Recent content by ZippyThePinhead

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    Solo Flyaway

    Raybro, I was actually pondering using the term 'Fly Away' in my initial post, as it does not seem consistent with the DJI flyaway. That being said, and if you have watched my Solo video, what term would you use? I'm a big supporter of 3dr also. I have several other of their products and for...
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    Is this the GPS Firmware Bug? Yikes!

    I concur with Sarah, the Solo took off so fast in my case there is nothing the pilot can do about the flyaway. And, I'm not sure the pilot can do anything to gain control. Robert at DIYdrones analyzed my Solo log files and said ' If you rename remove the .2 extension on the solo.tlog.2 file it...
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    Solo Flyaway

    I just received conformation from 3dr that my post http://www.3drpilots.com/threads/pilot-erorr-solo-error.255/ was in a Solo Flyaway caused by GPS glitch and also motor failure on another flight. This is email I received from 3dr today: John, Seem that one incident was caused due to a GPS...
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    3DR Solo Crash

    Nope, I did not calibrate the compass. FWIW, this was the 2nd flight in a row, as I had just finished playing around with the Selfie cam. Here is video from just before the crash. It has been 4 days since I filed ticket with 3DR. I have not heard anything back from them. I called them...
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    Pilot Erorr/Solo Error?

    On the 20th of June I encountered what I believe is a Solo fly away I'm looking for some feedback and would greatly appreciate any help with this issue to determine if it was pilot error or Solo issue. Back story, my Son and me were exploring some the Solo features, such as the Selfie shots...
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    3DR Solo Crash

    I've had a similar issue happen twice now within the past week. In the last incident, I started Solo motors and then hit 'fly' to to auto take off. I Once Solo was in a hover, I think I hit the 'fly' button and Solo took off and ran into side of house. Video at Solo DOES NOT go into crash...