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Operator Manual
Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise
WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio 2/2+ including but
not limited to the Safety & Operating Guide found here:
Last updated: January 4, 2022
http://skydio.com/getstarteds2e

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio 2/2+ including but not limited to the Safety & Operating Guide found here: http://skydio.com/getstarteds2e Last updated: January 4, 2022...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Skydio 2/2+ and Accessories ..........1 Skydio 2/2+ Hardware ............2 Skydio Autonomy Enterprise ..........3 Safety Safety Guidelines ..............4 Flying Safely ................5 Pre-flight Set Up ..................6 Charging Skydio 2/2+ ............6 Activate Enterprise app ............7 Settings menu .................
  • Page 3 Contents Cinematic Skills .............. 32-33 One-Shot Skills ..............34 Land .................. 35-37 Post-flight Reviewing and offloading media ........38 Emergency Behaviors Lost connection ..............39 Lost GPS .................40 Low battery ................40 Lost drone................41 Maintenance Batteries ................42 Replace propellers ..............43 Updates .................44 Specifications 45 - 50 Legal...

  • Page 4: Skydio 2/2+ And Accessories

    • Bacon batteries (3) • SD Memory Cards pre-installed • Joystick Controller • PolarPro ND filter set • Controller tablet adapter • Spare propellers • Dual Charger • Skydio Care Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Skydio 2/2+ Hardware

    5. Arm (4) CAUTION: Skydio 2/2+ is not weatherproof. Do not operate in any precipitation, including rain, fog, snow, or similar environments. Do not rest in sand, dirt or on similar terrain where particles can get trapped in the fan.

  • Page 6: Skydio Autonomy Enterprise

    Gimbal can look straight up overhead of the Allows for overhung inspections such as Vertical View drone ceilings, bridges, and canopies Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Clean all of the cameras so Check your propellers for regulations, as well as any applicable Skydio 2/2+ can see clearly. damage before flying. local and federal laws Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Flying Safely

    / B4UFLY / CASA-verified before flying. • Keep your Skydio drone within 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.

  • Page 9: Pre-Flight

    Step 1 - Insert a micro SD card into the memory card slot • you may be required to format your card in the drone before flying • Skydio 2/2+ will not fly without a properly formatted card Step 2 - Attach the battery to your Skydio 2/2+ •...

  • Page 10: Activate Enterprise App

    Pre-Flight Activate Skydio Enterprise app The Skydio Enterprise app on your mobile device is used to fly your Skydio 2/2+, update your system, format your SD memory card, view and manage your media. Step 1 - Install the Skydio Enterprise app on your mobile device: •...

  • Page 11: Settings Menu

    Skydio 2/2+ drone at all times during the flight. NOTE: the Height Floor setting only applies while a subject is being tracked. If Skydio 2/2+ is in manual flight mode with no subject selected, you always have full control over the drone’s height.
  • Page 12 Minimal or Disabled obstacle avoidance 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 and proceeding at a max speed of 2 mph (3 m/s).
  • Page 13 Visual return for flight in GPS denied environments. • requires returning to the Launch Point. Flying to a set Home Point or to your Phone will require GPS. • reference the table below to see how Skydio 2/2+ returns based on Return Type. RETURN TYPE = GPS...
  • Page 14 • Absolute - ascends to the specified 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 the return is commanded, Skydio 2/2+ will ascend 12 ft before returning.

  • Page 15: Phone Settings Menu

    • the selection will persist across flights and power cycles Telemetry • toggles the display of vehicle telemetry data • when enabled, Skydio 2/2+ current speed, height above launch, range from the launch point and the camera angle (gimbal pitch) is displayed while in flight Gesture •...

  • Page 16: Controller Settings Menu

    NOTE: Skydio 2/2+ must have a GPS signal at some point during the flight to create a Home Point. The better and more sustained the GPS signal, the more accurate Skydio 2/2+ flight will be when returning to that Home Point. If Skydio 2/2+ loses GPS or the GPS signal becomes weak, the drone will do its best to estimate and return to the Home Point position.

  • Page 17: Info Menu

    Reset Find Drone In the event that your Skydio 2/2+ 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, making it easier for you to locate your lost drone.

  • Page 18: Return To Home

    • 153: 5765 MHz • 157: 5785 MHz • 161: 5805 MHz • 165: 5825 MHz Skydio recommends leaving Channel Selection set to Auto for best results. Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Maps

    Pre-Flight Maps Select the map icon to enter the map view. Your location, Skydio 2/2+, and Skydio 2/2+ launch location are all indicated on the map. To exit the map view, tap the map icon again. Skydio 2/2+ Controller/ Home Point...
  • Page 20 • the map will be 3.5 x 3.5 square miles, centered around the target point even if you are zoomed in You can save up to 10 maps at a time in the Skydio Enterprise app. To make room for more you will need to remove existing maps:...

  • Page 21: Pre-Flight Inspection

    • use a clean microfiber cloth to remove dust and smudges before every flight 3. Inspect the battery • Skydio 2/2+ uses magnets to seat the battery which may attract metallic debris that could interfere with the seating of the battery •...

  • Page 22: Flight

    Step 3 - Select Launch on the Fly screen or Press and hold the Launch/Land button on the Controller • Skydio 2/2+ will ascend to 10 ft (3 m) and hover in place until you initiate a Skill or fly manually NOTE: Skydio 2/2+ requires a stable GPS connection for outdoor flight at an altitude greater than 33 ft (10 m) above its point of takeoff or the currently tracked subject.
  • Page 23 Immediately after launching, fly laterally to acquire a GPS lock. This is a critical step that must be taken if you are going to fly your drone over water. • If you can fly your Skydio 2/2+ 33 ft (10 m) above ground level when outdoors you have acquired a GPS lock WARNING: Failure to acquire GPS lock prior to flight over water may result in erratic flight and/or emergency landing.

  • Page 24: Flight Screen

    Flight Screen Flight Controls The on-screen flight controls are the primary method for controlling Skydio 2/2+ during both autonomous and manual flight. Autonomous controls are unique for each skill. Manual flight controls are the same in all skills and may be customized.

  • Page 25: Camera And Video

    **** The fastest interval photo setting when capturing in raw DNG is two seconds. Users may capture a photo every one second when capturing in JPG mode. ***** DNG photos are not displayed in the media tab of the Skydio Enterprise app and are retrieved directly from the microSD card. Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Zoom

    To zoom out to this view, touch two fingers on the touch screen and move them together. If flying with the Skydio 2/2+ Controller, pull the right paddle up to zoom out. If Skydio 2/2+ feed is already zoomed in, you will first need to zoom out to 1x before you can zoom out again to Superzoom.
  • Page 27 NOTE: When switching from photo mode to video mode, the zoom may be reset to 1x if the video mode you are switching back into does not support digital zoom. Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Battery Indicator

    Flight Signal Strength Indicator Displays the current strength of the signal connection to Skydio 2/2+ while in flight. As the signal strength decreases, users may experience a lower quality video feed or a delay in their controls. NOTE: Signal strength and maximum control range may be affected when flying in areas with electromagnetic interference.

  • Page 29: Flight Skills

    Create and execute multi-waypoint GPS missions. NOTE: Using the Beacon to perform General Skills is not supported, however Beacon will act as a range extender and allow you to control your Skydio 2/2+ up to 1.5 km away. Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Manual Skill

    • Pinch and drag your fingers toward to zoom out to 1x or out to Superzoom • Double-tap anywhere on the flight screen to fly directly towards that spot NOTE: Flight Controls will not be displayed on-screen when flying with the Skydio Controller. Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Orbit Point Skill

    • gimbal pitch and zoom use touch gestures or the Controller paddle • speed and direction, use the on-screen slider or the Controller joystick that controls the drone’s roll. Skydio 2/2+ will continue moving after lifting your finger from the screen •...

  • Page 32: Track In Place Skill

    The drone will adjust yaw and gimbal pitch automatically according to the subject’s position. Skydio 2/2+ will hover in place and maintain a track on the subject for up to 400 ft (120 m) away if that subject is a person, and 500 ft (150 m) away if a vehicle.

  • Page 33: Waypoint Skill

    Flight Waypoints Skill The Waypoints skill allows you to design and execute multi-waypoint GPS missions. Skydio 2/2+ uses AI-enabled path planning algorithms to avoid obstacles. To create a Waypoints mission: Step 1 - Select Waypoints from the skills menu Step 2 - Select the map view...
  • Page 34 Photo at Waypoint - when enabled Skydio 2/2+ will take a photo at each waypoint NOTE: If the Photo at Waypoint setting is toggled on, and the drone is in Video mode, Skydio 2/2+ will automatically switch to Photo mode while a waypoint mission is active. The drone will switch back into Video mode upon pausing a mission, completing a mission, or exiting the Waypoints skill.

  • Page 35: Cinematic Skills

    Flight Cinematic Skills Skydio 2/2+ offers unique camera views using autonomous flight and adjustable height and range settings to get the best shot. Skydio 2/2+ will track a subject from a specified angle relative to the subject’s Motion Track direction of motion, such as from the front, side or behind.
  • Page 36 Subject actively tracked Tips for Best Tracking Performance • The Skydio 2/2+ can track a single person or vehicle at a time. Skydio 2/2+ does not track pets or other animals. • The subject you wish to track must be visible in the camera view in order to become available for tracking.

  • Page 37: One-Shot Skills

    Skydio 2/2+ will fly up and outward, increasing in range, while continuing to track Dronie the subject. Skydio 2/2+ will fly straight up to capture a bird’s eye overhead view of the Rocket subject. Skydio 2/2+ rotates once around the subject, beginning close, flying outward, Boomerang and finally returning close to the subject.

  • Page 38: Land

    Press and hold the LAND button. Skydio 2/2+ will descend to 10 ft (3 m) above the surface below it. When Skydio 2/2+ altitude falls below 10 ft (3 m) the lights will turn yellow and obstacle avoidance will be disabled for the remainder of the landing. An alert will display to notify you of the change in status.
  • Page 39 Piloting or nudging the drone during a case landing will cancel the case landing and continue with a normal landing. NOTE: If a flight is initiated by taking off from a case (or a case is placed at Skydio 2/2+’s exact take off point), GPS positional accuracy cannot be relied upon to guarantee a case landing when using the Return to Home function (or in the case of an RTH triggered by lost communication).
  • Page 40 • Skydio 2/2+ will descend to 10 ft (3 m) above the surface below it. When Skydio 2/2+ is below 10 ft (3 m) level Skydio 2/2+ lights will turn yellow and obstacle avoidance will be disabled for the remainder of the landing. An alert will display to notify you of the change in status.

  • Page 41: Post-Flight

    Viewing and Saving Media After Skydio 2/2+ has landed, select the Review tab to view your media. Skydio will begin syncing any audio and video captured during your flight—Skydio 2/2+ must stay powered on and connected to the app while this sync is in progress for audio to be saved.

  • Page 42: Emergency Behaviors

    Skydio 2/2+ will not return if it loses connection—it will hover until it reaches low battery and land. • Wait Before Return - set the amount of time that you want Skydio 2/2+ to wait before it initiates a return flight, allowing time to reconnect.

  • Page 43: Lost Gps

    Lost GPS Signal In the event that the Skydio 2/2+ GPS signal is lost, the drone will continue flying as normal. You will still be able to Return Home and fly to waypoint, however Skydio 2/2+ flight will be less accurate.

  • Page 44: Lost Drone

    Emergency Behaviors Recovering lost drone In the event that your Skydio 2/2+ is lost, you may view its last known location: Step 1 - Select INFO menu Step 2 - Select your device name Step 3 - Select Find Drone •...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    USB-C power adapters that are rated from 40W up to 100W should be compatible as well (charge time may be affected when using non-Skydio chargers). • While charging, the Skydio 2/2+ or Dual Charger should be in an open area as it is normal for the device to become warm to the touch.

  • Page 46: Replace Propellers

    Maintenance Replace Propeller Blades Before every flight, inspect your Skydio 2/2+ propellers to ensure they are in good condition. If damaged, or you have flown your drone more than 25 hours, Skydio recommends replacing your propellers. Step 1 - Match propellers to hooks •...

  • Page 47: Updates

    Maintenance Updating Skydio 2/2+ Skydio is always improving and adding new features to Skydio 2/2+. These improvements are enabled with periodic software updates for the Skydio Enterprise app, Skydio 2/2+, and the Skydio Beacon and Controller. Software updates for your drone and any Skydio accessories are delivered through the Skydio Enterprise app. When an update is available, you will receive a notification alert.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    USER-SELECTABLE SUBJECTS FOR TRACKING Up to 10 simultaneous objects of interest OBJECT TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION Automated online calibration of lens CALIBRATION parameters, camera rotations, wind speed, and air density Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 49 6x cameras in trinocular configuration top and bottom CONFIGURATION Sony 1/3” 4K color CMOS SENSOR TYPE f/1.8 LENS APERTURE 200° FIELD-OF-VIEW True 360° ENVIRONMENT COVERAGE 30 FPS FRAME RATE Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 50 DYNAMIC RANGE Removable Micro SD Card STORAGE UHS Speed Class 3 / V30 pitch ±124°, roll ±120°, yaw ±12.5° STABILIZATION MECHANICAL RANGE -110° to +45° PITCH CONTROLLABLE RANGE Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 51 USER-SELECTABLE SUBJECTS FOR TRACKING Up to 10 simultaneous objects of interest OBJECT TRACKING AND IDENTIFICATION Automated online calibration of lens CALIBRATION parameters, camera rotations, wind speed, and air density Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 52 6x cameras in trinocular configuration top and bottom CONFIGURATION Sony 1/3” 4K color CMOS SENSOR TYPE f/1.8 LENS APERTURE 200° FIELD-OF-VIEW True 360° ENVIRONMENT COVERAGE 30 FPS FRAME RATE Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 53 DYNAMIC RANGE Removable Micro SD Card STORAGE UHS Speed Class 3 / V30 pitch ±124°, roll ±120°, yaw ±12.5° STABILIZATION MECHANICAL RANGE -110° to +45° PITCH CONTROLLABLE RANGE Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise - Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 54: Legal

    Legal Compliance Information Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Skydio for compliance will void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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