How to update your Skydio X2E

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  1. Skydio
  2. Skydio X2 Enterprise
  3. Maintenance Skydio X2E

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:

[note] BEFORE UPDATING—If you have multiple drones in your Devices tab, make sure that your controller is paired to the drone you are currently updating. [/note]

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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