Skydio Dock for X10: Draper v46.122.39 - 22 June 2026
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| Release date | June 22, 2026 (FCA) |
|---|---|
| Skydio X10 drone version | 46.122.39 |
| Skydio External Radio version | 46.122.39 |
| Skydio Dock version | 46.122.39 |
Highlights
- Intelligent Airspace Management
- Updated Warnings for Low Battery Return and Landing
- Pathfinder General Availability (GA) for Dock for X10
- Real Time Kinematics (RTK) from Dock with Cloud-Based Setup and Monitoring
- RTK Waypoint Navigation
- Interrupt and Resume Missions Across Flights
- Simplified Channel Selection with DFS Indicators
- Dropper Attachment Updates
- Dropper Attachment Precipitation Warning
Intelligent Airspace Management
Platform: Dock for X10
Geofencing and airspace protection have been redesigned to provide more flexible, predictable, and terrain-aware flight safety controls across both manual and autonomous operations.
- All geofence layers now use Above Ground Level (AGL) altitude references instead of altitude relative to the Launch Point. This creates more accurate boundaries across varied terrain and improves consistency between mission planning and in-flight behavior
- Organizations can now use AGL geofences to manage their FAA restrictions
- As part of this update, existing geofences will be automatically migrated to AGL-based limits
- Review all large or long geofences. After migration, a single AGL height is set for these (e.g., if a large geofence was set to a specific HAL, the new geofence is based on the highest point from above ground). This can result in taller geofences, which can become an issue for specific use cases.
- Review safe landing points. As a result of migration, organizations may be required you to adjust the altitudes of their safe landing points to ensure those points are within the new Keep-In geofence.
- Adjust the height of Keep-In geofences. The migration set Keep-In to 400 feet; if the organization prefers to manage to a 200 foot COA, Skydio recommends to set this ~230 feet.
- With AGL, the limit for the total area of geofences in a site is 347 square miles (sqmi). On upgrade to Draper, the keep-in zone of geofences larger than this limit will shrink. A notification will be displayed in Remote Flight Deck after updating.
Multiple Airspace Protection Layers
Pilots can now combine multiple airspace and obstacle datasets into a single layered protection system, including:
- Site Geofences
- FAA UAS Facility Maps
- Tall obstacles, such as buildings, trees and other pre-configured Pathfinder data
- User-Imported custom geofences and operator-defined obstacles
These layers work together with existing altitude limits and obstacle avoidance systems to define a single, consistent flyable space for both pilots and autonomous missions.
[note]Pathfinder obstacle and artifact datasets are currently available only in the United States and Canada.[/note]
Layer Enforcement Modes
Each geofence layer can now be configured independently using three enforcement states:
[note]The ability to change the layer enforcement mode during flight has been disabled in the current FCA release. No action is needed for organizations that have already received the update.[/note]
- On: Fully enforced during all flight operations, including manual flight, Pathfinder flight, autonomous missions, and return behaviors
- Pathfinder Only: Used only for Pathfinder flights and returns. Manual flight and pre-planned mission flights remain unrestricted
- Off: The layer is ignored during flight operations
Geofence enforcement allows operators to apply Pathfinder obstacle data as a full-flight protection layer during manual flight, providing an additional safeguard alongside visual obstacle avoidance systems.
To configure Layer Enforcement Modes pre-flight:
- In RFD, navigate to Settings > Airspace Manager
- Select one of the available options (Tall Obstacles, UAS Facility, Site Geofences) to display settings for that geofence.
- Click the dropdown to select the enforcement state.
[caution]Organization admins should set the **Tall Obstacles** geofence to **Pathfinder Only** to mitigate dock landing failures when the setting is **On**.[/caution]
[tip]Skydio strongly recommends enabling geofence enforcement to keep drones safe even when visual obstacle avoidance is off.[/tip]
In-Flight Geofence Control
Remote Pilots can now change geofence enforcement states during flight when operational requirements change.
Remote Pilots can make changes to geofencing during flight by taking one of the following actions:
- Using the Obstacle Avoidance (OA) Quick Action
- Responding to an In-Flight Notification when drone encounters a geofence
- Right-clicking on the map and selecting the Geofence menu
Examples include:
- Temporarily disabling FAA UAS Facility Maps after receiving tower authorization
- Disabling a geofence layer during emergency response operations
- Adjusting obstacle enforcement dynamically as site conditions change
Changes apply immediately and are reflected across mission planning and active flight behavior.
Remote pilots can also toggle on map layers to see which geofences are available, and what buildings or other tall obstacles are in the Buildings layer.
Administrative Controls
Organization Admins can lock specific geofence layers to prevent pilots from modifying them during flight.
For example:
- FAA airspace restrictions may remain operator-adjustable
- Building and obstacle protection layers can remain permanently enforced
This provides flexibility for operational decision-making while maintaining required safety boundaries.
Additional Notes
- Geofence boundaries are visible on the map and can be shown or hidden to reduce visual clutter
- Clear alerts notify operators when missions or flight paths interact with restricted areas
- If terrain or dataset coverage is unavailable, the system will warn that enforcement may be limited
- If an autonomous mission cannot continue due to an enforced restriction, the mission will pause until resolved
See It In Action:
Global Drone Deconfliction
Global drone deconfliction is now available on all online Skydio drones, including controller-flown drones. Previously, drone deconfliction was only available for docked online drones in the same Site.
Refer to Configuring Sites in the Dock for X-10 Operator Manual for detailed information on drone deconfliction behavior.
Updated Warnings for Low Battery Return and Landing
Platform: Dock for X10, Controllers/X10
Pilots and remote pilots are now prompted when the vehicle battery reaches critical levels. Pilots have a 5 second window to respond and cancel before the vehicle automatically returns or lands. This allows pilots to complete a short maneuver or take control before the drone acts autonomously.
Previously, returns or landings began immediately after a warning.
- The previous setting for Automatic Return vs. Notification has been removed
- Pilots will see a countdown When the battery is low:
- Low battery return can be canceled during the prompt
- Critical battery cannot be canceled once initiated
Pathfinder General Availability (GA) for Dock for X10
Platform: Dock for X10
Pathfinder is now generally available for Dock for X10, making it easier to enable autonomous flight capabilities powered by pre-mapped environment data.
Pathfinder settings are ON by default, enabling terrain for all Fly To Point navigation. Organization admins can disable Pathfinder through Flight Settings.
Real Time Kinematics (RTK) from Dock with Cloud-Based Setup and Monitoring
Platform: Dock for X10
Support for RTK workflows Has been added to Dock. This enables high-precision mapping and navigation without requiring a Skydio Controller onsite. Pilots can configure and manage RTK connections in Skydio Cloud, with pre-flight readiness checks and status visibility during operations.
- Configure and assign RTK profiles in Skydio Cloud, no device-side setup required
- RTK ready status provides visibility into connection health and fix status before flight
- In-flight monitoring shows RTK performance and alerts the pilot to changes
- If RTK corrections are interrupted, operations can continue using standard GPS positioning
RTK Waypoint Navigation
Platform: Dock for X10, Controllers/X10
X10s with an RTK attachment and assigned profile that receive a fix status will now navigate to waypoints at RTK-level precision.
Interrupt and Resume Missions Across Flights
Platform: Dock for X10, Controllers/X10
Pilots and remote pilots can now interrupt pre-planned missions without losing mission progress. Pilots can take The following on-demand actions while a mission is paused:
- Initiate a fly to point mission.
- Conduct a manual flight
- Initiate subject tracking
Following an interruption, pilot can resume the original mission By clicking Resume in Remote Flight Deck/Flight Deck. This is especially useful for scheduled or longer Dock operations that span multiple flights or battery cycles.
When a mission is interrupted (e.g., low battery), it is marked as Interrupted in Skydio Cloud with progress and status details.
Pilots select Resume to easily continue the mission from the last uncompleted step.
- Completed portions are automatically skipped
- Pre-flight checks run before resuming to validate conditions and vehicle readiness
- Missions can be resumed on a different compatible drone when needed
- Results from resumed flights remain grouped together for easier review in Skydio Cloud
See it in action:
Simplified Channel Selection with DFS Indicators
Platform: Dock for X10, Controllers/X10
Channel selection has been streamlined to allow pilots to more quickly select their desired wifi channel. The channel selection refactor consolidates all legal available channels into a single list, removing the need to choose a band before selecting a channel.
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) channels are clearly labeled, and selecting one displays a temporary connection loss warning before confirming the change.
- DFS channels are unavailable in-flight to prevent interruptions
- Non-DFS channels remain available to help maintain connection performance
Dropper Attachment Updates
Platforms: Dock for X10, Controllers/X10
The "Slide to Release" control for the Dropper attachment in Flight Deck (FD) and Remote Flight Deck (RFD) has been updated to "Hold to Drop." Pilots and remote pilots can now drop the payload by pressing or clicking "Hold to Drop" on the appropriate platform.
Dropper Attachment Precipitation Warning
Platforms: Dock for X10
When precipitation is detected at the Dock, the Dropper-equipped drone shows the Limited Operation status in Flight Deck. Entering the cockpit displays a dismissable warning to proceed with caution if the Dropper is configured for a restube.
Additional Improvements
- Subject tracking enhancements — Improved subject tracking performance through updated detection models, higher-resolution tracking, and overall tuning enhancements
- Improved GPS position accuracy and reliability for waypoint-based flight — Helps the drone navigate more precisely, especially in complex environments such as dense urban areas where GPS signals can be less stable.
- More consistent wireless performance across configurations — Improves video quality and link reliability when using RTK and supported attachments, reducing performance variability.
- Improved VT300-Z telephoto image quality and low-light performance — Delivers clearer images and more reliable autofocus in low-light conditions, improving detail and visibility when it matters most.
Fixes
The following fixes have been applied in this release:
- Resolved an issue where the drone could begin landing earlier than expected during return at higher speeds with low battery. This fix also introduces substantial improvements to battery state-of-charge (SOC) and voltage estimation.
- Resolved an issue where NightSense and other attachments disconnected unexpectedly or showed error messages to remote pilots, causing attachment failures during flight or blocking flight altogether.
- Resolved an issue where Pathfinder sometimes failed and displayed a message indicating that site setup was incomplete.
- Resolved an issue in Pathfinder where the drone unexpectedly descended or ascended when approaching its final destination waypoint due to a discrepancy between Cloud and Vehicle terrain elevations.
- Resolved an issue where Remote ID prevents vehicle launch due to multiple channel changes.
Known Issues
The following known issues for Dock for X-10 exist in this release:
- Setting Tall Obstacles to On can sometimes cause dock landing failures — Organization admins should set the Tall Obstacles geofence to Pathfinder Only.
- Dock hood may become stuck open due to a sensor error — When the dock hood is opening, a sensor error may sometimes cause it to be stuck, potentially preventing launches, landings, or proper roof closure. Rebooting the Dock typically restores operation.
- Thermal video may exhibit tearing or “rubber banding” during flight — In rare cases, the thermal video stream or recording may appear to stutter, tear, or jump backward in time. This has been most commonly observed when vehicle LTE connectivity is enabled and signal quality is poor. Moving to an area with better LTE coverage or disabling LTE may mitigate the issue.
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