Skydio has released an improved and updated version of its Skydio 2 drone, the Skydio 2+ and Skydio 2+ Enterprise with a nice improvement to the range and maximum flight time thanks to upgraded internals. Skydio has also released a new software feature, Keyframe, that allows complex camera movements to be captured autonomously.
2x range
The Skydio 2+ features a new high-power 5GHz radio with two collapsible omnidirectional antennas on the top of the two front arms. This improved system takes the Skydio 2+'s range from 3km to an impressive 6km when in the best conditions.
Controller range
- Desert - 6km - Low Wi-Fi Density
- Suburb - 2km - Medium Wi-Fi Density
- City - 1km - High Wi-Fi Density
Beacon range (not currently available in Australia)
- Desert - 3km - Low Wi-Fi Density
- Suburb - 1km - Medium Wi-Fi Density
- City - 500m - High Wi-Fi Density
20% more flight time
The Skydio 2+ has also been given an improved battery that comes in at 5410mAh, an increase over the Skydio 2's 4280mAh battery. This increase in capacity allows the Skydio 2+ to get an extra four minutes in the air with a maximum flight time of 27 minutes.
Keyframe
Adding to Skydio's autonomous feature set, KeyFrame allows users to set keyframes with the camera and drone's position recorded. Adding multiple of these KeyFrames together allows the drone to complete complex shots autonomously that would only be possible with a dedicated team.
Our goal when developing KeyFrame was to enable any pilot—no matter their skill level—to capture complex Hollywood-style camera moves that would be impossible any other way. KeyFrame does not replace human creativity or composition but allows a pilot to unlock incredible shots with just a few taps. KeyFrame is without a doubt the most powerful aerial tool a person can use to bring their creative vision to life.
KeyFrame is available right now for all Skydio 2 and Skydio 2+ owners and can be downloaded via the Skydio Android and iOS apps.
Source: Skydio
