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Skydio X10D Maintenance Manual WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X10, including but not limited to the www.skydio.com/safety. X10 Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Operating Guide: Failure to follow any instructions or recommendations in our documentation may void the Skydio Limited Warranty.
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 X10D. Sections divide the manual into major categories of information: • Equipment •...
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 •...
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Fleet Management Passwords You will be prompted to set a password for your X10D system. It is recommended that you occasionally update your password per your organizations guidelines. To change your original password: Step 1 - Select the Global Settings menu and Information Step 2 - Select change password WARNING: The password cannot be recovered or reset.
• Do not remove the sensor package or any attachments while the drone is wet 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.
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Maintenance Inspect Propeller Hubs Skydio X10D propellers are designed for up to 250 hours of useful life under normal flight conditions. Useful life may be reduced for vehicles accumulating substantial flight hours in high-stress flight conditions, including: • Sustained flight airspeed above 33 mph (53 km/h) •...
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Maintenance Replace 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 •...
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Lifespan The lifespan of a Skydio X10D battery is 300 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.
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