117 Skydio X10D INTL - Operator Manual © 2024 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
Flight
Obstacle Avoidance
• NightSense ON: Obstacle avoidance is active when NightSense is on. Enable the AR
Depth View to visually display where Skydio X10D detects obstacles in the environment,
especially when using Infrared NightSense attachments, to assist with situational
awareness.
• NightSense OFF: When in Low Light mode, obstacle avoidance is disabled. Take extra
caution when piloting the drone to avoid obstacles and stay clear of people.
GPS Signal
• NightSense ON: When NightSense is on, visual naviation (VIO) is the primary navigation
method, however if flying at high altitudes the drone will rely on GPS. Monitor your VIO
and GPS heath status inflight; if both VIO and GPS degreade the drone will enter Attitude
Mode.
• NightSense OFF: Maintaining a strong GPS signal is paramount when operating X10D at
night. If Skydio X10D loses GPS while in Low Light mode, and there is not enough ambient
light for VIO, it will enter Attitude Mode.
Visibility
Improve visibility by enabling infrared or visible strobe lights. Skydio X10D strobe lights meet the
FAA requirement of being visible at a distance of 3 statute miles.
Return Behavior
Review the return behavior height setting in the Global Settings menu.
NightSense OFF: Skydio X10D does not avoid obstacles when in Low Light mode and
NightSense o, so you may want to set the drone’s return height such that it will be above any
potential obstacles.
Landing
When landing, use the controller joystick to descend down to 15 feet (4.6 meters), when you
are ready to land, press and hold the LAND button on the screen or the controller. Do not hand
launch or hand land at night.
Inflight Safety Considerations
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WARNING: Due to potential burn risk and eye damage, Skydio does not
recommend Hand Landing your drone while using NightSense.
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