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Just wanted to share that I learned through Twitter communication with 3DR that the SOLO app doesn't support survey mapping; however, you can use the Tower app but apparently that voids your warranty, or at least the flight with Tower won't be covere

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Documentation

Well, I pre-ordered one.

It would be nice if they released the documentation so that we can at least prepare for the release. That would also probably boost sales as we could see what it will really do.

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Specs

It would be nice to have some more detailed specs on the Solo.

What is its max altitude above sea level?
There aren't enough specs available to use ecalc to figure out max altitude.  At least I don't think there are... I've never used ecalc myself.

Anyw

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Solo key features - IMO

So I am excited about the solo, but wondering on some key points.

1. What is the battery life? Iris+ with everything on gives me solid 15min of flight time. Will Solo be able to match that?

2. Orbit is pretty cool feature. "Get an iconic wraparound

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Hand catching the Solo

After upgrading to an Iris+ from a DJI Phantom, one thing I missed about the Phantom was the ability to hand catch instead of landing on the ground.  Sounds crazy I know.  I don't recommend anyone do it, but if you spend some time with Phantom user g

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3DR Solo at high altitudes

I haven't been able to pull up any information on the props or the motors.  I need to be able to fly at 9 to 12 thousand feet above sea level.  On an Iris+ this requires some small modification (longer props).  

There are online calculators to figure

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Control GoPro Camera in flight

Rumor is we will finally be able to control a GoPro in flight.  That is actually pretty big news as far as I'm concerned.

For video, I am a fan of the GoPro... particularly the Hero 4 Black, but also the Hero 3.  It is definitely superior to DJIs came

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