Recent content by Freebird32

Saw this article that had some Solos shown in the pics. They were being used as a swarm, not sure if it involved the Site Scan application or not. - If one drone isn't enough, try a drone swarm - BBC News If one drone isn't enough, try a drone swarm — BBC News

These guys were repairing 3DR Solo and other drones. They have been around a while. Current UAS - UAV Repair Services Another company is DroneFly. They sold me my original Solo. Dronefly Commercial Drone Solutions There is a fair amount of information on this forum if you want to do some...

It is the best corrosion prevention you could use for electronics and all other things metal. I used it in my aircraft maintenance work and all the stuff I fix/maintain at home too. Thin film coating that is sprayed on circuit boards, connectors, motors/bearings, fasteners etc. Look at the...

BTW, you can use Corrosion-X on your fishing gear too. Works wonders on anything that is affected by salt water corrosion.

Read manufacturer's instructions. You spray down your electronic circuit boards, connectors, motors, anywhere you have potential for corrosion. Batteries too. It will stop corrosion. I would wipe off any excess with a soft cloth. You can watch vids on link to site for some help, I just noticed...

After drying or maybe even before, you could use a thin-film corrosion spray. Hint to all who read and fly over water, this (Corrosion-X) spray could be used on electronics, motors etc. Spray it on before you take your bird out next time. It dries to a thin film. It is used to prevent...

I just picked up another. I got all mine from this eBay GoPro store. Factory refurb with 1 year warranty, and at 139 it does not get any better!

Most of his videos are negative reviews, he is not a drone expert. I've got several Solos of various configurations and have not had any issues. They aren't made any longer, but there is quite a good 'open solo' support for other firmware, devices, apps and even some folks who have adapted...

Today (Jan 3) they are 29 and they are showing Solo with Gimbal for 599.

Today they are showing Solo with Gimbal for 599. May be a good deal considering what Gimbals are going for. Ha.

There are instructions for motor pod replacement on 3DR website: https://3dr.com/support/solo/

I think they are much quieter than the stock props. I don't use stock any more. There were others that have done some tests, you can find on forum or youtube. Since they came out with the captive nut version it is definitely a better set of props.

I got all 3 boxes from B&H ok. 2 of 3 were a couple days late. Box 3 was a week and a half late. The UPS Orlando facility was not prepared for Black Friday or pre holiday sales and was overwhelmed. They brought extra help in from all over the country to catch up. Jacksonville was next UPS...

I got a bundle from B&H before xmas and one box got stuck at UPS facility in Orlando for 10 days.

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