Major software update boosts Skydio drone subject tracking

A new software update is now available for all Skydio drones, and according to the company, it’s one of its most significant yet. “There’s something for everyone in this release,” Skydio stresses, detailing that several improvements have been made to subject tracking and autonomous flight capabilities for cinematography.

Here’s what to expect from the May 2023 software update that Skydio is now rolling out for its entire drone lineup:

Framing and subject-tracking improvements

To avoid suboptimal shots, such as top-down views with the ground prominently in the frame, Skydio 2 and 2+ will now ensure the horizon is kept in the top third of the frame while flying. The default elevation is now 9 degrees to retain more horizon when tracking a subject. In addition, the company has improved subject detection quality while increasing the max descent speed. The overall result is, your Skydio drone is now more efficient at keeping up with…