How to set up and pair Skydio X10 and the X10 Controller

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  2. Skydio X10
  3. Getting Started Skydio X10

Before you can pair Skydio X10 with the Skydio X10 Controller, ensure you have set up your Skydio X10 Controller. The controller needs to be paired with the drone preflight and can only be paired with one drone at a time.

[note] Before your first flight, plug the controller into power using the 100 W USB-C charging cable to ensure that it is fully charged. [/note]

Skydio X10 Controller setup

[note] If you are updating from version 37.2.32 or earlier to Asimov (39.237), you will be required to re-pair your drone and controller using a USB-C cable. Additionally, X10 Controllers must be claimed in Skydio Cloud in order to fly using Connect 5G. [/note]

[caution] The password cannot be recovered or reset. Ensure that your password is entered correctly and is written down and stored in a safe location. If the password is lost, the controller will need to be replaced. [/caution]

Step 1 - Power on the Skydio X10 Controller

Open the controller lid and hold the Power button for three seconds. The lights on the front of the controller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.

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Step 2 - Set up Skydio Flight Deck

Skydio Flight Deck is the dedicated flight software on your controller. Follow the on-screen prompts to begin setup.

  • Connect to a WiFi network
  • Provide the email address associated with your Skydio Cloud account and enter the activation code sent to your email
  • If your Organization Admin has configured Single Sign-On (SSO) via Skydio Cloud, you have the ability to log in using your organization’s Identity Provider (IdP)
  • Enable Shared Controller to let multiple accounts sign in to the same controller (optional; an Org Admin can do this at any time)
  • Set a password for your controller (optional)

[caution] To maintain operational security and prevent conflicts with controller functionality, never sign in to personal or third-party accounts (such as Google Drive, Gmail, OneDrive, or other cloud services) on the X10 Controller. If you need to import maps or export logs, use the supported workflows provided by Skydio. [/caution]

Pairing Skydio X10 and the X10 Controller

Step 1 - Power on both devices

Press and hold the Power button on the X10 battery for three seconds. The lights on the drone arms will turn blue as X10 powers on.

Open the controller lid and hold the Power button for three seconds. The lights on the front of the controller will turn on and indicate the level of charge.

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Step 2 - Pair the drone and controller

Use the USB-C pairing cable to connect your devices. Wait as pairing completes.
The lights on the drone will turn solid blue and the name of your drone will appear on the screen when pairing is successful.

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[note] Once paired, the drone and controller will automatically connect before future flights. [/note]

Logging Out

Step 1 - Open Global Settings

Step 2 - Select your username at the top of the menu

Step 3 - Select Sign Out

You will not have to repair your drone and controller after signing out.

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