Skydio X10D firmware v43.147.79

Skydio X10D MH & SL Vehicle version 43.147.79

Skydio X10D MH & SL Contr​oller 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.

Explore More Explore related articles for additional information Skydio X10D Manuals, Guides, and Resources How to update your Skydio X10D Getting Started with Parachute for Skydio X10

Note: If you need assistance, please reach out to: [email protected] Skydio, Inc. A0505