Skydio800 gReleased 2021mid camera

Skydio 2+

The autonomous follow-me drone that defined consumer obstacle avoidance. Discontinued in 2023 when Skydio left the consumer market. Used-market pricing has held up surprisingly well.

Where will you fly the Skydio 2+?

Get airspace, weather at flight altitude, and active TFRs in eight seconds.

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Who this drone is for

Skydio 2+ was the consumer drone that proved autonomous obstacle avoidance could work — point at a subject and the drone navigates terrain to track them. Mountain bikers, skiers, and content creators built workflows around it. Discontinued in 2023; used-market only now.

Do I need to register the Skydio 2+?

Over 250 g — FAA registration required for both recreational and commercial pilots. Remote ID broadcast required.

Recreational pilots also need to pass the FAA's free TRUST test before flying any drone outdoors. Commercial pilots need a Part 107Remote Pilot Certificate. The drone's weight doesn't change which license you need — your use does.

Wind and weather limits

Moderate — tolerates light breeze but be conservative on coastal or ridge flying.

Manufacturer wind-resistance numbers are published as instantaneous limits at sea level — they don't reflect gusts, density altitude, or wind at your actual flight altitude (which is usually 30–50% higher than ground wind). Check AGL wind for your address before every flight.

Notable specs and features

Six-camera 360° autonomous navigation
4K/60fps video
Autonomous subject tracking through obstacles
27-minute claimed flight time
Built and supported in the US

Watch out for

Discontinued — limited firmware support going forward
Camera quality lags DJI prosumer of the same era
Consumer support has wound down — repairs/replacement scarce
Registration and Remote ID required

Airspace rules apply equally to every drone

Drone weight changes registration and Remote ID obligations, but it doesn't change airspace rules. The Skydio 2+ — and every other drone — is subject to the same FAA UASFM ceilings, LAANC requirements in controlled airspace, TFRs, and §99.7 stadium TFRs.

Common search-then-act: check the address you're flying from, verify the LAANC ceiling, request authorization if needed, then verify TFRs immediately before launch.

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FAQ — Skydio 2+

Can I still buy a Skydio 2+?

New stock is gone. Used market is the only path.

Is it worth buying used?

If you specifically want the autonomous follow-me capability for action sports, yes. For general aerial photography, the Mavic / Air lines are better tools today.

Will Skydio update the firmware?

Critical patches still ship occasionally; major feature updates have ended.

Related drones

Wherever you fly the Skydio 2+, check airspace first.

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Specs change with firmware. Verify current manufacturer specifications before relying on any number for flight planning. Altoa is not affiliated with Skydio.