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Operator Manual
Skydio X2D QGC
WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X2D including but
not limited to the Safety & Operating Guide found here:
Effective date: Oct 18, 2021
www.skydio.com/getstartedX2
© 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual Skydio X2D QGC WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X2D including but not limited to the Safety & Operating Guide found here: www.skydio.com/getstartedX2 Effective date: Oct 18, 2021 © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Overview Skydio Ground Control (QGC) Skydio QGC is an alternative application available for the Skydio Enterprise Controller for full flight control and access to X2 autonomy features. Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Software Skydio QGC supports a subset of the Skydio Autonomy Enterprise features:...
  • Page 3 Pre-flight Launch QGC To access Skydio QGC, power on the Enterprise Controller: Step 1 - Select the INFO menu Step 2 - Select Launch QGC Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Pre-flight Offline maps Skydio QGC requires a specific map file that can only be generated using the QGC application on a device with access to the Internet. To generate map files: Step 1 - Using a computer or devices download the QGC application to your desktop visit http://qgroundcontrol.com/downloads...
  • Page 5 Pre-flight Offline maps Import map to Skydio Enterprise Controller: Step 1 - Power on your Skydio Enterprise Controller Step 2 - Select the INFO menu Step 3 - Select Import Skydio QGC Maps Step 4 - Insert the USB-C flash drive containing the...
  • Page 6 QGC before your map files are deleted. NOTE: If an import fails, select and hold Import Skydio QGC Maps and clear the imported map directory when prompted. Any maps not yet imported to Skydio QGC will need to be imported again.
  • Page 7 Pre-flight Offline maps Import maps to QGC: Step 1 - Select Open Skydio QGC Step 2 - Select the QGC Icon in the top left corner of the screen to bring up the menu Step 3 - Select Settings Step 4 - Select Offline maps select Import and then Import again •...
  • Page 8 Step 2 - Select Miscellaneous Step 3 - Choose the correct options from the Map Provider and Map Type menus Step 4 - Navigate back to the main screen Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Media Encryption

    QGC Flight Media Encryption When your vehicle is provisioned for encryption, your media will be encrypted when flying with Skydio QGC. Skydio QGC will indicate the state of your media encryption in the X2 status bar: Media is not encrypted - your vehicle is not provisioned for encryption.
  • Page 10 Selecting the hamburger icon allows you to set a different command for that point in the mission. To delete a waypoint, select the point you want to delete, and the trash icon. 10 Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 Toolbar and slide from left to right on Slide to confirm to pause the mission. Slide from left to right again to resume the mission. Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Step 1 - Select the Takeoff button to begin the takeoff process. Step 2 - Slide to Arm the drone and start the Skydio Autonomy Engine. Step 3 - Swipe to take off. The propellers will begin to spin and the vehicle will launch.

  • Page 13: Flight Controls

    Cooling fan Neck strap/tripod (¼-20 mount) CAUTION: Skydio Enterprise Controller is not weatherproof. Do not operate in any precipitation, including rain, fog, snow, or similar environments. Do not rest the controller in sand, dirt or on similar terrain where particles can get trapped in the fan. Do not use batteries if the magnets or connector pins are damaged.
  • Page 14 Flight Flight Controls You have the ability to modify the controller button mapping as needed. Button mapping in Skydio QGC will not change the button mapping in the Skydio Enterprise Controller. Step 1 - Select the QGC Step 2 - Select Vehicle Setup...
  • Page 15 Initiate the triangulation skill. The first button push enters the START TRIANGULATION skill and a subsequent push starts ranging Initiate a landing. LAND Initiate a takeoff. TAKEOFF Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 16: Flight Screen

    Settings icon to access the video/photo settings for both color and thermal camera • By default, Skydio X2 will not automatically record video or photos. Switch to your desired capture mode and tap the shutter button to record a video or take photos.
  • Page 17 Double-tap the Flight Information to display a limited menu for more space to view the map or live video. NOTE: No GPS indicates the Skydio Enterprise Controller does not have a GPS position. This is normal. Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Status Bar

    Flight Status Bar The Status Bar menu offers more information about the status and health of Skydio X2. Subject Detection - subject detection is enabled/disabled Obstacle Avoidance - indicates which obstacle avoidance setting is active. Tap C1 to toggle between each obstacle avoidance setting Encryption - indicates whether or not media on the SD card is encrypted.

  • Page 19: Map View

    Select the Settings icon to adjust the video settings for both the color and thermal cameras. Select Video Settings to adjust exposure, video resolution, and thermal camera settings. restore Camera Defaults settings to default select Reset • Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 Step 2 - Select Orbit at location to begin orbiting around that point adjust the orbit range by adjusting the vehicle’s pitch while in flight • Step 3 - Slide from left to right to start the mission 20 Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Select the hamburger icon in the top right of the rally point panel and delete. NOTE: although you can set multiple rally points, the drone will only use the first point set. Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 • will descend to 35 ft (10 m) AGL (above ground level). NOTE: This same action can also be triggered using the RTH button on the Skydio Enterprise Controller. 22 Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 23 Enable GPS Night Flight when flying in low-light conditions. Ostacle Avoidance is disabled, the vehicle will use GPS sensors, instead of its vision system, to navigate. Skydio X2 will notify you in QGC if the environment is too dark to fly using the vision navigation system and will prompt you to fly using GPS Night Flight.
  • Page 24 Return behavior When returning, Skydio X2 will first ascend 65 ft (20 m) before returning. Once it has arrived at the rally point, it will descend to 35 ft (10 m) AGL (above ground level). Skydio X2 does not avoid obstacles when in GPS Night Flight mode, so keep the return behavior in mind before commanding a return.
  • Page 25 Step 2 - Select the QGC icon Step 3 - Select Exit Step 4 - Select Yes to confirm you will then return to the Skydio Enterprise app • 25 Skydio X2D - QGC Operator Manual © 2022 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 Control #: A0156...