Skydio Release Notes (X10D) firmware

Version 46.46.53 Latest Released Jul 15, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH & SL Vehicle version 43.152.32 (unchanged)

Skydio X10D MH & SL Controller version 46.46.53

ATO Approval Release Date July 20, 2026

Note: This hotfix only requires updating the controller.

The vehicle does not need to be updated.

This hotfix fixed an issue that prevented TAK markers created in Flight Deck from being shared across the network when third-party radios were connected directly to the controller.

This hotfix restores bidirectional ATAK marker sharing for supported tactical radio network configurations.

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Version 44.6.49 Released Mar 2, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH version 39.380

Skydio X10D MH Controller version 44.6.44 > 44.6.49

Note: This is a controller-only update.

You will not need to update the vehicle.

Performance improvements This minor bug fix updates only the controller software version; the vehicle software version remains unchanged.

For the best user experience, please ensure the controller is running the latest software version.

This release includes improvements to Map Layers rendering and restores access to the strobe menu user interface.

Map Layers Rendering Fixes: resolve intermittent rendering issues, including incorrect layer draw order and occasional vehicle icon display glitches.
Strobe Controls: IR strobes can be enabled without first toggling on visible strobes.

Update your Skydio X10D Controller Step 1 - Insert the USB-C drive into your computer Step 2 - Copy the .tar file to the root level of your USB-C drive and safely eject it from your computer Step 3 - Power on the controller Step 4 - Insert the USB-C drive into the port on the back of the controller

Select the Global Settings and Information menu
Select Controller Update and Select Update

Step 5 - Navigate to the memory drive root folder Step 6 - Select My Files

Select USB Storage 1 and the Controller Flashpack. Tar file and Done
Allow the update to fully complete
The update will begin, and your controller may restart multiple timesRemove the memory drive

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Version 43.152.51 Released Sep 10, 2026 First seen Sep 12, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH & SL Vehicle version 43.152.51

Skydio X10D MH & SL Controller version 46.46.60

ATO Approval Release Date September 10, 2026

Note: This hotfix does not require an update.

X10D's coming off the manufacturing line will have a different version number to accominidate updated hardware.

No action is required.

Added software support for new gimbals entering production.

This update improves HDR mode stability and prevents video-feed interruptions that could result in precautionary landings.

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Version 43.152.32 Released Jun 23, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH & SL Vehicle version 43.152.32

Skydio X10D MH & SL Controller version 46.46.49

ATO Approval Release Date 1 July 2026

ISR Manager Skydio ISR Manager, formerly Fleet Manager for offline drones, is designed for enterprise and defense organizations. It helps teams manage terrain data and software updates across their drone fleets while maintaining their preferred data-sharing controls.

Replaces Fleet Manager for Offline Drones
Adds Download Terrain Data feature
Streamlines access to updates

Download Terrain Data from ISR Manager Terrain data regions are now available in the Skydio ISR Manager for download and loading onto the drone media SD card.

The X10D will automatically ingest the terrain data it needs from the continent-scale DTED dataset stored on the media SD card.

As it plans and executes missions, the aircraft checks its current position and route, loads the relevant DTED tiles, and maintains a rolling cache of nearby terrain.

X10D automatically imports DTED data within a 10 km radius of the launch site.

This provides sufficient terrain coverage for flights up to 10 km without requiring operators to manually manage terrain files.

It also helps prevent storage limitations or DTED coverage gaps during a mission.

Download regional terrain data sets from the ISR Manager.

Download the ZIP file for each required terrain data region.

Expand the downloaded ZIP file, then copy the folder it creates into the DTED folder on the vehicle SD card.

You can keep multiple region folders inside the DTED folder to organize your terrain data.

Info: Visit How to download terrain data from ISR Manager for detailed instructions.

TAK Integration on Skydio Flight Deck Skydio Flight Deck now supports native TAK workflows for X10D ISR operations.

Operators can send and receive CoT messages, display standard TAK symbology, share drone, controller, and crosshair positions, and work with TAK markers directly from the flight interface.

This turns TAK markers into actionable ISR points that operators can view, create, edit, share, watch, or fly to with standoff without leaving the Skydio flight experience.

For teams with established ATAK / UAS Tool workflows, unkiosked X10D controllers also include supported ATAK and UAS Tool components pre-installed.

This provides a separate ATAK-based flight path when the mission requires it, while preserving the native Skydio Flight Deck workflow.

TAK Markers and Shared Situational Awareness

Info: Visit How to use TAK Markers on Skydio X10D for detailed instructions. Share Drone and Controller Markers Operators can now share drone and controller markers to TAK from the TAK/CoT menu. Supported shared markers include:

Vehicle position
Controller position
Crosshair position

Operators can customize drone and controller callsigns before sharing.

Operators can create TAK markers in several ways: Add TAK Marker at Crosshair: Operators can create a TAK marker at the current crosshair ground location using either a controller button mapping or the Add TAK Marker quick action.

Add TAK Marker at Coordinate: Operators can add TAK markers using Lat/Long, MGRS, or UTM coordinates.

The marker type must be selected before choosing Add at Coordinate.

Adding a TAK marker does not automatically move the map.

Operators can use the Center on coordinate button to verify the coordinate location before adding the marker.

This workflow is available before launch when a vehicle is connected.

If on-screen controls are obscured by the keyboard, operators can press the Enter key to proceed.

Add TAK Marker at Map Point: Operators can long-press on a map point, select the Add TAK Marker submenu, and choose a marker type.

This workflow requires terrain data for AR overlays.

Subject Tracking TAK Markers: Subject tracking can now publish TAK markers for tracked subjects.

Operators can configure whether tracked subjects are shared as all, selected, or none.

Subject tracking auto-markers start as Unknown.

Move and Edit TAK Markers: Operators can edit TAK markers created locally or received from the network.

This includes changing the marker callsign, type, and details.

Operators can also move a TAK marker by long-pressing the marker and dragging it to a new location.

TAK Marker Behavior Any TAK marker created in the Enterprise App / ISR Command is immediately shared on the network.

This provides no-friction sharing and differs from ATAK’s implementation.

Operators always select the marker type before creating a TAK marker, consistent with ATAK conventions.

Any TAK marker, whether created or received, can be edited.

The system supports markers:

Friendly
Hostile
Neutral
Unknown ground markers
Any MIL-STD-2525C marker received from a third-party device.

ATAK and UAS Tool Support on Unkiosked Controllers The X10D controller comes ready to support your preferred mission workflow, with both the Skydio Enterprise App and the ATAK UAS Tool available directly from the home screen.

Skydio validates supported ATAK/UAS Tool versions against our aircraft compatibility matrix to help ensure reliable video, aircraft control, and mission data performance.

Allowing operators the flexibility to fly using the Skydio Flight Deck or ATAK/UAS Tool on the same hardware, without switching controllers or compromising mission readiness.

Watch and Standoff Autonomy Watch This release introduces new Watch capabilities for ISR workflows, enabling operators to keep the camera focused on mission-relevant markers or locations while continuing to fly the aircraft.

Together, these capabilities improve ISR workflows by separating camera-pointing intent from aircraft navigation.

Operators can keep sensors trained on important markers or locations while continuing autonomous flight, flying to standoff positions, or managing mission context from the map.

Watch controls camera pointing, not flight path

Watch TAK markers or locations
Watch Location replaces Look Here
Fly with

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Version 43.147.80 Released May 21, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH & SL Vehicle version 43.147.80

Skydio X10D MH & SL Controller version 44.80.6

ATO Approval Release Date 5/29/2026

There are no user-facing changes in this release.

This hotfix includes critical updates to the navigation cameras and system stability for the Cayley 1 release.

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Version 43.147.79 Released May 12, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH & SL Vehicle version 43.147.79

Skydio X10D MH & SL Controller version 44.79.19 unchanged

ATO Approval Release Date 5/29/2026

This hotfix addresses critical bugs affecting flight reliability, hardware compatibility, and system stability for the Cayley 1 release. Key improvements include support for the Skydio Parachute on X10D and enhanced error handling to ensure safer, more robust operations.

Note: This hotfix only requires updating the vehicle.

The controller does not need to be updated.

Hardware The Skydio Parachute is now supported on X10D.

This payload attachment is designed to help protect people on the ground in the extremely rare event that a Skydio X10 flight terminates outside of an intentional landing.

Reliability

Improvements

Parachute Improvements: This update addresses an issue in which the Parachute could deploy unexpectedly during flights while the drone was orbiting, including during the Orbit Flight Skill. Improves deployment logic to prevent unintended activations, ensuring more predictable behavior
Attachment Connection Stability: Adjusts the timeout for detecting disconnected attachments, reducing the likelihood of false “not connected” states during setup or operations.

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Version 43.147.74 Released May 6, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH/SL INTL Vehicle version Cayley 43.147.74 (no change)

Skydio X10D MH/SL INTL Controller App version 44.79.19 (new builds 44.80.6)

Skydio X10D MH/SL INTL Controller Firmware version 43.150.3

This release adds support for newer operating systems on recently manufactured X10D Controllers. It does not include any feature changes. If you receive a newly manufactured controller, its version number may differ from that of existing devices.

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Version 43.147.56 Released Apr 2, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH version 43.147.56

Skydio X10D MH Controller version 44.79.19

Support for Microhard Rev H Microhard Radio Firmware Update - This release includes a firmware update for the Microhard Radio.

Vehicle and controller updates will take longer than usual during this firmware update installation.

Enhanced Situational Awareness Skydio Shadow: Subject Track and Follow - BETA Shadow enables your X10 to act like a true teammate, autonomously maintaining a consistent visual lock on people and vehicles, making it easier to track and capture critical details on moving subjects.

Predictive reacquisition enables Shadow to reacquire tracking even when the subject is briefly hidden behind obstacles.
Responsive following keeps the subject centered, maintaining distance and altitude while dynamically responding to the environment, avoiding obstacles, even while flying backwards.
Clearer follow controls, including the option to automatically begin following after selecting a subject.
Operate day or night by seamlessly transitioning between color and thermal sensors to track subjects at night or in low-visibility environments.
Each tracked subject appears on the Map View, helping operators communicate position and assign coverage.

Shadow Track and Follow continues to provide two modes for tracking subjects: Track in Place Maintains a lock on a subject and keeps them framed in the camera, even through brief occlusions, by predicting their movement.

Follow When enabled during tracking, the drone automatically adjusts its position, speed, and heading to maintain visual contact as it moves with the subject.

Obstacle avoidance must be enabled to use Follow, allowing the drone to automatically pause if a collision risk is detected.

Note: Shadow cannot run simultaneously with VPS or 3D Scan due to system constraints.

Performance may be reduced in very low light conditions without NightSense.

Follow cannot be used when Obstacle Avoidance is off.

Follow only operates above approximately 60 feet AGL.

Below this altitude, the drone will maintain track in place rather than follow in motion.

Maximum speed for Follow is 45 mph (20 m/s).

Shadow: Track and Follow Best Practices To maintain reliable tracking performance and reduce the likelihood of interruptions or tracking loss, Pilots should review the best practices below during Shadow Track and Follow operations:

Anticipate Obstructions
Assess the subject’s likely path and identify buildings, vehicles, or other structures that may interfere with line-of-sight.
Adjust the drone's position early to maintain an unobstructed view, which may require flying closer to the subject or repositioning laterally to avoid occlusion.

Utilize Zoom Capabilities If the subject is clearly visible in the camera feed without the operator straining to identify it, the tracking model will generally be able to detect and maintain the lock. Excessive distance or reliance on extremely small visual targets may reduce tracking performance.

Avoid Overhead Viewing Angles Subjects, particularly people, are more difficult for the system to identify or re-identify when viewed directly from above. Maintaining an oblique viewing angle improves tracking continuity and reduces the likelihood of subject confusion in complex environments.

Arrive on Scene Faster Faster Fly Here Now Flights with Obstacle Avoidance on X10 Controllers Fly Here Now transits on X10 Controllers will now reach 45 mph (20 m/s) without disabling obstacle avoidance.

Respond to incidents and cover distance faster while maintaining full obstacle detection and safety features.

The drone will always fly at this maximum speed while executing a Fly Here Now mission

Note: At higher speeds, battery temperature may increase, meaning performance limits may automatically adjust to preserve flight safety and efficiency.

NightSense Power Optimization Strobing - Default OFF Night flights benefit from improved endurance through intelligent power management of the infrared (IR) NightSense modules.

The IR LEDs now strobe in sync with the navigation cameras rather than running continuously, reducing energy use while preserving full obstacle-avoidance performance.

Reduces battery draw from IR illumination, extending mission duration by up to 5-7 minutes during night operations
Maintains the same level of obstacle detection and visual navigation accuracy
Disabled by default

Note: This optimization applies only to IR NightSense modules.

Visible NightSense behavior is unchanged.

Strobing occurs in infrared light and is not visible to the human eye.

Enhanced Flight Experience Flight Envelope Protection Flight Envelope Protection (FEP) introduces a new power management system that dynamically manages speed, thrust, and battery output to deliver a smoother, more predictable flight experience.

By optimizing available power in real time, even with a full set of attachments, FEP enables the drone to reach and maintain true top speeds more consistently across a wider range of conditions.

Automatically manages power draw in cold temperatures, at high altitudes, or when carrying a full set of attachments, enabling more consistent achievement of top speeds while preventing brownouts or early landings
Longer flight times - Increases flight times by 3-5 minutes due to faster returns and greater predictability
On-station time - Provides 2-10 minutes of increased time on scene based on distance to scene and configuration

Note: Top speeds may be slightly impacted in extreme cold or with high loads.

No Hand-Wave Calibration Required for GPS Night Launches Launching at night with GPS-only no longer requires hand-wave calibration.

Pilots can launch directly from the ground, even in dark or low-light environments, without enabling NightSense or Low Light mode.

This allows for safer, more consistent launches in challenging environments.

Skydio X10 will use magnetometer-based heading esti

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Version 39.380 Released Feb 10, 2026 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH version 39.380

Skydio X10D MH Controller version 44.6.43 > 44.6.44

Note: This software release is supported on Skydio X10D MH only.

Skydio temporarily paused the Tactical Increment 2 release after identifying an issue with the distribution of the Map Layers component.

Core system functionality was not affected.

The issue was limited to the optional Map Layers feature and has since been resolved.

The Map Layers installation package has been updated to correct the distribution issue.

This minor bug fix updates the controller software version only; the vehicle software version remains unchanged.

For the best user experience, please ensure the controller is running the latest software version.

What's in this release Microhard Radio Firmware Update This release includes a Microhard Radio Firmware update.

Vehicle and controller updates will take longer than usual during the installation of this firmware update.

ISR Tools Import and View Custom Map Layers You can now upload and view KML, KMZ, MBTiles, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF, or GeoPDF files directly on the controller map.

Turn layers on or off at any time, even during flight, to improve situational awareness and stay aligned with operational requirements.

How to import and view custom map layers on the Skydio X10D Controller (Early Access Program)

Public safety - Import published wildfire boundary files from federal, state, or local agencies (such as federal fire maps in California or Colorado) to ensure safe operations in restricted areas
Utilities and inspection - Highlight poles, assets, or defined zones to stay within designated boundaries and streamline inspections
General awareness - Add custom overlays to avoid sensitive areas or keep flight operations aligned with mission objectives
Map layers are visual only and do not affect flight paths or mission logic

[ Note: If you would like access to this feature, please reach out to Skydio Support or your Skydio account manager.

Paraverse on X10D WiFi-enabled controllers This feature enables the X10D controller to connect to the Skydio Paraverse and simulate a flight without a real drone, providing controller-based training.

Access to Skydio Paraverse is via the WiFi-enabled Controller feature, which requires an internet connection.

How to access the Paraverse on Skydio X10D Controller

Note: If you would like access, please reach out to your Skydio representative or Skydio Support for assistance.

Quick Pitch and Quick Yaw for Faster, Repeatable Shots New Quick Pitch and Quick Yaw shortcuts help Pilots reposition the camera and drone more quickly during inspection workflows.

Make large, repeatable pitch and yaw adjustments with a single action, reducing the need for manual fine-tuning when capturing consistent views.

Two new quick camera positioning modes: Quick Gimbal Pitch and Quick Yaw.

These introduce controller shortcuts for rapid, repeatable camera positioning during inspections.

Quick Pitch: Incrementally move the gimbal through preset angles [-90°, -45°, 0°, 45°, 90°] with dedicated buttons for up/down.
Quick Yaw: Instantly rotate the drone 180° yaw with one tap, making it easy to capture backside views during corridor runs.

European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Lighting

Toggle European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Lighting on to display a red front light, a white rear light, and periodically flashing green lights visible from all directions. Select your light preferences in the Lighting menu.

Updated Menus and Settings The X10 Controller Flight Deck Quick Actions are now more consistent and easier to use:

Obstacle Avoidance - The Quick Action menu now includes simplified controls for turning Obstacle Avoidance ON or OFF and selecting a range (Standard, Close, or Minimal). A new gear icon provides a shortcut to the full Obstacle Avoidance settings in the Sensing menu.
Thermal Tools - The Thermal quick action menu has been updated, with a gear icon that takes you directly to the Tools tab of the Thermal Camera settings.
Skylens (Augmented Reality) - Skylens is now a single ON or OFF toggle (previous distance options have been removed). To streamline setup, Skylens settings have been moved under a new Augmented Reality section in Display settings, where you can adjust box styles and toggle the feature on or off.

Centralized X10 Controller Sound Settings Sound controls have been streamlined into one place, giving you easier control over all audio settings on the controller. Sound controls are consolidated into a single Sound menu within Global Settings. From here, you can adjust:

Controller speaker volume
Drone speaker volume
Notification volume
Camera shutter sounds

Enterprise Integrations USB Networking tab New USB Networking Menu with two options

USB-C Mode: Selecting the USB-C Mode option in the USB Networking section of the Sharing menu forces the USB port into USB host mode, making it compatible with third-party USB hubs. Standard should be selected in all other cases, which allows the USB port USB negotiation.
Static IP Addressing: Allows users to manually configure static IP settings for Ethernet connections made through the controller’s USB-C port. It introduces a simple workflow to assign an IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS when no DHCP server is available. By supporting static configuration, the controller can integrate with a wider range of tactical radios and networks that disable DHCP for security or policy without engineering assistance. Not supported on WiFi enabled controllers.

Auto-discovery for MAVLink clients via Avahi/MDNS MAVLink (gated): Added Avahi (mDNS/DNS-SD) service advertisement for MAVLink communication.

The system announces a UDP-based MAVLink service on the local network, allowing compatible clients to automatically discover the host without manual configuration.

Third-Party Attachments Attachment developers can now add their own custom device identifiers (USB VID

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Version 39.328.17 Released Dec 8, 2025 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D Connect MH

Skydio X10D MH ATO version 39.328.17

Skydio X10D MH ATO Controller INTL version 39.328.4

What's in this release Performance improvements This update addresses a recent NTO, Battery Level Estimation Error, published by Skydio on October 14, 2025. Improvements fix how the system measures and tracks battery levels to prevent inaccurate charge readings:

Adds logic to better detect and correct estimation errors
Ensures pilots see a more reliable state of charge during flight

Minor fixes

Landing responsiveness has been enhanced with increased nudging sensitivity, and a bug that led to variable speeds has been resolved.
All menus of the Skydio X10D Flight Deck user interface have been translated into Spanish and Ukrainian
External RSTP streaming fix

Radio Interference Detection on X10D Controllers When interference from high-powered radios (e.g., HAM radios) is detected within ~1 foot of the X10D Controller, a new message will display to alert the operator.

The alert will remain visible for up to 10 seconds unless dismissed
To prevent communication loss, affected control inputs (L1, L2, R1, and R2) are temporarily disabled until the interference subsides

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Version 39.327 Released Oct 7, 2025 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH INTL version 39.327

Skydio X10D MH Controller INTL version 39.264

Note: This software release is supported on Skydio X10D MH only. What's in this release Minor fixes and performance

improvements

All menus of the Skydio X10D Flight Deck user interface have been translated into Spanish and Ukrainian
External RSTP streaming fix

Radio Interference Detection on X10D Controllers When interference from high-powered radios (e.g., HAM radios) is detected within ~1 foot of the X10D Controller, a new message will display to alert the operator.

The alert will remain visible for up to 10 seconds unless dismissed
To prevent communication loss, affected control inputs (L1, L2, R1, and R2) are temporarily disabled until the interference subsides

Skydio X10D MH Controller Unkiosking The Skydio X10D controller runs in a Kiosk Mode.

This is a locked-down environment that restricts the operator to the Skydio Flight Deck application and prevents access to the underlying Android operating system.

It is a security and simplicity feature: operators cannot accidentally alter system settings or install unauthorized apps during missions.

Controller unkiosking is the process of exiting Kiosk Mode.

When the controller is unkiosked, the Android interface is unlocked, allowing users to install and run third-party applications on the controller, access system settings, and use tools beyond Flight Deck.

After the controller is unkiosked, operators can:

Install approved Android apps
Configure deeper system/network settings
Run ATAK plugins or alternate GCS apps

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Version 39.301 Released Sep 22, 2025 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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22 September, 2025

Skydio X10D MH ATO version 39.301

Skydio X10D MH Controller ATO version 39.257

Note: This software release is supported on Skydio X10D MH only.

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B)
Skydio X10 is equipped with an onboard ADS-B receiver, which detects ADS-B signals broadcast by nearby aircraft and notifies X10 operators via on-screen prompts. The X10 onboard ADS-B is receive-only and does not broadcast any ADS-B signals out.
ADS-B alerts are now supported even in degraded navigation states such as GPS-denied or ATTI mode, enabling ADS-B operation in advanced ISR missions. Visual and audible notifications will alert the operator when an aircraft enters the set alert radius.

Aircraft icon – Displays either a fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft, with the altitude relative to your drone. Select this icon to view more flight details (e.g., vertical/horizontal speed, ground distance).
Visual notification – A message alert appears in the top right of the screen and displays Incoming Aircraft
Audible alert (off by default) - When an aircraft enters your alert radius, the X10 Controller will play an audible alert. Select the speaker icon in the message box to mute the alert.

How to use ADS-B on the Skydio X10 Controller

Note: Configure ADS-B settings in the Global Settings Menu > Display > Air Traffic. Sound Menu You can use the new sound menu to set the volume for audible ADS-B and shutter sound notifications. The default volume for sound is set to 0 (silent). The slider adjusts the volume.

Note: Configure sound volume in the Global Settings Menu > Sound.

Slant Range in Crosshair Coordinates (DTED) Operators can now maintain awareness of range-to-target in camera views, with slant range distance.

The system displays the direct line-of-sight distance from the drone to the ground intercept point at the crosshairs, giving an immediate range to target.

This aids coordination with supporting units while providing a real-time range reference to help pilots maintain safe standoff distances.

The vehicle must be within the DTED map area for the duration of the flight, for crosshair coordinates or slant range data to be reported.
Crosshair coordinates must be enabled and available.
The slant range will be displayed in meters or feet, depending on the unit of measurement selected.

How to use Crosshair Coordinates (DTED) on Skydio X10 / X10D New Battery Alerts A new set of controller battery notifications has been introduced:

At 10%, you will receive a Controller Battery Low warning
At 5%, a Controller Battery Critical alert appears with an audible tone
If the controller powers off mid-flight, the drone will honor the Lost Connection settings

NAVIGATION

New Telemetry Options

Wind Speed and Direction: The Flight Deck now features a telemetry option for displaying the current wind speed and an arrow indicating the wind direction relative to the drone’s heading. The arrow rotates as the drone turns, allowing the pilot to determine whether they are flying into a headwind, a tailwind, or a crosswind. This helps pilots assess flight characteristics and anticipate higher battery use during returns.
Time Elapsed: Flight Deck now offers a telemetry option that displays the amount of time the drone has been in flight. A clock icon shows a running timer that starts at launch.
Time Until Shutdown: A new telemetry option displays the estimated remaining flight time until the battery capacity reaches zero, represented with an hourglass icon. The value is an estimate only and can vary significantly with wind, flight mode, or payload conditions.
Battery Temperature: Pilots can now view live battery temperature as a selectable telemetry item, displayed as a thermometer icon. The value is displayed in units (°C or °F) according to the controller settings. Understanding the battery temperature is especially important in cold conditions to monitor performance.

Understanding telemetry on Skydio X10D

Note: Select data to display in the telemetry bar in the Global Settings Menu> Display > Telemetry.

Range Limits Geofence Setting Range Limits allows for precise control over mission boundaries, improves safety, and satisfies key regulatory requirements.

Pilots define a maximum range (164 to 32,808 ft / 50 to 10,000 m) that the drone can fly from the controller using a slider.

When the drone reaches the limit, it will stop and hover.
The geofence is centered on the controller’s GPS position and moves with the pilot as long as the controller's GPS is valid.
If the controller GPS is lost during flight, the geofence center point freezes at the last valid controller location.
If the controller has never provided a valid GPS, the center point defaults to the launch location.

How to use Range Limits Geofence on Skydio X10D

Note: Select the range that the X10D vehicle can fly from the controller in the Global Settings Menu > Flight Controls > Limits > Toggle on/off > Maximum Range from 164 to 32,808 feet. Low Speed Mode Toggle on Low Speed Mode for a maximum flight speed of 3 m/s for safer operation around people.

Note: Toggle Low Speed Mode on/off in the Global Settings Menu > Flight Controls > Limits. 2.4 GHz Power

2.4 GHz High Power Default: The system now defaults to 2.4 GHz maximum power when first paired or re-paired for best performance out of the box. A one-time gate screen alerts the operator that the system is in high-power mode, ensuring strong connectivity by default, while providing users in restricted regions with a clear prompt to adjust settings if necessary.
2.4 GHz Power Settings Update: Power level settings in the 2.4 GHz band have been refined to better align with regulatory limits while maintaining strong link performance. These adjustments ensure optimal operation in regulated environments, with no changes to the other bands.
Additional Radio Settings Chan

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Version 39.237 Released Jun 25, 2025 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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June 25, 2025

Skydio X10D INTL/ATO version 39.237

Skydio X10D Controller INTL/ATO version 39.187.1

What's in this release Minor fixes and performance improvements for the Skydio X10D controller. This software update only applies to the controller; you will not need to update your drone. For detailed update instructions, visit How to update your Skydio X10D.

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Version 39.204 Released May 8, 2025 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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May 8, 2025

Skydio X10D ATO software version 39.204

Skydio X10D ATO Controller version 39.137

This update provides new features and improvements to navigation, communication, integrations, and the tools used for tactical ISR.

Note: This update will require you to re-pair the controller and vehicle.

The update file may disappear from the USB-C drive after the update completes.

Please contact your Program Manager or Account Executive if you are interested in the Advanced or Special Access Features.

This release supports Skydio X10D Connect MH and Skydio Connect SL.

NAVIGATION

Navigation Indicators

A more informative VIO/GPS Indicator helps you quickly assess whether the drone is relying on GPS or VIO:

Gray background highlights the primary navigation mode
White status bars indicate VIO/GPS stability
One white bar indicates a degraded state that may be close to failure
Zero white bars indicate that the navigation source has failed
GPS Off will display if GPS has been toggled off
The yellow compass indicates GPS is awaiting heading
If the GPS heading has not been set, you will receive a notification prompting you to move the drone laterally to establish heading.
If GPS and VIO navigation modes are unavailable, the drone will enter Attitude Mode

Launch in Smaller Spaces with Lower Clearance Requirements

Skydio X10D can launch in more confined environments, both indoors and outdoors, thanks to a reduced minimum overhead clearance requirement.

Now only 6 ft 7 in (~2 m) is needed to launch
Previously required 10 ft (3 m) of overhead space
Enables launching from complex environments, such as dense forests, tight spaces, or covered areas

Note: Skydio X10 is capable of launching with as little as ~6'7" of vertical clearance.

However, this is intended for constrained environments and should not replace the standard 10 ft (3 m) recommended clearance in all directions.

Operating in tighter spaces may increase the risk of collision, serious bodily injury, or damage during launch.

Low Launch

Low Launch limits the launch height to 3 ft (1 m), ensuring the pilot has quicker flight control and allowing tactical users to maintain a lower profile.

Select Global settings > Launch menu > Low Launch Toggle On/Off
Supported with Skydio NightSense
The setting persists across flights and power cycles
If Obstacle Avoidance is disabled, Low Launch will not be available
If Attitude Mode is enabled, Low Launch will not be available

Visual Navigation at Higher Altitudes

Skydio X10D now maintains stable Visual Navigation (VIO) at altitudes up to 984 ft (300 m) — a significant increase from the previous 164 ft (50 m) limit.

This enhances flexibility in GPS-denied environments, such as urban canyons or high-altitude tactical operations.

If GPS is lost, Skydio X10D maintains continuous Visual Navigation—even at high altitudes.

Increased situational awareness with high-altitude perspectives in challenging GPS environments
Operate reliably in cityscapes where GPS signals may be unreliable
Maintain mission continuity even if GPS is lost

Note: High-altitude VIO is optimized for daylight.

When flying at night, Visual Navigation will work best in environments with street or building lights that the drone can reference for positioning.

VIO will degrade as you fly at higher altitudes, as there are fewer lights.

Monitor VIO and GPS health in the telemetry bar and adjust flights based on your environment.

Always follow the aviation regulations in your country and jurisdiction.

Disable GPS Navigation

Disabling GPS navigation allows for flight in GPS-denied environments or when GPS navigation is degraded.

Enable preflight or during flight in the Sensing menu
GPS can be toggled on in flight without requiring a reboot or re-initialization
When GPS is toggled off, X10D switches to VIO or ATTI navigation
Monitor real-time telemetry provided by the system to the MAVLink client
Fly missions using MAVLink-defined waypoints without relying on GPS coordinates
Default GPS On and the setting does not persist across flights and power cycles

Note: Features that use a map position, such as crosshair coordinates, are unavailable unless an Anchor Point is set.

Anchor Point for Visual Navigation

Navigate in GPS-denied environments by setting a reference position on a map, allowing the drone to fly, execute waypoints, and return home.

Toggle off GPS Navigation
Select the Map settings and Set Anchor Point
Drag the map to place the anchor point at the estimated position of the drone
Long press on a visible feature on the map (ensure the feature matches in the camera view) to set heading point
Rotate the drone until the heading point appears in the camera view
Slide the vertical marker left or right and align it precisely with the feature
Adjust or relocalize the anchor point mid-mission if needed

Known Issues

After adjusting the heading alignment in the camera view, the heading alignment marker becomes unresponsive and can no longer be dragged. Cancel and return to the previous step, then re-enter the heading step. Complete all X10D movements and camera adjustments before setting the heading marker.

Attitude Mode Flight

Launch, fly, and land in Attitude Mode when GPS and VIO are unavailable, with the ability to transition between navigation modes as needed. Launch and fly in Attitude Mode when GPS is disabled and there is insufficient light for VIO.

Select Global settings > Sensing menu > toggle Attitude Mode on
Throttle down for 1 second to launch in Attitude Mode
Hold down L2 button for temporary Attitude Mode

Note: Not supported on Skydio X10D Connect SL.

Heading Return

Your X10D returns using a compass to assign a heading by autonomously flying in an operator-defined direction when navigation and communication are lost.

Select the Return menu > Lost Connections > Attitude Mod

Release notes & download

Version 37.7.6 Released Feb 19, 2025 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D MH ATO & INTL version: 37.7.6

Skydio X10D Controller MH ATO & INTL version: 37.7.1

Skydio X10D SL version: 37.7.6 Skydio X10D Controller SL version: 37.7.1

Critical Update: Resolved Power Loss During Flight Issue

Note: Flight will be blocked with batteries that have not been updated.

We highly recommend updating your entire fleet at once to ensure safe, uninterrupted flight with all batteries.

We also recommend that fleet managers and operators perform this software update across all batteries in one batch ahead of time in the office, as opposed to in the field, before any critical operations.

This release includes a fix for the rare occurrence of power loss during flight, outlined in a Notice to Operators (NTO) from January 31, 2025. An uncommanded battery reset caused the issue due to a communication fault within the battery’s management system.

Resolves the power loss issue by addressing the communication fault within the battery’s management unit
Requires updates to Skydio X10D vehicle, controller, and batteries to apply the fix
Batteries must be updated before flight after the drone and controller have been updated
Flights will be blocked with batteries that have not been updated
Updates to batteries will occur automatically when each battery is inserted into the drone
Once you perform the one-time battery update, you will be able to continue flying with that battery
Each battery should take approximately 30 to 60 seconds to update
Each battery must be updated individually — we recommend updating your entire fleet in one batch to avoid disruptions during field operations
Preflight Checks — Continue to perform standard preflight inspections and adhere to best practices to minimize ground risk

How to update your batteries

Update your controller and vehicle. Read How to update your Skydio X10D for detailed update instructions.
Insert a battery into the updated drone and power it on
A notification will display on the Gate Screen as the battery begins automatically updating (this process should take 30 to 60 seconds)
When the update is complete, power off the drone and remove the battery
Insert the next battery
Repeat this process until you have successfully updated all of the batteries in your fleet

Additional Fixes

Skydio X10D SL

The controller failed to establish a connection to X10D when using Channel 144 (DFS)
If the system selected Channel 144, the controller would not connect the next time it was powered on, requiring a reboot to restore connectivity
Channel 144 has been removed from the available DFS channels to prevent this issue

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Release notes & download

Version 37.1.182 Released Oct 30, 2024 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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Skydio X10D ATO version 37.1.182

Skydio X10D Controller ATO version 37.1.160

Warning: If the update process stalls while updating the vehicle and you receive a v339 error message that blocks you from launching, please reboot the X10D controller and drone and start the update process over. If you need assistance with the update process, please contact [email protected].

What's in this release

Increased situational awareness with improvements to system reliability and robustness:

Mavlink third-party radio support
WiFi Enabled X10D Controller
Radio Frequency Telemetry Data
Improved Battery Capacity Estimations
Public Safety Lights

More efficient inspections of critical infrastructure:

Button Mappable Exposure Compensation
Custom Media Folder
Map Capture

Enhancements

3D Scan Enhancements

Fixes and Improvements

MAVLink / RAS-A Compliance

Robotics and Autonomous Systems – Air (RAS-A) MAVLink Control Link Interoperability Profile (IOP) compliance includes manual vehicle control, autonomous missions (waypoints), camera and payload control, vehicle-specific skills, radio link configuration, pairing configuration, and maintenance for integration with third-party controllers.

Improvements to the Skydio X10D MAVLink interface to support compliance with RAS-A v1.1 and beginning to support RAS-A v1.2.

WiFi Enabled X10D Controller

Set the Skydio X10D controller to Online mode to connect to WiFi to download map files and connect to RTSP for live stream video feed.

Toggle on to use the Internet and toggle off to retain flight security.

Before managing your fleet, you must have your Skydio Cloud settings configured, such as adding users, claiming your Skydio vehicles, and connecting to wireless networks.

Access updates
Download maps
Stream live video feed

Note: Reach out to your Skydio representative or [email protected] to enable this feature.

Note: To enable, contact your program manager or [email protected]

The network indicator icon displays the controller's WiFi network status:

Healthy internet connection = green checkmark
No Internet Connection = red x

Button Mappable Exposure Compensation

Quickly adjust the exposure compensation (EV+-) by mapping it to a button or D-pad direction on the Skydio X10D Controller. When you adjust EV with the capture menu closed, the brightness changes on-screen.

Mappable to C1, C2, C3, L2, R2, Dpad-L, Dpad-U, Dpad-R
Each EV+ press will increase by 0.5
Each EV- press will decrease by 0.5

Radio Frequency Telemetry Data

Display the current radio frequency in the telemetry bar.

Navigate to Global Settings > Display > Telemetry to select Radio Frequency.

Create a Custom Media Folder

Organize your media on the SD memory card, especially during long days spent capturing photos and videos of numerous scenes or structures.

This will make it easier to review and process your media.

Create the custom folder preflight or during flight, and your media will automatically be saved to the custom folder across flights and power cycles.

Toggle on, and files will be saved in DCIM > [customfoldername]
Toggle off (or toggle on with blank folder name entry): Files saved in the usual directory
If you are recording a video and create a custom folder, you must stop recording and start recording again.
This does NOT affect any photos captured in 3D Scan

Improved Battery Capacity Estimations

We have greatly improved the way we estimate the amount of battery capacity that is required to return and land.

The battery capacity estimate considers vehicle aerodynamics, wind speed, headwinds, hovering, high-speed flight, autonomy power consumption, and attachments such as Spotlight and NightSense.

The time required to return and land is now more accurate.

Update Configuration in Fleet Manager for Offline Drones

Skydio has made managing offline drones, users, license assignments, and software update files easy through Skydio Fleet Manager for Offline Drones. You can now download the Configuration Only file to sync new software-defined licenses, features, or default settings.

Public Safety Lights

Public safety lights are visual warnings to alert others of urgency or hazards. Operators can select from options in the Lights menu and map a button to toggle on or off.

Navigation = RGB
Police = flashing red/blue
Emergency = flashing red/white

MAP CAPTURE ENHANCEMENTS

NightSense Compatibility

NightSense is now supported when performing a Map Capture. The visual NightSense attachment allows you to complete a low-altitude Map Capture in dark or low-light environments with obstacle avoidance enabled.

Note: NightSense is not supported in other capture modes.

Custom Flight Direction

Tailor your flight path to align with your area of interest for robust surveying and mapping.

Select Edit Settings and enable the Custom Flight Direction toggle
Use the arrows on-screen or enter a specific degree value

Perpendicular Camera Heading

By default, the camera heading is aligned parallel to the direction the drone travels. Enable Perpendicular Camera Heading to adjust the camera to face perpendicular to the direction the drone is traveling.

Gimbal Pitch Down

By default, the sensor package points straight down (nadir) during a Map Capture. Utilize the Gimbal Pitch Down slider to change this to an oblique angle.

Drag the slider to adjust the degree value
Previously, you could only adjust this angle if Cross Hatch was enabled

Note: Cross Hatch will use this angle when enabled, but Perimeter will not. You can set the camera angle when you enable Perimeter.

Maximum Speed Increase

Info: The actual speed may be slower than the selected maximum speed to prevent motion blur. The actual speed is determined by the sensor (Wide vs. Narrow), altitude, and lighting conditions.

The maximum speed in Map Capture has increased from 11.2 mph (5 m/s) to 35.8 mph (1

Release notes & download

Version 34.1.140 Released Aug 14, 2024 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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August 14, 2024

Skydio X10D INTL version 34.1.140

Skydio X10D Controller INTL version 34.1.86

What's in this release

Bug Fixes & Minor

Improvements

Multi-battery relocalization in 3D Scan issue fixed
Gimbal vibration reduced on newly manufactured VT-300L sensor packages

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Version 34.1.125 Released Jul 25, 2024 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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July 23, 2024

Skydio X10D ATO software version 34.1.125

Skydio X10D ATO Controller version 34.1.81

NEW

Skydio NightSense (Beta)

Skydio NightSense attachments provide bright visible or infrared 360° illumination, unlocking Skydio visual navigation and obstacle avoidance when flying at night and in low-light conditions.

Note: Skydio is allowing pilots to use and provide feedback on this Beta feature.

Skydio NightSense attachments are available in Visual light and Infrared (IR) light variants
Install your attachments on the top and bottom attachment bays of your drone
Turn NightSense on or off through the Quick Actions in Skydio Flight Deck

For more information, visit: Getting started with NightSense for Skydio X10

Note: NightSense is not compatible with Skydio 3D Scan.

ATAK Multicast

Multicast will send data to multiple targeted receivers at the same time.

Cursor on Target (CoT) PLI telemetry from the X10D and the controller are shared to ATAK’s default multicast group, 239.2.3.1, and port 6969 when ATAK telemetry sharing is enabled, but no TAK Servers are enabled.

This allows multicast-enabled networks connected to the Skydio X10D controller to propagate drone telemetry across the network to multiple clients simultaneously.

Note: A known limitation of this feature requires the controller to be rebooted if a TAK Server is connected before multicast traffic is shared again.

Low Light Flight Environment

Use Standard (default) for normal daytime and Low Light at night and in dim environments.
The Low Light selection replaces the GPS Only toggle. Low Light flight mode will use vision. navigation if there is ambient light; however, GPS will remain the primary navigation system. If NightSense is on, X10 will use vision navigation.
With the introduction of Standard and Low Light modes, we’ve updated our guidance for flying at night and in precipitation:

Flying at night Select Low Light. Calibrate if prompted (not required with NightSense).

Flying in precipitation (during the day) Select Standard. Disable obstacle avoidance via the quick action or the settings menu, and only fly with a strong GPS signal.

Flying in precipitation (at night) Select Low Light. Disable obstacle avoidance, disable NightSense (if you have NightSense attachments installed), and only fly with a strong GPS signal.

Action Wheel

The new Action Wheel is available for your controller's D-pad. It allows you to quickly preview and select functions in flight.

Navigate to Global Settings > Flight Controls > Controls to assign the up, left, and right actions on the D-pad
Hold the back button on the controller to bring up the Action Wheel menu. While holding the back button, press the D-pad up, left, or right to execute that function

Note: When using the Action Wheel, the down option on the D-pad now locks the controller screen, which is useful for precipitation or preventing accidental screen inputs.

This is a change from previous behavior, where you would hold down the Back button and D-pad for 5 seconds to lock and unlock the screen.

Ground Avoidance

Skydio X10 now uses the Time of Flight sensor to detect the ground/landing surface and slow the drone's descent before it makes contact with the ground, even when obstacle avoidance is disabled.

Note: This feature is not designed to avoid active terrain when flying laterally. Be sure to enable standard, close, or minimal obstacle avoidance to set a reliable obstacle avoidance margin around your drone.

ENHANCEMENTS

Free Look During Waypoint Missions

You may now adjust yaw and pitch to point the camera at a point of interest while X10 traverses to a waypoint.

Use your controller joystick and wheel to adjust yaw and pitch while X10 is flying to a waypoint
Select Exit Free Look to snap back to the heading and gimbal angle selected during your mission setup

Updated Skydio X10D Overheating Alerts and Behavior

Improved the drone overheating alert model for better accuracy and cadence with updated user guidance
Disables obstacle avoidance at high temperatures to reduce power draw and lower drone temperature. If the drone temperature drops back down during flight, obstacle avoidance will be re-enabled

Visit Best Practices for flying Skydio X10 on hot days for detailed information.

Note: Temperature alerts are based on internal drone components significantly higher than ambient temps.

Previous: Single alert when drone reaches critical temperatures.

Alert 1 - Land Now

Take immediate action to land

New series of three alerts:

Alert 1 - Drone is Heating Up

Can be dismissed
recommended to disable obstacle avoidance.

Alert 2 - OA disabled

Obstacle avoidance may be re-enabled if the drone temperature drops during flight.

Alert 3 - Land NowTake immediate action to land.

FIXES & ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

Default Stick Sensitivity Changes

Default settings for Roll, Pitch, and Throttle have increased
Roll and Pitch are now set to 35%
Throttle is now set to 100%

Note: These settings will NOT automatically update if you are an existing user. Select the Reset button under Flight Control Sensitivity settings or factory reset your drone to reset to these new defaults.

Return Type Has Been Removed

Previously, you would select Vision or GPS as your return type
Now, X10 will automatically return using whichever navigation system is better at the time of return

Note: If flying in Low Light Environments, we recommend monitoring and maintaining strong GPS health during your flight.

Updated Obstacle Avoidance Margins and Speed

Standard Obstacle Avoidance is now flatter on the Z axis or shaped more like a pancake and less like a bubble. The margins remain the same, but this is a more accurate margin shaped around the form factor of your drone.
Close obstacle avoidance radius has been reduced from 8 inches (21 cm) to 6 inches (15 cm)
Disabling

Release notes & download

Version 34.1.114 Released Jun 11, 2024 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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June 11, 2024

Skydio X10D INTL version 34.1.114

Skydio X10D Controller INTL version 34.1.79

What's in this release

NEW

Skydio X10D Spotlight Attachment

The Skydio X10D spotlight attachment is a powerful tool designed to shine light over a targeted area to focus on specific points of interest when flying at night or in low-light conditions.

Recognize person from up to 500 ft (152 meters) away
Install on the right or left attachment bay and set the angle for your spotlight prior to launch
Toggle your spotlight on or off inside Skydio Flight Deck

For more information, visit: Getting started with the X10 spotlight attachment

NightSense (Beta)

Skydio NightSense attachments provide bright visible or infrared 360° illumination, unlocking Skydio visual navigation and obstacle avoidance when flying at night and in low-light conditions.

Note: Skydio is offering pilots the opportunity to use and provide feedback on this Beta feature.

Skydio NightSense attachments are available in Visual light and Infrared (IR) light variants
Install your attachments on the top and bottom attachment bays of your drone
Turn NightSense on or off through the Quick Actions in Skydio Flight Deck

For more information, visit: Getting started with NightSense for Skydio X10

Note: NightSense is not compatible with Skydio 3D Scan.

ATAK Multicast

Multicast will send data to multiple targeted receivers at the same time.

Cursor on Target (CoT) PLI telemetry from the X10D and the controller are shared to ATAK’s default multicast group, 239.2.3.1, and port 6969 when ATAK telemetry sharing is enabled, but no TAK Servers are enabled.

This allows multicast-enabled networks connected to the Skydio X10D controller to simultaneously propagate drone telemetry across the network to multiple clients.

Note: A known limitation of this feature requires the controller to be rebooted if a TAK Server is connected before multicast traffic is shared again.

VT300-L Sensor Package

Note: Only supported on Skydio X10D Connect SL.

VT300-L provides a 64 MP narrow module, a 50 MP 1” wide module, an LED flashlight, and a FLIR Boson+ radiometric module.

VT300-L is great for:

Use cases that require a wide field of view
Capturing large scenes and structures from a short standoff distance
Inspections, surveying and mapping, and 3D modeling and photogrammetry

VT300-L is fully supported in Skydio Flight Deck, Remote Flight Deck, and 3D Scan, and shares the same video and photo modes as VT300-Z.

Low Light Flight Environment

Use Standard (default) for normal daytime and Low Light at night and in dim environments.
The Low Light selection replaces the GPS Only toggle. Low Light flight mode will use vision. navigation if there is any ambient light; however, GPS will remain the primary navigation system. If NightSense is on, X10 will use vision navigation.
With the introduction of Standard and Low Light modes, we’ve updated our guidance for flying at night and in precipitation:

Flying at night Select Low Light. Calibrate if prompted (not required with NightSense).

Flying in precipitation (during the day) Select Standard. Disable obstacle avoidance via the quick action or the settings menu, and only fly with a strong GPS signal.

Flying in precipitation (at night) Select Low Light. Disable obstacle avoidance, disable NightSense (if you have NightSense attachments installed), and only fly with a strong GPS signal.

Action Wheel

The new Action Wheel is available for your controller D-pad, allowing you to quickly preview and select functions in flight.

Navigate to Global Settings > Flight Controls > Controls to assign the up, left, and right actions on the D-pad
Hold the back button on the controller to bring up the Action Wheel menu. While holding the back button, press the D-pad up, left, or right to execute that function

Note: When using the Action Wheel, the down option on the D-pad now locks the controller screen, which is useful in precipitation or for preventing accidental screen inputs.

This is a change from previous behavior, where you would hold down the Back button and D-pad for 5 seconds to lock and unlock the screen.

Ground Avoidance

Skydio X10 now uses the Time of Flight sensor to detect the ground/landing surface and slow the drone's descent before it makes contact with the ground, even when obstacle avoidance is disabled.

Note: This feature is not designed for active terrain avoidance when flying laterally. Be sure to enable standard, close, or minimal obstacle avoidance to set a reliable obstacle avoidance margin around your drone.

ENHANCEMENTS

Free Look During Waypoint Missions

You may now adjust yaw and pitch to point the camera at a point of interest while X10 traverses to a waypoint.

Use your controller joystick and wheel to adjust yaw and pitch while X10 is flying to a waypoint
Select Exit Free Look to snap back to the heading and gimbal angle selected during your mission setup

Default Stick Sensitivity Changes

Default settings for Roll, Pitch, and Throttle have increased
Roll and Pitch are now set to 35%
Throttle is now set to 100%

Note: These settings will NOT automatically update if you are an existing user. Select the Reset button under Flight Control Sensitivity settings or factory reset your drone to reset to these new defaults.

Return Type Has Been Removed

Previously, you would select Vision or GPS as your return type
Now, X10 will automatically return using whichever navigation system is better at the time of return

Note: If flying in Low Light Environments, we recommend monitoring and maintaining strong GPS health during your flight.

Updated Obstacle Avoidance Margins and Speed

Standard Obstacle Avoidance is now flatter on the Z axis or shaped more like a pancake and less like a bubble. The margins remain the same, but this is a more accurate margin shaped around the form fa

Release notes & download

Version 31.6.121 Released May 28, 2024 First seen Aug 18, 2026

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May 28, 2024

Skydio X10D ATO version 31.6.121

Skydio X10D Controller ATO version 31.6.88

Blue UAS Cleared Drone List

Skydio X10D has been officially included in the U.S.

DOD Blue sUAS Cleared List.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has recognized Skydio X10D for its adherence to rigorous security standards and ability to enhance operational effectiveness across various defense scenarios.

Skydio X10D is section 848 FY20 NDAA and section 817 FY23 NDAA compliant, validated as cyber secure and safe to fly.

Visit https://www.diu.mil/blue-uas-cleared-list for detailed information.

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Improvements

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SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

Known Issues

Enhancements

MAP CAPTURE ENHANCEMENTS

Improvements

NEW

ENHANCEMENTS

FIXES & ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

NEW

ENHANCEMENTS

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