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2016-08-08T12:43:24
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
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
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
I love this drone, very consistent movement and this really gave me the confidence to fly in populated areas
CHAYA M.
55 mph / 88.5 km/h
400' / 121.92m AGL
Up to 25 minutes (20 with camera and Solo Gimbal)
Pixhawk 2
APM flight control software
Yes
Color Screen for menu and live flight telemetry
Chemistry: Lithium-polymer
Capacity: 5200 mAh
Voltage: 14.8 VDC
Life: Up to 4 hours
Wi-Fi enabled iOS or Android mobile device
Up to 2640' / 804.68m (depending on environment)
Latency: 180 ms
1x HDMI output on Transmitter
4 x 10 x 4.5" / 10.16 x 25.40 x 11.43cm self-tightening props
Velocity Constant: 880 kV
Solo Gimbal for HERO3+ and HERO4 (gimbal and camera available separately)
Solo Battery
Lithium-polymer
5200 mAh
14.8 VDC
Customizable color LEDs to assist orientation
Unladen: 3.3lbs / 1.50kg
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very consistent controls
By CHAYA M.
I love this drone, very consistent movement and this really gave me the confidence to fly in populated areas
Excellent Drone
By Gabriel G.
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.
The world's smartest drone is also the easiest to fly. With features like pushbutton flight and computer-assisted Smart Shots, Solo makes it easy for anyone to get professional aerial photos and video. Solo is powered by two 1 GHz computers for the best and smoothest aerial photography experience imaginable, including many world-first technologies and a host of built-in safety and support features. And it's the only all-in-one drone to offer live video streaming in vivid HD from your GoPro directly to your mobile device-at ranges up to half a mile. Solo requires a Smartphone or tablet (not included).
3D Robotics backs this all up with a 30-day money-back guarantee. they take your satisfaction with their products really, really seriously.
You can think of these computers as Solo's "frontal cortex"-the most advanced part of the brain. They handle all of Solo's high-level functions, like Smart Shots, HD video transmission and exclusive GoPro control features. The autopilot-traditionally a drone's only nerve center-now works sort of like Solo's "brain stem," responsible solely for the basic rudiments of flight.
With Solo's intelligence, beginners and pros can capture professional-grade shots. Computer-assisted Smart Shots allow you to set up the exact shot you want. Solo is also the first all-in-one drone to offer live streaming of HD video from your GoPro directly to your mobile device, as well as built-in HDMI for live broadcast in HD.
Cablecam: Lock Solo onto a virtual cable between any two points in space. Freely pan and tilt the camera on your known-safe flight path or let Solo memorize your first and last frames and smoothly pan the camera between them for you-all you have to do is tap "play." Orbit: Solo can automatically circle any subject of your choosing, keeping it perfectly framed to capture an iconic "wrap-around" shot. Adjust the circle's radius to get the exact shot you want, even midflight. Selfie: With one touch Solo will fly up and away from you, keeping the camera centered on you so the scenery around you expands in a dramatic aerial pullout shot. Then Solo will reverse that shot as it comes back to you, landing right where it took off.
Solo can follow wherever you go, automatically keeping the camera on you to capture your every move.
Video gamer-like controller even has a pause button-an airbrake you can hit at any time to stop .
A full-featured mobile apps. Choose between a live view or satellite view of your selected shot, control your GoPro and customize controller responnses.
With the Solo Gimbal get full access to GoPro controls; stream HD video to your mobile device; even power your GoPro while you fly.
Gimbal bay, accessory bay and swappable motor pods for easily integrating new technology and features as they're invented.
Everything from new flight modes and features to first-party accessories, third-party accessories and new gimbals and accessories.
Solo's computers make flying easy for beginners and pros alike. Smooth and powerful satellite-guided flight ensures Solo's position is always accurate and Smart Shot modes keep Solo locked onto predetermined flight paths. It's also got that great new video game-style controller for a feel that's reassuring to any user. Plus the controller features one-button flight controls: Take off, land and return home automatically. And if you panic, don't worry: There's the pause button.
Solo is built to maximize the GoPro experience. they work closely with GoPro in order to give you the best aerial photography experience imaginable. Together they came up with the world's first gimbal that offers direct in-flight access to the GoPro controls: With just a click of a button on the controller, you can now start and stop recording and snap the exact photos you want during your flight-or change the GoPro settings from within their mobile app. Additionally, Solo is the world's first drone that offers plug-and-play live streaming HD video from your GoPro directly to your mobile device. Solo even comes with The Frame from GoPro, pre-installed with vibration isolation, so you can get a beautiful HD video stream hassle-free, right out of the box.
Even though they've spent all of their efforts ensuring every Solo owner has the best possible user experience, they have to acknowledge that these things could happen. But don't worry: Because Solo has built-in computers it can constantly monitor your flight. If you crash or lose connection, the app will prompt you to instantly create a service ticket, which you can submit instantly through your mobile device's internet connection, wherever you're flying. If the flight log shows that a system malfunction caused the loss of your copter-the dreaded "flyaway"-3DR will replace the copter and the gimbal if one was installed and they'll even give you credit to buy a new GoPro.
Precision control of the camera tilt.
Save camera angles and automatically tilt to them with adjustable speed.
Assign your favorite shots or Advanced Flight modes.
Push the home button, and Solo can rewind your flight path to avoid obstacles while it returns home and lands automatically.
Solo makes it easy to start the motors and take off with the push of a single button.
Hit pause at any time and Solo will pause and maintain its current position, even during a Smart Shot.