How to use UAT organizations with Skydio Cloud

Before rolling out a new Skydio Cloud release to your entire organization, testing it with a small group of users ensures a smoother transition and better alignment with your specific needs. Starting with a limited deployment allows you to assess new features and functionality in a controlled environment.

• Conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) allows your team to identify issues or adjustments needed before broader rollout

Prior to setting up your UAT organization, you must ensure your main organization has been set up. Refer to Getting started with Skydio Cloud for step-by-step instructions. 

Setting up a test organization 

Ensure that each participant in the UAT program completes the following steps:

Step 1 - Accept the invitation

Once you've been invited to the UAT organization, open the invitation email and accept the invite.

Step 2 - Switch to the UAT organization

After logging in, use the organization selection menu in the top left. Select your UAT org from the drop-down menu.

• You will be prompted to sign in again using an email verification code

Step 3 - Set the UAT organization as default

Navigate to the organization selection menu again and select Set as Default. 

[note] Setting the UAT organization as default must be done for all users participating in the UAT.  [/note]

Step 4 - Claim drones and controllers

Claim the vehicles and controllers that you will be using for this acceptance round into the UAT org, and apply the appropriate licenses that have been provisioned.

For step-by-step instructions, read How to assign Skydio advanced software licenses in Skydio Cloud.

Step 5 - Power on and log in to the Skydio X10 Controller

Step 6 - Factory Reset the Skydio X10 Controller

To switch organizations on your controller, you must factory reset and log in again using the email address from Step 1.

• Global Settings > Information > Support > About > Factory Reset

Step 7 - Log in using the email associated with your UAT organization

You can confirm the new organization within the About menu under Organization.

Step 8 - Update your devices

Ensure both the X10 Controller and Skydio X10 are updated. Refer to the Skydio X10 Release Notes for the most recent version numbers. 

Step 9 - Finalize organization setup (optional) 

If you want to mirror the settings of your main organization, ensure you configure them in your UAT org. Consider settings such as:

• Add WiFi networks for Media Sync
• Enable live streaming of RTSP streams
• Create the same API tokens

Step 10 - Fly and test

Begin testing with your subset of users by flying and evaluating performance as well as functionality.

Step 11 - Approval

Once testing is complete, let us know that the current version has been accepted. We will apply the new cloud features and software versions to your main organization.

[note] If you made any Cloud-side settings changes to the UAT organization, ensure you make the same changes within your main organization. [/note]

Step 12 - Migrate back to your main organization

To complete the broader rollout, you will have to repeat Steps 1-8 with the main organization:

• Use the drop-down to select your main organization in Skydio Cloud
• Set it to default
• Factory reset the X10 Controller and login 

 

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