Skydio Release Notes (X10D) firmware v39.301

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 al​ert. 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, imp​roves 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