How to deploy your Skydio X2E

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  1. Skydio
  2. Skydio X2 Enterprise
  3. Getting Started Skydio X2E

Skydio X2E is designed to be lightweight and foldable so that assembly for flight is quick and simple.

Quick Steps

Assemble Skydio X2E for flight:

[caution text="The propeller blades are sharp, handle with care."]

Step 1 - Slide the battery into the rails towards the camera until the magnets engage insert_battery_X2.png
Step 2 - Release the 4 arm clamps arm_clamps_X2.png
Step 3 - Lift the motor arms out and away from the body
    • listen and feel for a click
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Step 4 - Return the 4 arm clamps to the locked position
    • ensuring that the blue marks align
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Step 5 - Verify that the log and media memory cards are installed

    • Log card – records logs and supports future software offerings
    • Media card – stores images and video
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Step 6 - Gently push each antenna inward to release
    • guide them into a vertical position
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Step 7 - Hold the power button on the battery for 3 seconds to power on your Skydio X2E X2_power-button-arrow_ill_A0090.png

 

Check the motor arms to ensure that they are fully extended:

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[warning text="Failure to secure the motor arms may result in a crash. Ensure that the 4 arm clamps are in a locked position and do not move."]

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