON (default) - After 5 seconds ofinactivity in Attitude Mode (i.e. the joysticks
are centered and not touched), Skydio X10
will automatically initiate an emergency
landing.
Toggled ON (default) - The drone will remain
in attitude mode indefinitely under user
control while no navigation sources arehealthy.

After 5 seconds of inactivity in Attitude Mode (i.e. the joysticks are centered and not touched ina neutral position and not engaged), Skydio X10 will automatically initiate an emergency landing
and descend autonomously. An alert notification will display that Skydio X10 is initiating an
emergency landing.
If you input any joystick command while the drone is emergency landing, it will stop descending
landing and you can continue to fly in Attitude Mode.

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Low Battery in Attitude Mode
The drone will not return or land automatically at low battery while flying in Attitude Mode. It isyour responsibility to monitor battery level and manually fly the drone to a safe landing locationand land the drone when the battery is low. When the battery is low and the throttle stick iscentered, the drone will descend to remind you that it is time to land.

Lost Connection in Attide ModeIf you lose connection with the drone while flying in attitude mode, the drone will descend andemergency land in place.

Landing in Attitude Mode
To land the drone in attitude mode, you can press or hold the Land button to autonomously
descend and touch down, or you can manually descend and touch down. The drone willautomatically disarm and spin down the propellers after a few seconds when it detects that thedrone is safely on the ground and the throttle joystick is held in a full down position.

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Flight Termination!

WARNING: Terminating a flight will cause your drone to crash. Damage
resulting from Flight Termination is not covered under warranty and may resultin injury or damage. Use only in extreme situations.

In the event of an extreme emergency, you have the option to immediately terminate your flight.
Simultaneously press and hold the C3 button and Launch/Return/Land button for threeseconds while in flight to immediately stop the motors.

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Learn how to replace your propellers and bestpractices for battery and equipment storage.

This section covers

Monitoring Your System in Skydio Cloud
Updating Your System
Replacing Propellers
Cleaning Your System
Storage
Maintenance Schedule

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Skydio CloudIf you’ve claimed your Skydio X10 drones and batteries in Skydio Cloud, you can track the total
number of flights and flight hours for each device.

NOTE: Skydio X10 drones and batteries must be claimed in Skydio Cloud toview this flight data. Visit the Skydio Cloud Setup section of this manual for
instructions on how to claim your devices.

Skydio X10
Navigate to Reports > Activity. Here you can view the total number of flights and total flight timefor each drone in your fleet.

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Under the Flights tab you can also view a list of all flights, their duration, launch time, and more.

Skydio X10 Batteries
Navigate to Settings > Devices > Batteries. Here you can view the total number of flights, total
flight time, and cycles for each battery in your fleet.

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Updating Your System
Skydio will not force an update for your system, however, for optimal performance, we
recommend that you keep your Skydio system up-to-date. If flying your Skydio X10 as part of alarger fleet or organization, follow your organization’s update guidelines.
Visit Updating Skydio X10 in the preflight section of this manual for detailed instructions.

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For optimal performance, Skydio recommends replacing your propellers after 250 hours offlight time or whenever you notice any damage.

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WARNING: Propellers with hairline cracks or large breaks, chops, or bends
should be replaced immediately. Do NOT fly Skydio X10 with propellers that are
not in good condition as serious bodily harm or injury may occur.

Step 1 - Remove old or damaged propeller set
Hold onto the motor with one hand and take the propeller hub in the other. Press down on thepropeller hub and twist to release.

NOTE: You will need to twist either clockwise or counterclockwise dependingon the motor.

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Match the replacement set of propellers to the color on the motor.
Step 3 - Inspect for any debris
Inspect the motor to ensure there is no dirt or debris.
Step 4 - Install new propeller set
Hold onto the motor with one hand and take the propeller hub in the other. Flip the propeller
hub so the opening on the hub aligns with the the motor. Press down and twist to lock in place.
Be gentle and do not force the fitment. If the propeller set does not fit on the motor it might be
the incorrect set or side.

NOTE: You will need to twist either clockwise or counterclockwise depending on
the motor.

TIP: The total number of flight hours for your drone is tracked in Skydio Cloud.
Consider replacing all propellers at the same time for ease of tracking total
propeller flight time.
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Cleaning Your System
It is recommended to wipe down your drone after flights in environments with significant dust or
debris.

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WARNING: Do not submerge your drone or batteries or place them under
running water. Water volumes from flight in precipitation are much lower thanthose from a faucet or hose. Water may get into areas where the drone is notdesigned to withstand and you may compromise the sensors.

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Wipe down your drone with a dry or water-damp microfiber cleaning cloth.

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Only use lens cleaner on cameras.

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Do not submerge your drone or batteries.

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Do not place your drone or batteries under running water.

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Use a compressed air canister to remove any debris in hard to reach areas.

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If needed, mild soap and water may be used to remove heavier dirt or debris. Avoid
getting any soap near ingress areas on the drone.
Keep all the drain holes on the drone and battery clear. If any debris is blocking a drain
hole (e.g., mud), use compressed air or gently scrape with a toothpick to remove.

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Do not store Skydio X10 while wet. After flying in precipitation, allow the drone to air dry ina dry, temperature-controlled environment before stowing. Visit the Flying in Precipitation
section of this manual for more information.
Store batteries at room temperature 71°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C) for optimal performance andlongevity.
Store batteries in a cool, dry area with less than 75% relative humidity. Do not store yourbatteries in extreme environmental conditions.
Batteries in an idle state (14 days of idle time with no flights) will start to self-discharge inan effort to retain capacity. This may take several days to complete and it is normal for thebattery to be slightly warm during this discharge process.

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Maintenance Schedule
To optimize the performance of your Skydio X10 it’s important to keep your drone updated,inspect your equipment, store your equipment properly, and occasionally replace your propellers
and batteries.
ActionIntervalUpdate system

When an update is available (per your organization’s
guidelines).

Clean drone navigation cameras

Before each operational session, and after sessions
in dust or precipitation. If flying in areas with highamounts of dust or debris, you may be prompted toclean your camera lenses before each flight.

Replace propellers

Per 250 hours of flight time

Replace battery

Per 12 months / 300 battery cycles
A battery cycle is the depletion of at least 80% of thecharge.

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This section covers

Skydio X10
Skydio X10 Controller
Sensor Packages
Navigation Camera System
Flight Battery
Skydio Connect
System Security
Skydio X10 Dual Charger and Power Supplies
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X10 Drone
Applicable Model Numbers

SR47PI, SR47PV, SR47PCI, SR47PCV
SR47PC9V

Dimensions (unfolded, with propellers)

31.1” x 25.6” x 5.7”

Dimensions (folded, without battery)

13.8” x 6.5” x 4.7”

Weight (incl. batteries)

Connect SL: 2.11 kg / 4.65 lbs
Connect SL + 5G1: 2.14 kg / 4.72 lbs

Max Launch Weight

2.49 kg / 5.49 lbs

Operation Frequency

Connect SL: 2400-2483.5MHz, 5150-5850Mhz

Transmitter Power (EIRP)

Connect SL: 34.3dBmi (2.4GHZ)
Connect SL: 33.7dBmi (5GHZ)

Hovering Accuracy (windless or breezy)

VIO: +/- 10cm

Max Angular Velocity

GNSS: +/- 1m

Max Tilt Angle

Yaw: 100 deg/s
Roll / Pitch: 225 deg/s
40 degrees

Max Ascent/Descent Speed

Ascent: 6 m/s / 13.4mph
Descent: 4 m/s / 9.0mph

Max Non-Vertical Descent Speed

6 m/s / 13.4mph

Max Horizontal Speed (at sea level)

20 m/s / 45mph

Max Horizontal Speed with Obstacle Avoidance

16 m/s / 36mph

Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level (without otherpayload)15,000 ft density altitude

Max Gust Handling

Under 12.8 m/s / 28 mph

Max Hover Time

35 minutes

Max Flight Time2

40 minutes

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Processors

NVIDIA Jetson Orin SoC
Qualcomm QRB5165 SoC

Ingress Protection Rating

IP55

GNSS

GPS + Galileo + GLONASS + BeiDou

Operational Temperature Range-20C to +45C / -4F to 113F

Wireless Range (no interference, line of sight
operation)

Connect SL: 12km / 7.5 miles

Wireless Networking (media offload)

Connect SL: WiFi6

Obstacle Avoidance Coverage							

True 360°

1
2

Skydio Connect 5G coming soon
In optimal, controlled conditions; completely depleting a fully charged battery

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X10 Controller
Controller Dimensions

10” x 5” x 3”

Dimensions

10.5” x 5” x 3”

Screen6.6” Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen
120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels
Brightness: 1750 nits (outdoor peak)
392ppiWeight1135 grams

Max Range

Connect SL: 12km / 7.5 miles

Operating Frequencies

Connect SL: 2400-2483.5MHz, 5150-5850MHzTransmitter Power (EIRP)

Connect SL: 34.7dBmi (2.4GHz)
Connect SL: 35.9dBmi (5GHz)

Ingress Protection Rating

IP54

Operating Time

Approx. 5 hours

Battery

9600mAH

GNSS

GPS + Galileo + GLONASS + BeiDou

Operational Temperature Range-20C to +45C / -4F to 113F

Wired Outputs

HDMI & USB-C

Wireless Networking

WiFi, Cellular LTE/5G 1

Security						NDAA compliant
AES-256 encrypted data link
Encrypted internal disk storage
Password protected
Root of trust
Trusted boot
Secure update1

Skydio Connect 5G coming soon

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VT300-Z Sensor Package
Angular Vibration Range+/-0.01°

User Controllable Range+/-90° pitch

Mechanical Range+/-140° pitch, +/-90° yaw, +75° to -230° roll

VT300-L Sensor Package
Angular Vibration Range+/-0.01°

User Controllable Range+/-90° pitch

Mechanical Range+/-140° pitch, +/-90° yaw, +75° to -230° rollFlashlight Illumination

22 lux at 3 meters

Telephoto Camera (VT300-Z only)
SensorSony 1/2” 48MP CMOS

Diagonal Field of View

13°

Focal Length

35 mm (190 mm equivalent)

Aperture

f/2.2

Focus

hybrid PDAF, 5 m to ∞Exposure Compensation+-3

Electronic Shutter Speed

1/30 to 1/8000

ISO Range

100 to 16000

Max Video Resolution

3840 x 2880

Max Photo Size

8000 x 6000

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Wide Camera (VT300-L only)
SensorSony IMX989 1” 50.3MP CMOS

Diagonal Field of View

93°

Focal Length

8 mm (20 mm equivalent)

Aperture

f/1.95Focus

100% focus pixel, 1 m to ∞Exposure Compensation+-3

Electronic Shutter Speed

1/30 to 1/8000

ISO Range

100 to 16000

Max Video Resolution

3840 x 2880

Max Photo Size

8192 x 6144

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Narrow Camera (VT300-Z and VT300-L)
SensorSony 1/1.7” 64MP CMOS

Diagonal Field of View

50°

Focal Length

10 mm (46 mm equivalent)

Aperture

f/1.8

Focus

hybrid PDAF, 1 m to ∞Exposure Compensation+-3

Electronic Shutter Speed

1/30 to 1/8000

ISO Range

100 to 16000

Max Video Resolution

3840 x 2880

Max Photo Size

9248 x 6944

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Thermal Camera (VT300-Z and VT300-L)
Thermal Imager

Flir Boson+ Uncooled VOx Microbolometer

Diagonal Field of View

41°

Focal Length

13.6 mm (60 mm equivalent)

Aperture

f/1.0

Focus

5 m to ∞Thermal Sensitivity<30mK NEDT

Infrared Temperature Measurement Accuracy

Larger of +- 5°C or 5%

Image Processing

Adreno 650 GPU accelerated ISP pipeline

Max Video Resolution

640 x 512

Photo Size

640 x 512

Photo Format

JPEG, RJPEG

Pixel Pitch

12 um

Temperature Measurement Method

Spot Meter, Region of Interest

Temperature Measurement Range-40° to 150° C (-40° to 350° C low gain)

PaletteWhite hotBlack hot
Ironbow
Rainbow

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Vision Systems / Navigation Cameras
Configuration

6x cameras in trinocular configuration top and bottom

SensorSamsung 1/2.8” 32MP color CMOS

Light Sensitivity

Visible Light

Aperture

f/1.8

Diagonal Field of View

200°

Obstacle Sensing Range

20 meters

Environment Coverage

True 360°

Flight Battery
Capacity

8419 mAh

Voltage18.55 V

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium Ion Polymer

Energy156.17 Wh

Net Weight

1.56 lbs +/- 0.003 lbs

Operational Temperature Range-20C to 60C

Storage Temperature Range-20C to +45C (storage less than 3 months)

Charging Temperature Range

5C to 45C

Chemical System

Lithium Ion Polymer

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Skydio Connect
Operating Frequency

Connect SL: 2400-2483.5MHz, 5150-5850MHzTransmitter Power (EIRP)

Connect SL: 34.7dBmi (2.4GHz)
Connect SL: 35.9dBmi (5GHZ)

Antenna Configuration

Connect SL: 2Tx, 4Rx

System Security
Wireless Encryption

Connect SL: AES-256

NDAA Compliance

NDAA Compliant

Root of Trust

HSM protected keys

System Integrity

Secure boot

Secure Update

AES-256 encrypted, signed, & verified

Internal Disk Storage

Encrypted

SD Cards

Unencrypted

Pairing

Secure wired pairing

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X10 Dual Charger and Power Supplies
Dimensions

180 x 75 x 48mm

Weight (w/o Battery)

0.73 lbs

Charge Time 230W

1 hour (0-100%)

Charge Time 100W

1 hour 45 minutes (0-100%)

Weatherproofing

No ingress protection

Power input (100W USB-C)

5VDC, 3A / 20VDC, 5A (USB PD)

Power input (230W DC Barrel)

20VDC, 11.5A

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SafetyBattery
Skydio One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Skydio Care
California Prop 65 Warnings
FCC Compliance Statement
FAA Compliance Statement

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LegalSkydio X10
Before operating Skydio X10, review the Getting Started information including the Operator
Manual available at www.skydio.com/manuals. Retain documentation for future reference.
SafetyReview the Skydio Safety and Operating Guide available at www.skydio.com/safety.
Battery
Handle the battery with extreme care and refer to the Operator Manual and to the Skydio Safety
and Operating Guide for additional information.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalenttype recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Carefully dispose of batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions and to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
Risque d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas correctement remplacée. Remplacer uniquement
par un type identique ou équivalent recommandé par le fabricant de l’équipement. Jeter lesbatteries conformément aux instructions du fabricant et aux lois et directives environnementales
locales.
Charging
Do not use the X10 Dual Charger near wet locations. To avoid the risk of electric shock, use only
in dry locations. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this monitor
where the cord will be abused by persons working on it. Do not overload wall outlets andextension cords as this can result into fire or electric shock.
N’utiliser pas le X10 Dual Charger à proximité d’endroits humides. Pour éviter tout risque dechoc électrique, utiliser uniquement dans des endroits secs. Ne laisser rien reposer sur lecordon d’alimentation. Ne placer pas ce moniteur dans un endroit où le cordon pourrait êtremaltraité par les personnes travaillant dessus. Ne surcharger pas les prises murales et lesrallonges car cela pourrait provoquer un incendie ou un choc électrique.

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LegalSkydio One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Skydio warrants the included hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship in
hardware under normal use in accordance with published guidelines including but not limited to
the Terms of Use, Operator Manual and the Skydio Safety and Operating Guide for one year fromthe date of delivery (the “Limited Warranty”). The Limited Warranty does not warrant against
normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident or abuse and is not applicable to any
software provided with the hardware product. The Limited Warranty is subject to the full terms
and detailed information about how to obtain service available atwww.skydio.com/legal/limited-warranty. If you submit a valid claim under this Limited Warranty,
Skydio will either repair, replace, or refund your hardware product at its sole discretion. You
may be required to furnish proof of purchase details when making a claim under this Limited
Warranty.
Skydio Care
Skydio offers Skydio Care as a subscription service at an additional cost that provides protection
from collisions, water damage, or lost drones which are not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Skydio Care can be purchased as a one (1) year plan co-extensive with the Limited Warranty, or
as a three (3) year plan, which includes a two (2) year extension to the one (1) year term of theLimited Warranty. Skydio Care is subject to the full terms and detailed information about how
to obtain service available at https://www.skydio.com/legal/skydio-care-terms-of-service. If
you submit a valid claim under Skydio Care, you may be eligible to purchase discounted drone
replacements for otherwise uncovered damage or losses. The Skydio Care benefits are in
addition to the rights provided under the Limited Warranty.
California Prop 65 Warnings
Skydio X10 uses lithium-ion batteries. Exposure to lithium-ion, containing cobalt lithium nickel
oxide, and nickel, is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or otherreproductive harm. For more information visit:
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Skydio X10 Controller contains chemicals including cadmium, which is known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information
visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Skydio X10 Dual Charger contains chemicals including BPA and nickel, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more
information visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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LegalFCC Compliance Statement
These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) these devices may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) these devices must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Ces appareils sont conformes aux normes RSS exemptes de licence d’ISDE Canada. Leurfonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ces appareils ne doivent pascauser d’interférences nuisibles, et (2) ces appareils doivent accepter toutes interférences
reçues, y compris les interférences susceptibles d’entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Skydio could void the user’s authority tooperate these devices.
These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when these devices are operated in a commercial
environment. These devices generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the Operator Manual and Safety and Operating Guide,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of these devices in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required tocorrect the interference at his own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de classe A est conforme a la norme Canadienne NMB-003.

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FAA Compliance Statement
Unless specifically exempt, this product complies with 14 CFR Part 89 regulations on Remote
Identification per ASTM F3411-22a-RID-B and ASTM F3586−22.
Software License
The Skydio Software End-User License Agreement available atwww.skydio.com/legal/eula governs the use of any Skydio software that is pre-installed,
downloaded, installed, or otherwise provided in connection with any included hardware.
Additional Resources
For all the latest information about Skydio and our products visit: www.skydio.com
For Skydio legal information and product terms of use visit: www.skydio.com/legal
Skydio products are protected by patents and trademarks, registered in the United States andother countries. For Skydio intellectual property information visit:www.skydio.com/legal/ip© 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. Skydio and the Skydio logo are trademarks of Skydio,
Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

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