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If a calibration or sensor error occurs during startup, one of the following alerts appears. To clear the error, restart
Solo.

Figure 7.1.1.4: Con

ARMING ALERTS

Altitude calibration

System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity

Alert persists until:

System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)

Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)

Calibration

error

Please restart Solo

Compass error

User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate.

Alert persists until:

User completes calibration using the app (system then continues sensor check)

User powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Calibrating

compass

Please wait

Level error

User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate

Alert persists until:

User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Uneven

surface

Move Solo to a level surface

Altitude calibration

System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity

Alert persists until:

System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)

Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)

Calibrating

Solo

Please wait

Compass error

User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.

Alert persists until:

User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Throttle

too high

This flight mode requires low

throttle before starting motors

Catch-All

Remaining rare but problematic APM errors

will be captured under a catch-all for

logging trouble tickets

Service

required

Use 3DR Solo app to log a trouble

ticket with customer support

PREARM SENSOR ERRORS

Altitude calibration

System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity

Alert persists until:

System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)

Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)

Altitude

calibrating

Please wait

Compass error

User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.

Alert persists until:

User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Compass

error

Please calibrate compass using

the 3DR Solo app

Level error

User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate

Alert persists until:

User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Level

error

Please calibrate level

using the 3DR Solo app

Sensor error screen

For sensor errors requiring user-initiated restart

Sensor

error

Please try and restart Solo

Battery unknown

Displayed if Artoo is powered on with a battery has an

ID resistor unknown to Artoo. (Not logged in current software version’s index.)

HAPTIC:

Strong feedback, 40 millisecond pulse

After Solo is disconnected, Artoo should display “waiting for Solo”

Unknown

battery

Battery % not be accurate

Dismiss

Control sticl error

Persists until:

Controller starts with stick values in range.

Control stick

error

Contact 3DR customer support

troller - Calibration Error Alert

7.1.2

Service Alerts

The following alerts indicate a system error that requires service. Use the app to submit a trouble ticket with 3DR
Support or contact an authorized Solo Service Center to service Solo and clear the alert. A control stick error can
occur either in flight or before takeoff. If the control stick error is received in flight, Solo will return home and land.

Figure 7.1.2.1: Controller - Service Alerts

7.2 In-Flight Errors

During flight, the controller monitors Solo’s GPS signal, controller signal, flight battery level, and controller battery
level.

7.2.1

Altitude Limit

If Solo reaches the altitude limit during flight, maintains that altitude and the controller displays the following alert.

Figure 7.2.1.1: Controller - Altitude Limit Alert

7.2.2

App Connection

We recommend maintaining an active connection to the Solo app at all times during flight. For information about
connecting to Solo Wi-Fi with the App, refer to Section 2.6. If the connection to the App is lost during flight, Solo
will not return home. If the Solo App connects to or disconnects from Solo during flight, the controller displays the
following banner-type alerts:

ARMING ALERTS

Altitude calibration

System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity

Alert persists until:

System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)

Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)

Calibration

error

Please restart Solo

Compass error

User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate.

Alert persists until:

User completes calibration using the app (system then continues sensor check)

User powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Calibrating

compass

Please wait

Level error

User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate

Alert persists until:

User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Uneven

surface

Move Solo to a level surface

Altitude calibration

System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity

Alert persists until:

System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)

Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)

Calibrating

Solo

Please wait

Compass error

User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.

Alert persists until:

User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Throttle

too high

This flight mode requires low

throttle before starting motors

Catch-All

Remaining rare but problematic APM errors

will be captured under a catch-all for

logging trouble tickets

Service

required

Use 3DR Solo app to log a trouble

ticket with customer support

PREARM SENSOR ERRORS

Altitude calibration

System self-calibrates altitude after altitude disparity

Alert persists until:

System self-calibrates (sys then continues sensor check)

Timeout: after 1 minute (?) (results in “sensor error” screen)

Altitude

calibrating

Please wait

Compass error

User asked to use Solo app to calibrate.

Alert persists until:

User completes calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Compass

error

Please calibrate compass using

the 3DR Solo app

Level error

User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate

Alert persists until:

User complete calibration using the app (sys then continues sensor check)

Powers off controller, or Solo

Controller auto-shutdown

Note: Artoo will not assume the same error is present on

restart, and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo.

Level

error

Please calibrate level

using the 3DR Solo app

Sensor error screen

For sensor errors requiring user-initiated restart

Sensor

error

Please try and restart Solo

Battery unknown

Displayed if Artoo is powered on with a battery has an

ID resistor unknown to Artoo. (Not logged in current software version’s index.)

HAPTIC:

Strong feedback, 40 millisecond pulse

After Solo is disconnected, Artoo should display “waiting for Solo”

Unknown

battery

Battery % not be accurate

Dismiss

Control sticl error

Persists until:

Controller starts with stick values in range.

Control stick

error

Contact 3DR customer support

IN-FLIGHT ALERTS: CONTROLLER RELATED

RC Failsafe

Controller signal lost, RTH screen

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

5000 milliseconds

Controller

signal lost

Solo will return home

RC Signal Recovered

User can press Fly to recover

Alert persists until:

User presses Fly and enters Fly mode

HAPTIC: 40millisecond so user is aware that they can take control

RC Failsafe (No GPS)

Controller signal lost,

emergency land screen

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

5000 milliseconds

Controller Value out of Range

User is asked to contact customer support

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

5000 milliseconds

go to persistent hint-box message

(persistent until reboot)

Control stick

error

Solo will return home

Signal

recovered

Controller

signal lost

Emergency landing started

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HOME

FLIGHT BATTERY

ALTITUDE

Return Home

Control stick error

Contact 3DR Support after landing

Camera paddle and dial failure

Alert triggered on input error on the paddle

or tilt speed dial potentiometers

TIMEOUT:

5000 milliseconds

Control stick

error

Solo will return home

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HOME

FLIGHT BATTERY

ALTITUDE

FLY

Manual camera controls error

IN-FLIGHT ALERTS

Maximum Altitude

User is told that maximum altitude has been reached

Vehicle is not able to go higher than max altitude

Alert appears once per flight and is triggered at 100 FT by default.

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

5000 milliseconds

HAPTIC:

Double buzz 40-40 millisecond

Maximum

altitude

Preset max altitude reached

Crash Detected

User can use app to log a support ticket

Alert persists until:

User presses A

HAPTIC:

Quad buzz: 40-40-40-40

Solo SFX:

Start lost call ping if more than 10 m away

Crash

detected

GPS signal lost (Switches to FLY: Manual)

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

3000 milliseconds

HAPTIC:

Triple buzz twice: 30-30-30, 30-30-30

GPS

lost

Switching to manual control

GPS signal recovered

(User who has either advanced mode enabled, or manual set to A or B)

(When home is already set)

Switches to FLY form Fly:Manual when user presses Fly

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

3000 milliseconds

GPS

ready

Press

to dismiss

FLY

Press

for GPS control

GPS signal recovered

(No advanced mode, Manual mode not set to A or B)

Switches to FLY when GPS is recovered

Alert persists until:

TIMEOUT:

3000 milliseconds

HAPTIC:

40 millisecond buzz for awareness

GPS

ready

GPS signal established

(User took off without GPS, no home position, regardless of advanced modes)

Alert persists until user sets home

HAPTIC:

20 milliseconds every 3 seconds until press

GPS

found

FLY

Press

to set home

Switching to FLY

Summary of Contents for Solo

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...8 toll free in the US and Canada Support line hours Mon Fri 8 am to 5 pm PST 3D Robotics 3DR 1608 4th Street Suite 410 Berkeley CA 94710 Tel 1 858 225 1414 3dr com Solo User Manual V7 2015 3D Robotics Inc Solo is a trademark of 3D Robotics Inc GoPro HERO the GoPro logo and the GoPro Be a HERO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc ...

Page 3: ...bal Installation 16 3 3 Gimbal Operation 22 4 Safety 25 4 1 Location 25 4 2 Environmental Awareness 25 4 3 Visual Line of Sight 25 4 4 Flight School 26 4 5 Propellers 26 4 6 GPS 26 4 7 Home Position 27 4 8 Altitude Limit 27 4 9 Emergency Procedures 27 4 10 Flight Battery 28 4 11 Controller 28 4 12 Antenna Configuration 29 5 First Flight 30 5 1 Preflight Checklist 30 5 2 Takeoff 30 5 3 Landing 31 5...

Page 4: ...n Safety 57 8 5 Performance Adjustment 57 8 6 Units 58 8 7 Maximum Altitude Adjustment 58 8 8 Map Tile Provider Android only 58 9 Support 59 10 Maintenance 60 10 1 Controller Battery Replacement 60 10 2 Calibrations 60 10 3 Pairing the Controller 61 10 4 Legs 62 10 5 Battery Tray 66 10 6 Motor Mods 67 10 7 Factory Reset 69 11 Appendix 71 11 1 Specifications 71 11 2 Warranty 72 11 3 Regulatory Comp...

Page 5: ...7 5 10 Controller Waiting for Solo 14 Figure 2 7 5 11 App Update Success 14 Figure 2 7 6 1 App Viewing Video 15 Figure 3 1 1 Solo Gimbal Parts 16 Figure 3 2 1 1 Removing The Frame 17 Figure 3 2 2 1 Connecting cables 17 Figure 3 2 3 1 Positioning the Gimbal Cable 18 Figure 3 2 3 2 Positioning the HDMI Cable 18 Figure 3 2 4 1 Mounting the Gimbal 19 Figure 3 2 5 1 HDMI Plug Positioning 19 Figure 3 2 ...

Page 6: ...ure 7 1 1 1 Controller Calibration in Progress Alerts 52 Figure 7 1 1 2 Controller Uneven Surface Alert 52 Figure 7 1 1 3 Controller Re Calibration Required Alerts 52 Figure 7 1 1 4 Controller Calibration Error Alert 53 Figure 7 1 2 1 Controller Service Alerts 53 Figure 7 2 1 1 Controller Altitude Limit Alert 53 Figure 7 2 2 1 Controller App Connection Alerts 54 Figure 7 2 3 1 Controller Controlle...

Page 7: ...al 66 Figure 10 5 2 2 Battery Tray Detachment 66 Figure 10 6 1 LED Cover Removal 67 Figure 10 6 2 Motor Pod Removal 67 Figure 10 6 3 Motor Pod Disconnection 68 Figure 10 6 4 Motor Pod Connection 68 Figure 10 6 5 Motor Pod and LED Cover Attachment 68 Figure 10 7 1 Pair Button 69 Figure 10 7 2 Strobing Pairing Light 69 Figure 10 7 3 Controller Reset 69 Figure 10 7 4 Controller Update 70 Figure 10 7 ...

Page 8: ...1 2 Controller The controller provides control mechanisms and displays in flight data on a full color screen Using twin long range antennas the controller acts as the central hub for all communication on the 3DR Link network receiving all communications from Solo and the app forwarding telemetry outputs to the app and managing the transmission of all control inputs to Solo 1 1 3 App The Solo App o...

Page 9: ...1 2 3 Orientation LEDs Each arm contains an LED for ground to air directional awareness when armed for flight the two front arms 1 and 3 display white and the two rear arms 2 and 4 display red This LED scheme mimics the headlight and taillight style of a car 1 2 4 Fixed Camera Mount and HDMI Cable Solo includes a GoPro The Frame fixed mount to mount a GoPro HERO camera The HDMI cable connects to t...

Page 10: ...t functions starting motors takeoff land and activating GPS flight 1 3 6 Return Home The Return Home button allows you to end your flight automatically at any point by returning Solo to its original launch point and landing 1 3 7 Pause Button The Pause button is Solo s emergency air brake Press Pause to stop Solo and hover in place at any time 1 3 8 Option Buttons The A and B buttons change functi...

Page 11: ...wind conditions elevation temperature humidity flying style and pilot skill Listed flight time applies to elevations less than 2 000 ft above sea level To adjust maximum altitude see Section 8 7 Depending on environmental conditions This top speed corresponds to Solo when operating in Fly mode Maximum speeds for advanced modes may vary see Section 8 1 for more information Estimated flight time up ...

Page 12: ...Navigation in the air is achieved by mixing propulsion of the four motors to actuate flight control along the roll pitch and yaw axes Each of the four motors is numbered by the marking on the arm These numbers correspond to the autopilot calculations for these commands and are used for indicating motor replacement procedures Each motor is controlled by an ESC Electronic Speed Controller that regul...

Page 13: ...o Vehicle with 3 Axis Gimbal installed the Solo Controller propellers four plus four spares the Solo Smart Battery the Solo Smart Battery charger and a charger for the Solo Controller Figure 2 2 1 Solo with Installed Gimbal Four silver top props four black top props Controller Solo charger Controller charger Solo with 3 Axis Gimbal Parts 2 3 Battery Solo is powered by the rechargeable Solo Smart B...

Page 14: ...nt level An additional indicator on the battery charger turns from red to green when the battery is fully charged The battery takes approximately 1 5 hours to charge to 100 The optimal storage charge for the Solo Smart Battery is 50 Storing the Solo Smart Battery at an excessively depleted charge 7 percent and under for an extended period might result in shorter battery life or permanent damage to...

Page 15: ... the controller or cause a fire To charge the controller connect the controller charger to the barrel jack on the side of the controller and to a wall outlet To check the battery level of the controller press the power button A fully charged controller lasts for approximately 6 hours Always check the controller s battery level before you fly and recharge when prompted by the controller The control...

Page 16: ...5 1 Attaching Attach the propellers with silver tops to the motors with a silver dot on the top of the motor shaft and attach the black top propellers to the motors with black dots Make sure to remove the paper labels from the motors before attaching the propellers Silver top propellers tighten clockwise black top propellers tighten counterclockwise Check the lock and unlock icons on each propelle...

Page 17: ... 2 6 2 Settings For best results adjust the camera settings for inverted orientation and medium field of view Setting the field of view to medium ensures that you won t see the propellers in the frame Figure 2 6 2 1 Set the GoPro HERO3 to inverted orientation Enable GoPro HERO4 auto orientation Set the GoPro to medium field of view GoPro Settings Camera Orientation GoPro Settings ORIENTATION SETUP...

Page 18: ...gs on the mobile device connect to SoloLink_ Enter the temporary password sololink Once connected return to the app to continue Both Solo and the controller must be powered on to connect to the App Figure 2 7 3 1 Connect to So Settings Airplane Mode WI FI Bluetooth Cellular Solo_Link On Notifications Control Center Do Not Disturb 7 34 PM LTE General Sounds Wallpapers Brightness Privacy lo Link 2 7...

Page 19: ...utes Please ensure charger is connected Controller may go dark while updating Please reconnect to Sololink wifi Press to continue Returns user to hold Fly button screen Green Solo LEDs showing update complete change to standard red and white when this screen is displayed preflight update Required before first flight Use 3DR Solo App to update Waiting for Solo Persists until Solo reconnects or Arto...

Page 20: ...f the update process which can take up to five minutes Figure 2 7 5 7 Controller Updating ARTOO UPDATE SCREEN FEEDBACK V10C Update Requirement Screen Controller updated Controller update in progress screen Is displayed after user initiates update in app Persists until controller update is successful Update complete feedback Tells the user that controller update was successful HAPTIC Three 20 milli...

Page 21: ...ue Returns user to hold Fly button screen Green Solo LEDs showing update complete change to standard red and white when this screen is displayed preflight update Required before first flight Use 3DR Solo App to update Waiting for Solo Persists until Solo reconnects or Artoo auto shutdown Press when LEDs are green Update complete Connects to matching version Solo waiting for Solo Cable Cam Orbit FL...

Page 22: ...st make sure Solo the controller and the GoPro are powered on and that the App is connected to Solo via Wi Fi Then on the App home screen tap Fly Solo Before your first flight verify that you can see video If the video is inverted see section 2 6 Figure 2 7 6 1 App Viewing Video ...

Page 23: ...our balance weights for the GoPro camera and a screwdriver for installing the Gimbal Figure 3 1 1 Solo Gimbal Parts To install the Solo Gimbal and start utilizing its features follow these Solo Gimbal installation instructions 3 2 Gimbal Installation Before installing the Solo Gimbal make sure the firmware on Solo and your GoPro as well as the Solo App on your mobile device are up to date for the ...

Page 24: ...r the HDMI cable and one for the gimbal cable Plug in the cables running from Solo to their respective ports on the gimbal as shown following Connect gimbal cable Connect HDMI cable Figure 3 2 2 1 Connecting cables 3 2 3 Position Cables With both cables now connected to the Solo Gimbal it is important to position each cable out of the way of other internal components When configuring the HDMI and ...

Page 25: ...cket of Arm 01 as seen below Tuck the HDMI Cable s slack into the side of the Solo body Figure 3 2 3 2 Positioning the HDMI Cable 3 2 4 Mount the Gimbal 1 Position the gimbal plate over the opening in the Solo Shell making sure that the three screw positions are aligned two in the back and one in front 2 Slide the back of the plate in first and then pinch the two front prongs in and down to insert...

Page 26: ...he screwdriver then realign them manually before tightening with the screwdriver 3 2 5 Camera Installation The 3 Axis Solo Gimbal holds your GoPro HERO 3 3 or 4 To install your GoPro camera follow these directions 1 To create space for your GoPro inside the camera housing move the the rubber HDMI plug out and away from the camera housing Figure 3 2 5 1 HDMI Plug Positioning 2 Slide your GoPro into...

Page 27: ...ted for use with the GoPro HERO4 Black If you are using the GoPro HERO4 Silver or the GoPro HERO3 then you need to add balance weights to optimize these cameras for use with the Solo Gimbal To balance your GoPro attach the corresponding balance weights to the threaded inserts on the top and bottom of the camera housing as shown following Figure 3 2 6 1 GoPro Weight Balancing GoPro Weight Balancing...

Page 28: ...oaded onto your iOS or Android device and that you have an SD card with plenty of available memory installed in your GoPro 2 On the GoPro camera go to Setup and then Wireless Choose the Pair Connect option then GoPro App and then follow the directions 3 Open the GoPro app 4 Connect your camera 5 When you get to the screen with the live video preview tap the downloads button at the top of the scree...

Page 29: ...he tilt angle of the Solo Gimbal use the tilt control paddle to move the gimbal up and down You can also set up an automatic tilt control using the 1 and 2 button presets These buttons are located above and below the tilt speed dial as shown in Figure 3 3 1 1 To tilt to a preset angle simply press either button and use the dial to adjust the tilt speed To save a new preset angle hold 1 or 2 Figure...

Page 30: ...bal is not centered with respect to Solo Symptoms The gimbal angle seems cockeyed or the beauty plate at the top of the gimbal does not mount flush with the Solo bottom surface Reason Improper cable routing can cause the gimbal to be off center This also hurts gimbal performance because of interference on dampers Resolution Make sure the HDMI cable is coiled from left to right in the big radius fo...

Page 31: ...ble connectivity issues Resolution Check the LED on the gimbal behind the GoPro and refer to the color guide in Section 3 3 2 If the LED is off make sure the gimbal connector is plugged in and seated properly If none of the preceding steps resolved your gimbal issue please contact customer support at 3dr com support ...

Page 32: ...ority As the operator you are responsible for knowing and understanding the regulations that govern small unmanned aircraft like Solo in your jurisdiction 4 2 Environmental Awareness Don t fly Solo in extreme weather conditions such as rain high winds snow or fog Such weather conditions can permanently damage Solo or cause instability in flight Before flying determine the boundaries of the safe fl...

Page 33: ...anding and stops the motors Do not approach Solo until the propellers stop spinning and always power off Solo before picking it up 4 6 GPS Solo requires an active GPS signal for flight After powering on Solo can take up to five minutes to acquire a strong GPS lock Always choose a flying location with a clear view of the sky to improve GPS signal strength The following requirements define a GPS loc...

Page 34: ...a safe line of sight altitude 4 9 Emergency Procedures If you experience a problem in flight use one of the following emergency procedures to stop Solo end your flight or shut off the motors 4 9 1 Pause The controller s Pause button allows you to stop Solo in mid air Solo hovers at the paused location until given another command Use the Pause button to stop Solo from hitting an obstacle or to reor...

Page 35: ...ler accessible by the battery door on the back of the controller The controller battery is pre attached to the controller and shouldn t be disconnected unless You plan to store the controller for over three months without using it In this case disconnect the battery from the controller and leave the battery inside the controller to store it You need to replace or upgrade the controller battery Upg...

Page 36: ...t connection to Solo position the antennas down and away from the controller so they are approximately perpendicular to Solo in flight and tilt each antenna out and away from one another at a 20 angle Figure 4 12 1 Controller Antenna Orientation 20 ...

Page 37: ...ke off Always place Solo at a clear launch point for takeoff at least 20 feet away from you other people and structures 5 2 1 Activating Motors When Solo is ready to fly the controller will prompt you to hold the Fly button to start Solo s motors Hold Fly until the propellers spin Solo is now active ready for takeoff and needs to be treated with appropriate caution to avoid safety hazards To stop ...

Page 38: ...Cam Orbit 9999FT 700FT HOME 100 FLIGHT BATTERY ALTITUDE FLY 12 GOING TO 5 FT ALTITUDE Cable Cam Orbit 9999FT 700FT HOME 100 FLIGHT BATTERY ALTITUDE FLY 12 FLY Hold to take off FLY Hold to take off Be aware of Solo s orientation before takeoff so you can safely navigate Solo up and away from you once it s in the air If Solo is facing towards you at takeoff move the right stick back if Solo is facin...

Page 39: ... away Solo is the greater the likelihood that it could encounter unforeseen obstacles buildings trees etc Because of this longer distance scenarios benefit from climbing in altitude before traversing back home The closer Solo is to the Home Position measured laterally the more confident we can be that there are fewer obstacles in the return path and thus the safer it would be for Solo just to land...

Page 40: ...me Altitude Figure 5 4 2 1 Above Return Home When a call to Return Home is triggered and Solo is flying above the Return Home Altitude default 25m Solo 1 Climbs 10m 2 Traverses to the Home Position 3 Descends and lands Case 2 Within the Cone Figure 5 4 2 2 Within the Cone When Solo is inside the cone and Return Home is triggered Solo 1 Climbs 2 5m 2 Traverses to the Home Position 3 Descends and la...

Page 41: ...ll to Return Home Solo 1 Either climbs to the boundary of the cone or to the Return Home Altitude whichever happens first 2 Moves to the Home Position 3 Descends and lands 5 5 In Flight Data Use the controller s main data display to monitor Solo s status in flight Figure 5 5 1 Controller In Flight Data 1 Flight battery percentage remaining 2 GPS signal strength and number of active satellites 3 Ac...

Page 42: ... the left stick vertically Figure 5 6 2 Throttle Joystick Behaviors UP DOWN ROTATE LEFT ROTATE RIGHT Left Stick Move the left stick back from center to decrease altitude Set the left stick to center to maintain the current altitude Left Stick Set the left stick fully back to land once Solo is a few inches above the ground Left Stick To take off and to gain altitude move the left stick slightly pas...

Page 43: ...ing right stick controls Figure 5 6 4 Controller Right Joystick Controls Hover Land Lower just slightly to hover Left Yaw Left Right Right Yaw Deactivate Hold until propellers stop spinning Lower just slightly to hover Left Yaw Left Right Right Yaw Deactivate Hold until propellers stop spinning Move the stick to the left to rotate counterclockwise Move the stick to the right to rotate clockwise Le...

Page 44: ...pinning Move the right stick forward to fly forward Move the right stick back to fly backward Activate Hold until propellers start spinning Take off Lift Raise just slightly or take off Hover Land Lower just slightly o hover Left Yaw Left Back Forward Right Right Yaw Deactivate Hold until propellers stop spinning Activate Hold until propellers start spinning Take off Lift Raise just slightly or ta...

Page 45: ...ion Instructions button instead Additional controls at the bottom of the App home screen are as follows Settings Go to the section of the app where you can change setttings for Solo the Controller and the App You can also update the software and firmware from here Flight School Takes you to a listing of instructional videos for getting started with Solo To view the videos your device must be conne...

Page 46: ...nce from launch point 4 Altitude 5 Current flight mode 6 Solo battery percentage remaining 7 Controller signal strength 8 Shot List 9 Map view see following for details 10 Camera controls see Section 6 1 3 for details 11 Alerts and instructions To toggle advanced telemetry data tap any of the telemetry readouts at the top of the screen item 3 4 6 or 7 The additional information appears as follows ...

Page 47: ...data 3DR cannot guarantee this functionality For best results make sure your iOS device has a reasonable amount of free storage If you re using an Android Wi Fi only device such as a tablet with a bit of preparation you can cache a map section and call it up as needed even if mobile data is not available You need not be connected to Solo to follow these steps 1 Connect your Android device to Inter...

Page 48: ...ettings The Record button on right side of the main App screen lets you start and stop recording with the GoPro camera 3 Axis Gimbal only When Video Mode is active the button is red and when Photo Mode is active it s white When recording video the red circle changes to a smaller square and the small LED icon above the button pulses red To stop recording tap the square button The area just above th...

Page 49: ...a Settings Figure 6 1 3 3 In App Camera Settings Camera Mode Determines what happens when you tap the Record button on the main App screen Choose Video Mode for recording continuous video choose Photo Mode for shooting stills Camera Settings Provides access to the following parameters The available values for each parameter vary depending on the GoPro model and other current parameter values For d...

Page 50: ...o Model Choose the model of GoPro camera you re using This setting determines the available parameter values Save to Camera Roll When on and recording video to the camera the mobile device also records the video received by the app from Solo to its internal memory The Camera Roll video is available via the same methods as video recorded directly with the mobile device For instance if using an iOS ...

Page 51: ... Solo Gimbal Solo cannot ensure that the subject is in the frame at all times If this is the case you can improve the chances of keeping the subject in the frame by adjusting the camera mount so the camera is fixed at an appropriate angle To access the shot list tap the Shot List button on the main App screen Figure 6 1 App Main Screen Then on the next screen tap the icon for the Smart Shot you wa...

Page 52: ...t path 6 3 1 Selfie Setup To start Selfie fly Solo to a starting point facing the subject from approximately 10 feet away and select Selfie from the Shot List The app prompts you to position Solo so the camera is facing you and to ensure that the path it will follow up and back is clear Figure 6 3 1 1 App Selfie Activation 6 3 2 Selfie Operation To move Solo along the Selfie path tap the forward a...

Page 53: ... time press Pause To exit to standard flight press Fly Figure 6 3 2 2 Controller Move along flight path Selfie Control 6 3 3 Settings To access the settings from the in flight Selfie interface select Options with the three dots at the bottom left of the main screen To adjust Distance Away Altitude Up and Cruise Speed use the sliders Figure 6 3 3 1 App Selfie Settings ...

Page 54: ... at the same position as the first the new endpoint overwrites point A and you re prompted again for a second point Figure 6 4 1 1 App Cable Cam Setup 6 4 2 Cable Cam Operation To control Cable Cam through the app tap the right arrow to move towards point A and tap the left arrow to move towards point B Cable Cam s default cruise speed is set to 9 mph 4 m s Figure 6 4 2 1 App Cable Cam Controls To...

Page 55: ...re For best results use Orbit with a mobile device that has a live mobile data link Alternatively if using an Android device you can use a cached map For details see Section 6 1 2 Map View on page 39 6 5 1 Starting Orbit Select Orbit from the Shot List The App switches to the map screen and shows the location Solo as well as the direction it s facing on the map This screen also shows the orbit cen...

Page 56: ... you have the Solo Gimbal installed you can change the pitch of the camera with the paddle on top of the controller To stop Solo at any time press Pause To exit standard flight press Fly Orbit Adjust radius Altitude Camera Subject altitude Figure 6 5 2 2 Orbit Controls 6 5 3 Orbit Settings To access the settings from the in flight Orbit interface select Options with the three dots at the bottom le...

Page 57: ...nd is ready to regain manual control at any time Don t allow more than 500 feet of distance between the controller and the mobile device however specific range limits depend on the device being used If too much distance is allowed between the controller and the mobile device the device could lose connection with the controller 6 6 1 Follow Se Always ensure that there is a clear path for Solo durin...

Page 58: ... follow distance by moving the right stick vertically and orbit the subject by moving the right stick horizontally To adjust Solo s altitude during Follow move the left stick vertically And to override the camera tracking and temporarily pan the camera move the left stick horizontally To stop Solo during Follow press Pause on the controller the camera continues to track the subject To exit to stan...

Page 59: ...ass Please wait Level error User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate Alert persists until User complete calibration using the app sys then continues sensor chec Powers off controller or Solo Controller auto shutdown Note Artoo will not assume the same error is present on restart and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo Uneven surface Move Solo to a level surface Altitude calibration Sys...

Page 60: ...te Alert persists until User completes calibration using the app system then continues sensor check User powers off controller or Solo Controller auto shutdown Note Artoo will not assume the same error is present on restart and will run a fresh check when connected to Solo Calibrating compass Please wait Level error User is asked to use Solo app to calibrate Alert persists until User complete cali...

Page 61: ...taking off again In Fly Manual Solo uses the same joystick controls as in standard flight displayed as Fly but it does not use GPS positioning Thus Solo does not hold its position when you rlease the right stick so you must maintain close control over roll pitch and yaw Without GPS Pause Return Home and Smart Shots are not available During Land Solo cannot maintain position due to the lack of GPS ...

Page 62: ...2 6 Controller Battery Alerts When the controller battery level reaches 10 the controller displays an alert to notify you to charge the controller at your next opportunity At 5 the controller prompts you to end your flight and charge the controller If the controller battery reaches a critical level in flight Solo initiates Return Home The following displays show left to right the 10 5 and 0 alerts...

Page 63: ...ght stick To navigate Solo in Drift mode move the right stick to initiate a coordinated turn in that direction Releasing the right stick causes Solo to drift to a stop over a two second period Solo does not automatically control altitude in Drift and thus requires continual adjustments to the throttle stick in this mode 8 1 4 Acro Acro is the most advanced of Solo s flight modes It provides unrest...

Page 64: ...Manual Stabilize Acro and Sport modes do not require GPS lock To take off without GPS lock Solo must be set to one of these modes Without an active GPS signal Return Home Pause and Smart Shots are disabled If you take off without GPS lock Solo does not save a home position at the launch point If Solo acquires GPS lock mid flight the autopilot saves a home position at that location To prevent a pot...

Page 65: ... limit go to Settings choose Solo and then select Altitude Limits Scroll the list horizontally to change the upper limit A No Limit option is available if you turn on Advanced Settings Enable Advanced Flight Modes If you opt for No Limit ensure that you always operate Solo within your visual line of sight and in compliance with local regulations Figure 8 7 1 App Altitude Limit 8 8 Map Tile Provide...

Page 66: ...ou have any questions send an email to support 3dr com or give us a call at 1 855 982 2898 toll free in the US and Canada or direct at 1 858 225 1414 To submit a support request through our website visit 3dr com support Use the Solo app to submit a trouble ticket this automatically sends your flight logs be sent to 3DR Support To submit a support request within the Solo app select Support from the...

Page 67: ...he foam block and disconnect the battery from the port in the side of the battery compartment To install a battery connect the battery to the controller and for standard size controller batteries use the foam block to pad the empty space in the compartment For information on safely storing spare controller batteries see Section 4 10 Figure 10 1 1 Controller Battery Installation 10 2 Calibrations U...

Page 68: ... and follow the prompts to place Solo perfectly still on each side in turn In each step wait a few seconds after moving Solo to press Next Figure 10 2 2 1 App Level Calibration 10 3 Pairing the Controller 1 Turn off the Solo and the controller that you want to pair along with any other Solos and controllers nearby 2 Power on the Solo and controller that you want to pair 3 Wait 30 seconds for Solo ...

Page 69: ...hen B and hold both buttons down Once the controller vibrates release the buttons Within 20 seconds the Controller displays Solo Paired Figure 10 3 3 Solo Paired 10 4 Legs Solo uses three unique types of legs two legs with an antenna module 1 and 2 a leg with no electronic components leg 3 and a leg with a compass module leg 4 You can purchase replacements for all types of leg from store 3dr com o...

Page 70: ...ng antenna is physically intact you ll need to remove the antenna from the old leg before replacing it To detach the antenna remove the plastic sheet from the leg 1 and detach the antenna from the Velcro by carefully pulling the cable 2 Follow the standard leg replacement procedure to detach the old leg 3 Figure 10 4 2 1 Detaching the Anten 1 2 3 na from the Leg Attach the new leg by threading the...

Page 71: ... Existing Antenn 5 mm between antenna and foot 3 2 1 a to a New Leg 10 4 3 Leg 4 with Compass Solo s right rear leg 4 contains the compass module Start by detaching the leg from the arm as you would a standard leg but the leg will not be removable until you disconnect the compass from Solo To access the compass connector you ll need to remove the battery tray from Solo For battery tray removal ins...

Page 72: ...nd cable from Solo Place the new leg into position and thread the new compass cable through the arm where it can connect to the board Connect the compass connector in the same place as the old compass Figure 10 4 3 2 Insert New Leg with Compass Secure the new leg in place and replace the battery tray ...

Page 73: ...the side clips outward Next lift slightly while pushing forward 2 to pop the cover off completely Figure 10 5 1 1 GPS Cover Removal 10 5 2 Battery Tray Removal To detach the battery tray and access Solo s main electronics bay use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the battery tray to Solo Figure 10 5 2 1 Battery Tray Removal The battery tray is still connected to Solo ...

Page 74: ...ll flat prying tool to remove the LED cover form the underside of the arm Figure 10 6 1 LED Cover Removal Use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the pod to the arm Figure 10 6 2 Motor Pod Removal Disconnect the wide beige connector the red wire and the black wire to remove the old motor pod To remove the wide beige connector DF13 carefully lift the edges of the connector a...

Page 75: ...les inside the arm and set the new pod into place Figure 10 6 4 Motor Pod Connection Turn over Solo and secure the new motor pod into place using the four provided screws Do not reuse the screws from the old Motor Pod Finally snap the LED cover back into place Figure 10 6 5 Motor Pod and LED Cover Attachment 1 2 ...

Page 76: ... activated the Pair button Continue holding the Pair button for at least 15 seconds Figure 10 7 1 Pair Button Below the Accessory Port and adjacent to the Pair button is a small orange LED Pair indicator light Once this light starts flashing rapidly strobing about five times per second release the Pair button Figure 10 7 2 Strobing Pairing Light Step 2 Reset the Controller Start with the Controlle...

Page 77: ... tones The lights underneath Solo s arms also light up green and change to white in the front and red in the back If you do not hear and see these signals then reboot Solo again If the lights change colors now then the vehicle is still resetting Let Solo finish resetting and then reboot Solo again once the lights stop changing colors After you reboot the controller it displays the Preflight Update...

Page 78: ...xtended battery Power Electric rechargeable lithium polymer battery Battery Lithium polymer 5200 mAh 14 8 Vdc Battery weight 1 lb 5 kg Estimated flight time 25 minutes Maximum altitude 328 ft 100 m Range 5 miles 8 km Payload capacity 1 1 lbs 500 g Cruise speed 5 7 mph 2 5 m s Maximum speed 55 mph 25 5 m s Maximum climb rate 11 mph 5 0 m s Maximum descent rate 5 5 mph 2 5 m s Headwind limitation 25...

Page 79: ...s As Is and any third party warranties products software services maintenance or support are provided by the original manufacturer or supplier not by 3D Robotics Software is subject to the separate software license agreement accompanying or made available to you in connection with the software A portion of the software contains or consists of open source software which you may use under the terms ...

Page 80: ...his device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l a...

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