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Skydio X2
Color/Thermal - Operator Manual
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Enable Narrow Band
: change your radio frequency to a narrower band
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allows you to fly further away without losing connection
•
extends controller range in open environments
•
video quality may suffer slightly
Lights
: set the navigation lights
• RGB On
(default) - blue when the drone is powered on, and red and
green when in flight
• RGB Off
- navigation lights will remain off as the drone powers on and
throughout flight. Setting persist through flights and power cycles.
• Infrared
- cannot be seen by the naked eye
• Strobe
- visually track drone in low-light conditions at a distance of
up to 3 mi (4.8 km)
Strobe and Infrared cannot be on at the same time
GPS Night Flight
: for flight in low-light conditions
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requires calibrating the magnetometer prior to takeoff
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X2 uses GPS sensors instead of vision system to navigate
Pre-flight
Configure Drone settings
WARNING:
GPS Night Flight mode requires flying without obstacle avoidance. Skydio X2 may drift slightly when in
GPS Night Flight mode, take extra caution when flying in this mode and do not stand near the vehicle.
NOTE:
You should only enable the narrow band to extend control range when in open and clear environments and
when you have a clear line of sight.