Wearing Solo Out

[Flying Squirrel]

Hey friends...

Where are you guys sourcing parts from?

My Solo 1 is approaching end of service life (again) ... I need a source for motor pods. BH lists them as "discontinued"

I'm not an engineer and I don't have the time to install custom motors...

Any feedback on experiences with Current UAS service?

Thanks

 

[DJ Wes]

Most people recommend just buying another Solo. Cheaper actually. Ain't that a sad state of affairs.

 

[Mountain Flyer]

Amazon has them but at 97 bucks each you might as well just buy another solo from BestBuy.

 

[Marich]

I've pretty much decided T - Motors will populate my Solos as they're replaced, but I'm looking hard at Great Planes Rimfire motors. They've been fantastic in every RC plane I've used them in.

 

[Don H.]

Hey friends...

Where are you guys sourcing parts from?

My Solo 1 is approaching end of service life (again) ... I need a source for motor pods. BH lists them as "discontinued"

I'm not an engineer and I don't have the time to install custom motors...

Any feedback on experiences with Current UAS service?

Thanks

I'm curious what is meant by the end of service life?
Are you saying the bearings are going bad in the motors? Are the batteries getting weak?

In any case, I've bought motor pods from EBay for a reasonable price.

 

[Flying Squirrel]

End of service:

My first Solo flew over 150 missions before a motor pod failure. Estimate about 40 hours of actual flight time - rotors spinning.

I have since reset my logs after 3DR replaced a failed motor pod ....

 

[Flying Squirrel]

... and my wife scored a Solo at Best Buy this morning so I think I'm ok for another year

 

[Don H.]

Good to know..I've got some unusual pitching in flight that I can't seem to figure out.

 

[Marich]

... and my wife scored a Solo at Best Buy this morning so I think I'm ok for another year

You mean... you mean your wife... of her own free will... actually bought you another Solo?
What Universe do you live in and give me directions please.

 

[wsalopek]

End of service:

My first Solo flew over 150 missions before a motor pod failure. Estimate about 40 hours of actual flight time - rotors spinning. I have since reset my logs after 3DR replaced a failed motor pod ....

There was an official 3DR Solo video where said they ran a Solo NON STOP for 43 days. They were testing that Hoverfly (RIDICULOUSLY PRICED) tethered power supply. And they only reason they stopped the test is because they had to go to a meeting/convention somewhere.

They didn't mention if they were using stock motors...but even if they weren't, there are motors that can fly 43 straight days?

 

[Aussie in AZ]

There was an official 3DR Solo video where said they ran a Solo NON STOP for 43 days. They were testing that Hoverfly (RIDICULOUSLY PRICED) tethered power supply. And they only reason they stopped the test is because they had to go to a meeting/convention somewhere.

They didn't mention if they were using stock motors...but even if they weren't, there are motors that can fly 43 straight days?

I remember seeing that too

Aussie

 

[enem178]

What do you guys plan on doing if you break or crack something during a crash if all stock is sold? I ask because that's one of my concerns since I just pulled the trigger on a 3dr.

 

[Aussie in AZ]

What do you guys plan on doing if you break or crack something during a crash if all stock is sold? I ask because that's one of my concerns since I just pulled the trigger on a 3dr.

Nothing lasts for ever mate. I have a few Solo's and when I get down to my last one, I'm sure there will be something at least as good if not better by then to purchase.
If you have the dough though, as others have done, pick up another one for spare parts.

Cheers
Aussie

 

[enem178]

If I like it when it arrives, that's exactly what I'll do. Thx for the reply

 

[Flying Squirrel]

I was told by Ben at Currect UAS that Solo's motors should be replaced at 150 hours ... so I'm thinking the failure I experienced was related to environment or simply a failure

Good thing I have several now

 

[enem178]

I was told by Ben at Currect UAS that Solo's motors should be replaced at 150 hours ... so I'm thinking the failure I experienced was related to environment or simply a failure

Good thing I have several now[/QUOTE

Where do you buy your motors? BTW I bought 2 Solo's so I should be good with parts for awhile.

 

[Flying Squirrel]

Well ... looks like we will have to hunt for motors for now. I have a pair of Solos now as "spare" ...