Skydio Cloud, Remote Flight Deck, and DFR Command System Requirements

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For the best experience with Skydio Cloud, Remote Flight Deck, and DFR Command, ensure that your system meets the requirements listed below.

Remote Flight Deck/DFR Command System Requirements

Browser

Supported browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

Non-supported browsers:

  • Apple Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

[note] For optimal performance always keep your browser up-to-date. [/note]

Display Resolution

  • Minimum: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

  • Recommended: 2560 x 1440p w/ 30 in ultra widescreen

     
Operating System

64-bit operating system required to support RAM requirements

Supported:

  • Windows 10+
  • Mac OS 10.12+

Not Supported

  • Linux
CPU (Central Processing Unit)

Minimum (equivalent or better)

  • Intel i5 8400
  • AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Recommended (equivalent or better)

  • Intel i7 12700
  • AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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RAM (Random Access Memory) Minimum: 32 GB DDR4
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)

Minimum (equivalent or better)

Desktop

  • NVIDIA GTX 1060
  • AMD RX 580

Laptop

  • NVIDIA GTX 1060 Mobile
  • AMD RX 5500M

Recommended (equivalent or better)

Desktop

  • NVIDIA GTX 2070
  • AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Laptop

  • NVIDIA GTX 2070 Mobile
  • AMD Radeon 6700M

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Skydio Cloud requires GPU hardware acceleration to be turned on.

To check your computer, type chrome://gpu/ in the address bar of a Chrome browser and press Enter. The entry for WebGL should read “Hardware Accelerated.” If it does not, contact your IT support to enable hardware acceleration on your computer.

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If you get a WebGL error, visit https://get.webgl.org/webgl2/ to confirm that your browser is appropriately set up. If that does not resolve the issue, try updating both your browser and your GPU drivers.
Upload and download speeds
  • Minimum: 100 Mbps (sustained), < 50ms latency
  • Recommended: 1 Gbps Ethernet (preferred) or Wi-Fi 6 (min 300 Mbps sustained), latency < 30 ms

 

Skydio Cloud System Requirements

Browser

Supported browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge (based on Chromium)

Non-supported browsers:

  • Apple Safari
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge (not based on Chromium)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer

[note] To avoid issues, always keep your browser up-to-date. [/note]

Screen width

  • Minimum: 1200 pixels

  • Recommended: 1600 pixels

Screen height

  • Minimum: 1024 pixels

Operating system

Supported:

  • Windows 10+
  • Linux (Ubuntu 16.04.7+)
  • Mac OS 10.12+
RAM (Random Access Memory) 8 GB

 

 

Skydio Suggested Equipment List for a DFR Command Operator

  Quantity Estimated Cost Notes
Work Station Setup
Monitor 2

$1,099.99

  
Monitor Stand 1 $420.00  
Lighting 1 $109.99  
Temp Keyboard 1 $79.99  
Blue Keycaps 1 $29.99  
Chairs 1 TBD

Any office or gaming chair would suffice.
Desk 1 TBD Recommended dimension: Minimum 6ft in length. Sit to stand is preferred.
Your Choice of PC     Following the system specifications listed above
Optional Props and Accessories
Desk Phone 1

$54.46

  
Walkie Talkie 1 $20.00  

 

 

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