Meet Beacon
The best way to fly Skydio 2 while you’re on the move.
![skydio 2 beacon drone autonomous](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/6e22ea494dc7a35e1c564cf09c25ff3d5b5c5105-1400x787.png?w=700&h=394&auto=format)
GPS augments visual tracking for ultimate unshakability.
![skydio drone following dirt bike](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/85872cb523452ca8d868f9f28ac37754b927c821-480x356.gif?w=240&h=178&auto=format)
![skydio drone following person behind trees](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/d217f02a11437dc31ad347dda98a46617704bfb1-480x267.gif?w=240&h=134&auto=format)
One-handed push-button and motion-based flight controls make it easy to get great shots with or without your phone.
![skydio 2 drone using beacon](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/eba1984fb71217601766a9c727f8ae534c20eb94-480x263.gif?w=240&h=132&auto=format)
![drone following boat sydio 2](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/7b22c75f01e50a65a499dc20abc71c1cbae103e5-480x357.gif?w=239&h=178&auto=format)
![using skydio beacon drag and drop](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/69ccd5ef20757bd33a6df3502ac291e8664b5d64-480x256.gif?w=240&h=128&auto=format)
Meet Controller
Skydio Autonomy + Precision Control is an incredibly powerful formula for getting the toughest shots.
![skydio controller](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/d05537722c07d4f70648ade60c26e4a544178d5f-1400x787.png?w=700&h=394&auto=format)
An unmatched experience for stress/crash-free flight enthusiasts.
![using skydio controller](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/b99ae9f1517bdf7204a0dd16f7e36e0e621803a5-480x268.gif?w=240&h=134&auto=format)
![skydio drone autonomous](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/1f8d0e2e3298499819706d254fb79d89d38cacb9-480x357.gif?w=239&h=178&auto=format)
Precision Controls
![setting custom flight settings drone skydio 2](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/90d8dbb393cb1a056a1284a07c739b465cba6633-480x268.gif?w=240&h=134&auto=format)
![skydio 2 controller boost fast speed button](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/mgxz50fq/production-v2/2b96adc3795d4fc3a8661fb1fd467c983990667e-480x269.gif?w=240&h=135&auto=format)
In Summary
Beacon
- Best For: Flying with one hand or no hands.
- Pros: Very Cool. Possibly Magic. Get great shots, no phone required.
- Cons: Isn’t Waterproof (easy solve).
Controller
- Best For: Two-handed precision flight with no stress.
- Pros: “Have fun! Be Safe!” Has a secret boost button. Also very cool.
- Cons: Not great for drone-crash enthusiasts.