I like the idea of shedding weight. The solo body does seem a bit over engineered. I think DJI nailed it with the shape of the phantom. It's very strong. I built my current project around a phantom 2 body and battery and a pixhawk lite as the FC. I smacked a oak tree with it the other day and it fell 20 feet on its back with no damage (i'm still learning to fly sport mode! I really can't think of any shape that could be as light without adding material.
I haven't opened up my solo yet (only had it for 2 days), but maybe there will be an opportunity for a frame transplant down the road.
I did see an encouraging post a few pages back about a larger battery from 3DR. Has there been any more information about that? I think if were just as easy as adding a larger battery they would have already done it.
I haven't opened up my solo yet (only had it for 2 days), but maybe there will be an opportunity for a frame transplant down the road.
I did see an encouraging post a few pages back about a larger battery from 3DR. Has there been any more information about that? I think if were just as easy as adding a larger battery they would have already done it.