4 Skydio X2 - User guide © 2021 Skydio, Inc. All rights reserved.
FLYING SAFELY
• Because Skydio X2 navigates visually during the day, it’s
essential to keep all of its cameras clean. Use the
included cleaning cloth (or any clean microfiber cloth) to
ensure that all cameras are dust and smudge-free
before every flight.
• Battery - Skydio X2 uses magnets to retain the battery
which may attract metallic debris. Prior to installing any
battery, visually inspect the magnets on the bottom of
the Skydio X2 and the end of the battery, including
connectors, to make sure the magnets are clean and
free of debris so the battery fits securely in place.
Verify the battery is fully seated in the aircraft prior to
takeoff. DO NOT use if damage has occurred to
magnets or battery.
• Ensure all propellers are firmly attached and free of nicks,
cracks, or other visible damage. Never fly with
damaged propellers.
WARNING: Keep your fingers away from the
propellers anytime they’re spinning such as
during launch, flight, and landing. Attempting to
touch the propellers or the drone during flight,
launch, or landing has a high risk of severe injury.
Exercise caution when holding Skydio X2 in windy
environments, as gusts may cause the propellers to
spin. Skydio X2 should not be flown when winds or
gusts are above 25 mph/40kmh.
• When landing, Skydio X2 descends straight down and
does not avoid obstacles. Ensure your landing area
is flat and clear of obstacles. Stay clear of the
landing area to avoid injury.
• Do not intentionally try to crash Skydio X2.
• When following a car or other vehicle, follow while off-
road or on a closed course. Never use Skydio X2
over public roadways.
• While Skydio X2 is optimized for use outdoors, it can be
flown indoors in certain environments with caution.
Only fly indoors in large, open areas with good
lighting, like large warehouses, gymnasiums, or
similar spaces. If you fly indoors, avoid flying near
glass, mirrors, solid textureless walls, dark areas, or
polished, reflective flooring.
• The Skydio X2’s metal frame may become hot to the touch
in high-temperature environments or direct sunlight,
even if powered off. The metal frame may also
become hot if powered on while on the ground for long
periods of time.
• Do not fly over bodies of water more than 30 ft.
across.
• Skydio X2 can’t see certain visually challenging obstacles.
Do not fly around thin branches, telephone or power
lines, ropes, netting, wires, chain link fencing or other
objects less than ½ in. in diameter.
• Do not fly around transparent surfaces like windows or
reflective surfaces like mirrors greater than 23 in.
wide.
• If your Skydio X2 does hit an obstacle it can’t see, it will
do its best to stabilize itself and continue the flight.
• When the sun is low on the horizon, it can temporarily blind
Skydio X2’s cameras depending on the drone’s angle.
Your drone may be cautious or jerky when flying
directly toward the sun.
• Your Skydio X2 can fly up to 35 mph/57 kmh (ground
speed) or 25 mph/40 kmh (air speed) under most
conditions. When Obstacle Avoidance is set to “Close,”
“Minimal,” “Disabled” (AEF add-on), or when GPS Night
Flight is enabled, X2’s max speed will be reduced. See
Obstacle Avoidance under the Drone Settings section on
page 30 for more information.
• Skydio X2 may instruct you to land if it encounters an
error or determines the environment is not safe for flying.
When instructed to do so, immediately fly Skydio X2 to the
safest area nearby and land.
• Flying at high altitudes may significantly increase the time
required to return and safely land the Skydio X2. You,
the pilot in command, are responsible for managing the
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