New update out to Support Gimbal

Flying Squirrel · Aug 23, 2015

I updated yesterday and flew immediately after. First thing I noticed is GPS locked up much faster and instead of the typical 7-9 satellites on initiation I had 12.

Number 2 - Distance was dramatically improved... A new record on the OE antenna: 3200+ feet in distance at 200ft AGL. What? We used a spotting scope to keep LOS ... I flew in a wide open, agricultural area over pastures.

So... Faster GPS lock and increase control distance.

Flying Squirrel · Aug 23, 2015

tblog said:
As per Solo Owners Group

Philip Rowse - 3DR

New Firmware version 1.1.12 is out!

Support for gimbal,
-New app UI
-Selectable RTL altitude
-Crash detector and auto disarm
-Security and stability patches
-Smart-ish RTL - return to home based on estimated battery capacity remaining

We are updating the app as well with with improved shot flows and overall streamlined look and feel. Look for the new app update tonight/tomorrow. Android is dropping later this week.

check your App!

I am running Droid and I have installed 1.1.12 - I do not see a selectable RTL option? I did notice the update reset the parameter for RTL in Tower.

Is this feature available on the Droid side? Where?

Thanks!

Earldgrayjr · Aug 23, 2015

Richard Dowhan said:
just got email back from 3DR about the app update on IOS. Seems we have yet another delay. What is it with 3DR making announcements they don't follow through with, e.g. solo launch, gimbal, free battery. Am I missing something else please add to the list. These announcements are getting really old. Maybe Solo Pro will be announced now just to make sure it will be ready in 3-6 months from now.

? It is on my phone.

Earldgrayjr · Aug 23, 2015

Brannon Hagenson said:
Hi, what is "Stabilize" that you set to a pre set?

It is one if the 5 flight modes. Once you select "advanced". They become available as selections for your A/B buttons.

Manual, stabilize, acro, sport, and drift.

Manual and stabilize are nice when you don't have GPS, so I keep them handy.

prowler9 · Aug 23, 2015

I updated mine and it took forever to get gps lock yesterday. I tried to fly in Manchester CT and it took about 10 mins to lock.

I will try again when I get back home to North Carolina

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FlexFanatic · Aug 23, 2015

I guess I'm lucky with the GPS lock even since version 1.0 of the firmware. I fly at a park so that may be the reason why.

Google Earth View

Brannon Hagenson · Aug 23, 2015

Del said:
Why isint there an update for the Gopro yet...seems like the updates came out for everything els..?

I still haven't seen an update for the solo app for Android, I heard it may be coming our Sunday morning

Earldgrayjr said:
It is one if the 5 flight modes. Once you select "advanced". They become available as selections for your A/B buttons.

Manual, stabilize, acro, sport, and drift.

Manual and stabilize are nice when you don't have GPS, so I keep them handy.

Ok ok, I got it, thank you for the info.

Brannon Hagenson · Aug 23, 2015

1264_Solo said:
Might want to start learning then bro, cuz you're going to have a hard time if you don't learn at least the basics. Happy flying

Got the basics just fine homie! What I don't own is a 3dr t-shirt!

Lakeside · Aug 23, 2015

Did the update and I get O sats and 100 HDOP what gives?

Brannon Hagenson · Aug 23, 2015

Earldgrayjr said:
It is one if the 5 flight modes. Once you select "advanced". They become available as selections for your A/B buttons.

Manual, stabilize, acro, sport, and drift.

Manual and stabilize are nice when you don't have GPS, so I keep them handy.

Thank you for the info!

Earldgrayjr · Aug 23, 2015

Lakeside said:
Did the update and I get O sats and 100 HDOP what gives?

Reboot everything. Several people reported similar

erikgraham · Aug 23, 2015

prowler9 said:
I updated mine and it took forever to get gps lock yesterday. I tried to fly in Manchester CT and it took about 10 mins to lock.

I will try again when I get back home to North Carolina

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Just be aware that when you travel more than 60 miles from the last place you flew it can take a long time to get GPS lock. Once it gets that first lock, it will be faster the next time.

Disclaimer: this is the case with 3Drs Iris+ (and X8). I haven't really tested it with the Solo. I assume the Solo is the same, but maybe not. With the Iris+ I usually leave it out the night before for 15 minutes when I get to new location. The next morning when I fly I generally get GPS in 15 to 30 seconds. Or even faster.