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(SOLD) I am selling my lightly-used Solo GPC Case. It's in near-new condition and is ready for a new home. Buyer pays shipping, which should be $20-30 for FedEx Ground. PM me if interested! -Brit (aka z-axis)

Got back from vacation and had a message from APC: ************** The 3DR SOLO replacement props are now available for sale on our website. APC Propellers Many of our distributors should also start carrying them soon. ************** So far I like them but cannot make a determination if they...

APC Propellers 3DR SOLO Replacement Propellers (Coming Soon) (January 21, 2016) We will be introducing a new version of our popular MR series propellers next month. These will be compatible with the 3DR SOLO drone. The new propellers will be self tightening and will provide a direct fit on...

Great news! I've tested two sets of 10x4.5 APC prototypes and APC is going to be selling them starting in February. For now, they will have silver only zinc nuts but will later replace them with aluminum silver and black anodized nuts. They will be sold as a set of 4 (2 CW and 2CCW) only. The...

About letting the charge get so low: When this happens, the voltage drop it can make things really weird and sketchy REALLY fast. Don't do it.

Fenderbender, buddy...sorry for your experience. You are now experienced. Now go outside and just fly. Go fly instead of posting. Really. That is how you will become a better pilot and enjoy your Solo. Crashing will happen. We all have taken licks but it's about flying. Seriously, the forums are...

Bottom line: You do have the option of total control at any moment, it's called Stabilize. Turns off GPS and Baro. Put it on your A button and learn to pop into and out of it. While GPS is neat, it's no different than driving a car with dual controls, and relying on some hitchhiker who jumps...

APC Props for Solo: I've been working directly with APC to make their 10x4.5 MR (ST) props fit better on the Solo. These changes will be available in early 2016. Primary differences will be: - Through hole increased to 8.3 mm to fit over prop adapter - Prop nut will be press fit (vs loose) and...

^^ indeed, RolandS888. But they are really flexy Jerry: I'm working with APC as we speak to get solo-compatible MR ST props made. I should have a prototype in a few days and will report back once I've flown them.

Mine should arrive today or tomorrow. There is a nice thread on the use of APCs over on the Mod Club: Log into Facebook | Facebook It boils down to: - It sounds like the do work better than the stock props. Not surprising to me as I've always been a fan of composites vs the softer props or...

That has been suggested many times but while it sounds reasonable, look at the thread I posted, for the video within it. You will see that it's way off. And everybody else reports their gimbal points straight ahead.

Ian, any chance there is mention of a gimbal fix for those of us whose gimbal points 5-6 degrees to the right, causing orbit to never correctly be set on center? When powered off, the gimbal sits perfectly center and level; when power is applied, the gimbal points itself off center. It's like...

Okay guys, I just ordered two sets of APC 10x4.5 MR ST. For those of you who already have them, what do you think?

That's what I just did, but I used XT60 connectors instead.Having male bananna plugs on the battery side of the cord creates the possibility of forgetting to unplug the solo battery from its cable first, and now you have two bare bannana connectors that will short faster than a flea fart. This...

^^ Awesome. Let me know how it works for you guys. Remember that this solution requires being able to place a specific weight in a specific place. So you will need a miilligram scale. Might I recommend: American Weigh Scales GEMINI-20 Portable MilliGram Scale...