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Skydio X2D Maintenance Manual

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Skydio X2D
Maintenance Manual
WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X2, including but not limited to the
!
X2 Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide:
instructions or recommendations in our documentation may void the Skydio Limited Warranty.
www.skydio.com/safety.
Failure to follow any

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  • Page 1 Skydio X2D Maintenance Manual WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X2, including but not limited to the www.skydio.com/safety. X2 Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide: Failure to follow any instructions or recommendations in our documentation may void the Skydio Limited Warranty.
  • Page 2 This manual is designed to provide users with maintenance procedures and schedules to ensure optimal flight behavior. A life-cycle table to record and track flight hours is included. Read the Operator Manual for detailed information about flying your Skydio X2D. Sections divide the manual into major categories of information: • Equipment •...
  • Page 3 (6) counter-clockwise (6) Arm (4) Arm clamp (4) Antenna(s) MicroSD card ports & seal USB-C port & seal Cooling outlet (2) Hard stop (4) Battery Gimbal isolator (3) Power button Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Equipment Hardware Overview Skydio Hardware Color EO camera Thermal IR camera Gimbal pitch motor Gimbal roll motor Telephoto camera Cooling fan outlet Payload bay Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Equipment Hardware Overview Touchscreen USB-C charge port Cooling fan Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 Fleet Management Updates Fleet management of your Skydio drones includes updates, passwords, data storage, and deleting media as needed. Ensure that your batteries have a full charge to complete the update. Step 1 - Access the files from Skydio Fleet Manager for Offline Drones a .zip file which is the update for your X2D vehicle...
  • Page 7 Step 1 -Select the Review menu • Individual thumbnails can be selected to view in full screen • Select single or multiple to export • Select the trashcan to delete Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Fleet Management Passwords You will be prompted to set a password for your X2D system. It is recommended that you occasionally update your password per your organizations guidelines. To change your original password: Step 1 - Select the INFO menu Step 2 - Select change password WARNING: The password cannot be recovered or reset.
  • Page 9 WARNING: Skydio X2D and the Enterprise Controller are not weatherproof. Do not operate in rain, fog, snow, or similar environments. Do not rest the controller in sand, dirt or terrain where particles can get trapped in the fan.
  • Page 10 Maintenance Arm Clamps If during your pre-flight inspection you observe that the arm clamps on Skydio X2D are not tight, you should inspect and tighten the tension bolts on the clamps. This process involves loosening and tightening the tension bolt set screws.
  • Page 11 Turn the torque driver clockwise until you hear a click • indicating the desired torque level has been achieved Step 7 - Repeat steps 1-6 on the remaining arms Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 WARNING: Propellers with hairline cracks or large breaks, chops, or bends should be replaced immediately. Do NOT fly the X2D with propellers that are not in good condition as serious bodily harm or injury may occur. Step 1 - Identify the damaged propeller...
  • Page 13 • the desired torque level has been achieved CAUTION: Do not reuse screws even if they look to be in good condition. Whenever you replace your X2D propellers, use the new screws provided in your replacement kit. Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 14 WARNING: Incorrect propeller installation (i.e. failure to match the markings on the propeller to those on the hub) is a safety hazard and may result in potential serious damage to the aircraft and bodily harm or injury to you and bystanders. Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 15 Inspect all four hard stops to ensure they are free of damage and working properly. With motor arms extended and viewing the drone head-on, X2D motor arms should be parallel to the chassis. If an arm is angled upward or downward when fully extended, this is an indication that there is a broken hard stop and it should be replaced.
  • Page 16 Rotate the hard stop so the flange protrudes from the drone • Step 2 - Grab the hard stop by the flange and pull out Rotate the hard stop back and forth to dislodge • Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 Line up the hole in the hard stop flange with the • hole in the drone and insert the screw Tighten until the hard stop is secure • Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 Lifespan The lifespan of a Skydio X2D battery is 200 battery cycles. A battery cycle is the depletion of at least 80% of the charge. After this point, you may experience a decline in charging and performance. Battery life is highly dependent on your use case, and Skydio recommends replacing your battery when the flight time has degraded below what is acceptable for your use case.
  • Page 19 Inspect drone and controller cooling fan outlets - for debris or blockage Inspect the arm clamps for damage Inspect hard stops for damage Ensure that all USB-C port seals are secured Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 20 Examine sensor cameras for lens clarity Operator Inspect hours 10 flight Check gimbal motors for movement Operator Inspect hours 10 flight Inspect gimbal isolators for wear or damage Operator Inspect hours Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21 Factory service to replace cameras and recalibration On fault Skydio Replace and repeat end of line tests or damage On fault Replacement or update sensor Operator Replace or damage Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 22 #A0498 Skydio X2D - Maintenance Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.