Skydio System Knowledge

The current IFC states that when flying in National Airspace not in restricted airspace, night operations with the Skydio are?

Authorized 400ft and below

True or False: Any incidents that occur while you are outside of your airspace will be ruled to be your fault?

True

True or False: Aerial acrobatics with the SUAS are authorized as long as not prohibited by IFC or airspace regulations

True

When is it authorized to attach ordinance to a SUAS?

When approved by a governing flight clearance

True or False: It is authorized to use SUAS to conduct surveillance on whatever is wanted as long as the people being surveilled does not know they are being watched

False

Which units are authorized to fly a system based on the IFC?

Only units in the TO line

What is the wind limitation for the Skydio per the current IFC?

AV software 21.3.87 (and prior) 15 knots, AV software 24.19.39 (and subsequent) 20 knots, maximum gusts 5 knots

Does the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) apply to the misuse of SUAS equipment?

Yes

How many aircraft come in the system?

Two

What is the endurance of the Skydio?

Approximately 35 mins

What is the weight of the Skydio AV with battery inserted?

1325 grams (about 3lbs)

How much can the Skydio AV carry in the payload bay?

200 grams

What is the maximum altitude the AV can operate?

11,200ft MSL (12,000ft MSL density altitude)

What is the maximum wind limitations of the Skydio in accordance with 24.19.39 manual?

23 mph (20 knots)

What is the radio frequency range for the Skydio AV?

1.8 GHz 1813-1867 MHz (single antenna), 1780-2500 MHz (M2-M6 multiband single antenna), 5 GHz 5180-5825 MHz (dual antenna)

What is the maximum airspeed of the Skydio?

31mph

What is the line of sight of the Skydio?

10km (single antenna), 6km (dual antenna)

How long to fully charge a battery?

About 45 mins

What is the video feed resolution of the controller?

720p 30FPS

Which inputs on the controller are programmable (customizable)?

Left wheel, right wheel, L2, and R2

In mode 3, what does the left joystick control?

Moves the AV forward, back, left, and right

What does the right controller wheel control on the cameras?

Digitally zooms the video feed in and out

Using standard obstacle avoidance, what distance will the AV attempt to maintain from obstacles? (Variable margins off)

25in

Using close obstacle avoidance, what distance will the AV attempt to maintain from obstacles? (Variable margins off)

8.5in

When will variable margins temporarily reduce obstacle avoidance margins?

When in tight spaces

On the battery indicator, the number in the middle is what?

Total battery percentage left

The red color on the battery indicator shows the amount of battery needed to:

Bring the AV from its current height to the launch height

The yellow color on the battery indicator shows the amount of battery needed to:

Travel from the AV’s current location back to launch/home point

The green color on the battery indicator shows the amount of:

Battery remaining for flight ops before needing to return

True or False: The AV can take photos and videos at the same time

False

The range on the telemetry overlay is for what 2 distances?

AV to launch point and AV to controller

With default controller setups, how does an operator switch between the EO and IR cameras?

L2 button

When selecting the return button, the system asks?

Select a return location

The operator can start recording or take a photo by tapping the recording indicator or by pressing which button?

R1 button

What is the max number of waypoints that can be put on the map?

256

After building a waypoint mission, how does the operator get the AV to start flying it?

Press the play button on screen

The size of the orbit can be adjusted by what?

Moving the left joystick forward (smaller) and backward (bigger) or pausing and using the screen to pinch or expand the ring slider (circle)

To be able to recognize a target and begin tracking the AV needs to be within ____ for people and ____ for vehicles?

People 100ft (30m), vehicles 140ft (40m)

In scout mode what position behavior will keep the AV heading in line with the heading of the controller?

Relative

In the triangulation mode what is the scale the green AR markers indicate?

16.4ft (5m)

How many key frames can be added?

100

What indicates the motor arms have been seated in the right position?

An audible “click” and you will feel the hard stop

After the motor arm has hit the hard stop, what is the next step to keep it properly seated?

Clamp down the arm clamp

What is used to pair the AV to the controller?

USB-C cable

Where does the operator need to look to see if the AV has been provisioned?

Info tab (paired device)

What software can be used to export maps to use with the Skydio?

Mobile atlas creator or QGIS

On the controller where is “import maps” located?

Info tab (maps)

What should be done with the navigational cameras before every flight?

Clean with microfiber cloth

What button switches between standard and close obstacle avoidance?

C1

What height behavior causes the AV to add its return height to its current height?

Relative

What height behavior causes the AV to raise so that the current height on the screen is equal to the return height?

Absolute

How far can the strobe lights be seen?

3 statute miles

True or False: When using the GPS night flight the obstacle avoidance still works.

False

How many times does the AV power button need to be pressed during quick launch?

4

When landing, at about what height does the AV pause and turn off the obstacle avoidance?

10ft (3m)

When can you view media?

Prior to or after flight

If the security key for an AV is lost, can any encrypted date be recovered from that AV?

No

To review encrypted media, what must be done first?

Install encryption fob in AV

How much damage is acceptable for the trailing edge of a propeller?

Less than ¼ of blade width

How much damage can the leading edge of the prop have before it needs to be replaced?

2mm

How is it determined which propellers go on what hub?

Dots on the prob and hub

4 LED’s on the battery is what percentage of battery?

88%-100%

After how many days will the AV batteries begin to discharge to 60%?

14

When charging what is the temperature range for the batteries?

Between 95 and 50 degrees