How to update your Skydio X2D

Step 1 - Extract the .zip file contents
Step 2 - Insert the USB-C memory drive into your computer

Step 3 - Copy the folder named offline_ota onto the root level of your drive

• • so that it is not contained inside any other folders

Step 4 - Copy the .tar file to the root level of your memory drive

• • There will be two items on the root level of your memory drive: a folder titled offline_ota and a .tar file

• • safely eject the drive from your computer

Step 5 - Power on the controller

Step 6 - Ensure that your media is decrypted

• • Insert the encryption key into the USB-C port on the vehicle to decrypt your media
    

Step 7 - Toggle on the RGB lights

• • The lights will provide insight into the update process

Step 8 - Insert the memory drive into the USB-C port on your controller

• • Select the INFO menu
  • Select Controller Update and Select Update

• • Select My Files
  • Select USB Storage 1 and the Controller Flashpack.Tar file and Done.
  • The update will begin and your controller may restart multiple times.

Step 10 - Remove the memory drive from the controller when the update is complete

Step 11 - Insert the memory drive into the USB-C port on the vehicle

Step 12 - Power on the vehicle

• • The update will begin automatically
  • The lights on your drone will pulse blue
  • The camera gimbal will disengage and go slack
  • The process may take several minutes
  • When the update is complete, the camera gimbal will re-engage
  • Leave the drive inserted in the vehicle for at least 60 seconds after the gimbal engages to ensure that any post-processing has fully completed

Step 13 - Remove the memory drive

Step 14 - Power cycle the vehicle and the controller, and allow to pair

Step 15 - Verify you have correctly installed the update:

• • Select the INFO menu
  • Select your drone name
  • Verify that the software version listed matches the software version provided by Skydio.

[note]Do not try to update the Dual Charger unless you are instructed to by a Skydio representative.[/note]

Skydio will notify you if an update is available for your dual charger, these updates are rare.

To perform the update, you will need:

• • the Dual Charger
  • an updated Skydio X2D vehicle
  • two Skydio X2 batteries
  • the USB-C cable

Step 1 - Slide one battery onto the Dual Charger

Step 2 - Insert one battery onto a Skydio X2D vehicle 

Step 3 - Power on your drone by holding the power button for three seconds

Step 4 - Allow the vehicle to boot up fully

Step 5 - Connect the USB-C cable from the vehicle to your Dual Charger

• • The update will begin automatically
  • The lights on the battery attached to the charger will pulse blue for several seconds, and then the lights will turn off while the charger updates
  • The update process can take up to 5 minutes
  • The lights on the battery will turn green, indicating that the update is complete

Step 6 - Unplug the cable from the dual charger and the vehicle

To format on a Windows computer:

Step 1 - Insert the drive into your computer

Step 2 - Open your file explorer and navigate to your memory drive

Step 3 - Right-click and select Format

Step 4 - From the drop-down menu, select exFAT

Step 5 - Select Start

Step 6 - Select OK when prompted with the final confirmation message

To format on a Mac computer:

Step 1 - Insert the memory drive into your computer

Step 2 - Open your disk utility >Select View >Show all devices

Step 3 - Select the drive you wish to format

Step 4 - Select Erase

Step 5 - Input the name of the device

Step 6 - Select exFAT under format

Step 7 - Select the default or Master Boot Record for scheme

Step 8 - Select Erase

Step 9 - Select Done when the formatting is complete