Skydio will not force an update for your system, however, for optimal performance, we recommend that you keep your Skydio system up-to-date.

If flying your Skydio X2 as part of a larger fleet or organization, follow your organization’s update guidelines. If an update is available, you will see a red notification icon next to the INFO menu.

Quick Steps

[info text="You will need to update your controller prior to updating your drone"]

To update your Skydio Enterprise Controller:

Step 1 - Power on Skydio Enterprise Controller

Step 2 - Select the INFO menu

Step 3 - Scroll down and select Device Settings

Step 4 - Select Network

    • ensure that the Enterprise Controller is connected to a stable WiFi network

Step 5 - Scroll down and select Controller Update

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Step 6 - Select Check for Update X2-user_guide-maintenance-updates-controller-X2E-2.png

Step 7 - Select Update

Follow the on-screen prompts to update your drone.

  • The update will first download to the Enterprise Controller from the Internet
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To update your Skydio X2:

Step 1 - Power on your Skydio X2

Step 2 - Power on your Skydio Enterprise Controller

Step 3 - Select the INFO menu

 

Step 4 - Select your Skydio X2 under Devices

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Step 5 - Select Update

Follow the on-screen prompts to update your drone.

  • The update will first download to the Enterprise Controller from the Internet. Once complete, it will begin installing on the drone.
  • The lights on your Skydio X2 will flash as the vehicle updates, and the controller will display the update progress.

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[info text="Select Check for Updates anytime to look for available updates from Skydio."] 

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