User's Guide

● While following a subject, Skydio 2 may become “trapped” by obstacles and unable to
continue following due to the minimum height restriction, even though the space
underneath the drone is clear.
● You will be prevented from lowering Skydio 2 below the 10 ft minimum height any time a
subject is being tracked, such as when using the on-screen controls to set the desired
follow height or using the Beacon’s Wand feature.
It is important to note that the minimum height setting only applies while a subject is being
tracked. If Skydio 2 is in manual flight mode with no subject selected, you always have full
control over the vehicle’s height.
Disabling the Minimum Height Restriction
The Minimum Height setting is available both pre- and in-flight through the Drone tab in the
Settings screen.
Disabling the Minimum Height setting may increase tracking performance by allowing Skydio 2
to fly under low-lying obstacles, such as tree branches and overhangs, to maintain visual line of
sight. It also allows users to set the preferred follow height low to the ground, capturing
high-energy shots from a unique ground-hugging perspective. As stated in the Safety and
Operating Guide, the Skydio 2 only avoids obstacles that are not in motion. Cars, balls, animals,
other drones, other people, or similar moving objects will not be avoided if they’re moving faster
than walking speed.
The combination of low elevation flight and high speed tracking presents an
increased risk of collision with moving objects. Skydio, Inc strongly
recommends users only disable the Minimum Height setting when operating in
wide open, outdoor spaces with no other people, animals, or other moving