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Skydio X2
Color/Thermal - Operator Manual
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Safety
Flying Safely
Pre-flight
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Ensure that all of the camera lenses are dust and smudge-free prior to flight
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Inspect the battery magnets and connections for damage and debris prior to flight
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Inspect propeller blades for nicks, cracks, or other visible damage prior to flight
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Inspect the chassis for damage and debris prior to flight
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Ensure all 4 arms are fully deployed against the hard stops and arm clamps are fully seated prior to initiating
flight. Failure to do so may result in unstable flight and/or a loss of control. A moderate amount of force is required
to fully seat the clamp to the arm - if the arm clamp closes with low effort, damage has occurred within the hinge
and the drone should not be flown.
Environment
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Do not fly in precipitation, fog, or snow
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Fly with caution in low light, poor visibility, and nighttime conditions - obstacle avoidance is disabled.
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Do not fly in extremely hot temperatures above 109°F (43°C)
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Do not fly in extremely cold temperatures below 14°F (-10°C)
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When flying in temperatures below 32°F (0°C) ensure your batteries are pre-warmed to 50°F (10°C) prior to takeoff
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Avoid windy weather conditions, or gusts above 23 mph (37 km/h)
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Do not fly over bodies of water more than 30 ft (3 m) across
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Do not fly around objects less than .5 in (1.27 cm) in diameter such as thin branches, utility lines, ropes, and/or net-
ting
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Do not fly around objects in motion such as cars, boats, balls, animals, or other drones
Warnings
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Fly cautiously around people
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Avoid transparent or reflective surfaces, windows, or mirrors greater than 23 in (58 cm) wide
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Avoid moving obstacles, cars, and animals
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The pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for managing altitude, range, and battery level and monitoring in-app
messages and alerts
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Avoid flight in low-light conditions
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Alert messages will display if Skydio X2 determines the environment is not safe for flight
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When instructed to do so, immediately fly Skydio X2 to the safest area and land
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Flying at high altitudes may significantly increase the time required to return and safely land
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Propeller blades are sharp—handle with care
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Skydio should not be used or handled by a person under the age of 18 years
Regulations
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Follow all civil aviation, such as the FAA or your countries regulatory agency, rules and regulations
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You are responsible for your Skydio X2 at all times, when operating your Skydio X2 check knowbeforeyoufly.org /
B4UFLY / CASA-verified before flying.
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Do not fly in an environment where the use of the device is not authorized or restricted.
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Keep your Skydio drone within visual line of sight at all times, unless you have received express permission to fly
beyond visual line of sight from a civil aviation authority such as the FAA.
INFO:
Visit https://skydio.com/safety and https://skydio.com/support for more information, helpful tips,
videos, and articles.
