Device Compatibility for Solo

Trevor · Dec 25, 2015

anybody know if the tab e works?

Soul Patch Films · Dec 25, 2015

Asus Zen Pad S8, works perfectly, and has great resolution.

Trevor · Dec 25, 2015

the tab e was a european version so i wasnt sure it was working. i currently use a 6plus but wanted a dedicated tablet. take advantage of some christmas sales haha.

SteveReno · Dec 25, 2015

All of the "Nexus" series

Trevor · Dec 25, 2015

i was likely going to go with nexus 7 or 9. good call.

pyrate · Dec 25, 2015

you cant go wrong with nexus, it is the purist form of android since it is google hardware.
no OEM or carrier bloatware, For example Samsung devices have their own shell called touchwiz on top of android.
and 3DR is said to test with nexus
not to mention they are upgraded better than any android device period
I have the 9

ZdroneZ · Dec 26, 2015

Nexus 7 on my rig, using Mapbox to download maps of where I'llbe flying that day.

Microsprint · Dec 26, 2015

App Compatibility | 3DR | Drone & UAV Technology

Bill Coughlin · Jan 27, 2016

Ok is there any suggestions that Solo app will eventually workii on the Windows os Surface tablet

Jubalr · Jan 27, 2016

None that I am aware of. Best option would be to pick up an inexpensive android device and have the ability to use Tower too. Unless you can get an emulator to run, you will be stuck with just Mission Planner.

rassalas · Feb 27, 2016

RyanG said:
Well I will tell you all. I have the NOTE 4 and if you put it in auto brightness in direct sun it goes SUPER bright (brighter than max brightness WITHOUT auto on.

It's actually 750 nits at that brightness. I mean it's a little washed out, but I can see perfect in direct overhead sun with NO sunshade at all. It's smaller than I like of course, but it will suffice until I find the one that works best. I might be looking at the Tab 8.4, but I am sure that might need a sunshade (which I am also looking at).

Ryan G

I like this notion, I currently have a samsung S6, which on a sunny day the screen is not bright enough, in some cases I can get it to briefly go bright by mixing shade then sun on the display, but sometimes doing that at long ranges causes me to lose signal because I'm twisting the controller around. In any case, I notice there's a NOTE 5 out now, has anyone any experience with that in bright sunlight?

thecatos · Jul 23, 2016

Microsprint said:
you cant go wrong with nexus 7 (2013) that is the tablet 3dr is using

How do you get the soft keys to go away on the Nexus 7. I've tried a hand full of apps which squish it down but access to make all the smart shots start in the 3dr solo app is still block by the lightly gray line at the bottom of the screen. So I can't engage them.

3DR D · Oct 1, 2016

I know virtually nothing and have not received my solo yet.
Is the following going to work without a service contract to operate the solo?
LG - G Pad F 8.0 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi + 4G LTE AT&T - Titan Black

Model: LGV495.AATTTS
SKU: 4591801

Android 5.0 Lollipop
8" IPS screen with 1280 x 800 resolution
16GB storage capacity
Quad-core processor
Wi-Fi + 4G LTE
Q Pair
5.0MP rear-facing and 2.0MP front-facing cameras

rassalas · Oct 1, 2016

3DR D said:
I know virtually nothing and have not received my solo yet.
Is the following going to work without a service contract to operate the solo?
LG - G Pad F 8.0 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi + 4G LTE AT&T - Titan Black

Model: LGV495.AATTTS

SKU: 4591801

Android 5.0 Lollipop

8" IPS screen with 1280 x 800 resolution

16GB storage capacity

Quad-core processor

Wi-Fi + 4G LTE

Q Pair

5.0MP rear-facing and 2.0MP front-facing cameras

Looks pretty good to me, I think Android 5 is fine.

SARDG · Oct 1, 2016

3DR D said:
I know virtually nothing and have not received my solo yet.
Is the following going to work without a service contract to operate the solo?
LG - G Pad F 8.0 - 8" - Tablet - 16GB - Wi-Fi + 4G LTE AT&T - Titan Black

Model: LGV495.AATTTS

SKU: 4591801

Android 5.0 Lollipop

8" IPS screen with 1280 x 800 resolution

16GB storage capacity

Quad-core processor

Wi-Fi + 4G LTE

Q Pair

5.0MP rear-facing and 2.0MP front-facing cameras

Can't vouch for your specific tablet, but upgrading to Android 6.x Marshmallow couldn't hurt you. WI-FI and 4G is beneficial.

You don't need any camera in your device.

There are no service contracts unless you get SiteScan for enterprise for one gazillion dollars.

3DR D · Oct 1, 2016

OK, Thank you both, thinking bout getting the same g pad in 10 inch , I'm going to try my 5 inch phone to start but I'm sure I'll want a bigger screen. both of these are reasonably priced new on ebay ( Unlocked)

SARDG · Oct 1, 2016

Here's an old device list...
App Compatibility | 3DR - Drone & UAV Technology

Vegasrobbi · Oct 1, 2016

Remember if you want to use dynamic altitude the device you are using must be barometer equipped.

I have a Nexus 7 and it works great but it is not barometer equipped. I ended up using my Mini 4 for the barometer and it works great with Solo. I believe the Nexus 9 has a barometer but I'm not sure Solo will use it for dynamic altitude.

wogfun · Jan 24, 2017

So this is a joke right? I can't use my LG phone to fly solo? I don't mean to sound like a jerk on my first post here but it totally makes sense to me now why this company is basically folding up. This is absolutely unacceptable. Not going to go into why, but I mean really. It's a mainstream phone. Get real. Literally have NEVER EVER seen this issue with any other device before. Never even knew it was a possible issue. Just, wow.