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Before You Fly
Before you begin your first flight with your Skydio 2, please read and follow all of
the safety tips and guidelines at https://skydio.com/safety. In summary, here are
a few general guidelines to follow before each flight:
• Because Skydio 2 navigates visually, 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 2 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 2 and the top 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
takeo. DO NOT use if damage has occurred to magnets or battery.
• If using a mobile device running the Skydio Enterprise app, ensure any Battery
Saver or Low Power modes are disabled. These modes may interfere with
Skydio 2’s ability to communicate with the device and negatively impact your
flight experience.
• Remove the gimbal retaining clip from the front-facing camera. Before takeo,
you may notice that the gimbal is slightly askew—this is normal behavior, and
once in the air the gimbal will align itself.
• Ensure all propellers are firmly attached and free of nicks, cracks, or other
visible damage. Never fly with damaged propellers.
• When flying with the Skydio Enterprise app, audio will be automatically
recorded from the device and added to the recorded video after the flight
ends. If Skydio 2 is flown with only the Beacon accessory and no connected
phone, no audio will be recorded.
• Skydio 2 is NOT A TOY and should not be used or handled by a person under
the age of 18. If you are under 18, please use the drone with adult supervision.
