Recent content by andrew.baker.142

You need to have a camera installed if the gimbal is powered. Just be gentle when doing the calibration, you won’t hurt anything.

I love Solex but don’t use it for missions. I prefer Mission Planner but it only works on a PC. MP is a VERY capable ( and free) program. If you need something that runs on Android, look into Tower. Very easy to use.

I believe Solex Target only work on Android devices. I recommend you practice practice practice. You will probably find that the auto follow mode won’t do what you are hoping for, mainly because of the delay. You will probably be best off flying the copter by hand and getting the shot that...

Before getting out of the consumer drone business 3DR demonstrated a tether for Solo. They claim that they flew for ~38 days straight (24 hrs per day) until they had to take it down for a trade show.

I might be mistaken, but with Solex running, just tap the flight mode at the top of the screen and a drop down will appear with ALL available flight modes. Just pick the one you want to switch to!

Reducing noise on (full scale) helicopters has been a topic of research for many years. The key is to reduce disk loading (larger props), lower tip Mach number (lower RPM) and reduce/avoiding flying through your own tip vortex (tip shape helps here). The DJI article specifically discusses...

Some Chromebooks can run Android apps, but not all.

Also realize that “Manual” flight in the Solo is far from manual. It is akin to Stabilize in Arducopter. The only difference between that and Fly mode is the copter is not trying to hold GPS position. It is still trying to stay level, hold altitude and compass heading.

50%. That is how the batteries are shipped.

I don’t have this charger but it should have a “LIPO Charge” setting. Doesn’t need balance plug for this charge mode.

A little Tri-flow on the motor bearings (top and bottom) helps quiet the motors and should help them last longer. Dust and sand is probably the biggest culprit for reduced motor life. I have a heavy rubber door mat that I fly off of whenever possible. Helps minimize the dust that gets kicked...

It is not recommended to fly Solo in precipitation, but a little inadvertent light rain should be okay. As was mentioned above the brushless motors should be fine. You just don’t want any water getting on the motherboard or ESCs. If you want/need to fly in wet weather you could “waterproof” the...

WiFi on the GoPro must be off (no blue lights on camera).

Yes it is an option. Go through the menu, you should find it.

Hands down get her the Prusa i3 Mk2. Only available from the Prusa website. Can buy it as a kit or preassembled. I have the kit. Wonderful machine.