Welcome to the forum Dad!
When you are connected to Solo, go to "settings" in the Solo app then "Solo" settings. There, you will find a setting for max altitude. What is it set on?
Sure- download & read the operators manual from the 3DR website.Any other advice or tricks you can give this newbie?
Go into the Solo settings, advanced settings, enable advanced flight modes.Awesome thanks!!! Now to figure out how to get to manual mode... lol.. lots of reading to do!! Again thanks!
That's why I started with a $50 Syma X5C to learn. Then I moved up to the $100 Syma X8C which is as big as Solo.I recommend lots of takeoffs and landings, and lots of slow movements until the sticks become familiar. I would ignore the smart shots at the beginning. I am a big fan of the Return to Home button and the Pause button for the beginner. Auto takeoff, ascend to 50 feet. Tiny movements, rotate slowly, move camera up & down, fly left, right, forward back, then RTH and take a breath. Repeat. Fly high enough to avoid roofs and light poles, but not so high that the thing is out of sight. Once RTH becomes familiar you will want to try landing with the Fly button. Then try breathing while flying, and how to take a glance at the screen. I don't recommend trying manual until you understand more about the craft. Yes, if automation fails it is good to be able to fly in manual mode, but I personally think learning to fly in manual mode for a beginner is daunting.
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