How to install a new sensor package on Skydio X10

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  2. Skydio X10
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Skydio X10 is capable of supporting different sensor packages. If you upgrade or need to replace your sensor package, you can follow these steps to install the new one.



Uninstall a sensor package

Step 1 - Remove your sensor package lock

Step 2 - Remove the X10 battery

Step 3 - Loosen sensor package screws

  • Using the 2 mm/28 cNm tool provided in your kit, loosen the 4 screws that are used to secure your sensor package to the airframe.

[note] These screws will remain attached to the sensor package frame. [/note]


Step 4 - Remove the sensor package

  • Hold the edges of the sensor package frame; do not lift the sensor package
  • Gently rock side to side while lifting. This will help the sensor package disengage from both connection points on the airframe.
  • Do not pull off at an angle, do not use a peeling motion, lift straight up while gently rocking the sensor package until it is entirely off the guide posts.

Step 5 - Reattach the sensor package lock for safe storage.

 

Install a new sensor package

Step 1 - Remove your sensor package lock.

Step 2 - Locate the holes on the bottom of the bracket.

  • These holes line up with the guide posts on your airframe.
  • When aligned, these posts help guide the connector pins into place.

Step 3 - Install sensor package

  • Install the sensor package straight down vertically with the posts on the airframe aligned with the holes on your sensor package
  • Remember to grab the top plate by the edges and not to handle the sensor package itself
  • Insert the sensor package straight down, you do not need to rock side to side like you do when uninstalling.

Step 4 - Press the sensor package into place

  • Firmly press straight down between the two screws on the top plate until locked into place.

Step 5 - Tighten sensor package screws

  • Use the provided torque driver to tighten all four screws
  • The torque driver will automatically click when you reach the appropriate torque to prevent overtightening

Step 6 - Insert the X10 battery and power on your drone

Step 7 - Power on your controller and wait for your devices to connect

  • Your drone will boot up and calibrate with the new sensor package.

 

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