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Page 1 Skydio X10 Operator Manual WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X10, including but not limited to the X10 Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide: www.skydio.com/safety. Failure to follow any instructions or recommendations in our documentation may void the Skydio Limited Warranty.
Page 2 Additional Resources 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. Getting Started with Skydio X10 Flying with Skydio X10 Skydio X10 Maintenance...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Battery Warming in Cold Environments Navigating Flight Deck Gate Screen Global Settings Media Information Flight Controls Sensing Return Lighting Connection Radio Display System Status Quick Actions Inflight Map Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 4 Flight Skills Flying at Night Flying in Precipitation Returning and Landing Postflight Offloading Media Stowing Skydio X10 Contingency Behaviors Low Battery Lost Connection Lost GPS Emergency Landing Flight Termination Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 5 Maintenance Monitoring Drones and Batteries in Skydio Cloud Replacing Propellers Cleaning Your System Storage Maintenance Schedule Specifications Legal Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 6: Flying Safely
Flying Safely Safety Guidelines WARNING: To avoid injury or damage to your drone, read the Skydio X10 Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide. Use caution around reflective surfaces Keep your fingers away from moving (e.g., still water or mirrors) and small propellers at all times.
Page 7 Skydio X10 is IP55 rated and able to fly in light to moderate precipitation in GPS Flight mode, with obstacle avoidance disabled. Skydio X10 Controller is IP54 rated.
Page 8 • Ensure your landing area is flat, stable, and clear of obstacles. • Skydio should not be used or handled by a person under the age of 16 years. • Never fly near or interfere with crewed aircraft operations.
Page 9 Preflight • 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) to ensure camera lenses are free of dust and dirt before every flight.
Page 10 Flying Safely Environment • Skydio X10 is IP55 rated providing protection from limited dust ingress and light to moderate 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 and light precipitation conditions;...
Page 11 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.
Page 12 Try to avoid areas with lots of fine pebbles, sand, rocks, or similar materials. • The lights on X10 will turn yellow as the drone descends below 10 ft (3 m) indicating that obstacle avoidance is disabled. WARNING: Do not attempt to hand catch Skydio X10 before obstacle •...
Page 13 Flying Safely Regulations • You are solely responsible for your Skydio X10 at all times. • Always follow and country-specific civil aviation authority regulations, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations when operating your Skydio X10. •...
Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Welcome to your Skydio X10! Review the basic hardware and accessories that come with your drone before your first flight. This section covers Skydio X10 Starter Kit Skydio X10 Hardware Skydio X10 Controller Hardware Skydio Autonomy Features Skydio Connect...
Page 15: Skydio X10 Starter Kit
(2) 100 W USB-C power supply Starter Case (hard shell) 230 W fast power supply Power cables (2) Scan for more information about the kits available for purchase. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 16: Skydio X10 Hardware
Top navigation cameras (3) Top attachment bay (A2) Side attachment bay (A3, A4) Bottom navigation cameras (3) Bottom attachment bay (A1) Time of flight sensor Parachute strap location (optional attachment) Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 17 Landing feet/antennas USB-C charge port Propeller blades Battery lights RGB/strobe lights Power button Propeller motors Battery Cooling fan/outlet Scan for more information about the sensor packages available for purchase. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 18: Skydio X10 Controller Hardware
Right wheel HDMI port USB-C charge port L1 button (Boost) Left wheel R2 button Cooling fan Neck strap and tripod mount L2 button Customizable Neck strap sold separately Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 19: Skydio X10 Autonomy Features
Getting Started 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.
Page 20: Skydio Connect
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.
Page 21: Charging
Charging Charging Skydio X10 Batteries Skydio X10 batteries are shipped in a state of hibernation and will not power on your drone out of the box. Your batteries will automatically exit this state once they begin charging for the first time.
Page 22 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.
Page 23 Charging Battery Charge State Light Behavior on X10 Dual Charger Actively charging Pulsing blue Waiting to charge Solid blue Charging complete Solid green Power Supply Charge Time 230 W About 1 hour to charge a depleted battery About 1 hour 45 minutes to charge a depleted...
Page 24 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. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 25 Step 2 - Insert the 100 W power supply Plug into a power source. • It will take about 2 hours to fully charge a depleted battery using the 100 W power supply 20 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 26 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.
Page 27: Skydio Cloud Setup
Skydio X10, and connecting to wireless networks. 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. To purchase Skydio Cloud, contact a Skydio Sales Representative.
Page 28 Skydio Cloud Setup 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 cloud after each flight.
Page 29 Select Invite a Member or import a CSV or text file. Add an email address for the user and assign a role. This is a crucial step to ensure pilots in your organization can access Skydio Flight Deck on their X10 controller.
Page 30 Skydio Cloud Setup Claim Devices Skydio X10 arrives ready to fly with basic enterprise Flight Skills, however, we strongly recommend claiming your drone and batteries in Skydio Cloud. This enables you to track their usage metrics and assign additional software licenses.
Page 31 QR code. INFO: After an initial flight, you can also find the battery serial number listed in the Battery column under Reports > Flights. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 32 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. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 33 Step 3 - Assign Licenses Select the blue icon to assign that license to an eligible vehicle. INFO: For more information about software licenses, visit 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 network and configure your media upload preferences.
Page 34: Preflight
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 29 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 35: Skydio X10 Setup
Step 2 - Unfold the front arms Push down and forward. Gently continue until you feel the arm seat into place. 30 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 36 (Global Settings > Information > Devices > Manage Data) Logs card Supports software updates, scan data and records flight logs Media card Stores media captured during flight Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 37 Step 5 - Remove the sensor package lock Hold the sensor package and gently pull to remove from the top of your drone. • Save this piece to reattach when storing or transporting Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 38: Skydio X10 Controller Setup
NOTE: While powered off, you can check the level of charge by pressing the Power 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. •...
Page 39 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.
Page 40: Updating The Skydio X10 Controller
Preflight Updating the Skydio X10 Controller NOTE: You must update the Skydio X10 Controller 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 the controller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.
Page 41 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. 36 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 42: Updating Skydio X10
Preflight 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.
Page 43 Preflight Step 3 - Navigate to the Information menu Located within Global Settings. Step 4 - Select your Skydio X10 under Devices 38 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 44 Preflight Step 5 - Select Update Follow the on-screen prompts to update your drone. Select Check for Updates anytime to look for available updates. 39 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 45: Battery Warming In Cold Environments
For extremely cold environments, the Skydio X10 battery features self-warming technology to enable flight within 5 minutes. If the X10 battery is below 32°F (0°C), Skydio X10 will be prevented from launching. You will need to pre-warm your batteries before you can launch.
Page 46 Maintenance 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 •...
Page 47: Navigating Flight Deck
Navigating Skydio Flight Deck Skydio Flight Deck is the dedicated flight software on your controller. In this section you will learn about core menu locations and setting customizations. This section covers Gate Screen Global Settings Flight Controls Return Behaviors Obstacle Avoidance...
Page 48: Gate Screen
Gate Screen. This screen is the first step to starting your flight, switching modes, or configuring preflight settings. Global Settings Flight Status Drone Name Drone Battery Signal Strength Flight Mode Selector Fly Now (opens Flight Screen) 43 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 49: Global Settings
• Media • Information • Flight Controls • Sensing • Return • Lighting • Attachments* • Connection • Radio • Display • System Status *Attachments coming soon 44 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 50: Media
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. 45 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 51: Information
Devices Lists the name of the drone that is currently connected, as well as other X10 drones that have previously paired to the controller. Check for drone updates and verify software versions by selecting the name of a drone.
Page 52 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.
Page 53 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck 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 indicated on the map. Skydio X10 Controller Launch Point...
Page 54 Stores the most recent Waypoint Mission. Press and hold on a waypoint to delete it. Press and hold on the map to add a waypoint or delete all waypoints. Only one Waypoint Mission will be saved at a time. 49 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 56 View or repeat saved Map Capture scans. You also have the ability to import a previous Map Capture. INFO: For more information, visit How to use Map Capture. NOTE: Only .mission files created from Skydio Map Capture are supported when importing. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 58 You will need to calibrate before flying in precipitation, flying at night, and each time you enable GPS Only flight. About View the current software version of the X10 Controller, the email associated with your account, and your organization. Skydio Support Logs...
Page 59: Flight Controls
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 54 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 60 Boost (L1 button). • Descent speed: 27 mph (12 m/s) NOTE: Increase pitch sensitivity to increase the maximum speed of the drone. 55 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 61 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck Controls 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 with the following options: • Toggle Map •...
Page 65 When flying near obstacles your drone will follow your selected distance setting. Choose between Standard, Close, and Minimal. Disabled (toggle off) - Skydio X10 will not avoid obstacles and there is a high risk of collision • Top ground speed using Vision: ~18 mph (8 m/s) •...
Page 66 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck 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.
Page 67: Return
Navigating Skydio Flight Deck Return Configure your standard return behaviors as well as how Skydio X10 will return if connection is lost. 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 in an accessible location.
Page 68 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 away from the return destination while flying. 63 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 69 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck Speed Set the speed at which Skydio X10 returns. • 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.
Page 70 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck Lost Connection If connection is lost, Skydio X10 will default to the Lost Connection settings. Select between Return and Hover upon lost connection. Return Wait Before Return - set the amount of time you want Skydio X10 to wait...
Page 71 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 and reaches low battery: • If you have an automatic return set, your drone will return to either the Launch Point or Home Point (if set) •...
Page 72: Lighting
When the drone is powered on and grounded, the lights will appear blue. Strobe Enable 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).
Page 74 Use Quality Preference to optimize the video quality for either the pilot or viewers of the stream. NOTE: Skydio Live Streaming is an optional software add-on available for purchase. 69 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 75: Radio
Select your radio bandwidth. Skydio Connect SL: • 2.4 GHz • 5 GHz • Channel Select your radio frequency channel to avoid congestion from other signals. Set to Auto by default. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 76 108: 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 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 77: Display
Navigating Skydio Flight Deck Display Customize your Flight Screen display, including telemetry metrics, unit type, and depth style. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 78 Screen cycles between the distances from objects at which the visual information will start showing on screen. • • 6 ft (2 m) • 13 ft (4 m) Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 79 Minimize using the two arrows in the top right • Use the buttons on the bottom to select whether the Color, Thermal or Map feed displays in the PiP Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 80 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. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 81 Use this button to cycle through the various layout options. The icon reflects the next layout in the queue rather than the layout you are currently using. Single Layout Split Layout Grid Layout Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 82 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck 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. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 83: System Status
Provides a comprehensive overview of the system at a glance. Displays: • Drone connection quality • GPS signal quality and position accuracy • Live Stream status • Remote ID broadcast status Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 84 • 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. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 85 Only authorized individuals from public safety organizations may request the identity of the owner of the drone from the FAA. Remote ID broadcast includes: • Launch location • Drone ID - your Skydio ANSI serial number • Drone location and altitude • Drone velocity •...
Page 86: Quick Actions
Full green bar indicates a setting is ON. Cycle A menu will pop out and label the current setting. The green bars indicate the number of available settings. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 87 Navigating Skydio Flight Deck 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.
Page 88 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. 83 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 89: Inflight Map
Inflight Map View your current location, search, set a Home Point, and configure map settings. • The location of Skydio X10, the controller, Launch Point, and Home Point (if set) are indicated on the map • Press and hold on a location to set a Home Point...
Page 90: Camera Settings
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 85 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 91: Overview
Use Camera Mode on the right sidebar to switch between photo or video. Skydio X10 can capture photos or videos but not both at the same time. Your color and thermal cameras will always be in the same Camera Mode.
Page 92: Capture Settings (Photo And Video)
Slower shutter speed means greater exposure, while faster shutter speed means less exposure. • Auto means Skydio X10 will automatically adjust the Shutter speed based on the available light Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 93: Focus And Exposure
Touch anywhere on the screen to focus on an area of interest, or select the icon to center. The Focus Indicator will turn green once the image is sharp and clear. 88 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 94: Zoom (Photo And Video)
1x - default zoom level of narrow lens • .5x - Surround Vision NOTE: Images and videos taken while zoomed in will be saved at that zoom level. 89 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 95 Camera Settings Surround Vision Surround Vision uses Skydio X10 navigation cameras to generate an ultra-wide view of your environment 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.
Page 96: Shutter Indicators
Photo or Video mode. Photo Video Ready for Capture Manual Record Pressed Manual Record (Pressed) Disabled Recording Interval Recording (Pressed) Auto Recording Auto Recording (Paused) Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 97: Photo Settings
Camera Settings Photo Settings File Type Choose whether you want Skydio to capture JPG images only, or both JPG and DNG files. JPG - Digital image format containing compressed image data. DNG - RAW image format file, meaning it is not compressed and retains all original photo data.
Page 98 Camera Settings Interval When enabled, Skydio X10 will continuously capture photos at the specified time interval until the setting is disabled or the flight ends. 93 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 99: Video Settings
Camera Settings 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.
Page 100 16:9 - Provides a wider, broader field of view. 4:3 - Provides greater FOV in the vertical axis, resulting in more square-shaped framing. Images are taller, as opposed to wider. 95 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 101: Thermal Camera And Tools
Thermal Camera and Tools The thermal camera with Skydio X10 includes a powerful suite of tools, such as radiometric capabilities, to assist you in a variety of use cases. This section covers Accessing Thermal Options Flat Field Correction (FFC) Thermal Tools...
Page 102: Accessing Thermal Options
Flight Screen. Step 1 - Select Thermal Settings Easily enable some settings using the quick actions that appear, or access the full menu. Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 104: Flat Field Correction (Ffc)
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. 99 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 105: Thermal Tools
A indicates the average temperature detected • Select the edges of the box to resize, or use the arrows to drag the box to a different location 100 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 107: Thermal Settings
Darker colors represent cooler temperatures Black Hot - Displays the inverse of a White Hot palette. • Brighter, white colors indicate cooler temperatures • Darker, black colors represent warmer temperatures 102 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 108 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) Emissivity The measure of how efficiently an object emits thermal radiation.
Page 109: Flight
This section covers Preflight Inspection Flight Screen Changing Flight Modes Launching Battery Indicator Flight Skills Flying at Night and Flying in Precipitation Returning and Landing 104 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 110: Preflight Inspection
Inspect drone arms and verify they are fully extended and free of damage. • 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 pins are free of debris or damage. •...
Page 111 Maximum Wireless Performance (Skydio Connect SL) For maximum wireless performance, always maintain a direct line of 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 with electromagnetic interference.
Page 113 Flight Step 2 - Wait for devices to connect A drone and controller that were previously paired will automatically connect. 108 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 114: Launching
Flight Launching WARNING: Before your first flight, read and follow all of the safety guidelines in the Skydio Safety and Operating Guide and make sure to set your Return and Lost Connection Behaviors (Global Settings > Return). Scan for more information about Return and Lost Connection Behaviors.
Page 115 WARNING: Obstacle avoidance is disabled when the drone is below 10 ft (3 m) during landing. Exercise extreme care to avoid injury or damage. Do not touch spinning propellers. 110 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 116: Flight Screen
Signal Strength Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Telemetry (customizable) View Selector Autonomy Status Return/Land Flight Skills Map Settings *Only appears when you are currently using an attachment. Attachments coming soon. 111 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 117: Battery Indicator
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.
Page 118 When battery capacity has less than two minutes of flight time available for landing, the indicator will change to a countdown. Three dashes indicate the battery is disconnected. 113 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 119: Flight Skills
Flight Skills Skydio offers a range of manual and autonomous controls called Flight Skills. Select your desired 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.
Page 121 Each skill may have its own adjustable settings which only affect the selected skill. If the selected skill has adjustable settings, they will appear below the skill name within the Flight Skills menu. 116 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 122: Flying At Night
GPS sensors, instead of its vision system, to navigate. Skydio X10 will display an alert message if the environment is too dark to fly using the vision navigation system and will prompt you to fly using GPS Flight.
Page 123 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. 118 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 125 Flight Step 4 - Launch Skydio X10 Your drone will automatically rotate 360° to establish heading. Obstacle avoidance will be disabled. 120 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 126 GPS Signal Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when operating X10 at night. If Skydio X10 loses GPS while in GPS Night Flight mode, it will initiate an emergency landing. 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.
Page 127 Flight Flying at Night with Obstacle Avoidance Flying at night with full obstacle avoidance is possible with the Skydio NightSense attachment and software. INFO: For more information about NightSense, visit: skydio.com/X10attachments. 122 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 128: Flying In Precipitation
Flight Flying in Precipitation Skydio X10 is IP55 rated and able to fly in light to moderate precipitation in the GPS Only flight mode. When in this mode, Skydio X10 will disable obstacle avoidance and use GPS sensors, instead of its vision system, to navigate.
Page 129 Select the Global Settings icon, select Sensing, then toggle on GPS Only. NOTE: If it begins to precipitate during a flight, GPS Only flight can be enabled while flying. 124 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 131 Flight Step 4 - Launch Skydio X10 Your drone will automatically rotate 360° to establish heading. Obstacle avoidance will be disabled. Step 5 - Lock controller touchscreen (optional) To prevent touchscreen interference from precipitation, you have the ability to lock all touchscreen inputs. Press and hold the Menu/Back button and D-pad for 5 seconds to lock or unlock.
Page 132 GPS Signal Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when operating with GPS Only. If Skydio X10 loses GPS while in GPS Only mode, it will initiate an emergency landing. 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.
Page 133 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.
Page 134 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 from forming. 129 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 135 Do not open any seals, including the USB-C charge port, until after the drone is dry. Do not remove the sensor package or any attachments while the drone is wet. 130 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 136: Returning And Landing
Step 1 - Select the Return/Land button in the top right of your screen or on the controller TIP: Read How to land Skydio X10 for steps on hand landing. 131 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 137 Returns to a Home Point previously set on the map (GPS required) Launch Returns to the Launch Point Pilot Returns to the location of the Skydio X10 Controller 132 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 138 WARNING: Obstacle avoidance is disabled when the drone is below 10 ft (3 m) during landing. Exercise extreme care to avoid injury or damage. Do not touch spinning propellers. 133 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 139: Postflight
Postflight Learn how to access media and properly store your drone. This section covers Offloading Media Stowing Skydio X10 134 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 140: Offloading Media
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. 135 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 141 Flight 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 your files.
Page 142: Stowing Skydio X10
• 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 137 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 144 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 to properly store your drone after flight in precipitation. 139 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 145: Contingency Behaviors
Contingency 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 Emergency Landing Flight Termination 140 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual...
Page 146: Low Battery
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 land at this time.
Page 147: Lost Connection
Connection Return Behaviors. This is a critical step that ensures your drone returns safely and lands 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.
Page 148 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 and reaches low battery: • If you have an automatic return set, your drone will return to either the Launch Point or Home Point (if set) •...
Page 149: Lost Gps
Contingency Behaviors 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 is also unavailable, the drone will initiate an emergency landing, with optional pilot-assistance available if the controller is connected.
Page 150: Emergency Landing
Contingency Behaviors Emergency Landing If Skydio X10 enters an unexpected state from which it cannot recover, it will automatically initiate an emergency landing (with optional pilot-assistance available if the controller is connected). An alert notification will display in Flight Deck if the controller is connected.
Page 151: Flight Termination
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 three seconds while in flight to immediately stop the motors. 146 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 152: Maintenance
This section covers Monitoring Your System in Skydio Cloud Updating Your System Replacing Propellers Cleaning Your System System Lifespan Battery Care Maintenance Schedule 147 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 153: Monitoring Drones And Batteries In Skydio Cloud
Monitoring Drones and Batteries in Skydio Cloud If 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 to view this flight data.
Page 154 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. 149 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 155 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 a larger fleet or organization, follow your organization’s update guidelines.
Page 156: Replacing Propellers
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.
Page 157 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. 152 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual...
Page 158: Cleaning Your System
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. 153 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 159: Storage
Maintenance Storage • Do not store Skydio X10 while wet. After flying in precipitation, allow the drone to air dry in a dry, temperature-controlled environment before stowing. Visit the Flying in Precipitation section of this manual for more information. •...
Page 160: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance 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. Action Interval Update system When an update is available (per your organization’s guidelines).
Page 161: Specifications
Specifications This section covers Skydio X10 Skydio X10 Controller Emergency Landing Skydio Autonomy VT300-Z Sensor Package Navigation Camera System System Security 156 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 162 Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level (without 15,000 ft density altitude other payload) Max Gust Handling Under 12.8 m/s / 28 mph Max Hover Time 35 minutes 40 minutes Max Flight Time 157 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 163 Wireless Networking (media offload) Connect SL: WiFi6 Obstacle Avoidance Coverage True 360° Skydio Connect 5G coming soon In optimal, controlled conditions; completely depleting a fully charged battery 158 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 164 WiFi, Cellular LTE/5G NDAA compliant AES-256 encrypted data link Encrypted internal disk storage Security Password protected Root of trust Trusted boot Secure update Skydio Connect 5G coming soon 159 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 165 PDAF, 5 m to ∞ Exposure Compensation 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 160 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 166 1/30 to 1/8000 ISO Range 100 to 16000 Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2880 Max Photo Size 8192 x 6144 Coming soon with the VT300-L sensor pacakge 161 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 167 PDAF, 1 m to ∞ Exposure Compensation 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 162 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 168 Temperature Measurement Method Spot Meter, Region of Interest Temperature Measurement Range -40° to 150° C (-40° to 350° C low gain) White hot Black hot Palette Ironbow Rainbow 163 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 169 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 164 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 170 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 165 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 171 180 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 166 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 172: Legal
Legal This section covers Safety Battery Skydio One (1) Year Limited Warranty Skydio Care California Prop 65 Warnings FCC Compliance Statement FAA Compliance Statement 167 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 173 Terms of Use, Operator Manual and the Skydio Safety and Operating Guide for one year from the 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.
Page 174 For more information visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Skydio X10 Controller contains chemicals including cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...
Page 175 States and other countries. For Skydio intellectual property information visit: www.skydio.com/legal/ip © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. Skydio and the Skydio logo are trademarks of Skydio, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. 170 Skydio X10 - Operator Manual...
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