Your Skydio X2E offers two methods for transferring full-resolution images and video from your X2E to your device or computer:
Quick Steps
Transferring media from the memory card
There are two memory cards installed in X2E:
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- Logs card (do not remove) – flight logs and software support
- Media card – stores images and video captured by X2E
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[info text="To access the media stored on your memory card you will need a microSD card adapter."]
Step 1- Locate the media card closest to the battery |
Step 2 - Gently press down until you feel a click |
Step 3 - Carefully remove the media card |
Step 4 - Insert into a microSD card adapter |
Step 5 - Insert the adapter into your computer or device |
Step 6 - Transfer media to your desired location |
Transferring media using the USB-C cable

Step 1 - Power on your X2E
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Step 2 - Connect your computer or device to power to avoid draining the battery of X2E |
Step 3 - Connect X2E to your computer using the provided USB-C cable |
Step 4 - Import your media
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- Windows OS will recognize X2E as an external hard drive
- Mac OS will utilize the Photos app or Image Capture app to transfer media
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[info]Apple supports file sizes up to 4.29 GB when transferring files from a device via USB cable. If transferring large videos, we recommend using an SD card reader or 3rd party file transfer app such as Android File transfer.[/info]
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