I had a similar issue where the Solo apparently lost connection with the controller and initiated an RTL. It began to descend from 150 ft into a tree and I was unable to regain control. I was no more that 500 ft away with visual line-of-sight. It subsequently crashed into a tree and burned up a motor. Support has been unaccepting of the fact that Solo lost connection with the controller and began its descent before returning to the launch point. They claim that the Home point some how conveniently moved to a point directly under where the Solo lost connection yet they say there was no GPS failure. Support has stated that "In the Return Home Behavior image, you can see that while the solo was descending the user moved the right stick causing the repositioning behavior." Of course I moved the stick, I was trying to prevent Solo from descending into a tree! Solo did not respond to controller input causing it to continue to descent into a tree. They seem to be confirming the problem but taking no responsibility for the crash.
Correction: 3DR has offered to repair the Solo if I pay shipping and parts. This is an acceptable solution if I can be confident that Solo does not have an issue with loosing connection and landing where ever it happens to be at the time. This could pose some safety issues for clients when conducting mapping or inspection flights.
Also, this is a replacement Solo for one that experienced a "Fly-away". 3DR was extremely responsive in this situation and handled the RMA quickly and professionally.
Correction: 3DR has offered to repair the Solo if I pay shipping and parts. This is an acceptable solution if I can be confident that Solo does not have an issue with loosing connection and landing where ever it happens to be at the time. This could pose some safety issues for clients when conducting mapping or inspection flights.
Also, this is a replacement Solo for one that experienced a "Fly-away". 3DR was extremely responsive in this situation and handled the RMA quickly and professionally.
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