Skydio X2D INTL: v21.0.64 - 2 December 2022
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December 2, 2022
| Skydio X2D vehicle software version: | 21.0.64 |
| Skydio Enterprise Controller-S software version: | 21.0.45 |
| Skydio Enterprise Controller software version: | 21.0.45 |
What's in this release:
NEW
Skydio Scout
Introducing Scout, a new Flight Skill that simplifies the flying experience when tracking a moving subject. Scout allows you to follow and track a GPS position at long range without the need to visually lock onto the tracked subject.
- Track the GPS position of your Enterprise Controller
- Adjust drone position and camera orientation while tracking a subject at a fixed distance
- Gives the drone operator more freedom to focus on the live video feed to better assess the surrounding environment
Quick Launch
Quick Launch allows you to use the battery power button to launch your Skydio X2, allowing for better focus on your drone. Quick Launch makes it easier to hand launch so you do not have to balance the controller in one hand and your drone in the other.
- Enable this in the Drone menu tab located in Device settings
- Tap four times on the battery power button to initiate a launch
[note] Launching with the battery requires a Hand Launch. Follow the recommended safety guidelines before performing a Quick Launch. [/note]
Hand Wave Calibration Guide
A visual tutorial will guide you through the calibration process the first time you initiate a Hand Wave Calibration. Access the instructions at any time by navigating to the INFO menu and selecting Hand Wave Guide located under the Support section.
Visual Safety Guide
After updating, you will be prompted to review the new Safety Guide Agreement designed to help you avoid collisions and fly safely. Visual reminders will be accessible anytime by navigating to the INFO tab and selecting Safety Guide located under the Support section.
The updated Safety Guide Agreement provides information to make your flying experience more enjoyable.
- How to avoid collisions
- Best environments for flight
- How to avoid injury
ENHANCEMENTS
KeyFrame Improvements
Intuitively adjust the speed of your KeyFrame during flight using the roll joystick. In the KeyFrame skill settings menu, choose from three modes:
- Absolute: Roll joystick input directly maps to drone movements. Skydio will stop when the joystick is centered.
- Relative: Roll joystick input increases or decreases speed. Skydio will maintain the current speed when the joystick is centered.
- Off: Roll joystick movement does not affect the speed
[note] Roll controls the left and right horizontal movements of your drone. Left or right joystick may vary depending on your Flight Mode. A positive speed indicates left to right on the timeline. A negative speed indicates right to left on the timeline. [/note]
Enterprise Controller Updates
Additional Button Mapping
Customize the Left and Right Wheels with the following options:
- Left Wheel: Gimbal pitch, No function
- Right Wheel: Digital Zoom, Physical Zoom, Exposure Compensation, No function
Power Level Enhancements
We have increased the Enterprise Controller power level on our Skydio X2D 5 GHz from 23 dBm to 30 dBm on UNII-1 bands. This will improve wireless ranges in congested environments from approximately 0.5 miles (850 m) to 0.83 miles (1,350 m).
Case Landing Improvements
To reduce the chances of canceling a Case Landing due to an accidental nudge, Skydio will require one second of joystick inputs to unlock from the case. Reinitiate a Case Landing by tapping the blue case icon.
[note] If you unlock the case, the drone will continue landing in place. Select the case to revert to a case landing. [/note]
Other Improvements
- Improved hovering performance while flying in GPS Night Flight
- While charging or resting, the gimbal will switch to a relaxed state
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