Skydio Release Notes (X10D) firmware v37.1.182

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.

Impr​ovements 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

NightSe​nse 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