Recent content by Drone Pirate

I had a tech question on Saturday, and emailed 3DR customer support. Monday morning they replied with an answer. I responded to their answer and received my reply in about 20 minutes. That's pretty decent service in my book. Best of all, the person who responded was knowledgeable, courteous and...

My apologize for contributing noise to this thread. Turns out in my case... I couldn't control the GoPro because I didn't have the gimbal installed yet. Apparently FPV is available without the gimbal, but camera controls are not. Tonight I installed the gimbal and everything is working as...

Aye, it never hurts to be reminded of the FAA regs RE: R/C aircraft. Also true, I have quite a few flights logged with a variety of MR. Hooked after my very first flight with my Syma X1. And the rest... as they say... is history. :)

I usually get up early on the weekends and I'm in the sky just after sunrise. It's pretty easy to avoid people that way. Phoenix doesn't permit parks or municipal property, so I stick to schoolyards. There's an enormous park in far north Scottsdale at the base of the McDowell Mountains I'd like...

Ya, I'm still thinking a slim velcro strap, but everyone here was spot on when they told me it was more secure than it looks. I got motivated to install the gimbal today. Between the green clip, the HDMI cable and the GoPro Port connector on the back of the camera... it surely does feel pretty...

I ordered mine directly from 3DR on Wednesday using the discount code DIYD20OFF. Brought the price down to $800 for the camera and gimbal. They hit me for another $12 for shipping, but it arrived in two days.

THIS! I just received my Solo Friday afternoon. Charged batteries Downloaded app Power-up Install updates Shut everything down Install GoPro H3+Black Start app, transmitter, Solo Specify my camera type in Solo app I have FPV image, but NO camera control, and the camera icon above the...

Well, FedEx just dropped off the box from 3DR, so I'll know soon enough if I'm comfortable with the green clip! :)

Many of the Solo videos I've watched online have quite a bit more jello than I get with my Walkera H500/G-3D gimbal. I'm hopeful I'll avoid that with prop balancing and some luck.

What are the flight restrictions like in Glendale? In Phx I can't fly in parks or municipal property, except for designated R/C parks.

Obviously I'll have a better feeling for it once it arrives (this afternoon?) but I was thinking some kind of velcro strap or screw clip like on the Walkera G-3D (and most other gimbals).

Thanks! NE Phoenix. U?

Thanks for the feedback. I'm sure 3DR put a lot of thought into the design of that clip. I guess I'm just protective of my H3+B. One time seeing it and a FYT Mini3D bounce across the grass after a hard landing with the Tali was plenty for me. o_O Patiently waiting for FedEx so I can log my...

New Solo owner, still awaiting delivery of my Solo. I've spent the last week reading the manuals, watching all the 3DR Flight School videos, and basically learning everything I can about the Solo before it arrives. I'm a bit concerned about the security of the gimbal camera clip. I own several...