{"id":254,"date":"2016-05-01T19:37:10","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T19:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/?post_type=product&p=254"},"modified":"2021-03-16T15:03:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T15:03:57","slug":"3dr-solo-quadcopter","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bestdroneforthejob.com\/drone-reviews\/3dr-solo-quadcopter\/","title":{"rendered":"3DR Solo Quadcopter 2.0: My In-Depth REVIEW"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Take<\/h2>\n

The 3D Robotics Solo 2.0 <\/strong>is an advanced and feature-packed ready-to-fly autopilot camera drone<\/a>, <\/strong>suitable for most amateur and professional camera jobs that involve one operator.<\/p>\n

The Solo uses an advanced set of open-source programming services (SDKs and APIs) that makes it easy and inexpensive for commercial or hobbyist operators to tweak the platform for almost any light commercial duty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The software-upgradability of the Solo platform means you won’t have to swap-out your hardware every year as the next model comes out, like you do with other manufacturers.<\/p>\n

\"3DR<\/a><\/p>\n

Designed for use with a GoPro camera<\/strong> (sold separately), the 3DR Solo<\/strong> is an open and flexible flying camera platform with separate accessory and gimbal bays, swappable motor pods and open source controller software.<\/p>\n

It also has the<\/strong> best automated camera shots<\/strong> in the industry (Smart Shots).<\/p>\n

The 3DR Solo is the perfect choice for a commercial drone operator who needs to customize his\/her rig<\/strong>, and doesn’t need a super-long-distance range. The Solo’s extensive open source SDKs and API make it the easiest-to-customize flying camera platform in the business<\/strong>, by a long shot.<\/p>\n

The 3DR solo is also a great choice for aerial photographers and filmmakers who are unhappy with the built-in cameras and limited camera control that today’s camera drones<\/a><\/strong> typically offer.<\/p>\n

Finally, the Solo is a solid choice for hobbyists and tinkerers who want to extend the 3DR Solo by building custom apps on 3DR’s open source platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That said, DJI and Yuneec seem to be pulling away from 3DR (for the moment) on important consumer features like collision avoidance<\/strong> and object detection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"3DR<\/a><\/p>\n

Flight Control<\/h2>\n

The 3DR Solo controller<\/strong> and mobile app<\/strong> are especially well integrated.<\/p>\n

On the phone or tablet of your choice, the Solo app displays wireless HD video streaming, telemetry data and real-time location tracking on an overhead satellite shot. It\u2019s the only all-in-one drone to offer live video streaming in HD direct to your tablet or smartphone at ranges up to half a mile.<\/p>\n

You can control the GoPro’s settings and select advanced camera modes in the 3DR Solo app, too.<\/p>\n

\"3DR<\/a><\/p>\n

Or, you can connect a pair of FPV glasses to the included HDMI port<\/strong> to immerse yourself in the shot.<\/p>\n

The controller also offers buttons for camera tricks and two unique camera angle and preset dials.<\/p>\n

\"3DR<\/a><\/p>\n

Real Time Flight Zone Safety Information<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"3DR<\/span><\/p>\n

In Solo 2.0, 3DR worked with AirMap.io to deliver real-time flight zone safety information directly in the 3DR Solo App. This new feature helps you stay clear of FAA-restricted airspace.<\/span><\/p>\n

Custom Geofencing<\/h2>\n

\"3DR<\/p>\n

A new feature for 2016, Solo lets you trace geographic boundaries in the flight planning app to keep your drone flying within the safe zone.<\/p>\n

Smart Shots: Advanced Camera Automation<\/span><\/h2>\n

3DR Solo 2.0 comes with 3DR’s <\/span>advanced camera control software, Smart Shots,<\/strong> to provide advanced automated cinematography options. <\/span><\/p>\n

In Solo 2.0, all Smart Shots now support Free Look<\/strong>, which gives you full control of camera pan & tilt while the Solo follows your subject automatically, along a designated flight path. <\/span><\/p>\n

Free Look gives you Hollywood-level control of your shots without requiring 2 people to make it happen. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the Smart Shots that come with the Solo 2.0 include: Cable Cam, Pano, Rewind, Orbit, Selfie and Follow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

CABLE CAM<\/strong>: Run your drone down a virtual wireline cable (as many points as you want), to take the perfect flyby shot.
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