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The editors liked
Flight app simple and easy to use
Controller buttons make the hard simple
Gimbal stabilizes and powers GoPro
Repeatable Smart Shots
Capable of smooth
Automated gimbal tilt adjustment
Return-to-home safety feature
Control app works with iOS and Android devices
Attractive design
Easy to fly
Fast and maneuverable
Shoots steady
Sharp video
Excellent flight control functionality
Great
Tough physical design
Very fast flier
Very good flight time
High-torque motor for wind and payload endurance
The editors didn't like
Doesn't come with a camera
Follow/orbit mode isn't as smooth as we'd like
Short battery life
Spotty GPS
Drifts when hovering
Requires additional GoPro camera
Camera does not come included
Gimbal sold as an extra accessory as well
Could up the flight time even more
Controller display via smartphone or external tablet
Abstract: Camera support equipment at the NAB Show was dominated by drone companies of all sizes. Where last year there was one large, netted enclosure the unmanned aircraft vendors had to share for their demos, this year most drone exhibitors had their own, smalli...
Published: 2016-04-22, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Excellent flight control functionality, Great, tough physical design, Very fast flier, Very good flight time, high-torque motor for wind and payload endurance
Camera does not come included, Gimbal sold as an extra accessory as well, Could up the flight time even more, Controller display via smartphone or external tablet
Overall, we love the 3DR Solo drone and think it offers a fine blend of specs which give even DJI's newest Phantom drones a serious run for their money in terms of quality. However, the price of this particular UAV becomes steep when you consider the add...
Abstract: Solo by 3D Robotics offers a simple entry to the drone world with some very strong real world tools, but with no camera, it's a bit expensive compared to its competition...
Published: 2016-03-17, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Gimbal stabilizes and powers GoPro, Repeatable Smart Shots, Capable of smooth, automated gimbal tilt adjustment, Return-to-home safety feature, Control app works with iOS and Android devices,
Short battery life, Spotty GPS, Drifts when hovering
The 3D Robotics Solo drone offers aerial tools for cinematographers to get stunning shots with a GoPro action camera, but it's held back by a weak GPS and short battery life...
Published: 2016-03-08, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Attractive design, Easy to fly, Fast and maneuverable, Shoots steady, sharp video
Requires additional GoPro camera
The Solo isn't cheap: The drone costs $920. Adding the GoPro to capture video will cost you between $100 and $400, depending on the model. The camera gimbal adds another $360 to this, for a round total of about $1,550. That makes it significantly more exp...
Abstract: Multirotors (drones) are this years big imaging buzz, enabling you to capture shots that would otherwise be impossible. The 3DR SOLO – price £1358 | $1399 – is one of only a few serious imaging multirotors available at present as most others are really de...
Abstract: Drones are getting more and more popular in Australia. They're getting more powerful, easier to fly, and easier to repair. Computers getting smaller and faster, too, means it's easier to do fancy things with your drone through the apps that connect to the...
Simple, intuitive controls, Autonomous flight modes, Durable design survives falls, Upgradeable software, camera, 55mph top speed, Incredibly reliable flight
Spotty GPS sometimes causes drift, Requires mobile device to fly, No sense-and-avoid tech (yet), Long recharge times
While it's definitely not perfect, the Solo's positives far outweigh its negatives. The drone itself is very well-built and reliable during flight, the learning curve for piloting is fairly mild, and the craft is designed to accommodate a wide range of...
Abstract: XGEM porta in Italia 3DR Solo, un drone all in one la cui immediatezza d'utilizzo e le potenti nuove funzionalità aprono una nuova era per le riprese aeree. Solo™ fornisce la migliore esperienza di volo con una semplicità d'utilizzo senza precedenti grazi...
