No video feed on the 3DR Solo app

Posted by Stuart Showalter on September 2, 2015 at 10:59am

It happens from time to time that I don't get a video feed on the 3DR Solo app as I prepare for flight.  The Solo and the controller seem to be operating properly, and I can fly the Solo, but even though the GoPro 4 Black is on and recording at medium/60 fps, with the hdmi plug in, I see no video feed on the tablet screen (Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro). This doesn't always happen.  The next time I take it out, it might work just fine.  Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks.

Stuart

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  • Jay September 2, 2015 at 11:32am

    I have had this problem as well but in my case its a finicky micro hdmi cable that plugs in the gopro. 

    Just a small amount of pressure on the cable and the video comes back. 

    • Stuart Showalter > Jay September 2, 2015 at 2:27pm

      I just took the Solo out again, but this time got a good video feed.  Could be the HDMI connection was loose.  I'll be sure to check it each time.

      Thanks for the feedback.

      Stuart

  • Rusty Ortkiese September 2, 2015 at 11:17am

    I've been having this issue recently (maybe since the last firmware?). Sometimes no video feed, and I would reboot everything and it would start working.

    I received and installed the Solo gimbal on Monday and so far I consistently get no video feed to the app each time I power up. I found that if I power up, then unplug the gimbal hdmi connector and replug it in, that the video feed to the app starts working. I would love to know if there is a solution to this.

    I'm using Solo+gimbal and a Hero 3+ Silver (all with the latest firmware), and a Motorola Droid Turbo with the Android app.

    Rusty

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