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Skydio X2D QGC - User Manual

Skydio X2D QGC
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Operator Manual
Skydio X2D QGC
Eective date: Oct 18, 2021
WARNING: Please read all documentation provided with your Skydio X2D including but
not limited to the Safety & Operating Guide found here: www.skydio.com/getstartedX2
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Skydio X2D QGC Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSkydio
ModelX2D QGC
CategoryDrones
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview of Skydio QGC

Skydio Ground Control (QGC)

Skydio QGC is an alternative application for the Enterprise Controller for full flight control and access to X2 autonomy features.

Skydio Autonomy Enterprise Software

Details features like Obstacle Avoidance, Superzoom, Vertical View, and Rangefinding supported by Skydio QGC.

Pre-flight Operations

Launching Skydio QGC

Steps to power on the Enterprise Controller and launch the Skydio QGC application.

Generating Offline Maps

Instructions on how to download and generate QGC map files using the QGC application.

Importing Offline Maps to Controller

Steps to import generated QGC map files to the Skydio Enterprise Controller via USB-C drive.

Finalizing Offline Map Import

Steps to open Skydio QGC and import maps from the connected drive.

Configuring Map Settings

Ensures map provider and map types match, and navigates back to the main screen.

QGC Flight Operations

Understanding Media Encryption

Explains media encryption states and how Skydio QGC indicates them in the status bar.

Planning Waypoint Missions

Details on planning and executing waypoint missions, including setting parameters and adding waypoints.

Executing Waypoint Missions

Instructions on uploading, starting, pausing, and resuming waypoint missions.

Launching the Drone

Steps to select the Takeoff button, arm the drone, and initiate the launch process.

Flight Controls and Interface

Controller Physical Controls

Identifies and labels all physical controls on the Skydio Enterprise Controller.

Customizing Button Mapping

Explains how to modify controller button mapping and lists button actions and their behaviors.

Detailed Button Actions

Continues the list of button actions and their corresponding behaviors for flight operations.

Understanding the Flight Screen

Describes media controls for capturing video and photos on the flight screen.

Palette and View Options

Explains how to choose between different views and thermal camera palette options.

Interpreting the Status Bar

Explains the icons in the status bar and their meanings for system status and health.

Navigating the Map View

Describes how to interact with the map view, including PIP and zooming.

Adjusting Flight Settings

Guides users on adjusting video settings for color and thermal cameras.

Orbiting a Point of Interest

Instructions on how to initiate and adjust an orbit mission around a selected point.

Managing Rally Points

Explains how to create, use, edit, and delete rally points for alternate landing.

Executing Return to Rally Point

Describes the return action confirmation and vehicle behavior when returning to a rally point.

GPS Night Flight Mode

Details enabling GPS Night Flight, disabling obstacle avoidance, and calibrating the drone.

GPS Night Flight Considerations

Covers obstacle avoidance, visibility, and return behavior considerations for GPS Night Flight.

Landing the Drone

Steps to descend, land the vehicle, and confirm the landing action.

Exiting the QGC Application

Instructions on disarming, exiting QGC, and returning to the Skydio Enterprise app.

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