3DR Solo App not compatible with IPhone 5 :-(

Michael Stevenson · Jul 9, 2015

I just received my Solo today and tried to download the App. It looks like I need to buy a new IPhone 6 as the IPhone 5 is incompatible.

nacjr · Jul 9, 2015

Supposed to be compatible with 5s if it has iOs 8

Michael Stevenson · Jul 9, 2015

nacjr said:
Supposed to be compatible with 5s if it has iOs 8

Yes, but not the 5. I have been meaning to upgrade.

Earldgrayjr · Jul 10, 2015

You might consider getting a larger Android tablet for $150ish and dedicating it to the Solo. Bigger screen, and likely better/more consistent performance. Only draw back is caching maps. I use phone as a hotspot and "wifi prioritizer" for that though.

Michael Stevenson · Jul 10, 2015

Earldgrayjr said:
You might consider getting a larger Android tablet for $150ish and dedicating it to the Solo. Bigger screen, and likely better/more consistent performance. Only draw back is caching maps. I use phone as a hotspot and "wifi prioritizer" for that though.

Thanks man, but I'm an Apple nut.

Earldgrayjr · Jul 10, 2015

Me too (iPad 2, iPhone 5s) but I noticed people having problems with IOS and to many apps. Figured for $150 I could dedicate a device to it.

Unless of course you just want a new iPhone 6

Michael Stevenson · Jul 10, 2015

Earldgrayjr said:
Me too (iPad 2, iPhone 5s) but I noticed people having problems with IOS and to many apps. Figured for $150 I could dedicate a device to it.

Unless of course you just want a new iPhone 6

Oh yeah.

Churchie · Jul 10, 2015

Hey Michael,

I don't know if you have AT&T, but they are currently running a sale where if you purchase an iPhone 6 (I don't know if 6+ qualifies), you can get an iPad mini 2 WiFi + Cellular for $199. It is usually $329 or $429 depending on if you are setting up a contract when you buy it.

DodgeP · Jul 10, 2015

Michael Stevenson said:
Thanks man, but I'm an Apple nut.

Me too but for $150 grab a Galaxy Tab and never look back. Especially since there will be some apps available on each platform that won't be developed for the other. 3DR Tower being one of them. Upgrade your phone at your own pace.

Solosm Art Drone · Jul 10, 2015

It sucks when Chris Anderson lies to you and is completely unapologetic... note "5" and "5c" ARE "supported".

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/solo-app-now-live-in-ios-and-android-app-stores

The full list of supported devices is here:

iOS:

iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPad (4th generation)
iPad Air
iPad Air 2
iPad mini with Retina display
iPad mini 3

Jubalr · Jul 10, 2015

Solosm Art Drone said:
It sucks when Chris Anderson lies to you and is completely unapologetic... note "5" and "5c" ARE "supported".

http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/solo-app-now-live-in-ios-and-android-app-stores

The full list of supported devices is here:

iOS:

iPhone 5

iPhone 5c

iPhone 5s

iPhone 6 Plus

iPhone 6

iPad (4th generation)

iPad Air

iPad Air 2

iPad mini with Retina display

iPad mini 3

Sure.. he 'Lied' which means he had intent. Meaning he tested it on the 5, saw it didn't work and personally put it on the list anyway. Yep, makes perfect sense..

Solosm Art Drone · Jul 10, 2015

Would you prefer "negligence via marketing"?

Jubalr · Jul 10, 2015

Solosm Art Drone said:
Would you prefer "negligence via marketing"?

If you must take the most negative way to say that the information he received from the app developers was incorrect, then yes. It is better than saying he lied.

Solosm Art Drone · Jul 10, 2015

The captain of his own ship has no clue what the deck hands are doing? Yeah that makes sense... being an absentee father in the sense that you are completely out of touch with what was *tested* and validated to work is a pretty weak excuse when you are ALL over EVERYTHING blowing ALL THE marketing buxx to sell said product to the masses.

Get in touch with your product design BEFORE flapping your gums and selling it. Likewise this isn't the first time it was pointed out that the compatibility list was short. It was several days of complaints post launch to even get them to publish a "supported list". Rushing around to contend with DJI is no excuse for poorly marketed claims with a lack of actual support.

Jubalr · Jul 10, 2015

Sorry.. You've been right all along. No more gum flapping.. Gotta run out and watch the sky. May try to sell the Solo too. Don't want anyone flying it for me.

All products have room for improvement.

Solosm Art Drone · Jul 10, 2015

oh no I AM sorry... what was *I* thinking...

No problems here!

No one said anything as pedantic as "go sell your Solo, the sky is falling" FWIW. That is how YOU chose to interpret it (at the extreme).

Jubalr · Jul 10, 2015

Solosm Art Drone said:
oh no I AM sorry... what was *I* thinking...

No problems here!

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No one said anything as pedantic as "go sell your Solo, the sky is falling" FWIW. That is how YOU chose to interpret it (at the extreme).

Sorry, the sky is falling comment wasn't based as much on your writings today as it is my familiarity of some of your writings on other forums and the fact that you have some sort of ax to grind with 3DR. I will admit that except for the 'lying' comment you have calmed down a bit. Your technical knowledge is well apparent and could be of use to those looking for help in that area. I would just suggest that the 'probable' be of more use here to the average flyer than the 'possible'. Probable being something that even a small percentage of users will experience.
Thanks and Take Care..

Solosm Art Drone · Jul 10, 2015

Jubalr said:
Probable being something that even a small percentage of users will experience.Thanks and Take Care..

Cheers.

GoodnNuff · Jul 10, 2015

Jubalr said:
Sorry, the sky is falling comment wasn't based as much on your writings today as it is my familiarity of some of your writings on other forums and the fact that you have some sort of ax to grind with 3DR. I will admit that except for the 'lying' comment you have calmed down a bit. Your technical knowledge is well apparent and could be of use to those looking for help in that area. I would just suggest that the 'probable' be of more use here to the average flyer than the 'possible'. Probable being something that even a small percentage of users will experience.
Thanks and Take Care..

Why don't we leave that crap on the other forums then? This back and forth between you two is serving no purpose, one encourages the other. We all know you don't agree with each other and have differing opinions. Leave the pissing contest on the other forum.