first flight

  1. R

    New from CT

    I'm a bit late on my intro. Noticed this forum a while back and now I'm hooked on the Solo. I immediately(as I most often do. :) ) started researching it not realizing the fire-sale prices on the quad. I ended up getting one from B&H, along with an extra battery, and some extra props. I also...
  2. smit0380

    First Flight! Thank You...

    Just wanted to thank all you Solo owners out there for taking the time to share your experiences; especially the admins and notable members. Both good and bad, every post is a lesson learned. I was hesitant to buy the Solo for all the obvious reasons; but this forum helped weed through the...
  3. Mark35mi

    Peaupro 87 3.37 19mm Hero4 blk Video footage

    Brand new. First day flying. Purchased the hero 4 blk with PeauPro 87 3.37 lens package from peau pro. Here is a video example. I am happy with the results... and my solo. I will post more with some stills. I know many of you are on the fence... Hope the link works.
  4. Northwind22

    Hello & Video of First Flights

    Greetings everyone! I wanted to make an account here to share and learn since I just picked up a Solo last week during the Bestbuy sale. Really couldn't pass it up. Only disappointment I had was before flying when I realized while watching the Flight School that my Hero 3 wouldn't be...
  5. C

    First impressions & 3 questions

    I picked up a Solo a Best Buy on Tuesday and have had a couple of successful test missions as of today (Friday). First let me say thanks to the contributors on this forum. I wouldn't be flying today if not for the info gleaned scanning the thread history over the last week. I hope it continues...
  6. I

    New to drones Any advice?

    So, I just last night purchased my first Drone. The 3DR Solo, and I will be using a gopro hero 4 Silver with it. I havent even unboxed anything yet, as tomorrow is my day I can spend learning and playing with it. Does anyone have any advice for me, including good safe spots to fly? I live in...
  7. Robert Ritzenthaler

    Flying on a cold day at Lake Michigan

    Flying on a cold day at Lake Michigan I am new at this site and new at posting things here. I think I am posting this in Photos and Videos, we will see where it shows up. Here is a video I took during my second flight. Looking forward to advancing my flying skills and having warmer sunnier...