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3D Robotics Solo

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Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • easiest to fly and most capable aerial drone on the market
  • max distance and speed are phenomenal at this price
  • The video below will provide a better overview of these amazing features

Cons

  • The camera would focus on the user from a short distance
  • you only have to adjust a few settings and hit “play”
  • Cable Cam flight mode

Key specs

  • 4
  • 25 min.
  • 24.58 m/s
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • yes

3D Robotics Solo - Pros & Cons

3D Robotics Solo

Pros

  • easiest to fly and most capable aerial drone on the market
  • max distance and speed are phenomenal at this price
  • The video below will provide a better overview of these amazing features
  • the drone is quite simple and promotes a clean body
  • Solo's software is more developed and is easier to use
  • modes are great fun to fly in
  • The combination worked very well
  • best performance in terms of stability and it does provide admirably
  • the drone has received fairly positive responses from the users
  • creates striking
  • steady

Cons

  • The camera would focus on the user from a short distance
  • you only have to adjust a few settings and hit “play”
  • Cable Cam flight mode
  • receives automatic updates without having to use USB cables
  • you are not limited to just one camera
  • it does not come with its own camera and is only compatible with GoPro 3
  • the drones return home feature will be activated
  • it looks like 3DR have stopped production of these drones
  • Solo cannot take photos and video without an added device
  • Most crashes we had broke the rotor blades
  • The thumbs naturally fall onto the control sticks

3D Robotics - Video Reviews (8)

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3D Robotics Solo - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time25.0 min.
Payload Capacity14.82 oz
Max Speed24.58 m/s
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Camera
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewno
Stabilization3 axis
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan18.11 in
Weight52.91 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
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Misc
Primary useFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeOpen Source
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Landing Gear
  • Motors
  • Rotors
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Follow me functionyes
Flight Planningyes
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightyes
Automatic Landingyes
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • iOS
  • Android
Range805
Battery Capacity2600.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Voltage7.2 V
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
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Battery
Capacity5200.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Weight17.64 oz

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3D Robotics Solo 3D Robotics - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.4
Based on 6 reviews
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