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    Question regarding transferring Firmware updates between working and reset birds - Did reset on original Solo

    Your old birds should fly fine with Solex on an Android, or with SidePilot on an Apple device. I purchased both programs. I just picked up a new Samsung Tab A 8" tablet at my local Costco for $109. Solex loads and runs on it. You can use either Solex or SidePilot to update your old Solo drones...
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    Solo app gone?

    I used Solex on an Android tablet to update two 3DR Sols to OpenSolo4.0, and it worked properly. The post install script eventually said it was completed
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    Unable to Upgrade Solo to ArduCopter 4.0.3 (with OS 4.0.0)

    I successfully updated two 3DR Solos to OpenSolo 4.0, using Solex last night. I then used Solex to update the Pixhawk firmware to 4.0.3. Both of mine took the update perfectly. Chris
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    Solo app gone?

    Or SidePilot, if you use an Apple IOS device
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    External access point?

    Sounds like a very interesting idea! I would love to learn more if you pursue this idea. Chris Shaker
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    3DR Solo with LiIon 9000mAh battery | up to 30min flight time

    This may be a stupid idea, but here it is... How about a smart, translating BMS? It seems that maybe a new smart battery module could be made that uses a micro Arduino connected to the original 3DR Solo battery BMS, which reads the new battery data and then emulates the original BMS for the 3DR...
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    Alternate battery telemetry port.......

    Sometimes, we used to use wire wrap wire like this to replace or add a new PC board trace for rework Bluesky 0.25mm Red Yellow Blue Green White Black Purple Tin-Plated Copper Wire-Wrapping Wire 30AWG 305M /1000ft (black) - - Amazon.com Chris
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    Solo Bundle Deals (missed BB's clear-out)

    Amazon has the 3DR Solo New Bundle (no gimbal) for $230 right now. Free Prime shipping https://www.amazon.com/3DR-Solo-Quadcopter-No-Gimbal/dp/B00ZPM7BOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505076318&sr=8-3&keywords=3DR+Solo EBay has the 3DR Factory Refurbished Solo packages for less than $200 (plus $21...
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    Well she's gone !....

    Amazon has the 3DR Solo Bundle (no gimbal) for $230 right now. Free Prime shipping https://www.amazon.com/3DR-Solo-Quadcopter-No-Gimbal/dp/B00ZPM7BOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505076318&sr=8-3&keywords=3DR+Solo EBay has the 3DR Factory Refurbished Solo packages for less than $200 (plus $21...
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    3DR Solo ESCs Firmware: Updates?

    Not quite. Before 2.4 Ghz radios, all of the RC receivers seemed to use 5 volt signalling. Some of the Futaba FAAST receivers (and probably others) output 3.3 volt signalling, which did not work correctly with some servos. There exists three wire servo lead connected level convertor hardware to...
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    Most cost-effective drone tracker?

    For direction finding, I ordered a handheld yagi antenna for the UHF radio from Arrow Antennas (arrowantennas.com) Arrow II Hand Held Portable, Item# 146-3BP Female SMA to BNC Adaptor, Item# FSMA-BNC Here is a handheld yagi antenna that you can build Portable UHF 4 elements Yagi Antenna...
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    Most cost-effective drone tracker?

    I like the design philosophy of the tBeacon. It can pick up GPS position from the 3DR Solo GPS, and transmit it via UHF radio. Receive the GPS position and 3DR Battery voltage via an inexpensive $30 to $40 UHF 2 meter Baofeng UV-5R radio...
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    The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI

    Sorry, I didn't see them on my phone last night... Chris
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    The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI

    Wild! The US Army Just Ordered Soldiers to Stop Using Drones from China’s DJI "The U.S. Army has ordered troops to stop using consumer drones made by Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to an Aug. 2 memo seen by Defense One and confirmed by two Army officials. “Cease all use, uninstall all...