Recent content by Flyrite

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    Seeking Startup suggestions after not flying my solo for 2.5 years

    I have been unable to fly due to a very busy schedule and some challenging health issues in our family which thank God are behind us now. I had upgrades my gps before the interruption in flying and I have maintained my batteries at the recommended storage charge throughout the time. I have not...
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    mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N upgrade- SoloFar SoloGood!

    Finally go my bird up in the sky last week on a beautiful clear blue sky. To less than 30 seconds to lock on to satellites. By 50 seconds I had 23 sats! I am VERY impressed and as I said above.... best $50 dollars I have ever spent on Solo.
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    Fatshark Transformer for FPV

    What was your proceedure for connecting and start up? Was the Fatshark connecte and running before starting up the Solo Transmiter, or visa versa? I was informed that you "Must" connect to the transmiitter before it is turned on or you will not see an output from it. (It apparently doens't...
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    mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N upgrade- SoloFar SoloGood!

    I just upgraded my Solo with the mRo gps unit and went out to test it. With the Solo Rev A it would take about 90 sec to lock in and maximum sats under best of conditions was 9. After installing the mRo unit, I went outside (heavy cloud cover-scattered thunderstorms tonight) and it locked in...
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    mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N upgrade- SoloFar SoloGood!

    Thank you very much! Just ordered the mRo and looking forward to doing the upgrade.
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    mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N upgrade- SoloFar SoloGood!

    Quick Question: I have had my solo flying Stock for the last two years and haven't had too much trouble with my solo buy like you said it takes a long time to load up sats and not that many either. May I ask which did you go with for the upgrade? Would sure love to have more Satelites...
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    3DR Solo lights up for Christmas

    There is none...to much power drain...LOL!
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    Guests suing groom over drone crash

    What's the title of that old song..... was it "BY BY BIRDIE" or "BY BY BRIDIE?" These are the things that can happen when you put a weapon in the hands of an irresponsible person, such as one who thows meat balls!
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    Wanted: Used Dead or Alive Solo Battery

    Hi Folks: Am looking for a used Solo Battery (dead or alive) to crack open and hack. If anyone is willing to donate one for the cause I am happy to pay for the shipping. Please PM me. Thanks :)
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    Best Buy battery ($50) and prop sale ($5)

    So I ordered online.... yep got the batteries for $99 ea and props $7.99. now all I have to do is pick them up next time I visit the states for a couple of days...!
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    Best Buy battery ($50) and prop sale ($5)

    Hi Folks Anyone in the Buffalo, Amherst NY area that would know if they have the store specials there. I am in Canada Ontario and that's the closest to me.
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    Solex: New App just for Solo!

    Sorry but I am not sure if I am posting this in the right forum. I have a question regarding the settings of Solex under App settings. Can someone explain the three options offered under "Object Tracking Type" and which should be used and under what case scenario? Appreciate the wisdom of some...
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    What is the difference in motor pods?

    The theaded shaft are different I believe also. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
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    Android 2.4.0 to the Google Play Store

    Hi folks I had the gopro update and just updated solo two days ago. Last night I tried out all the smart shots including selfie and they each appeared to be working properly. You still have to manually turn on the camera before you take off and I understand that is the way it will stay. If you...
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    ** Do not move the solo by hand after powering on **

    Thank you for the posts guys.... really helpful! I'm learning at an excellerated rate (without crashing or fly aways) and I really appreciate all the information and helpful tips!