Hand Launching
Find a clear spot to launch your Skydio 2. When hand launching, the area
10 feet above you, 15 feet in front of you, and 3 feet on either side of you
should be clear
Step 1
Use caution on windy days. If there is any wind, for your safety please make
sure that it is blowing at your back, and never towards you. If the wind is
gusty or coming from dierent directions, consider launching from the
ground, or ying at another time
Step 2
Hold your Skydio 2 from behind and pointed away from you, with your
hand lightly gripping the battery from underneath. It’s critical that you
keep your ngers below the Skydio 2 chassis and away from the propellers
at all times.
Step 3
Point the front camera away from you and hold your Skydio 2 away from
your body, level and still. Ensure your arm is extended such that the rear
propellers will not make contact with your arm
Step 4
Using your other hand, initiate a launch of the Skydio 2 using the app,
Beacon, or Controller
Step 5
Release Skydio 2 carefully as the propellers begin to spin up by slowly
relaxing your grip. Keep your hand still - Skydio 2 will simply slide o your
palm and take ight on its own. No need to push it up in the air, or any
similar moves - just release your grip and use your attened hand as a
takeo platform
Step 6
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Hand Launching and Landing
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unstable environments, such as during high winds or while standing on a moving vehicle or
boat.
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