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  • Page 1 Skydio X10 Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Additional Resources Additional Resources For the latest information about Skydio and our products, visit: www.skydio.com Scan the following 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

    Setting Up and Pairing Your Devices Flight Preflight Inspection Launching Flight Screen Flight Controls Returning and Landing Contingency Behaviors Low Battery Lost Connection Lost GPS Emergency Landing Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Flying Safely

    Flying Safely Safety Guidelines WARNING: To avoid injury or damage to your Skydio X10, read the warnings and safety information in the Skydio 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 5 Flying Safely Clean all of the cameras so Skydio X10 Check your propeller blades for can see clearly. damage before flying. Before flying over water, ensure your Follow all civil aviation authority drone has a strong GPS signal. Launch regulations, as well as all local, state, and land over a dry surface.

  • Page 6: Skydio X10 Overview

    Skydio X10 Overview Welcome to your Skydio X10, the perfect interlock between precisely engineered hardware and intelligent software. With abundant computing power and modular design, Skydio X10 is ready to fulfill the mission needs of today and tomorrow. • Skydio X10 is equipped with the world’s most advanced autonomy engine,...

  • Page 7: Skydio X10 Starter Kit

    Starter Case (hard shell) 230 W fast power supply Power cables (2) Scan the QR Code for more information about the kits available for Skydio X10. 4 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 8: Skydio X10 Hardware

    Log/Media card slots (2) 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 5 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9 Propeller blades Battery lights RGB/strobe lights Power button Propeller motor Battery Cooling fan/outlet Scan the QR Code for more information about the sensor packages available for purchase. 6 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Skydio X10 Controller Hardware

    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 7 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Preflight

    Unboxing Skydio X10 Step 1 - Remove Skydio X10 from the case Open your Starter Case. Reach down and grip Skydio X10 by the chassis and lift it upward to remove. Do not lift X10 using the sensor package, arms, or rear.

  • Page 12: Charging Skydio X10 Batteries

    Scan the QR Code for more information about carging and battery maintenance. 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 13 Preflight Step 2 - Connect the X10 Dual Charger to power Connect the 230 Watt fast power supply to the X10 Dual Charger, then plug it into a power source. 230 W fast power supply Step 3 - Place batteries into the X10 Dual Charger Gently push down to ensure the batteries are properly seated.
  • Page 14 Preflight • The lights on the X10 Dual Charger will pulse blue while the corresponding battery is charging. • Charging is complete when the lights are solid green. • The Skydio X10 Dual Charger sequentially charges two batteries. The Dual Charger will prioritize fully charging the battery with the highest charge level.

  • Page 15: Charging The Skydio X10 Controller

    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 16: Setting Up And Pairing Your Devices

    Skydio X10 Connect to a WiFi network and follow the on-screen prompts Enter the email address that is associated with your Skydio Cloud account Enter the activation code that is sent to your email Set a password for your controller (optional)
  • Page 17 Step 5 - 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. 14 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 Step 7 - Remove the sensor package lock Gently pull to remove from the top of your drone. • Save this piece to reattach when storing or transporting 15 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 19: Flight

    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 20: Launching

    Find a clear, safe area to launch and place your drone on a stable surface. Leave about 10 ft (3 m) clearance in all directions. Select Fly Now. 17 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 WARNING: Obstacle avoidance is disabled when the drone is below 10 ft (3 m) during launch. Exercise extreme care to avoid injury or damage. Do not touch spinning propellers. 18 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 22: Flight Screen

    Signal Strength Focus Control Telemetry (customizable) Picture-in-Picture (PiP) Autonomy Status View Selector Return/Land Flight Skills *Only appears when you are currently using an attachment. Attachments coming soon. 19 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 23: Flight Controls

    Left Stick Right Stick Forward Down Backward Rotate Rotate Left Right left right Camera Zoom gimbal tilt 20 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24 Flight Sensitivity and Controls NOTE: By default Skydio X10 will fly up to 9 mph (14 km/h). Increase pitch sensitivity to increase the maximum speed of the drone. Select Flight Controls in the Global Settings menu to configure your control sensitivity and change control mode.

  • Page 25: Returning And Landing

    Scan the QR Code 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 22 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26 Pilot Returns to the location of the Skydio X10 Controller By default, Skydio will ascend 65 ft (20 m) above its current altitude and return at 22 mph (26 km/h). NOTE: You can change this default return behavior in the Global Settings menu under Return.
  • Page 27 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. 24 Skydio X10 - Quick Start Guide © 2023 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 28: Contingency Behaviors

    Scan the QR Code 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’s time to return and land. It’s strongly recommended you initiate a return or land at this time.

  • Page 29: 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 30 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 31: 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 (e.g., high elevation missions), the drone will initiate an emergency landing, with optional pilot-assistance available if the controller is connected.
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