2016-08-08T12:43:24
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Drone
I LOVE this drone and I would recommend it to anyone. I opened the box and was flying like a pro about an hour later. There is some initial set up right out of the box (firmware updates, charging battery, etc.). But it comes with a step-by-step guide and 3DR has provided a short video series that guides you through your first flight.
Gabriel G.
2016-03-21T11:37:19
Rated 4 out of 5
So far so good!
I'm a new flyer and while I'm a professional photographer working mainly with a DSLR, I got this to expand my repertoire into aerial imagery. I went with the SOLO over some DJI models because of the independent camera that I can use separate from the drone, the preprogrammed flight modes to help with the multitasking of shooting and flying at the same time, and the linux language they've opened up to developers and coders who can develop more programs.
I'll have to relearn all the tricks to shooting and editing video but this kit had everything I needed right out of the box. The tutorials and community at 3dr.com have been terrific and the video quality out of the Hero4 Black is superb! I'm still getting used to stepping down from DSLR quality stills, but the new vantage point has been terrific. For my first several flights I've got about 15+ minutes per battery depending on wind. I purchased a second battery separately, and highly recommend doing so. Can't wait to shoot some more! Plenty to learn but so far so good, this has been a great system.
The one issue I've had was the battery didn't separate cleanly from the body as seen in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0cqZjwL_Os I had to sand down the plastic body ever so slightly so the battery would come out. Easy fix but a pity their QC didn't catch something like that.
CATE B.
2016-01-11T19:58:13
Rated 5 out of 5
Great Out of the Box Flying Camera System
This is the easiest to fly system I have flown and is ready to do from day one. The flight time I had was about 30 minutes with both batteries, including setup time. The flying modes (Orbit, Cable Cam, Follow) I use the most and make setting up shots a breeze which is really important.
MATTHEW D.
2016-01-01T01:22:44
drone cant lift off with the camera mounted. odd
joedebisgay
2015-10-25T07:59:35
Rated 5 out of 5
very consistent controls
I love this drone, very consistent movement and this really gave me the confidence to fly in populated areas
CHAYA M.
