Skydio X2D QGC - Overview of Skydio QGC; Skydio Ground Control (QGC); Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Software

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Overview
Skydio QGC is an alternative application available for the Skydio Enterprise Controller for full flight control and
access to X2 autonomy features.
Feature Description Main use cases Key benefits
Close Proximity
Obstacle Avoidance
Fly closer to obstacles.
Close (~11”)
Minimal (~4”)
Disabled
Standard (~34”)
• Situational awareness
• Inspection
Allows closer flight for indoor
navigation e.g. through large
doorways and up-close
inspection of detailed assets
Superzoom
Blends the six 4K navigation
cameras to create an
omnidirectional view. Allows
the user to zoom digitally with
algorithmic image stabilization
• Situational awareness See farther, and in all
directions without moving the
drone - reduces pilot cognitive
load
Vertical View
Gimbal can vertically look
straight up above the drone
• Inspection Allows for overhung
inspections such as ceilings,
bridges, and canopies
Rangefinding
Provides rangefinding using the
augmented reality MGRS grid
on the controller UI
• Situational awareness
• Inspection
Increases operator situational
awareness and reduces time
to vectoring maneuvering
forces.
Skydio QGC supports a subset of the Skydio Autonomy Enterprise features:
Skydio Ground Control (QGC)
Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Software