Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise Release Notes

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[accordion heading="February 15, 2024"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 24.17.4 (no update)
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 24.10.36
Skydio Android app version 24.10.48 (no update)
Skydio iOS app version 24.10.2 (0) (no update)

What's in this release

  • Minor fixes and performance improvements

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[accordion heading="January 18, 2024"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 24.17.4
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 24.10.35 (no update)
Skydio Android app version 24.10.48 (no update)
Skydio iOS app version 24.10.2 (0) (no update)

What's in this release

  • Minor fixes and performance improvements

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week. [/info]

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[accordion heading="August 30, 2023"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 24.10.36
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 24.10.35
Skydio Android app version 24.10.48
Skydio iOS app version 24.10.2 (0)

What's in this release:

Minor fixes and performance improvements

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Skydio 2/2+ software version

24.10.36
Skydio Enterprise Controller version

24.10.35
Skydio Android app version (requires Android 10 or higher) 24.10.35
Skydio iOS app version (requires iOS 14 or higher) 24.10.0 (19) 

[info] iOS users will have access to manually update in the coming days. Otherwise, this update will be released gradually over the course of one week to both Android and iOS users. [/info]

ENHANCEMENTS

Stop at Structure

While flying, you will now see a status text that indicates when Stop at Structure is enabled. The drone will reduce speed and maintain position at 8 ft (2.5 m) away from an obstacle. 

  • Previously, this was 13 ft (4 m)
  • Additionally, the option to toggle this feature on or off is now mappable to certain buttons on the Skydio Enterprise Controller

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[note] The status text, Stop at Structure Enabled, is not available on iOS. [/note]

Obstacle Avoidance

Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance margins, introduced on May 2, 2023, is now a toggle called Variable Margins. When enabled, your drone will use visual navigation and AI to dynamically and temporarily reduce obstacle avoidance margins when moving through narrow spaces.

  • Variable Margins is on by default and this setting persists across flights and power cycles
  • Not available when Obstacle Avoidance is set to Disabled

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FIXES

  • Resolves an issue where some Skydio 2 drones displayed an invalid ANSI serial number
  • Resolves an issue that prevented users from switching back into the Skills mode if they had entered 3D Scan without a second microSD card
  • Improves wireless performance

KNOWN ISSUES

  • Android users may experience the Gimbal Roll slider disappearing when editing a KeyFrame point
  • When Obstacle Avoidance is set to Disabled, the Variable Margins toggle remains active but has no effect

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[accordion heading="June 26, 2023"]

Skydio 2/2+ software version

24.2.13
Skydio Enterprise Controller version

24.2.12
Skydio Android app version (requires Android 10 or higher) 24.2.12
Skydio iOS app version (requires iOS 14 or higher) 24.2.1 (14)

What's in this release

  • Resolves an issue that prevented the ability to adjust camera settings

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[accordion heading="June 7, 2023"]

Skydio 2/2+ software version 24.2.13
Skydio Enterprise Controller version 24.2.9
Skydio Android app version (requires Android 10 or higher) 24.2.9
Skydio iOS app version (requires iOS 14 or higher) 24.2.0 (12)

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week.[/info]

NEW

Map Capture with Skydio Autonomy Enterprise

Map Capture (formerly 2D GPS Capture) is now available with your Autonomy Enterprise software. For more information about how to use this feature, visit: How to use Map Capture.

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[note] Map Capture requires a second SD card. If your drone did not come with a second SD card pre-installed, visit our support article for more information and steps to get started. [/note]

ENHANCED

Persistent Capture Settings

Capture mode and camera settings are now maintained between flights.

KNOWN ISSUES

Please be aware of the following known issues:

  • When flying with Map Capture, you may occasionally receive inaccurate estimates for the total scan time.
  • If Stop at Photo is enabled in Map Capture, the estimate for the total scan time may be decreased instead of increased.

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[accordion heading="May 2, 2023"]

Skydio 2/2+ software version 24.1.43
Skydio Enterprise Controller version 24.1.43
Skydio Android app version (requires Android 10 or higher) 24.1.43
Skydio iOS app version (requires iOS 14 or higher) 24.1.1 (80)

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week.[/info]

NEW

Stop at Structure

Perform finer, more controlled inspections with Stop at Structure. When your drone is within 13 ft (4 m) of an obstacle, it will not deviate from its course. Instead, it will reduce speed and maintain position, allowing for more precise maneuvering in the immediate vicinity of the structure. 

  • Enable in the Flight Behavior menu
  • Adjust the speed using the Speed Near Obstacles slider
  • Active during manual flight, including when paused during 3D Scan

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Read What is Stop at Structure? for detailed instructions. 

AutoCrop

When creating a clip in the Skydio app, you now have three options for cropping your video:

  • Original (16x9)
  • Vertical (9x16)
  • Square (1x1)

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Read How to create and share video clips with Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise for detailed instructions.

NEW

Scout - Find Subject

Skydio Scout settings has a new toggle that allows you to display or hide the subject Find button on the Fly screen. Selecting the Find button will yaw the vehicle to face the direction of the tracked GPS subject. 

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GPS Weak Altitude Limit

A safety measure that prevents flight above 33 ft (10 m) outdoors and 66 feet (20 m) indoors when GPS is weak that replaces the Indoor Height Ceiling toggle in the Flight Limits menu

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[warning] Toggling OFF disables the altitude limit, and your drone will fly using only the vision navigation. To reduce the risk of an emergency landing, maintain a flight path near surfaces and objects. [/warning] 

Subject Tracking Improvements

We've introduced a number of updates to Skydio autonomy that improve overall quality and reduce latency while tracking a subject. 

Shuffle

Introducing Shuffle, a new setting for the Motion Track Flight Skill. When selected, your drone will autonomously pick a new position and orientation from which to follow the tracked subject.

  • Position changes every 15 seconds
  • Located under Follow Direction within the Skill settings

[note] While the position and orientation are chosen randomly, Skydio will continue to identify and avoid obstacles in the environment. [/note] 

Smooth Mode

By default, your drone will capture footage with smoother camera movements when tracking a subject, even if the subject is changing direction quickly and frequently (such as when skiing or biking). 

  • Available when flying in Fixed Track or Motion Track
  • Toggle off within the Skill settings 

Improved Visual Framing

To avoid suboptimal shots, such as top-down views with the ground prominently in frame, Skydio will now ensure the horizon is kept in the top third of the frame while flying.

  • Default elevation is now 9°

Increased Descent Speed

Through speed improvements, we have further amplified your ability to capture dynamic and impressive shots. Skydio will fly faster when descending at an angle during Fixed Track, Motion Track, or KeyFrame flights.

  • Oblique descent speed: 35 mph (16 m/s)
  • Vertical descent speed: 9 mph (4 m/s)

Obstacle Avoidance Enhancements

To improve the overall flying experience, we have updated Obstacle Avoidance margins and behaviors during flight.

  • Margins in all modes have been adjusted to allow for more flexibility and safety while flying
  • Skydio will now use visual navigation and AI to dynamically and temporarily reduce obstacle avoidance margins when moving through narrow spaces
  • Skydio will also dynamically expand margins if the drone detects environmental dangers, such as wind
Obstacle Avoidance  Distance from obstacle  Flying through narrow spaces
Standard 26 in (66 cm) 18 in (45 cm)
Close 6 in (15 cm) 2 in (6 cm)
Minimal Your drone will course correct slightly to avoid obstacles, but primarily rely on the pilot to avoid collisions Your drone will course correct slightly to avoid obstacles, but primarily rely on the pilot to avoid collisions

Superzoom Toggle

A new toggle allows you to enable or disable Superzoom.

  • Enabled by default and persists across flights and power cycles
  • Located in the Drone menu tab under Device settings

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[accordion heading="February 7, 2023"]

Skydio 2/2+ software version 21.1.112
Skydio Enterprise Controller version 21.1.35
Skydio Android app version 21.1.35
Skydio iOS app version 21.1.1 (1)

What's in this release

Battery Updates

  • Improved capacity estimate for degraded batteries
  • Updated in-app messaging to provide earlier warnings in the event of a battery failure

Other Improvements

  • Using a USB-C connection with an Apple device is now compatible with the Skydio Controller

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[accordion heading="January 10, 2023"]

Skydio 2/2+ drone software version 21.1.106

Skydio Enterprise Controller version

 21.1.31

Skydio Android app version

 21.1.31
Skydio iOS app version 21.1.0 (26)

[info text="This update will be released gradually over the course of one week. iOS users must have automatic updates enabled, or manually update at any time by visiting the App Store. If you do not see the update in Google Play or the App Store by January 17, 2023 please contact Skydio Support."]  [note] Google Pixel 6 and 7 users may experience errors when connecting to the drone. To resolve, connect to your drone using your system WiFi settings. [/note]

NEW

Panorama Skill

Introducing Panorama, a new Flight Skill that allows you to take three different types of panoramic photos:

  • Horizontal captures a 180° horizontal panorama, centered at the horizon.
  • Vertical captures a full 180° degree vertical panorama.
  • Spherical provides a full 360° degree equirectangular image. The final stitched output includes metadata which allows the image to be viewed in 360° interactive viewers.

Panorama Live Preview displays a low-resolution preview frame of your shot. Fly to your desired location and adjust the roll, pitch, yaw, and throttle to encompass the scene, then let Skydio capture the rest.

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Read What is the Panorama skill? for more information. 

Search by address on the Enterprise Controller

In addition to searching using coordinates, you can now easily search by address or location using maps on the Skydio Enterprise Controller.

  • Enable Coordinates and select the search icon on the map
  • Select Search by Location to input an address or location name

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ENHANCEMENTS

KeyFrame Improvements

Gimbal Roll

You now have the ability to manually or automatically adjust the camera roll along the flight path when flying in the KeyFrame skill. Use the slider to adjust the gimbal roll from -35° to 35°. 

  • The new KeyFrame playback style Dynamic Gimbal Roll will automatically adjust the gimbal roll based on the KeyFrame spline, overriding the gimbal roll you set up for each point.
  • The Recorded playback style will playback the KeyFrame sequence using the gimbal roll you set up at each point.
  • The Free Look playback style allows for manual control of the gimbal roll using the Skydio Controller right paddle or Enterprise Controller right wheel.

Visual Positioning Improvements

We have improved KeyFrame to greatly reduce drift and increase accuracy for long-distance and when loading and replaying KeyFrames.

  • Replaying KeyFrame in the same flight will result in less drift over time.
  • Reloading KeyFrame over multiple flights is now more reliable.

Scout Improvements

Positioning Behavior

You can now set the drone’s behavior to automatically reposition itself to match changes in the subject’s heading, the drone will maintain its position relative to the tracked Skydio Enterprise Controller or Beacon. Select either Relative or Fixed in the Positioning Behavior menu:

  • Relative - as the subject’s GPS heading changes, so will the subject frame with the tracked axis. The drone will autonomously yaw to mirror the rotational changes of the GPS heading.
  • Fixed - the drone’s position and yaw will not reflect the rotational changes of the subject’s GPS heading.

AR Marker

To improve the Scout experience, we have now added an AR marker over the tracked subject. This allows the operator to more easily orient themselves to the tracked GPS subject while in flight.

Low Battery Auto Return

When enabled, Skydio will automatically return to your specified return location when the battery level is low. Enabling or disabling this feature persists across flights and power cycles.

  • Enable this setting within the Return Behaviors menu
  • Select Return to Home Point under Low Battery

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Read How to set Low Battery Return Behaviors for more information. 

Additional telemetry information

Reference additional telemetry information of your current flight in the top left of the live camera feed. New in-flight telemetry information includes:

  • Compass Heading (displayed in degrees ranging 0°-359° and cardinal directions)

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Tutorials Section

To access instructional how-tos, navigate to the INFO tab and select the new Tutorials menu listed under Support. Tutorials include:

  • Getting Started
  • Flight Skills
  • Safety Guide
  • Battery Guide

Updated Control Mode menu

Switch between Mode 1, Mode 2 (default), and Mode 3 style flight controls using the Control Mode menu. Previously named Flight Mode.

  • Access under Device Settings > Controller > Control Mode

Other Enhancements

  • The maximum Height Ceiling has changed from 32 ft (10 m) to 9 ft (3 m)

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[accordion heading="October 6, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 21.0.64
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 21.0.45
Skydio Android app version 21.0.45 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 21.0.1 (1)

What's in this release:

Minor fixes and performance improvements

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[accordion heading="September 19, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 21.0.61
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 21.0.42
Skydio Android app version 21.0.38 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 21.0.0 (35)

What's in this release:

Minor fixes and performance improvements

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[accordion heading="September 4, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 21.0.53
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 21.0.37
Skydio Android app version 21.0.38 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 21.0.0 (35)

What's in this release:

  • Minor fixes and performance improvements

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[accordion heading="August 31, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 21.0.53
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 21.0.37
Skydio Android app version 21.0.36 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 21.0.0 (35)

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week for iOS users. Automatic updates must be enabled, or you may manually update at any time by visiting the App Store. If you do not see the update in the App Store by September 6, 2022, please contact Skydio Support. [/info]

NEW

Skydio Scout

Introducing Scout, a new Flight Skill that simplifies the flying experience when tracking a moving subject. Scout allows you to follow and track a GPS position at long range without the need to visually lock onto the tracked subject.

  • Track the GPS position of your Enterprise Controller or Beacon
  • Adjust drone position and camera orientation while tracking a subject at a fixed distance
  • Gives the drone operator more freedom to focus on the live video feed to better assess the surrounding environment

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Quick Launch

Quick Launch gives you the ability to use the battery power button to launch your Skydio 2/2+, allowing for better focus on your drone. Quick Launch makes it easier to hand launch so you do not have to balance the controller in one hand and your drone in the other.

  • Enable this in the Drone menu tab located in Device settings
  • Tap four times on the battery power button to initiate a launch

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[note] Launching with the battery requires a Hand Launch. Follow the recommended safety guidelines before performing a Quick Launch. [/note]

Lock Beacon Controls

Prevent button interactions on your Beacon by enabling Lock Beacon Controls. This ensures that unwanted actions, such as an accidental command to stop tracking, are avoided during flight. 

  • Enable this within the Beacon menu tab located in Device settings

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Visual Safety Guide

After updating, you will be prompted to review the new Safety Guide Agreement designed to help you avoid collisions and fly safely. Visual reminders will be accessible anytime by navigating to the INFO tab and selecting Safety Guide located under the Support section.

The updated Safety Guide Agreement provides information that will make your flying experience more enjoyable.

  • How to avoid collisions
  • Best environments for flight
  • How to avoid injury 

ENHANCEMENTS

KeyFrame Improvements

The maximum speed you can set for a KeyFrame is now 33 mph (15 m/s).

Intuitively adjust the speed of your KeyFrame during flight using the roll joystick. In the KeyFrame skill settings menu, choose from three modes:

  • Absolute: Roll joystick input directly maps to drone movements. Skydio will stop when the joystick is centered. 
  • Relative: Roll joystick input increases or decreases speed. Skydio will maintain current speed when the joystick is centered.
  • Off: Roll joystick movement does not affect the speed

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[note] Roll controls the left and right horizontal movements of your drone. Left or right joystick may vary depending on your Flight Mode. A positive speed indicates left to right on the timeline. A negative speed indicates right to left on the timeline. [/note]

Enterprise Controller Updates

Additional Button Mapping

Customize the Left and Right Wheels with the following options: 

  • Left Wheel: Gimbal pitch, No function
  • Right Wheel: Digital Zoom, Physical Zoom, Exposure Compensation, No function 

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Power Level Enhancements

We have increased the Enterprise Controller power level from 23 dBm to 30 dBm on UNII-1 bands. This will improve wireless ranges in congested environments from approximately 0.5 miles (850 m) to 0.83 miles (1,350 m).

Case Landing Improvements

To reduce the chances of canceling a Case Landing due to an accidental nudge, Skydio will require one second of joystick inputs to unlock from the case. Reinitiate a Case Landing by tapping the blue case icon.

[note] If you unlock from the case the drone will continue landing in place. Select the case to revert back to a case landing. [/note]

Other Improvements

  • While charging or resting, the gimbal will switch to a relaxed state

Additional Enterprise Release Notes

Skydio 3D Scan Release Notes

Skydio Cloud Release Notes

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[accordion heading="June 29, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 19.4.18
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 20.1.30
Skydio Android app version 20.1.30 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 20.1.1(0)

What's in this release:

  • Minor fixes and performance improvements

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[accordion heading="June 16, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 19.4.15
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 20.1.30
Skydio Android app version 20.1.30 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 20.1.0 (11)

What's in this release:

  • Minor fixes and performance improvements

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[accordion heading="May 5, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 19.0.54
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version 19.0.48
Skydio Android app version 19.0.44 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 19.0.0(38)

What's in this release:

  • Bug fixes

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[accordion heading="April 21, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ Vehicle Software Version 19.0.54
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 19.0.47
Skydio Android app version 19.0.44 (requires Android 9 or higher)
Skydio iOS app version 19.0.0(38)

What's in this release:

  • Bug fixes

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[accordion heading="April 13, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ drone software version: 19.0.50
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 19.0.44
Enterprise App - Android: 19.0.44
Enterprise App - iOS: 19.0.0 (38)

What's in this release:

  • Bug fixes

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[accordion heading="March 29, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ drone software version: 19.0.50
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 19.0.42
Enterprise App - Android: 19.0.42
Enterprise App - iOS: 19.0.0 (38)

 

CS_Note_callout-icon.jpg This update will be released gradually over the course of 1 week. If you do not see the update in the App Store or Google Play by April 5, 2022, please contact Skydio Support.

NEW

Connection Status

You can now view the strength of the signal connection between the controlling device and your Skydio 2/2+. Select the Connection Status icon to display the connected drone status, signal strength, GPS quality, and satellite count.

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Button Mapping for Skydio Enterprise Controller

Skydio Enterprise Controller buttons L2 and R2 are now programmable. Select from: CS_Econt_back_open_ill.png
  • Toggle Map
  • Toggle Camera thermal or color
  • Close Obstacle Avoidance
  • Minimal Obstacle Avoidance
  • Disabled Obstacle Avoidance
  • No Function
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Beacon Menu

When Beacon is connected, you will see a new tab under Device Settings which displays the battery percentage and current software version. You will not see this menu when Beacon is disconnected. CS_BCN_media_UI_beacon-menu.png
CS_Note_callout-icon.jpg NOTE: Android users will not see the Beacon battery percentage.

Enhancements

KeyFrame Improvements

When playing back a KeyFrame sequence, you can now choose to have Skydio prioritize Accuracy or Speed.

  • Accuracy: Skydio may dynamically slow down around sharp turns. Helps to avoid cutting corners to maintain your drone’s position along the KeyFrame path
  • Speed: Your drone may fly off the KeyFrame path to maintain a steady speed

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KeyFrame Settings > Prioritize

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With this update, the maximum KeyFrame speed has increased to 15.6 mph (7 m/s).

[warning] "WARNINGS" [/warning]

Dynamic Channel Selection

When set to auto, your Skydio 2/2+ will automatically monitor signal interference and move to a clearer channel to improve wireless transmission signal quality during flight.

Emergency Flight Termination

When flying with the Skydio Controller or Skydio Enterprise Controller, you will now have the option to terminate your flight in the event of an extreme emergency. Simultaneously press and hold the Land and Return buttons on the controller for three seconds while in flight to immediately stop your drone's motors.

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CS_Warning_callout_icon.jpg WARNING: Terminating a flight will cause your drone to crash. Damage resulting from Flight Termination is not covered under warranty and may result in injury or damage. Use only in extreme situations." 

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[accordion heading="March 2 & 7, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ drone software version: 15.11.35
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 18.0.17
Enterprise App - Android: 15.11.36 (no change)
Enterprise App - iOS: 15.11.1 (2) (no change)

What's in this release:

  • Bug fixes

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[accordion heading="February 9 & 14, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ drone software version: 15.11.33
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 18.0.13
Enterprise App - Android: 15.11.36
Enterprise App - iOS: 15.11.1 (2)

What's in this release:

  • Bug fixes

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[accordion heading="January 4, 2022"]

Skydio 2/2+ drone software version: 15.11.29
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 15.11.35
Enterprise App - Android: 15.11.36
Enterprise App - iOS: 15.11.1 (2)

 

CS_Note_callout-icon.jpg This update will be released gradually over the course of 1 week. If you do not see the update in the App Store or Google Play by January 11, 2022, please contact Skydio Support.

New

Introducing Skydio 2+

Available to operate with the Skydio Enterprise app, Skydio 2+ offers autonomous flight with 360-degree obstacle avoidance, extended range, a more robust wireless connection, increased flight time, and the all-new KeyFrame cinematic skill. Skydio 2+ includes a new high-power 5 GHz WiFi radio and two collapsible omnidirectional antennas for an extended range. New Skydio 2+ accessories included in the Skydio 2+ Enterprise Kit include:

  • Skydio 2+ Battery
  • Skydio 2+ Beacon
  • Skydio Care for Enterprise

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Introducing Skydio Care

Skydio Care is a new protection plan that provides comprehensive coverage and rapid replacement for accidental damages from collisions, water damage, and unrecoverable landings. Skydio Care supplements Skydio 2+ Limited Warranty, allowing you to fly with greater peace of mind. Learn more about Skydio Care.

Skydio Care is only valid when purchased within 30 days of your original Skydio 2+ purchase on shop.skydio.com.

KeyFrame Skill

KeyFrame is a new autonomous skill that offers even inexperienced pilots the ability to choreograph professional cinematic aerial shots by capturing continuous, complex video with smooth camera motion. KeyFrame flights can be flown repeatedly, with varying degrees of complexity, subtle camera moves, speed adjustments, and obstacle avoidance. Set up your sequence by adding up to 100 keyframes in a 3D space. Adjust the camera framing at each keyFrame to create dynamic, multi-point flight paths. You can reverse, speed up, slow down or repeat your custom flight path and watch as Skydio 2/2+ smoothly and autonomously flies from point to point.

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Skydio Enterprise Controller

Your Skydio Enterprise Controller can now be used to control Skydio 2 and Skydio 2+.

Enhancements

Disable Return when Disconnected

You now have the option to toggle off the Return when Disconnected setting and the corresponding Lost Connection settings below it. When toggled off, Skydio 2/2+ will not return if it loses connection—it will hover until it reaches low battery and land

Improved video feed at long ranges

Video throughput has been improved when flying at long ranges, resulting in smoother, clearer video streaming.

Radio channel selection

You now have the ability to manually select your radio frequency channel to avoid congestion from other signals.

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Dronie trajectory

Skydio 2/2+ will now fly out and away from a subject along a trajectory line defined by the camera gimbal angle. Distance and Height Limits now act as boundaries within which the drone will fly while performing a Dronie. The boundary of the Dronie is defined when the drone reaches the height limit or the distance limit, whichever is first.

Fixes

Zoom support for photos

Your photos will now be saved at the zoom level at which they were captured.

For additional information visit: Skydio 2/2+ Enterprise Manuals and Guides

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[accordion heading="September 28, 2021"]

Skydio 2 drone software version: 15.10.17
Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: 15.10.5
Enterprise App - Android: 15.10.5
Enterprise App - iOS: 15.10.6

 

For additional information visit:

Access Skydio 2 Enterprise Manuals and Guides

Access 3D Scan Manuals

Getting Started on Skydio Cloud

Skydio Autonomy

New (Core features for enterprise)

Indoor Height Ceiling

When flying indoors without GPS, Skydio will prevent you from flying above 66 feet (20 meters). With this update, we’ve added the option to disable this Indoor Height Ceiling. If you choose to disable your indoor height ceiling, make sure your drone stays within 66 ft of surfaces to ensure robust visual navigation.

By default the Indoor Height Ceiling is enabled; disabling the Indoor Height Ceiling setting does not persist across flights or power cycles.

Memory Card Overwrite

Skydio has made it easier for you to manage your media storage space by automatically deleting old media to ensure that you can always start a new flight without waiting. Toggle this setting on to automatically delete the oldest media stored on the SD memory card. This setting will persist across flights and power cycles.

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View Last Flights

The View Last Flights feature is designed to assist you with locating your drone in the event of a crash, emergency landing, or low battery landing in an unintended location. Review video of the 10 most recent flights even if your phone or controller is not connected to your drone.

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Map Coordinates

When viewing your maps, creating waypoint missions, or orbiting a point of interest, you now have the option to view latitude and longitude coordinates. The position of Skydio 2, the Controller, Home Point, and Fly Here Now will display coordinates on the map in real-time. Disable this setting if you do not want coordinates displayed. Your selection will persist across flights and power cycles.

Find Drone

  • If the Map Coordinate setting is enabled, the coordinates of the current or last known location are displayed, making it easier for you to locate your lost drone.

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Anti-flicker

You now have the ability to adjust anti-flicker settings if you experience flickering in your video. This setting is for users located outside of North America, in countries where the frequency of the alternating current in household electrical outlets is 50 Hz.

  • 60 Hz (default) - North America
  • 50 Hz - Australia and New Zealand

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Lost Connection Return Behaviors

Choose how your want your drone to behave if the signal to your controlling device is lost:

  • Wait Before Return - Specify the amount of time that you want Skydio 2 to wait before it initiates a return flight, allowing time to reconnect.
  • Land Once Returned - ****When enabled, Skydio 2 will return, hover for a specified amount of time, and then land.
  • Wait Before Land - Specify the amount of time between 0 to 300 seconds (the default is ****240 seconds) that you want Skydio 2 to wait before landing. This setting is only enabled when Land Once Return is toggled on.

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Enable Narrow Band

Enable Narrow Band to provide an additional wireless range

  • extends controller range in open environments
  • when enabled, the drone will switch to narrow band whenever applicable
  • the video quality may suffer slightly
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Enhancements (Core features for enterprise)

Lights

Toggle the RGB navigation lights off and they will now stay off from the moment you power on your Skydio 2 and throughout your flight. The setting will persist through flights and power cycles.

NOTE: Battery lights will stay on until flight, at which point they will turn off.

Fixes (Core features for enterprise)

  • Improved zoom tracking for better case landings
  • Media will display immediately after landing
  • Return to Home joystick issues solved

Skydio 3D Scan (Requires license purchase)

Skydio 3D Scan™, adaptive scanning software available for purchase to use with the Skydio 2 Enterprise app, is now available on Android 9.0 or higher. 2D GPS Capture, a new 3D Scan capture mode, offers you the ability to preplan your flight using a top-down map view. 

For more information about what's new with 3D Scan, visit our Skydio 3D Scan Release Notes.

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Skydio is proud to announce exciting new features in our software release Version 14.3 including advanced autonomy and AI processes optimized for increased situational awareness and detailed industrial asset inspection now available for Skydio 2 Enterprise with the purchase of Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Foundation and 3D Scan software. Skydio 2 Enterprise Application offers seamless operation of new and enhanced autonomous flight skills, automated workflows, and robust imaging.

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Skydio 2 Consumer Application no longer supports enterprise-level accounts.

Skydio Enterprise App version: 

14.3.x (iOS)

14.3.x (Android)

Skydio 2 drone software version: 

14.3.x

New

Skydio 3D Scan

Skydio 3D Scan™ is unprecedented adaptive scanning software that is now available for purchase to use with Skydio 2 Enterprise App for iOS.* 3D Scan builds a model of the scene, using automated data capture processes to generate 3D models that include comprehensive coverage and ultra-high resolution. Operators can perform higher quality inspections in less time, with minimal pilot training. The precise, visually geotagged imagery generated by Skydio 3D Scan is easily exported to any mainstream photogrammetry software, generating high-quality, higher-resolution models without the mountains of extra data required by traditional capture methods. 

Features include:

    • Adaptive Mapping
    • 2D Capture
    • 3D Capture
    • Visual Geofencing
    • Edge Model Viewer
    • Data Export to 3rd party photogrammetry software, including DroneDeploy, Pix4D, Bentley ContextCapture, and Reality Capture. 
    • Multi-Battery Scan
    • Real-time AR Coverage
    • AR Observer
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Ceiling Height

Customize the height ceiling: adjust the maximum allowed flight ceiling height to between 30 and 1500 feet using the Enterprise App.

Disable the height ceiling: disable the maximum allowed flight altitude using the Disable Height Ceiling now available on the Enterprise App.

Navigation Lights

You now have the ability to disable the navigation lights on Skydio 2 while inflight. The RGB navigation lights will be on during the initial boot sequence and will turn off when the drone is ready to fly.

Enabled RGB navigation lights will now display red when the drone is facing you and green when facing away to help you quickly understand the orientation of your drone.

Customizable WiFi Credentials

Change the Skydio 2 WiFi password or reset a changed password back to the factory-generated credentials.

Enhanced

Additional Obstacle Avoidance Modes

Your Skydio 2 allows closer flight for navigation through tight spaces and up-close inspection of detailed assets with two additional obstacle avoidance modes:

    • Standard: 34 inches (86 cm) between your Skydio 2 and any obstacle
    • Close: 11 inches (28 cm) between your Skydio 2 and any obstacle
    • Minimal: 4 inches (10 cm) between your Skydio 2 and any obstacle
    • Disabled: obstacles avoidance is disabled

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Standard, close, minimal the top airspeed is 25 mph (11.5 m/s).

Disabled the top airspeed is limited to 18 mph (8 m/s).

Battery Level Messaging

Have a better sense of how much time you have left to fly, how much time it takes to return, and how much time is required to land with the enhanced inflight battery indicator.

Percentage - displays battery charge remaining becomes a two-minute countdown when the drone has less than two minutes of time before a required landing.

    • Green - indicates how much time the user has of nominal flight before they hit the time limit required to safely return and land
    • Yellow - indicates how much time is required to safely return
    • Red - indicates how much battery is required to land and when the drone will begin a non-cancellable landing

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Cinematic Skills

Available on the consumer app and now available on the enterprise app.

    • Motion track: tracks a subject from a specified angle (front, side, or behind) relative to the direction the subject is moving. 
    • Fixed track: tracks a subject from a fixed angle regardless of which direction the subject is facing or moving.
    • Dronie: flies up and outward, increasing in range, while continuing to track a subject
    • Hover: designate a fixed position to hover allowing the camera to track a moving subject
    • Rocket: flies straight up for a birds-eye view while tracking a subject
    • Boomerang: flies around a tracked subject expanding and then contracting back to the original rotation
    • Vortex: flies up and outward, circling a tracked subject

Increased Maximum ISO

    • Increased camera light sensitivity ISO to 6400 for improved freeze motion photography and low-light flying conditions

Smoother Zoom Controls

    • Dynamic camera tilt control sensitivity while digitally zoomed-in offering smoother cinematic footage

Increased Ceiling Height In GPS-denied environments

    • Skydio 2 can now ascend up to 20 m above takeoff when indoors

Fixes

    • Improved flight sensitivity and performance when initiating a case landing
    • Ability to Remove a Home Point

 

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