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Skydio X10D ATO

Operator Manual

Vehicle version: 31.6.121

Controller version: 31.6.88

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:

instructions or recommendations in our documentation may void the Skydio Limited Warranty.

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Page 1 Skydio X10D ATO Operator Manual Vehicle version: 31.6.121 Controller version: 31.6.88 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...
Page 2 Skydio Support 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 Skydio X10 Flying with Skydio X10 Skydio X10 Maintenance...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flight Controls .................... 40 Sensing ....................... 45 Return ......................47 Lighting ....................... 50 Connection ....................51 Radio ......................52 Display ......................53 System Status .....................57 Quick Actions ..................... 58 Inflight Map ....................61 Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 4 Lost Connection ..................99 Emergency Landing ................100 Flight Termination ..................102 Maintenance Replacing Propellers ................104 Cleaning your system ................105 Storage ...................... 106 Maintenance Schedule ................107 Specifications Legal Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 5: 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 (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 6 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 7 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 8 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 and light •...
Page 9 Skydio X10D cameras depending on the angle of flight. Your drone may be cautious or jerky when flying directly toward the sun. Skydio X10D may provide an indication, such as displaying an alert to land, if it encounters an issue or •...
Page 10 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 that obstacle •...
Page 11 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 12: 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 ATO - Operator Manual ©...
Page 13: Starter Kit
Sensor package lock 100 W power supply (USB-C) 256 GB microSD cards, pre-installed (2) 230 W fast power supply (barrel jack) Encryption Key Power cables (2) Transport Case Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 14: X10D 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 X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 15 Cooling fan/outlet Propeller blades USB-C charge port RGB/strobe lights Battery lights Propeller motors Power button Battery Scan for more information about the sensor packages available for purchase. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 16: 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 X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 17: Autonomy Features
Getting Started Skydio X10D Autonomy Features With Skydio X10D, you have access to a powerful suite of advanced AI-pilot assistance capabilities. You can purchase additional flight and data features, such as Remote Flight Deck and 3D Scan. Visit www.Skydio.com for more information.
Page 18: Charging
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 19 Ensure the battery and connection pins are free of debris and interference. Gently push down to ensure the batteries are properly seated. Step 3 - Insert the power supply • Two charging ports are located on the back of the Skydio X10D Dual Charger • Plug into a power source 230 W barrel jack fast power supply...
Page 20 The USB-C charging port is located on the back of the drone above the battery. Step 3 - Insert the 100 W USB-C power supply It will take about 2 hours to fully charge a depleted battery • Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 21 Step 2 - Insert the 100 W USB-C power supply • Plug into a power source. The lights on the front of the controller will indicate the level of charge. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 22: Preflight
Preflight Set up your Skydio X10D before launching. This section covers Skydio X10D Setup Skydio X10D Controller Setup Pairing Updating the Skydio X10D System Encryption Importing Maps Battery Warming in Cold Environments Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 23: Skydio X10D Setup
Hold the drone with the sensor facing away from you. Pull laterally away from the chassis until you feel the arm seat into place. Step 2 - Unfold the front arms • Push down and forward. Gently continue until you feel the arm seat into place. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 24 Select Manage Data and either Format Media Card or Format Logs Card • Select Delete and OK when the message displays Logs card Scan data and records flight logs Media card Stores media captured during flight Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 25 Step 5 - Remove the sensor package lock • Hold the sensor package and gently pull to remove from the top of your drone • Save to reattach when storing or transporting Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 26 Preflight Step 6 - Power on the Skydio X10D 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 NOTE: Check the level of charge by pressing the Power button once, when the controller is powered off.
Page 27: Pairing
• Press and hold the Power button on the battery for five seconds • The lights on the drone arms will turn blue as X10D powers on Step 9 - Pair the drone and controller • Connect the drone to the controller using the USB-C pairing cable •...
Page 29 Select Manage Data and either Format Media Card or Format Logs Card • Select Delete and OK when the message displays Logs card Scan data and records flight logs Media card Stores media captured during flight Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 30: 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 31 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 ATO - Operator Manual...
Page 32: 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.
Page 33: Importing Maps
Preflight Import 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 34: Battery Warming
Battery Warming in Cold Environments For flight in extremely cold environments, Skydio X10D battery features self-warming technology to enable flight within 5 minutes. If the X10D battery is below 32°F (0°C), you will need to pre-warm your batteries before you can launch.
Page 35 Skydio Flight Deck Skydio Flight Deck is the user interface 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 Display...
Page 36: Gate Screen
Global Settings Flight Status Drone Name Flight Mode Fly Now (opens the flight screen) Signal Strength Drone Battery Level Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 37: Global Settings
• Media • Information • Flight Controls • Sensing • Return • Lighting • Attachments* • Connection • Radio • Display • System Status *Attachments coming soon Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 38: 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: The Media menu is not accessible during flight. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 39: Information
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 40: Maps
Launch Point Home Point Import Maps - Import custom Mapbox tiles to the Skydio X10D Controller using a USB-C drive or SD memory card reader. Step 1 - Load your map files onto a USB-C flash drive or SD memory card •...
Page 41: Waypoint Missions
Step 2 - Set the altitude, heading, and gimbal angle for the selected waypoint • Continue adding waypoints until your mission path is complete • A mission can support up to 256 waypoints Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 42 Skydio Flight Deck Scan Library View or repeat saved Map Capture scans. You also have the ability to import a previous Map Capture. NOTE: Only .mission files created from Skydio Map Capture are supported when importing. Settings Controller Update Use this menu to view the current software version of your controller and import update file.
Page 43 For use in environments with magnetic interference such as cars, metal bars, power lines, etc. 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 X10D Controller, the email associated with your account, and your organization. Skydio Support Logs To assist the support team and better troubleshoot any issues or questions you may have, we may require you to export logs or other data from your drone to help us determine the root cause of any issues.
Page 44: Flight Controls
Roll - Controls left and right movement • Pitch - Controls forward and backward movement • Yaw - Changes rotation around the vertical axis • Throttle - Controls altitude Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 45 Increase the speed to the maximum descent rate when pressing and holding Boost (L1 button): • Descent speed: 27 mph (12 m/s) NOTE: Increase pitch sensitivity to increase the maximum speed of the drone. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 46 Skydio Flight Deck Controls 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 • Toggle Camera •...
Page 48 • Auto Land in Attitude Toggled ON (default) - After 5 seconds of inactivity in Attitude Mode (i.e. the joysticks are centered and not touched), Skydio X10 will automatically initiate an emergency landing. • Auto Land in Attitude Toggled OFF - The drone will remain in attitude mode indefinitely under user control while no navigation sources are healthy.
Page 49: Sensing
Obstacle Avoidance When flying near obstacles your drone will follow your selected distance setting. Choose between Standard, Close, and Minimal. Disabled (toggle off) - Skydio X10D will not avoid obstacles and there is a high risk of collision • Top ground speed using Vision: ~18 mph (29 km/h) •...
Page 50 WARNING: Flying with Close, Minimal or Disabled greatly increases the risk of collision. Minimal or Disabled settings are used to navigate tight spaces and should only be used if you are an experienced pilot. Skydio recommends turning down controller throttle, roll, and pitch sensitivity to the lowest setting and proceeding at a maximum speed of 2 mph (1 m/s).
Page 51: 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 52 Skydio Flight Deck Drone Will Face - Set drone to either look toward or away from the return destination while flying. Speed - Set the speed at which Skydio X10D returns: Vision return: 1 - 35 mph (0.5 - 16 m/s) •...
Page 53 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...
Page 54: Lighting
When enabled, the lights on the end of the arms will appear red and green while flying. 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 X10D strobe lights meet the FAA requirement of being visible at a distance of 3 statute miles (4.8 km). Infrared Cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Page 56: Radio
Cycle through six preset frequencies to automatically find the cleanest channel, ensuring stable and reliable flight. 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 57: Display
The AR Quick Actions button on the Flight 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 X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 58 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 59 Choose two views to display. Drag the middle handlebar to resize streams. 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 60 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 61: System Status
Skydio recommends 18 or more satellites before flying over water Horizontal Accuracy Quantifies the position of Skydio X10D on a two-dimensional plane. Especially useful when mapping or surveying. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 62: Quick Actions
Toggle - 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 63 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 64 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 65: 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 66: 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 Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 67: 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 68: Capture Settings
Brightens or darkens your photo. When in low-light conditions, raising the ISO value will brighten the image, however you may see some graininess. • Auto - Skydio X10D will automatically adjust the ISO for its environment Shutter Refers to the length of time a photo is exposed.
Page 69: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 70: Zoom
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. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 71: Surround Vision
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. If any Tools are enabled, such as Region of Interest, they will dynamically adjust to fit the screen as you zoom.
Page 72: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 73: Photo Settings
HDR - Designed to capture environments with a wide range of brightness levels. Only available with 1/4 Resolution. Interval When enabled, Skydio X10D will continuously capture photos at the specified time interval until the setting is disabled or the flight ends. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual...
Page 74: 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 75 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 76: Thermal Camera Tools
Thermal Camera and Tools 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...
Page 77: Thermal Options
Easily enable some settings using the quick actions that appear, or access the full menu. Step 2 - Select More • Use the tabs at the top to customize your Tools and Settings. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 78: Flat Field Correction
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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 79: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 80: Thermal Settings
This makes it easier to not only see the anomaly, but help track the source from the heat signature. 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) •...
Page 81: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 82: 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 83 For maximum wireless performance, 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. Signal strength and maximum control range may be affected when flying in areas with electromagnetic interference.
Page 84: Launch
Flight Launch 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). Step 1 - Find a clear, safe area to launch •...
Page 85: Flight Screen
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 Atti Mode. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 86: Battery Indicator
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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 87: 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 88 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 89: Flying At Night
Enable GPS Only when flying in low-light conditions. When in this mode, Skydio X10D will disable obstacle avoidance and use GPS sensors, instead of its vision system, to navigate. Skydio X10D 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 90 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 in a straight line to calibrate. You will see an on-screen message when calibration is complete. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 91 Take extra caution when piloting the drone to avoid obstacles and stay clear of people. GPS Signal Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when operating X10D at night. If Skydio X10D loses GPS while in GPS Night Flight mode, it will initiate an emergency landing.
Page 92: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 93 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 You have three options when landing in place: Option 1 - Select and drag the on-screen slider •...
Page 94 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 95: Flying In Precipitation
CAUTION: Do not stow Skydio X10D while wet. Skydio X10D is IP55 rated and able to fly in light to moderate precipitation. It is expected for water to enter areas of the drone and draining postflight is normal. Sensitive components are protected.
Page 96: Postflight
Postflight Learn how to access media and properly store your drone. This section covers Offloading Media Stowing Skydio X10D Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 97: Offloading Media
Step 2 - Transfer your media to your device: • Connect X10D to your computer using the provided USB-C cable • Windows - your Skydio X10D will serve as an external hard drive • Apple - use the Photos app or the Image Capture app to transfer •...
Page 98: Stowing X10D
• 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 100 Hold the sensor package and gently reattach the lock to the top of your drone. NOTE: Refer to the Flying in Precipitation section to properly store your drone after flight in precipitation. Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 101: 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 Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 102: Low Battery
Scan for more information about Contingency Behaviors. Skydio X10D 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 103: Lost Connection
CAUTION: 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. If connection is lost, Skydio X10D will default to the Lost Connection settings. Select between Return and Hover upon lost connection.
Page 104: Emergency Landing
Skydio X10 will automatically initiate an emergency landing and descend autonomously. An alert notification will display that Skydio X10 is initiating an emergency landing. If you input any joystick command while the drone is emergency landing, it will stop descending landing and you can continue to fly in Attitude Mode.
Page 106: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 107: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 108: Replacing Propellers
Maintenance Replacing Propellers For optimal performance, Skydio recommends replacing your propellers after 250 hours of flight time or whenever you notice any damage. Step 1 - Remove old or damaged propeller set Hold onto the motor with one hand and take the propeller hub in the other •...
Page 109: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 110: 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. •...
Page 111: 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 Fleet Maintenance Manage data storage, passwords, and updates as needed...
Page 112 Specifications This section covers Skydio X10D Skydio X10D Controller Emergency Landing Skydio Autonomy VT300-Z Sensor Package Navigation Camera System System Security Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 113: 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 114 Encrypted internal disk storage Security Password protected Root of trust Trusted boot Secure update Skydio Connect 5G coming soon In optimal, controlled conditions; completely depleting a fully charged battery Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 115 Focus hybrid PDAF, 1 m to ∞ Exposure Compensation ISO Range 100 to 16000 Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2880 Max Photo Size 9248 x 6944 Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 116 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 Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 117 Operational temperature range -20° to 60°C Storage temperature range -20°C to +45°C (storage less than 3 months) Charging temperature range 5° to 45°C Chemical System Lithium Ion Polymer Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 118 Root of Trust HSM protected keys System Integrity Secure boot Secure Update AES-256 encrypted, signed, and verified Internal Disk Storage Encrypted SD Cards Unencrypted Pairing Secure wired pairing Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 119 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 ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
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(1) year plan co-extensive with the Limited Warranty, or as a three (3) year plan, which includes a two (2) year extension to the one (1) year term of the Limited Warranty. Skydio Care is subject to the full terms and detailed information about how to obtain service available at https://www.skydio.com/legal/skydio-care-terms-...
Page 121 State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information visit: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Skydio X10D Controller contains chemicals including cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause www.P65Warnings.ca.gov cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information visit: FCC Compliance Statement These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with ISED Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Page 122 Skydio intellectual property information visit: www.skydio.com/legal/ip countries. © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved. Skydio and the Skydio logo are trademarks of Skydio, Inc., registered in the United States and other Skydio X10D ATO - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
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