Release dateOctober 23, 2025
Skydio X10 drone firmware versionBattin (40.249) - no change
Skydio X10 External Radio firmware versionBattin (40.250.13)
Skydio X10 Dock firmware versionBattin (40.250.13)

[note] These release notes have been updated to note that this update will be released gradually over the next few weeks. Do not update your system while the drone is in flight. [/note]

Update Details

This release focuses on enhancing Dock performance and operational efficiency.

  • Thermal Improvements for Dock Operation in Cold Weather - Software update to improve Dock Thermoelectric Cooler performance in cold weather
  • Enter Inspection Mode Post Flight - Streamlines post-flight inspections
  • Dock for X10 Gen 2 Charger (Alpha) - Software and Hardware upgrade for Skydio Dock for X10 that reduces the drone charge time by approximately 30% when ambient temperatures are 75 degrees Fahrenheit or lower

Thermal Improvements for Dock Operation in Cold Weather

  • Software update to improve Dock Thermoelectric Cooler performance in cold weather
  • Also improves power management in cold weather even when 200v power or greater is not available
  • 200v power is still required for operations below freezing

Enter Inspection Mode Post Flight

  • Streamlines post-flight inspections
  • Pilots can now enter Inspection Mode immediately after flight
  • Pilots no longer need to exit Remote Flight Deck, wait for the Dock to close, re-enter Remote Flight Deck, then wait for the Dock to open in order to enter Inspection Mode

Dock for X10 Gen 2 Charger (Alpha)*

  • Software and hardware upgrade for Skydio Dock for X10 that reduces the drone charge time by approximately 30% when ambient temperatures are 75 degrees Fahrenheit or lower
  • Increases the max amperage at which Dock batteries can be charged from 12 Amps to 19 Amps
  • Only available to select customers. Please reach out to your Skydio Account team to discuss availability of this or other Early Access programs

*Gen 2 Dock Charger functionality requires replacement of the Platform Board inside the Dock by Skydio personnel or a Skydio-authorized technician

Bug Fixes

  • Fixes a rare issue that causes the Dock’s centering mechanism to stop responding until the system is rebooted
  • Fixes an issue that causes External Radio software updates to fail
  • Other minor fixes for rare issues with External Radio

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