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A little backstory: got my Solo in December and have installed the mRo GPS and itelite DBS range extender. Flew in mostly calm winds (5-8 mph) the first few weeks, but it's been near-constant 10-25 mph ever since. My first videos seem very silky while recent ones, to me, appear to be a little shaky. I'll admit forgetting to remove the gimbal "guardian" a few times and have had some limp gimbal episodes while flying in gusty conditions. Every now and again, I'll hear some whining from the gimbal and it will fail to initialize, but a power-down and power-up always brings it back.
To me, it seems like the Solo drifts and "searches" a bit more than it did when I first got it, but the winds haven't been merciful since December, so it's hard to judge. I have not yet balanced the props or motors - still evaluating my footage as I learn the machine. An ND filter and and a 3.97 mm Peau lens are on the acquisitions list. Also, zero problems with this bird; no crashes, fly-aways or bizarre behavior. Occasional loss of connection, but RTH always kicks in.
This morning was relatively calm, wind-wise, about 8 - 10 mph. Feeling brave, I decided to fly between a row of trees (one of which temporarily ate my Syma X8C in December prior to getting the Solo.) Eagle Nest Park is located in Orlando and it's where I do most of my practice flying, so the occasional wifi interference is assumed and, of course, there are the trees, but no power lines. Did a compass calibration and admit that my launch point may not have been perfectly flat, but the park is very wavy and it's difficult to find an absolutely level spot.
That all said, I'm generally happy with this footage but am looking for some input. Does it seem shaky to you? Do the motors sound like they're alright? Is the gimbal handling things well? I've watched quite a few videos from folks here with various vibration issues in different conditions. Just wondering if I have anything to be concerned about. Thanks for your time!
To me, it seems like the Solo drifts and "searches" a bit more than it did when I first got it, but the winds haven't been merciful since December, so it's hard to judge. I have not yet balanced the props or motors - still evaluating my footage as I learn the machine. An ND filter and and a 3.97 mm Peau lens are on the acquisitions list. Also, zero problems with this bird; no crashes, fly-aways or bizarre behavior. Occasional loss of connection, but RTH always kicks in.
This morning was relatively calm, wind-wise, about 8 - 10 mph. Feeling brave, I decided to fly between a row of trees (one of which temporarily ate my Syma X8C in December prior to getting the Solo.) Eagle Nest Park is located in Orlando and it's where I do most of my practice flying, so the occasional wifi interference is assumed and, of course, there are the trees, but no power lines. Did a compass calibration and admit that my launch point may not have been perfectly flat, but the park is very wavy and it's difficult to find an absolutely level spot.
That all said, I'm generally happy with this footage but am looking for some input. Does it seem shaky to you? Do the motors sound like they're alright? Is the gimbal handling things well? I've watched quite a few videos from folks here with various vibration issues in different conditions. Just wondering if I have anything to be concerned about. Thanks for your time!
