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September 24 at 7:04pm FP link
Lots of new Solo’s and first time Solo owners due to the sale. Here are some suggested links:
All links are not verified by me SR.
3DR Support: Vu Tran's message regarding 3DR's support for Solo.
https://goo.gl/WY0VR8 FP link
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
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).
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. $149 <---$99
https://goo.gl/Lo3bek
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
Think Tank 485 Airport Helipack: $200 <-----$99
https://goo.gl/cyS52y
Lowepro DroneGuard CS400: $140
https://goo.gl/yNJWiY
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.
3DR Leg Extensions: $17
https://goo.gl/ExEoCB
Relish3D Leg Extender V2. Great stuff from David Tan. $30
https://goo.gl/srKxoW
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. $126 (coupon code: 2016 for 10% off)
https://goo.gl/pGrK75
Prop Balance: For the best smooth video, balance your props.
EJK Solo balance rod: $20
https://goo.gl/YoML99
Du-Bro prop balancer: $22
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: $33 (1 lens)
https://goo.gl/960vNw
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/D4f4KO
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
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
Other Solo Android app:
Solex by Kelly Schrock. Excellent alternative to Android Solo app. $30
https://goo.gl/oemY46
September 24 at 7:04pm FP link
Lots of new Solo’s and first time Solo owners due to the sale. Here are some suggested links:
All links are not verified by me SR.
3DR Support: Vu Tran's message regarding 3DR's support for Solo.
https://goo.gl/WY0VR8 FP link
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
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).
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. $149 <---$99
https://goo.gl/Lo3bek
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
Think Tank 485 Airport Helipack: $200 <-----$99
https://goo.gl/cyS52y
Lowepro DroneGuard CS400: $140
https://goo.gl/yNJWiY
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.
3DR Leg Extensions: $17
https://goo.gl/ExEoCB
Relish3D Leg Extender V2. Great stuff from David Tan. $30
https://goo.gl/srKxoW
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. $126 (coupon code: 2016 for 10% off)
https://goo.gl/pGrK75
Prop Balance: For the best smooth video, balance your props.
EJK Solo balance rod: $20
https://goo.gl/YoML99
Du-Bro prop balancer: $22
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: $33 (1 lens)
https://goo.gl/960vNw
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/D4f4KO
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
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
Other Solo Android app:
Solex by Kelly Schrock. Excellent alternative to Android Solo app. $30
https://goo.gl/oemY46
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