How to change frequencies and channels on Skydio X10D

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Configure your radio settings, toggle Dynamic Channel Switching on or off, and manually select a frequency.

Dynamic Channel Switching

Helps operators monitor signal interference and move to a clearer channel to improve wireless transmission signal quality, ensuring reliable drone control and data transmission in congested and contested airspace. Set up to six channels preflight, and X10D will evaluate the frequency noise during flight on those presets. If the noise threshold is exceeded on the operating frequency, X10D will automatically switch to the next defined preset frequency. If the connection is lost for more than 10 seconds, X10D will execute the operator-defined RTH behavior while continuing to switch presets to regain the signal.

Define your six presets preflight:

Step 1 - Select Global Settings and the Information menu

Step 2 - Select your drone name under devices and the Radio tab

Step 3 - Select the band and channel for each preset

• Band M2 (1.8 GHz) / Channels 1788-1842
• Band M5 (2.0 GHz) / Channels 2050-2102
• Band M3 (2.2 GHz) / Channels 2208-2292
• Band M4 (2.3 GHz) / Channels 2308-2382
• Band M6 (2.4 GHz) / Channels 2410-2470 - Default 
  • Set the Power Level:
    • ETSI (UK/EU) 0.1 W
    • 0.5 W
    • 1 W
    • 2 W
    • United States - 3.2 W
    • Max Power

[note]The frequency selection options are specified as center frequencies for an 8 MHz channel (±4 MHz from center). Select the value that matches the center assigned by your frequency office; if you are given band edges, choose their midpoint. Power levels are EIRP (not conducted transmitter output). Choose presets 50 MHz or more apart for flight in congested environments when possible. You will not be able to change the presets during flight.[/note]

Step 4 - Select Finish

Step 5 (optional) - During flight, select the Global Setting menu and the Radio tab to toggle Dynamic Channel Switching on or off and manually change channels.

• Manual frequency selection can be accomplished with Dynamic Channel Switching on or off
• You will only be able to select frequencies from presets established preflight

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Configure your radio settings, manually select your frequency, or set it to auto.

Step 1 - Select Global Setting, the Information menu 

Step 2 - Select your drone name under devices and the Radio tab

Step 3 - Select the band and channel or DFS

Select 5 GHz and set to:

• Auto
• 36: 5170–5190 MHz
• 40: 5190–5210 MHz
• 44: 5210–5230 MHz
• 48: 5230–5250 MHz
• 149: 5735–5755 MHz
• 153: 5755–5775 MHz
• 157: 5775–5795 MHz
• 161: 5795–5815 MHz
• 165: 5815–5835 MHz

[note]During flight, change 5 GHz band and channel by selecting Global Settings and the Radio menu.[/note] 

Select DFS:

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) to monitor signal interference and move to a clearer channel to improve wireless transmission signal quality, ensuring reliable drone control and data transmission in congested and contested airspace. Select band and channel or set to auto.

• Auto
• 52: 5250–5270 MHz
• 56: 5270–5290 MHz
• 60: 5290–5310 MHz
• 64: 5310–5330 MHz
• 68: 5330–5350 MHz
• 96: 5470–5490 MHz
• 100: 5490–5510 MHz
• 104: 5510–5530 MHz
• 108: 5530–5550 MHz
• 112: 5550–5570 MHz
• 116: 5570–5590 MHz
• 120: 5590–5610 MHz
• 124: 5610–5630 MHz
• 128: 5630–5650 MHz
• 132: 5650–5670 MHz
• 136: 5670–5690 MHz
• 140: 5690–5710 MHz
• 144: 5710–5730 MHz

[note]Selecting DFS is available preflight and will require a temporary disconnect of about 1 minute.[/note]

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