Recent content by Jim Drees

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    Original Pixhawk Needed!

    Well this is what I’m about to do again: OpenSolo/documentation I just did it once and something happened during the update process.. Scroll down to the bottom and click the link for: Install / Recovery with SD card images. If you don’t know how to take apart you Solo or controller join the...
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    Original Pixhawk Needed!

    That would work really good, as I have a Blacked out Dodge Charger with a tall Ham Radio Antenna on the back.. Well until the boys in blue see me.. So I'm currently only using the 3DR app. Figured I had enough fun with with the other apps for the moment. So last night I bought two new cards...
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    Original Pixhawk Needed!

    Gotcha! Good deal, and so I opened the QGroundControl app about a year ago I don’t remember changing any settings, closed the app, took the solo outside to fly and all it will do now is, go green and do the start up sound, then the back lights go red the front light goes blue and then starts...
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    Original Pixhawk Needed!

    Might be a stupid questions, but did the Factory 3DR Solo's come with a Pixhawk controller.. The little black box on the main board or is the Pixhawk an upgrade item and the little stock black box is (insert name here) controller? I got my Solo off Amazon in July 2016. It's bricked and I'm...
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    iPhone keeps shutting off

    I've never had a problem with the iPhone doing that in cold weather. I was in Iowa in -3 degree weather just a couple of weeks ago using my phone to record video. Didn't shut down once. Is this a "feature" of cold weather and the app?
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    iPhone keeps shutting off

    I've never had this happen but the following instructions might help 1. Double tap the home button and clear all of the applications. 2. Go to the App Store 3. Click the Search icon at the bottom ONCE the screen is populated and you are able to search 4. Tap the search icon 10 Times. 5. Exit...
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    Solo parts

    Have y'all tried contacting Current UAS - UAV Repair Services to see if they have the parts you are looking for? I'm pretty sure they sell everything for the Solo. I've already gone through them for a few items. They are quick to respond and ship. .
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    SJCAM Original SJ4000 WiFi Action Camera with SOLO 3DR

    The SJ 4000 will not work with the Solo gimbal. Reason: On the gimbal there is a connector that fits into the back of the GoPro hero in which the SJ 4000 does not have.. (Basically it won't sit flush in the gimbal) Also It looks like the mini HDMI plug is facing the wrong direction and is in...