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    GPS Mod-Cardboard under the copper foil

    Coroplast
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    batteries

    I got one last week from Best Buy on Ebay. Came within a few days. As Cliff said they have a bunch more. http://www.ebay.com/itm/3DR-Solo-Smart-Rechargeable-Battery-Black-/201370215254?hash=item2ee299a356
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    New GoPros coming...

    I really doubt the ability to 100 feet underwater without a case and it really needs to the limit of recreational diving which is 130 if ture. Even 100 feet is 4atm which is a lot pressure. But we will see.
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    The Solo Aerial Photography Thread

    G0010208 by cbs posted Aug 1, 2015 at 8:16 AM Practice around the house.
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    First Flight

    Today it was just getting to know it. I did selfies, cable cam, orbit, and various other stuff. Trying to get the lay of the land. Getting to know the height of the trees also I have large high power lines down the street. Need to play with settings on the gropro and then I'll start on Tower...
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    First Flight

    Setup and update went smoothly. Had to play a bit to get video feed. My Samsung Galaxy Tab S Solo app said it wasn't connected but it was. Used the Iphone at the beginning but I restarted the Samsung and it was fine. Took it out on the back log away from the house. I had enough room to escape...
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    Hi From Wacky roger ( Old Guy )

    Welcome aboard and good luck!
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    Samsung Tablet Pro

    I have Tab S coming in today. I always have been a big fan of Apple and have a couple of iPads and an Iphone but Tower functionality is important. The best price I could find was (wifi only) from Walmart online for $297.
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    Batteries Availability?

    Well it looks like the battery I purchased from Best Buy will be here tomorrow before my Solo from Dronefly which is scheduled for Wednesday.
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    National "forest"

    Here is a good link for flying in National Forests. Scroll down to the bottom. It is legal. http://www.fs.fed.us/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems
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    Solos at 6500 feet

    A variable pitch propeller would be interesting.....
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    Awesome First Flight Since Update, Video, and a new friend.

    Nice video! Thanks for sharing!
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    Solo Range

    Hey my first car! 1970! Had a vinyl roof and just a cowl induction of the hood.
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    Solos at 6500 feet

    Lake County Airport in Leadvile CO airport has an altitude of 10,000 feet. Try to leave at 3pm fully loaded in the summer you may have an unpleasant surprise.
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    Solo with NEO-M8N Module and 8.3mm Active Patch Antenna Test

    Nice. We rent a place at the Turtle Nest Inn in Bodden Town when we are down there. I love the diving there.