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Skydio Enterprise Controller software version:	24.2.9
Enterprise Android app version:	24.2.9
Enterprise iOS app version:	24.2.0 (12)
Skydio drone software version:	24.2.13

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week.[/info]

NEW

2D GPS Capture is now Map Capture

Same feature, new and improved name!

[note] If you are flying with a Skydio 2/2+, Map Capture requires a second SD card. If your drone did not come with a second SD card pre-installed, visit our support article for more information and steps to get started. [/note]

BUG FIXES

• Resolves a 3D Scan issue where the drone may pause, reverse, then continue when scanning at higher speeds.
• Resolves a Map Capture issue where the drone was not capturing photos facing inward when Perimeter was enabled.
• Resolves an issue during Map Capture where the on-screen planned flight path occasionally turned from blue to green, and back to blue as the scan progressed.

KNOWN ISSUES

Please be aware of the following known issues:

• If Stop at Photo is enabled the estimate for the total scan time may be decreased instead of increased.
• In any scan mode, you may occasionally receive inaccurate estimates for the total scan time.

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Skydio Enterprise Controller software version:	24.1.43
Enterprise Android app version:	24.1.43
Enterprise iOS app version:	24.1.1 (80)
Skydio drone software version:	24.1.43

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week. [/info]

NEW

Indoor Capture

Introducing Indoor Capture, a new capture mode that allows you to scan interior spaces such as construction sites, factories, or warehouses. Default settings in this mode are optimized for safely and accurately performing indoor mapping missions.

• Set your Floor, Ceiling, and Walls as you usually would to define your scan volume during a 3D Capture to create an Inside Volume.
• By default, Indoor Capture extends the Inside Scan Volume by 16 ft (5 m) to incorporate spaces where the drone cannot physically fly, which creates the Outside Volume.
• Specify whether you want to scan the Inside Volume, the Outside Volume, or both volumes.
• Use the map to set a custom scan location when flying in GPS-denied environments.

Scan both volumes (default)
Scan Inside Volume only
Scan Outside Volume only

Read How to use Indoor Capture for detailed workflow steps. 

ENHANCEMENTS

We’ve introduced updates to Skydio 3D Scan autonomy that improve mapping behavior, resulting in more efficient scans in lower light environments.

• Low light enhancements are especially noticeable during Indoor Capture or when capturing the dark underside of a bridge, but will benefit all 3D and 2D scan modes as well as the quality of reconstructions.
• An additional update includes a change to the gimbal movement, which allows it to “snap” between image capture points.

FIXES

• Resolved an issue where the warning, Valid scan requires more than 5 photos, appeared despite a proper scan setup. 

KNOWN ISSUES

Please be aware of the following known issues, which our team is actively working to resolve:

• The drone may pause, reverse, then continue when scanning at higher speeds. Reducing scan speed may mitigate this behavior, but will increase the overall scan time.
• During a 2D GPS Capture, the on-screen planned flight path will occasionally turn from blue to green, and back to blue as the scan progresses.

[note] The above issues will not affect scan data quality. [/note]

• If Perimeter is enabled in a 2D Capture or a 2D GPS Capture, the drone may take photos that are parallel to the perimeter of the scan area, as opposed to perpendicular and facing inward.

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Skydio Enterprise Controller software version:	21.1.31
Enterprise Android app version:	21.1.31
Enterprise iOS app version:	21.1.0 (26)
Skydio drone software version:	21.1.106

[info] This update will be released gradually over the course of one week. iOS users may manually update at any time by visiting the App Store. If you do not see the update in Google Play or the App Store by January 17, 2023, please contact Skydio Support. [/info]

Enhanced

2D Upward Capture Toggle

Enable or disable Upward Capture within the scan settings menu. The Capture Report now includes a section in the Settings summary that indicates if Upward Capture was enabled or disabled during the scan.

Extend Capture Area step

Extend Capture Area is now a step within the scan setup workflow.

Updated Floor Height

During a 3D Capture or a 3D Tower Capture, the default Floor will now be 1.6 ft (0.5 m) above the launch height. To ensure the ground is captured, Extend Capture Area > Below Floor is toggled on by default.

New defaults:

• Floor Height: 1.6 ft (0.5 m) above launch
• Extend Capture Area: Below Floor enabled

Previous Defaults:

• Floor Height: 6.5 ft (2 m) below launch
• Extend Capture Area: no toggles enabled

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Skydio Enterprise Controller software version:	21.0.42
Enterprise Android app version:	21.0.38
Enterprise iOS app version:	21.0.0 (35)
Skydio drone software version:	21.0.53

What's in this release:

Minor fixes and performance improvements

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Skydio Enterprise Controller software version:	21.0.37
Enterprise Android app version:	21.0.36
Enterprise iOS app version:	21.0.0 (35)
Skydio drone software version:	21.0.53

For more information visit:

Access 3D Scan Software Manuals

[info] For Skydio 2/2+ iOS users, this update will be released gradually over the course of one week. iOS users must have automatic updates enabled, or manually update at any time by visiting the App Store. If you do not see the update in the App Store by September 6, 2022, please contact Skydio Support. [/info]

NEW

Save and Repeat 2D GPS Captures

You now have the ability to import or export, save, and repeat a 2D GPS Capture. After completing a scan, check the box that says Save Scan to store the scan settings in your Scan Library.

• Access in the INFO tab under Maps

• When your drone is connected and in 3D Scan mode, you can review and repeat the scan

• Exporting allows you to backup and save a scan as a .misson file on your mobile device, Skydio Enterprise Controller or external flash drive

• Importing .mission files is also supported

GPS Night Flight with Skydio X2

Performing a 2D GPS Capture is compatible with GPS Night Flight when flying in low-light conditions. When in this mode, Skydio X2 will disable obstacle avoidance and use GPS sensors, instead of its vision system, to navigate.

• Particularly useful in accident scene reconstruction and public safety use cases

• If it becomes dark while you are scanning and GPS Night Flight is enabled, you will be able to seamlessly continue your 2D GPS Capture

• If Night Flight is not enabled and it becomes dark while scanning, Skydio X2 will display an alert message. Simply enable GPS Night Flight to continue scanning

[note] Performing a 2D GPS Capture at night is only available on Skydio X2. [/note] 

2D Upward Capture

Scanning the underside of structures during 2D Captures

Easily capture the underside of a structure by setting the height of the drone below the scan Surface. In doing so, Skydio will automatically move the camera gimbal pitch to look up when it detects the height of the drone is below the specified scan Surface. Useful when scanning structures such as the underside of a parking garage, underneath a bridge or an interior roof.

• Begin the scan setup as normal by setting the scan Surface

• Pilot your drone so that the height is below the scan Surface

• Select Set Height to Current

• The gimbal angle will automatically look up to capture the underside of the bridge

Adjust maximum speed

The Maximum Speed slider allows you to set the maximum speed at which Skydio will travel while exploring, scanning and when returning to the Launch Point or Rally Point.

While Skydio Obstacle Avoidance is robust, thin structures can be difficult to avoid. When scanning objects with cables or other thin or narrow features, try decreasing your speed with the Maximum Speed slider. 

• Set the speed between 1.1 mph (0.5 m/s) - 11 mph (5 m/s). Default speed is 11 mph (5 m/s)

• When performing a scan on structures with cables or other narrow features, we suggest decreasing the maximum speed to 6.7 mph (3 m/s)

• Skydio will avoid obstacles at all speeds. Per the limits of our obstacle avoidance capabilities, do not use 3D Scan when obstacles are less than 0.5” (1.27 cm) wide

ENHANCED

Strict geofencing available for 2D and 2D GPS Captures

• Enable Strict Geofences within the Review Scan settings step

• Previously, if Skydio was not actively scanning and needed to transition to a different location within the scan area of a 2D or 2D GPS Capture, it could leave the scan boundaries. Now, you have the option to enable strict geofencing. Skydio will stay within the geofence, even when transitioning.

Other scanning improvements

• Skydio will look toward the structure or area you are scanning when flying to the relocalization point. This is intended to reduce drift and improve overall relocalization performance.

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3D Scan Quick Start Guide

How to access Skydio 2 Enterprise Operator Manuals

How to use 3D Capture with 3D Scan

How to use 2D Capture with 3D Scan

 

 

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