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Skydio X10D INTL

Operator Manual

Vehicle version: 34.1.114

Controller version: 34.1.79

WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X10D,

including but not limited to the X10D Safety Guidelines in the Safety and

Operating Guide:

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Updated: June 7, 2024

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Page 1 Vehicle version: 34.1.114 Controller version: 34.1.79 Updated: June 7, 2024 WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X10D, including but not limited to the X10D Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide: www.skydio.com/safety. Failure to follow any instructions or...
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 X10D. Getting Started with Flying with Skydio X10D Skydio X10D Skydio X10D Skydio X10D Safety...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Battery Warming in Cold Environments Skydio Flight Deck Gate Screen Global Settings Media Information Flight Controls Sensing Return Lighting Connection Radio Display System Status Quick Actions Inflight Map Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 4 Flight Screen Battery Indicator VIO/GPS Indicator Flight Skills Flying at Night Flying in Precipitation Returning and Landing Hand Landing Hot Sensor Package Postflight Offloading Media Stowing Skydio X10D Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 5 Lost Connection Lost GPS Reduced Performance State Controller Overheating Emergency Landing and Attitude Mode Flight Termination Maintenance Replacing Propellers Cleaning Your System Storage Maintenance Schedule Specifications Legal Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 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 X10D Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide. Use caution around reflective surfaces (e.g., still water or mirrors) and small Keep your fingers away from moving Skydio X10D does not avoid moving obstacles (e.g., thin branches, utility...
Page 7 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 8 Flying Safely Preflight Skydio X10D 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 9 Flying Safely Environment Skydio X10D 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 X10D Controller is IP54 rated providing protection from limited dust ingress •...
Page 10 Cars, boats, people, animals, drones, crewed aircraft, or other moving objects may • not be avoided. In the event that your X10D 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 •...
Page 11 Avoid areas with people, animals, and moving objects. Try to avoid areas with lots of fine pebbles, sand, rocks, or similar materials. The lights on X10D will turn yellow as the drone descends below 10 ft (3 m) indicating •...
Page 12 Flying Safely Regulations You are solely responsible for your Skydio X10D 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 X10D. Download the FAA Drone Safety Guide (if located in the United States).
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started Welcome to your Skydio X10D! Review the basic hardware and accessories that come with your drone before your first flight. This section covers Skydio X10D Starter Kit Skydio X10D Hardware Skydio X10D Controller Hardware Skydio Autonomy Features Charging Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual ©...
Page 14: Skydio X10D Starter Kit
Getting Started Skydio X10D Starter Kit 1. Skydio X10D and sensor package 8. USB-C to USB-C pairing cable 2. Skydio X10D Controller with chosen 9. Microfiber cleaning cloth Skydio Connect option 10. Spare propeller sets (4) 3. Batteries (3) 11. Sensor package lock 4.
Page 15: Skydio X10D Hardware
Supply only (battery not recommended) 5. Skydio X10D Drone 10. Flex Space: 230W Power Supply or Attachment 6. Flex space: X10D Battery or 100W Power Supply 11. Quick Start Guide and other documents Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 16 8. Side attachment bay (A3, A4) 9. Bottom navigation cameras (3) 10. Bottom attachment bay (A1) 11. Time of flight sensor 12. Parachute strap location (optional attachment) Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 17 18. USB-C charge port 15. RGB/strobe lights 19. Battery lights 16. Propeller motors 20. Power button 21. Battery Scan for more information about the sensor packages available for purchase. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 18: Skydio X10D Controller Hardware
16. L1 button (Boost) 17. Left wheel 18. R2 button 19. Cooling fan 20. Neck strap and tripod mount 21. L2 button Customizable Neck strap sold separately Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 19: Skydio X10D Autonomy Features
Getting Started Skydio X10D Autonomy Features With the purchase of Skydio X10D, you have access to a powerful suite of advanced AI-pilot assistance capabilities. Skydio X10D comes equipped with the following software features: Skydio Autonomy Package 360° Obstacle Avoidance Real-time 3D mapping •...
Page 20: Charging
Getting Started Charging Skydio X10D Batteries Skydio X10D 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 21 Step 3 - Insert the power supply Two charging ports are located on the back of the Skydio X10D Dual Charger. You may use either the 100 W USB-C power supply or the 230 W fast power supply.
Page 22 About 1 hour 45 minutes to charge a depleted battery CAUTION: Third-party adapters and cables are not supported. Only use the Skydio-provided power supplies and cables to charge your batteries. NOTE: Pass-through charging is not currently supported. This functionality will be enabled in a future software update.
Page 23 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 24 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 • Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 25 Step 2 - Insert the 100 W power supply Connect your Skydio X10D 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 26: Vehicle Name And Serial Number
QR code. INFO: After an initial flight, you can also find the battery serial number listed in the Battery column under Reports > Flights. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Preflight
Set up your system before your first flight. This section covers Skydio X10D Setup Skydio X10D Controller Setup Updating the Skydio X10D System Encryption Importing Maps Battery Warming in Cold Environments Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 28: Skydio X10D Setup
Step 2 - Unfold the front arms Push down and forward. Gently continue until you feel the arm seat into place. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 29 • Settings > Information > Devices > Manage Data) Logs card Supports software updates, scan data and records flight logs Media card Stores media captured during flight Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 30 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 31: Skydio X10D 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. • Follow the on-screen prompts to begin setup.
Page 32 Preflight Step 3 - Power on Skydio X10D Press and hold the Power button on the battery for three seconds. The lights on the drone arms will turn blue as X10D powers on. Step 4 - Pair the drone and controller Use the USB-C pairing cable to connect your devices.
Page 33: Updating Skydio X10D System
Preflight Updating the Skydio X10D System Step 1 - Access the files from Skydio Fleet Manager for Offline Drones • .zip file which is the update for your X10D vehicle • .tar file which is the update for your Skydio X10D Controller Step 2 - Generate the .zip file and download the .tar file...
Page 34 • Allow up to five minutes for the update to complete • During this process, your controller may restart multiple times Step 13 - Verify that the version numbers matches the version numbers provided by Skydio USB-C port Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual...
Page 35: Encryption
Preflight Encryption Included with your Skydio X10D is an encryption key that enables you to encrypt your media in flight and transfer your media to an external device. You will need to pair that Encryption Key to your X10D and store it with your vehicle. You can enable and disable the encryption settings using the Skydio X10D Controller Flight Deck.
Page 36: Importing Maps
Preflight Importing Maps Import DTED, MOBAC, Quantum GIS, GeoTIFF, custom QGC, and Mapbox tiles to the Skydio X10D Controller using a USB-C memory drive or SD memory card reader. Step 1 - Load your map files onto a USB-C flash drive or SD memory card •...
Page 37: Battery Warming In Cold Environments
For extremely cold environments, the Skydio X10D battery features self-warming technology to enable flight within 5 minutes. If the X10D battery is below 32°F (0°C), Skydio X10D will be prevented from launching. You will need to pre-warm your batteries before you can launch.
Page 38 Preflight Pre-warming Skydio X10D Batteries If Skydio X10D 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:...
Page 39: Skydio Flight Deck
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 Sensing (Obstacle Avoidance)
Page 40: Gate Screen
1. Global Settings 5. Drone Battery Level 2. Flight Status 6. Signal Strength 3. Flight Mode Flight Mode Selector 4. Drone Name 8. Fly Now (Flight Screen) Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 41: Global Settings
Media • Information • Flight Controls • Sensing • Return • Lighting • Attachments* • Connection • Radio • Display • System Status • *Attachments coming soon Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 42: 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 43: Information
Devices Lists the name of the drone that is currently connected, as well as other X10D drones that have previously paired to the controller. Verify software versions by selecting the name of a drone.
Page 44 Select to format the Log and Media cards or Factory Reset your drone. Locate Skydio X10D In the event that your Skydio X10D 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 45 Skydio Flight Deck Maps View Map View your current location, search, and configure map settings. The location of Skydio X10D, the controller, Launch Point, and Home Point (if set) are all indicated on the map. Skydio X10D Controller Launch Point...
Page 46 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 47 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 48 If you have any objection to this, please let the support team know. We will never review your videos or data without your permission. Do not reformat or factory reset your Skydio drone prior to contacting our support team.
Page 49: 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 50 Boost (L1 button). Descent speed: 27 mph (12 m/s) • NOTE: Increase pitch sensitivity to increase the maximum speed of the drone. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 51 Controls Battery Displays Skydio X10D Controller battery level. Control Mode Determines how your controller joysticks will maneuver X10D. Select between Mode 1, 2 (default), and 3. Input Mapping Allows you to customize buttons and wheels with the following options: Toggle Map •...
Page 52 D-pad up, left, or right to execute that function Camera Dragging Drag your finger on the screen to pitch the sensor package and yaw the drone to look around. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 54 WARNING: Toggling Weak GPS Alt Limit OFF disables the altitude limit and your drone will fly using only visual navigation. To reduce the risk of an emergency landing, maintain a flight path near surfaces and objects. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 56 Top ground speed: ~18 mph (8 m/s) • Disabled (toggle off) - Skydio X10D will not avoid obstacles and there is a high risk of collision Top ground speed: ~45 mph (20 m/s) •...
Page 57 Skydio Flight Deck Variable Margins Skydio X10D 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. Enabled by default. Disable to turn off the dynamic margin behavior.
Page 58: Return
Skydio Flight Deck Return Configure your standard return behaviors as well as how Skydio X10D 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 59 Skydio will ascend 32 ft and then return at a height of 52 ft Drone Will Face Set Skydio X10D to either look toward or away from the return destination while flying. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual...
Page 60 Skydio Flight Deck Speed Set the speed at which Skydio X10D 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 61 Skydio Flight Deck Lost Connection If connection is lost, Skydio X10D 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 X10D to wait before...
Page 62 This setting is only enabled when Land After Hover is toggled on. Skydio X10D 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 •...
Page 63: Lighting
Strobe Enable to visually track the drone in low-light conditions. Skydio X10D strobe lights meet the FAA requirement of being visible at a distance of 3 statute miles (4.8 km).
Page 65 Skydio Flight Deck ATAK The integration of the Skydio X10D Controller and the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) app allows you to seamlessly monitor your Skydio fleet. ATAK provides geospatial information about your drones and controllers for increased situational awareness in the field.
Page 66: Radio
Step 1 - Select Global Setting, the Information menu, and the Radio tab • Select the power, channel, and band for each preset • Select Finish Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 67: Display
Skydio Flight Deck Display Customize your Flight Screen display, including telemetry metrics, unit type, and depth style. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 68 Up to 6 telemetry metrics may be displayed while flying. Altitude is required. Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of your X10D Controller screen. Units Choose between Imperial or Metric units. Depth Style...
Page 69 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 70 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 71 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 72 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 73: System Status
System Status Provides a comprehensive overview of the system at a glance. Displays: Drone connection quality • GPS signal quality and position accuracy • ATAK status • Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 74: 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 75 Skydio Flight Deck Augmented Reality (AR) Quick Actions Enable to visually display where Skydio X10D 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 76 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 77: Inflight Map
Skydio Flight Deck Inflight Map View your current location, search, set a Home Point, and configure map settings. The location of Skydio X10D, 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 78: 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 VT300-L Flashlight Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 79: Overview
When your drone captures a photo or video, it will save one image file with the color camera. Two files will save if you have JPG and DNG enabled. If you would like Skydio X10D to also capture an image file with the thermal camera, enable Thermal Capture within the Thermal Settings.
Page 80: Capture Settings (Photo And Video)
(blue) will balance them out. Lower values result in a cooler (blues) image while higher values result in a warmer (yellows) image. Auto (default) means Skydio X10D will • automatically adjust the White Balance for its environment Brightens or darkens your photo.
Page 81: 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 82: Zoom (Photo And Video)
• • .5x - Surround Vision .5x - Surround Vision • • NOTE: Images and videos taken while zoomed in will be saved at that zoom level. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 83 Camera Settings Surround Vision Surround Vision uses Skydio X10D 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 84: Shutter Indicators
The Shutter is located in the bottom right of the Flight Screen and indicates the current state of 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 85: 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 •...
Page 86: Video Settings
Camera Settings Video Settings Auto Start Recording When enabled, Skydio X10D 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 87 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 88: Using The Vt300-L Flashlight
WARNING: After prolonged use of the flashlight, your sensor package may be hot to the touch and could present a serious burn risk. After landing, wait for your sensor package to cool down before handling. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 89: Thermal Camera And Tools
Thermal Camera The thermal camera with Skydio X10D 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 Thermal Settings...
Page 90: 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 X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 92: Flat Field Correction (Ffc)
Thermal Settings to manually perform 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 93: 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 95: Thermal Settings
• temperatures Black Hot - Displays the inverse of a White Hot palette. Brighter, white colors indicate cooler • temperatures Darker, black colors represent warmer • temperatures Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 96 Low Tail - Adjust saturation of colder items in the scene • Temp Range Select the range of temperatures Skydio X10D 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) Thermal Capture Enable to capture thermal images as JPG files.
Page 97: Thermal Parameters
The further away the target, the more atmosphere your thermal camera will pick up along the way to the target which can affect the accuracy of your reading. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 98: 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 99: 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 X10D uses • magnets to seat the battery which may attract metallic debris. Ensure the connector pins are free of debris or damage.
Page 100 Maximum Wireless Performance For maximum wireless performance when flying over a direct link, always maintain a direct line of sight between the controller and Skydio X10D. Point the controller cover toward the drone, especially when flying at close range high altitude.
Page 102 Flight Step 2 - Wait for devices to connect A drone and controller that were previously paired will automatically connect. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 103: 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 your connection type (2.4/5 GHz direct link or 5G Cellular), then select Fly Now. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 104 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 105 When the Weak GPS Alt Limit toggle is enabled, your drone will not be able to ascend above 66 ft (20 m) when GPS is weak. Fly laterally to acquire a GPS lock and ascend above 66 ft (20 m). Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 106: Hand Launching
Ensure your hand steady • Step 3 - Launch Press and hold the Launch Button on the X10D Controller. Slowly relax your grip as Skydio X10D launches. Do not push or throw the drone up in the air •...
Page 107: Flight Screen
21. Picture-in-Picture (PiP) 10. Active Flight Skill 22. View Selector 11. Return/Land 23. Notifications 12. Flight Skills *Only appears when you are currently using an attachment. Attachments coming soon. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 108: Battery Indicator
• Required to land • The battery on Skydio X10D 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 109 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 110: Vio/Gps Indicator
• VIO and GPS states: Healthy, Degraded, Failed, or Disabled If both GPS and the drone’s vision navigation system (VIO) become unreliable, Skydio X10D will enter Attitude Mode. CAUTION: Monitor your GPS and VIO health in the telemetry bar. If VIO and GPS both drop below 2 bars of health, your drone will enter Attitude Mode.
Page 111: Flight Skills
Skydio offers a range of manual and autonomous controls called Flight Skills. Select your desired skill and Skydio X10D 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 113 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 114: Flying At Night
Flying at Night Flying at Night without NightSense When flying at night or in low light conditions without NightSense, Skydio X10D will primarily use GPS to navigate and obstacle avoidance will be disabled. Step 1 - Enable Low Light mode You will see an on-screen notification to enable Low Light mode if there is insufficient light.
Page 115 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 116 Exit the Global Settings menu, then select Fly Now. Hold your drone from the bottom with the camera facing away from your body and wave from side to side to calibrate. You will see an on- screen message when calibration is complete. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 117 Flight Step 4 - Launch Skydio X10D Your drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) climb to 10 ft (3 m), and hover. Obstacle avoidance will be disabled. WARNING: Obstacle avoidance is disabled in Low Light mode without NightSense.
Page 118 Flight Flying at Night with NightSense The Skydio NightSense attachments and add-on software allow you to leverage Skydio X10D visual navigation and obstacle avoidance capabilities even when flying at night. The set of two NightSense attachments cast a light above and below your drone. This light illuminates the area, unlocking Skydio visual navigation and obstacle avoidance when flying at night and in low-light conditions.
Page 119 You will see an on-screen notification to enable Low Light mode if there is insufficient light. You may also select the Global Settings icon, select Sensing, then select Low Light. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 120 By default, NightSense will automatically turn on when entering Low Light mode. Use the left sidebar quick action to subsequently turn NightSense on or off. The visible or infrared lights from the NightSense attachments will illuminate the area around the drone. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 121 Your drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) climb to 10 ft (3 m), and hover. NOTE: Skydio X10D is limited to a max speed of 18 mph (8 m/s) with NightSense INFO: For more information about flying with NightSense, including configuring...
Page 122 NightSense OFF: Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when operating X10D at • night. If Skydio X10D loses GPS while in Low Light mode, and there is not enough ambient light for VIO, it will enter Attitude Mode. Visibility Improve visibility by enabling infrared or visible strobe lights.
Page 123: Flying In Precipitation
Skydio X10D is IP55 rated and able to fly in light to moderate precipitation when obstacle avoidance is disabled. Skydio will primarily use GPS to navigate, so it is critical to have a strong GPS signal when flying in precipitation.
Page 124 Step 2 - Select your Flight Environment Select the Global Settings icon, select Sensing, then select Standard (flying in precipitation during the day) or Low Light (flying in precipitation at night). Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 126 NOTE: If it begins to precipitate during a flight, disable obstacle avoidance inflight. Step 5 - Launch Skydio X10D Your drone will rotate 360° during launch to calibrate its Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) climb to 10 ft (3 m), and hover. Obstacle avoidance will be disabled.
Page 127 NOTE: You will not be able to make on-screen selections while touchscreen inputs are locked. Controller buttons are still functional and can be customized to perform specific actions (Controls > Input Mapping). Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 128 GPS Signal Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when flying in precipitation, since Skydio X10D is navigating primarily using GPS. If Skydio X10D loses GPS, it will enter Attitude Mode.
Page 129 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 130 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 131 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 132: Returning And Landing
Scan 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 133 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 X10D Controller Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 134 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 135: Hand Landing
Flight Hand Landing Landing Skydio X10D in your hand is a quick and convenient way to start or end your flight, particularly if you are not in a clear, level area. For your safety, always use caution when hand launching or landing.
Page 136 There are high winds present. • Skydio X10D is not stable in flight for any reason. • Skydio X10D is performing an emergency landing after an accident or crash. • You are in an area where you do not have stable footing. •...
Page 137: Hot Sensor Package
If the flashlight is used for the duration of a flight in ambient temperatures of 100°F (38°C), the sensor package can reach temperatures up to 142°C (61°C). Monitor your controller for any safety notifications and be careful when handling the sensor package after flight. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 138: Postflight
Postflight Learn how to access media and properly store your drone. This section covers Offloading Media Stowing Skydio X10D Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 139 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 140 Flight Transferring Media Step 1 - Power on Skydio X10D Step 2 - Connect X10D 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 141 Powering off or removing the battery during postflight tasks will result in loss of data • Step 2 - Power off Skydio X10D and the X10D controller Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 143 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 144: Contingency Behaviors
Skydio Flight Deck for in-app alerts. This section covers Low Battery Lost Connection Lost GPS Reduced Performance State Controller Overheating Emergency Landing and Attitude Mode Flight Termination Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 145: Low Battery
If you selected Auto Return on Low Battery in your return settings, the drone will automatically return at this point. 1. If you continue flying, Skydio X10D will notify you when it has two minutes of flight time left based on its current altitude and the battery indicator will begin a two-minute countdown.
Page 146: Lost Connection
Behaviors. This is a critical step that ensures your drone returns safely and lands in an accessible location. If connection is lost, Skydio X10D will default to the Lost Connection settings. Select between Return (default) and Hover upon lost connection.
Page 147 This setting is only enabled when Land After Hover is toggled on. Skydio X10D 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 •...
Page 148: Lost Gps
Contingency Behaviors Lost GPS If Skydio X10D loses GPS signal, the drone will continue flying using the vision system. Actions that require GPS will be disabled. If visual navigation (VIO) is also unavailable, the drone will enter Attitude Mode, a mode of flying that relies on the drone barometer to maintain altitude.
Page 149: Controller Overheating
Contingency Behaviors Controller Overheating If the Skydio X10D Controller reaches critical temperatures and overheats in flight, it will shut down and lose connection to the drone, triggering the X10D Lost Connection behavior. To mitigate overheating and reduce the risk of lost connection during flight, the controller will issue two alerts and provide guidance to the operator.
Page 150: Emergency Landing And Attitude Mode
Contingency Behaviors Emergency Landing and Attitude Mode If both GPS and the vision navigation system (VIO) become unreliable, Skydio X10D will enter Attitude Mode. NOTE: Monitor your GPS and VIO health in the telemetry bar. If VIO and GPS both drop below 2 bars of health, your drone will enter Attitude Mode.
Page 151 After 5 seconds of inactivity in Attitude Mode (i.e. the joysticks are centered and not touched in a neutral position and not engaged), Skydio X10D will automatically initiate an emergency landing and descend autonomously. An alert notification will display that Skydio X10D is initiating an emergency landing.
Page 153: 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 154: Maintenance
Learn how to replace your propellers and best practices for battery and equipment storage. This section covers Replacing Propellers Cleaning Your System System Lifespan Battery Care Maintenance Schedule Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 155: Replacing Propellers
WARNING: Propellers with hairline cracks or large breaks, chops, or bends should be replaced immediately. Do NOT fly Skydio X10D with propellers that are not in good condition as serious bodily harm or injury may occur.
Page 156 NOTE: You will need to twist either clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the motor. 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.
Page 157: 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. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 158: Storage
Maintenance Storage Do not store Skydio X10D 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. Store batteries at room temperature 71°F - 82°F (22°C - 28°C) for optimal performance and •...
Page 159: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule To optimize the performance of your Skydio X10D 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 160 Specifications This section covers Skydio X10D Skydio X10D Controller Sensor Packages Navigation Camera System Flight Battery System Security Skydio X10D Dual Charger and Power Supplies Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 161: Specifications
Ingress Protection Rating IP55 GNSS GPS + Galileo + GLONASS + BeiDou Operational Temperature Range -4° to 113°F / -20° to +45°C Obstacle Avoidance Coverage True 360° Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 162 -4° to 113°F / -20° to +45°C Wired outputs HDMI & USB-C NDAA compliant AES-256 encrypted data link Encrypted internal disk storage Security Password protected Root of trust Trusted boot Secure update Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 163 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 164 100% focus pixel, 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 8192 x 6144 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 165 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 166 Temperature Measurement Method Spot Meter, Region of Interest Temperature Measurement Range -40° to 150° C (-40° to 350° C low gain) Palette White hot Black hot Ironbow Rainbow Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 167 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 168 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 169 Specifications X10D Dual Charger and Power Supplies Dimensions 180 x 75 x 48mm Weight (w/o Battery) 0.73 lbs Charge Time 230 W barrel jack 1 hour (0-100%) Charge Time 100 W USB-C 1 hour 45 minutes (0-100%) Weatherproofing No ingress protection...
Page 170: 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 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 171 Charging Do not use the X10D Dual Charger near wet locations. To avoid the risk of electric shock, use only in dry locations. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this monitor where the cord will be abused by persons working on it. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result into fire or electric shock.
Page 172 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 173 (2) ces appareils doivent accepter toutes interférences reçues, y compris les interférences susceptibles d’entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Skydio could void the user’s authority to operate these devices. These devices have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 174 For Skydio intellectual property information visit: www.skydio.com/legal/ip © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. Skydio and the Skydio logo are trademarks of Skydio, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual...
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