3DR Solo GoPro drone Review
Overview
Solo packs over 35 sensors and 20 microprocessors into a rigid, lightweight unibody shell. All to bring you the easiest to fly and most capable aerial drone on the market.
The modular design allows you to quickly replace motors or change camera gimbals with a simple screw driver making Solo easy to repair and future-proof.
Features:
Camera Angle
Precision control of the camera tilt.
Camera Presets
Save camera angles and automatically tilt to them with adjustable speed.
A/B Buttons
Assign your favorite shots or Advanced Flight modes.
Return to Home/Land
Push the home button, and Solo can rewind your flight path to avoid obstacles while it returns home and lands automatically.
Auto Takeoff
Solo makes it easy to start the motors and take off with the push of a single button.
Pause
Hit pause at any time and Solo will pause and maintain its current position, even during a Smart Shot.
Specifications:
FLIGHT TIME
20 minutes; 15 minutes with payload
RANGE
.6 miles (1km)
MAX SPEED
55 mph (89 km/h)
MAX ASCENT SPEED
10 m/s in Stabilized mode; 5 m/s in FLY mode
MAX PAYLOAD
800g
MAX ALTITUDE
400 ft (122m) per FAA regulation, user adjustable
MOTORS
880 kV
PROPELLERS
10 in. (24cm) diameter 4.5 in. (144cm) pitch self-tightening; glass-reinforced nylon propellers
AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE
APM on Pixhawk 2
HD MEDIA LINK
3DR Link secure Wi-Fi network
RADIO FREQUENCY
2.4 GHz
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) / 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) with GoPro® and Solo Gimbal
DIMENSIONS
10 in. tall (25 cm), 18 in. (46 cm) motor-to-motor
FLIGHT BATTERY
5200 mAh 14.8V DC Lithium Polymer
BATTERY CHARGE TIME
~1.5 hours
CONTROLLER BATTERY
2600 mAh 7.2 Vdc Rechargeable Lithium Ion
- General
- HD video to your iOS and Android device
- Mounts iPad Mini and smaller mobile devices
- WiFi connectivity with 0.6 mi (1km) range
- HDMI output to TV or head mounted displays
- Optional neck strap
- Rechargable, swappable battery
- Flight control
- Color LCD display
- Haptic alerts and feedback
- High quality joysticks
- Customizable button mappings
- Pause (Air Brake)
- Return home with Rewind™
- One button Takeoff and Land
- Camera Control
- Precision camera tilt control
- Preset camera positions
- Start and stop recording
GoPro® with Solo 3-Axis Gimbal
- Professionally stabilized aerial video (to within 0.1 degrees of pointing accuracy)
- First 3-axis gimbal in the world to offer in-flight GoPro® control (via free mobile app)
- Compatible with GoPro® HERO3+ Black and HERO4
- Live HD video direct from GoPro® to iOS and Android mobile devices
- Powers GoPro® battery during flight
- Integrated HDMI output for live HD streaming to virtually any screen
- Includes quick start guide and screwdriver for easy GoPro® installation
- Automates camera for Solo’s Smart Shot cinematic flight modes
- Take control or let the Solo Gimbal do the work with auto and manual tilt modes
- Includes sunshade to reduce glare and lens flare
See it in action:
Solo App
Overview
Solo App is the simplest way to control a drone. Enjoy crystal clear HD video to frame your shots manually, or use one of Solo’s automated Smart Shots to capture professional content effortlessly.
Modes
SELFIE/ REVEAL
Solo will fly out and back capturing a stunning reveal. Set the angle and distance and Solo will get the shot automatically.
CABLE CAM
Record a series of camera positions in the air and Solo will automatically fly a smooth path between them. Use Cable Cam’s timelapse option and add dynamic movement to time lapsed shots.
ORBIT
Choose a 3D point on the map and Solo will precisely aim the camera wherever you fly. Use the controller to move the point in space for ultimate flexibility.
FOLLOW
Solo will automatically fly where ever you move by precisely tracking your mobile device.
Zipline
Lock onto a straight path in one tap and Solo zips along an infinite imaginary line autonomously while you freely pan and tilt the camera.
Pano
Solo will take perfectly overlapped pictures for rectilinear or spherical panorama.
