Got mine in Buffalo, NY at a Best Buy shortly after the big sale began. $399 for drone/gimbal/two batteries/and extra props. Going back for the new-ish 2for$99 battery deal currently running. (I'm a Torontonian/Canadian). Shame the Canadian Best Buys are still selling them for $1200.. and lucky it's a short drive over the border
Since my original purchase I ordered the GPS V2 shield from 3DR (using a coupon code it was only $15), and was sure to do the 'advanced' gimbal install. Upgraded my antenna set with some higher db 2.4ghz rods (fpvlr is on its way!).
Without getting too carried away.. the solo is a joy. Hobbiest dream being able to open it up confidently and swap out, modify, tweak and play with the craft. The ability to have, and availability of bits and mods is pretty great still too. Check out these forums for more info but I can say too that Relish 3D, Back Bone, Polar Pro, Think Tank, GPC, FPVLR, and many others make specific parts and accessories for the Solo that you will enjoy.
My only advice is to act fast! There are a lot of deals right now because of the company changing directions. It's a wildly interesting story too (see the Forbes article for starters and drop down the rabbit hole from there). Got myself the ThinkTank helli-pack from B&H for $99, the led light set from Henrys in Toronto for $29 (Canadian bucks!).. plus the best buys deals too. It's getting a little scary to see 'discontinued' with many online shops, but keep searching! Stock up on blades.
... I did get carried away. So short story made long... everyone needs to go for the product that lends to them. The current price of the Solo makes it a phenomenal first quad, and a very viable drone even for folks that are experienced. Very advanced, and fun fun fun to fly! Sure it can be compared to the currently hot/new/cool Mavic, but why compare? You can get three full Solo drone kits for the price of a Mavic.
Hope you have enjoyed flying it gcoffline Can't wait to hear how you like out of the garden!!