Skydio X2D Troubleshooting

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  1. Skydio
  2. Skydio X2D - Offline
  3. Skydio X2D Troubleshooting & Maintenance

[accordion heading="How to pair with a new Skydio X2D"]

Log Out and Erase All Controller Data will sign you out of the controller, erase all of the controller data, and allow you to pair with a different Skydio X2D. Please ensure you know the controller password before initiating. Skydio cannot retrieve your password. 

Step 1 - Select the INFO menu

Step 3 - Scroll down and select About

Step 4 - Select Log Out and Erase All Controller data
[warning text="Please ensure you know the controller password before logging out. Skydio cannot retrieve your password. Do NOT log out unless you want to erase all the controller's data."]

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[accordion heading="How to reset your Skydio X2D battery"]

If your battery does not power on or off, you may need to reset the battery:

Step 1 - Hold the battery power button for 15 seconds. If that does not work:

    • Attach the battery to your X2D, and charge the vehicle 
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[accordion heading="How to reset your Skydio Enterprise Controller"]

If your Skydio Enterprise Controller does not power on or off, or the buttons are unresponsive, you may need to reset the controller:
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Step 1 - Simultaneously press and hold the C1, Home, Launch, and Pause buttons for 45 seconds. If that does not work try:
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Skydio Enterprise Controller

  • inserting the tip of a paperclip to press the reset button - hold for 15 seconds

Skydio Enterprise Controller-S

  • inserting a paperclip to press the reset button - hold for 15 seconds

[note text="If resetting your Skydio Enterprise Controller does not work, contact Skydio to begin the RMA process."]

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[accordion heading="How to reset your Skydio X2D"]

If you have problems pairing your Skydio X2D with your Enterprise Controller or the vehicle will not fully calibrate, you may need to reset the vehicle:

Power cycle the vehicle 6 Times - 

Power on = 1 

Power off = 2

Power on = 3 

Power off = 4

Power on = 5 

Power off = 6

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[note text="If resetting your Skydio X2D does not work, contact Skydio to begin the RMA process."]

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[accordion heading="How to ensure GPS Night Flight satellite acquisition"]

Update the GPS Assist now file:

Step 1 - Download the Assist Now Offline data HERE

Step 2 - Ensure that your SD card is formatted to exFAT

Step 3 - Create a top-level folder on the flash drive/SD card called offline_ota

Step 4 - Place the downloaded file (mgaoffline.ubx) on the flash drive/SD card in that folder

Step 5 - Plug in flash drive/SD card into your drone

Step 6 - Power cycle the drone

  • You will not see confirmation that the Assist Now Offline file has been processed.

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