For New & Old Pilots looking for help

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For New & Old Pilots looking for help:
Here are some suggested links:
Copied From FB/3DR Solo Owners Group

3DR Support: Vu Tran's message regarding 3DR's support for Solo.
Kinakailangan ang Pagtiyak sa Seguridad

3DR Solo User Manual: Start here for Solo setup and operations. PDF file
http://bit.ly/28Qx4rG

3DR How-to videos: Flight school
https://goo.gl/xcaiwC

The history of Solo code as it pertains to flyaways and safety.
https://goo.gl/idor8S

Solo history thread (pics of early Solo)
https://goo.gl/ddx1Fk

App Device: Apple (iOS) or Android Smartphone or tablet.
https://goo.gl/olvYjw

Compatible with GoPro HERO3, 3+ and 4; optimized for HERO3+ and 4 (Hero 4 Black for the best experience).
GoPro Hero 5 DOES NOT WORK WITH SOLO
MicroSD card considerations
https://goo.gl/ODb0Xv

Backpack: The crate that comes will Solo is ok but it will fall apart in time. Very wise investment to get a sturdy case.

3DR backpack: Great, solid comfy backpack. $128
https://goo.gl/7yGw21

GPC Solo Limited Edition (5.11 Rush72) backpack: Much more room for Solo and equipment. Remove foam insert and you have the 5.11 Rush72 (3-day) backpack. $239
https://goo.gl/FWbTLb

Lowepro DroneGuard CS400: $112
https://goo.gl/yNJWiY

If you are having difficulties with GPS signal strength, you may want to try this DIY install GPS shield.
3DR Solo GPS shield V2: $30
https://goo.gl/yD5eS0

GPS shield install video
https://youtu.be/60A_a25IU3w

If you continue to have poor GPS performance, here is a replacement GPS board which includes GPS and GLONASS.
mRobotics mRo GPS u-Blox Neo-M8N: $80
Coupon code FREE5 for 5% off
https://goo.gl/JLE8iN

Install video for mRobotics GPS board
https://youtu.be/jCOT0VgJc8E

Leg Extenders: Unless you always launch and land on solid ground with no or low grass, you will need to slightly extend the legs so the gimbal will clear the ground

Relish3D Leg Extender V2. Great stuff from David Tan. $30
https://goo.gl/srKxoW
https://goo.gl/jI6UUG

Antenna: Lots of ways but here is a decent cheap and expensive, bolt-on option:

ALFA: Good place to start and cheap. $20
https://goo.gl/fSBO9R

FPVLR: The better solution. $115 (coupon code: 2017 for 10% off)
https://goo.gl/pGrK75

Master Airscrew Performance propellers for Solo. 4 props for $17
3DR Solo Propeller Upgrade - Master Airscrew 10x4.5 MR Propeller

APC propellers for Solo. 2 for $6.45
https://goo.gl/ORi3Hp

Prop Balance: For the best smooth video, balance your props.

EJK Solo balance rod: $20
Amazon.com: EJH Precision Prop Balancer 3D Robotics 3DR Solo: Toys & Games

Du-Bro prop balancer: $24
https://goo.gl/JFl9rK

Great Peter W. Moyer video on prop balancing:
https://goo.gl/s36p3O

GoPro Lens Filter: Helps for those bright days, reflections off water. You will probably need to balance gimbal with the added weight of filter.

SRP: Various cost for ND (Neutral Density and/or polarized)
SRP ND8/CP: $77 (1 lens)
https://goo.gl/qlVoNs
Another great Peter Moyer video on how to balance the gimbal after added a GoPro lens filter
https://goo.gl/IHFcdF

Polar Pro: $50 (3 lens)
https://goo.gl/s90XBm

Complete GoPro Lens Replacement: Removes "fisheye"

Peau Productions Prices vary. Link is for 3.97mm
https://goo.gl/vXFEVo

Illumination:

PolarPro LED Lights: $30
https://goo.gl/NimLrS

Misc:

Imp Concepts (Ian Soler) makes terrific 3D printed parts for Solo.
* Ships International
https://goo.gl/JA7OIK

April's Coupon codes are: FB4020 (20% off orders of $40 or more not including shipping) & FB5025 (25% off orders of $50 or more not including shipping)

Favorites include:
Solo 3 Axis Gimbal Lock / Stabilizer for the Stock 3DR GoPro Gimbal
https://goo.gl/raZu5G

Solo IMP Concepts Gimbal Balancing Kit &/or 3 Axis Gimbal Lock / Stabilizer Combo for the 3DR GoPro Gimbal
https://goo.gl/XpE8Ke

Controller Skins: Ryan Fordham makes great multicolored skins for your Solo controller.
* Ships International
https://goo.gl/uO4TTX

Green Cube for Solo (Pixhawk 2.1) $168
Available late Feb. 2017
Works with main branch of ArduCopter
https://goo.gl/nepFXI

One way to pull logs.
https://goo.gl/cek4YA
Video: https://goo.gl/7TR1Kd

Other Solo Android app:

Solex by Kelly Schrock. Excellent alternative to Android Solo app. $30
https://goo.gl/oemY46

Software:

Edit/Stabilization
ProDRENALIN (special offer for Solo group)
https://goo.gl/P4JioB

GoPro Hero 4 Black or Silver firmware v3.0
Allows GoPro power-on at Solo startup
Note, no linear mode
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yvkcneldcsexdat/UPDATE30000.zip…

The items above are by no means a complete list. Many other vendors and solution available. The items are what I have found to be useful for my Solo habit. You will also want to think about: extra battery(s) and chargers. Have fun and dig through the history of posts to search for your questions first.

Some history of Solo by Peter Moyer
3DR Solo Past, Present, and Future
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