How to reset the Skydio X10 Controller

If your Skydio X10 Controller is in an unresponsive or other off-nominal state, you may need to reset it. There are two ways to do this:

• Hard reset allows you to power off the controller and reboot. While this option forces the controller to power cycle, helping to resolve temporary issues like freezing, it does not trigger a full reset or restore your controller to its original factory state.
• Recovery Mode is designed for more severe issues, such as when your controller is fully unresponsive. It gives you the ability to perform a factory reset, clearing all device data and returning the controller to its initial setup state—similar to when you first took it out of the box.

Hard Reset

Recovery Mode

If your X10 Controller has entered an unusable state that does not resolve with the reset steps above, and you are unable to use the Factory Reset option within the Information menu, you may need to enter Recovery Mode. 

Step 1 - Hold the power button until you are prompted to power off the controller

Step 2 - Hold PAUSE, R1, and R2 simultaneously

This action will display the option to Enter Recovery Mode.

Select this option. 

Step 3 - Select Clear App Data

Step 4 - Select Clear Data

This will begin the factory reset process, wiping all settings and stored data.

You will see a notification that confirms app data was successfully wiped. 

Step 5 - Select Exit Recovery Mode or power off

• Exit Recovery Mode - You will be prompted to begin setup as if the controller is brand new. This includes pairing the controller with your drone and reconfiguring your settings. 
• Power off - The controller will shut down. You will be prompted to set it up the next time it is powered on.

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