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- Page 1 Operator Manual Skydio Beacon/Beacon+ 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/getstarteds2 Updated: April 14, 2022 Version: 19.0 © 2021 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Beacon GPS ................11 Beacon Skills ................11 Wand Control ................14 Instand Dronie ...............15 How to Land ................16 Troubleshooting How to upload Beacon logs ..........17 Beacon Specifications General ...................18 Wireless and GPS ..............18 Beacon+ Specifications General ...................19 Wireless and GPS ..............19... -
Page 3: Beacon/Beacon
NOTE: If you have not done so, we highly recommend that you perform your first Skydio 2/2+ flights without the Beacon to complete the Learn to Fly experience. See the Your First Flight section of the Skydio 2 User Guide for more details. -
Page 4: Safety
Follow all civil aviation authority Check your propellers for Clean all of the cameras so regulations, as well as any applicable Skydio can see clearly. damage before flying. local and federal laws. Skydio Beacon/Beacon+ - Operator Manual © 2021 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 5: Flying Safely
You are responsible for your Skydio at all times. When operating your drone check knowbeforeyoufly.org / B4UFLY / CA- SA-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 6: Getting Started
USB-C charging port located at the bottom of Beacon. The screen will then update to indicate it is currently charging. Needs charging Charging Once Beacon is fully charged, the screen will turn off. Beacon takes about 1 ½ hours to charge and has a battery life of approximately three hours. Pairing with your devices To fly with Beacon, you must first pair the Beacon with your Skydio drone and mobile device. -
Page 7: Updating Beacon/Beacon+ Software
Pairing with your mobile device (optional) After pairing with your drone, you have the option to connect your mobile device to the Beacon Wifi network. This allows you to use your phone to control your drone while utilizing the long-range antenna on Beacon. In this scenario, think of Beacon as a range extender for your phone. -
Page 8: Understanding Beacon/Beacon+ Leds
Getting Started Understanding Beacon/Beacon+ LEDs Beacon has one LED located in between the Left and Right Arrows. COLOR STATUS SOLID: Connected to Skydio 2/2+ BLINKING: Launching, Landing, Pairing with Skydio 2/2+, Connected to Wand (in-flight) BLUE SOLID: Notification BLINKING: Warning, Low Battery... -
Page 9: Flying With Beacon/Beacon
The Beacon relies on a strong GPS signal to operate and is required for launch. The GPS Signal strength indicator is located in the top center of the Beacon screen. If GPS is weak, you may be prompted to connect your phone to the WiFi network of Beacon to speed up the process. -
Page 10: Tracking
Skydio 2/2+ is confident it has automatically identified the subject. If it seems like the drone has locked onto the wrong subject when using Beacon, check to see if the Ambiguous Visual Ambiguous Visual Tracking Tracking icon is present. This is represented by a question Skydio 2/2+ picks a subject out of a group but isn’t 100% confident it’s the right person. -
Page 11: Beacon Gps
Beacon GPS GPS strength can be determined via the center header icon. If the three satellite rings are present, then GPS is good. If GPS drops below an optimal connection, the beacon will prompt you to check the phone. Beacon Skills... - Page 12 To track a subject in a specified orientation, the subject must be moving for your drone to determine where to move. If you change orientation of the drone and it does not seem to be updating, begin moving so Skydio can better determine where to move. Orientation Options: Subject not moving •...
- Page 13 Flying with Beacon/Beacon+ Fixed Track When tracking a subject, the Fixed Track skill allows you to set Skydio in a fixed position in relation to the tracked subject. Enter the Fixed Track skill by pressing the Stop button, use the arrows to scroll and select Fixed Track with the Skydio Button.
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Page 14: Wand Control
Point the Beacon at Skydio. Press and hold the Skydio button. While holding the Skydio button, slowly point the Beacon in the direction you want the drone to move. You can move the drone left, right, up, and down. Release the Skydio button to set the drone in the new position. -
Page 15: Instand Dronie
Dronie One-Shot. While the Dronie is in progress, tapping the Stop button will cancel the Dronie and Skydio 2/2+ will return to you. Pressing Stop while the drone is returning will cause Skydio 2/2+ to stop and Hover at its current location. -
Page 16: How To Land
Use the “+” and “-” buttons in the Steering skill or the Wand controls to bring Skydio close to you. Ensure Skydio is situated over a safe landing spot that is flat, clear of debris and not overhead of any people or animals. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
To assist our support team and better troubleshoot your questions, we may require you to send logs or other data from your Beacon to our customer support team. Do not reformat or factory reset your Skydio drone prior to contacting our support team. See our warranty terms page for additional details. -
Page 18: Beacon Specifications
1.5 km OPERATING FREQUENCIES 5.15-5.25 GHz 5.725-5.85 GHz CHANNEL WIDTH (STANDARD WIFI) 20 MHz CHANNEL WIDTH (SKYDIO LINK™) 20 MHz GPS SATELLITE CONSTELLATIONS GPS, SBAS, Galileo, QZSS, GLONASS Skydio Beacon/Beacon+ - Operator Manual © 2021 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 19: Beacon+ Specifications
3 km OPERATING FREQUENCIES 5.15-5.25 GHz 5.725-5.85 GHz CHANNEL WIDTH (STANDARD WIFI) 20 MHz CHANNEL WIDTH (SKYDIO LINK™) 20 MHz GPS SATELLITE CONSTELLATIONS GPS, SBAS, Galileo, QZSS, GLONASS Skydio Beacon/Beacon+ - Operator Manual © 2021 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 20: 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. - Page 21 Control # A0207...
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