3DR Solo
June 2015
Release DateAn older drone, but the 3DR Solo remains one of the most reliable machines in the sky today. Optimized for GoPro cameras and commercial operations.
Description
The 3DR Solo was one of the best drones in its time. This large and powerful machine was made to haul a GoPro, and it did so very well with a 3-axis stabilized gimbal (worth more than the drone itself) and quality peripherals to enhance the flight. 3DR themselves have shifted their focus greatly since the Solo began to lag behind others in the market. 3DR is almost entirely a services and software company now, offering site scan packages using drones from multiple other manufacturers, that said, these are drones that accomplish what the Solo did in the early days.
The 3DR Solo has big, powerful motors, a large battery and versatile payload mount. The machine is sturdy with a plastic housing and LED lights on each corner. The landing gear are not wimpy, but they are a little fragile feeling. Considering some of the antenna are in those legs, we recommend getting spares, just in case.
The 3DR Solo is a stable drone, hovering quite well and is fairly smooth. We don’t recommend relying on the non-stabilized GoPro mount for your camera, but the results are not terrible. As mentioned, the stabilized gimbal sells for more than the drone these days, it also supports up to the Hero4 camera, so we have a really hard time recommending it at this point. Still if you are looking for a solid and reliable drone for other uses, the 3DR Solo is a great option.
We’ve seen some crazy deals on this discontinued drone, but you should expect to find the 3DR Solo for around $399.
Specifications
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$699.00 BUY -
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- 4K - 30 FPS
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$499.00 BUY -
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- 24 - Minutes
- 4K - 30 FPS
- 25 - MPH
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- 4K - 30 FPS
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$1,899.00 BUY -
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- 25 - Minutes
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- 45 - MPH
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