Gimbals delayed til end of August

1264_Solo · Jul 29, 2015

Hi guys,

Just spoke to 3dr and I'm a bit annoyed but this was to be expected, according to mona from 3dr support gimbals are being delayed til 3rd week to end of august. Just passing on the info for those who haven't heard.
Have a great day folks.

Jacob · Jul 29, 2015

I hate you

Jacob · Jul 29, 2015

Just kidding, thanks for letting us know before we get our hopes too up

1264_Solo · Jul 29, 2015

Jacob said:
Just kidding, thanks for letting us know before we get our hopes too up

no worries mate.
Yeah I know, I was really expecting to get this in august but the beginning of it not the end

all we can do is keep waiting another few weeks, i swear when it comes in I'm going to do this.

Solo Joe · Jul 29, 2015

If this is true I will be returning the solo. I have been patient with their launch hiccups but enough is enough.

rrmccabe · Jul 29, 2015

Well I had to do a phone survey with them today. They tried to replace my current failed drone.I responded that after hearing the gimbal was delayed even more I had no intention of doing that. They said they understood that and apologized for the further delays. So that that for what it is worth.

That said these people are the nicest folks.

Solo Joe · Jul 29, 2015

rrmccabe said:
Well I had to do a phone survey with them today. They tried to replace my current failed drone.I responded that after hearing the gimbal was delayed even more I had no intention of doing that. They said they understood that and apologized for the further delays. So that that for what it is worth.

That said these people are the nicest folks.

so did they confirm the delay to you or did they just not deny it?

Also, what is your current issue. Ive been away for a bit.

Michael Stevenson · Jul 29, 2015

Modern Marketing is a valuable tool. But after the Atomos and Solo experience I will never buy an incomplete product ever again.

1264_Solo · Jul 29, 2015

I agree, Solo should've been released complete but I guess they wanted to try to take advantage of the NABShow buzz since they did win "best drone". Sigh.

The actual quad itself is wonderful, Ive been flying it the last few weeks and I absolutely love it.
I just want the damn gimbal.

releasing that solo video in Malta didn't help.

Michael Stevenson · Jul 29, 2015

I don't know what it was. I saw very cool videos and thought these start ups would come through. I was wrong.

Michael Stevenson · Jul 30, 2015

I just finished chatting with B & H Photo and I am happy to say the 30 day return policy goes into effect after all items have shipped.

1264_Solo · Jul 30, 2015

Did you happen to buy an extra battery, I'm considering getting one if I can find it

rrmccabe · Jul 30, 2015

@Dirby has a near new one for sale if you are interested.

1264_Solo · Jul 30, 2015

When I get paid this weekend maybe I can swoop it up. Thanks

Michael Stevenson · Jul 30, 2015

1264_Solo said:
Did you happen to buy an extra battery, I'm considering getting one if I can find it

I ordered the full boat:

3DR Solo
Gimbal
Extra Battery
Spare Props
Pelican case

1264_Solo · Jul 30, 2015

Would you be willing to part with the battery? I can pay via paypal this weekend/early next week

Michael Stevenson · Jul 30, 2015

1264_Solo said:
Would you be willing to part with the battery? I can pay via paypal this weekend/early next week

The only thing I have received so far is the Solo.

Winston · Jul 31, 2015

1264_Solo said:
Hi guys,

Just spoke to 3dr and I'm a bit annoyed but this was to be expected, according to mona from 3dr support gimbals are being delayed til 3rd week to end of august. Just passing on the info for those who haven't heard.
Have a great day folks.

Four days ago I spoke to Customer Service and they were saying 1st or 2nd week in August. Then I had an email from tech that said middle of August. All that said, what is most disturbing is they just aren't being "transparent" as they bragged about back in June. I think they really owe everyone a clear explanation. You can only wonder if it is a major issue. I really wanted to get one. I had a real big issue with a DJI P2+ and returned it. Worst Customer Service on the planet. But that was a year ago. I am thinking maybe I should give them another try. Thanks for allowing me to vent. Good thing I didn't post what I was really feeling!

1264_Solo · Aug 1, 2015

Winston said:
Four days ago I spoke to Customer Service and they were saying 1st or 2nd week in August. Then I had an email from tech that said middle of August. All that said, what is most disturbing is they just aren't being "transparent" as they bragged about back in June. I think they really owe everyone a clear explanation. You can only wonder if it is a major issue. I really wanted to get one. I had a real big issue with a DJI P2+ and returned it. Worst Customer Service on the planet. But that was a year ago. I am thinking maybe I should give them another try. Thanks for allowing me to vent. Good thing I didn't post what I was really feeling!

haha what were you really feeling? I mean you have every right to vent!

As for me I invested this much time and money, I would hate to see it just flushed down the drain but I admit I am starting to lose some motivation to stick to 3dr.

just. give. me. the. gimbal. arghhhhh