3DR Solo S110A User Manual - 8  Advanced Settings

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8  Advanced Settings

This section provides instructions for accessing and using Solo’s advanced features and settings.

8.1  Advanced Flight Modes

Are you a quadcopter pro? We designed Solo to be simple and reliable, but also really fun to fly. Solo includes five 

advanced flight modes: Fly:Manual, stabilize, acro, sport, and drift.

8.1.1 

Fly:Manual

Fly:Manual mode is a version of standard flight without GPS lock. In Fly:Manual, the throttle stick controls altitude 

the same way as standard flight (Fly mode). However, because it does not use GPS positioning, when you release 

the right stick, Solo will not hold its position; it will drift according to wind conditions and existing momentum. When 

flying in Fly:Manual, adjust the right stick to continually control Solo’s position and use the left stick to maintain 

Solo’s orientation. 

8.1.2 

Stabilize

Stabilize mode provides full manual control without autopilot assistance. In stabilize, the autopilot regulates Solo’s 

roll and pitch angles so that it automatically returns to level when you release the right stick. The throttle stick 

controls power and acceleration directly; it does not correspond to altitude. Stabilize requires fine control of both the 

left and right sticks to fly Solo. Stabilize does not require GPS lock.

8.1.3 

Drift

Drift modes requires GPS lock and provides a plane-like flying experience. Drift is ideal for navigating Solo using 

the video feed. This is known as first-person view (FPV) and provides an immersive flying experience. In drift, you 

control roll, pitch, and yaw with the controller’s right stick. To navigate Solo in drift, 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 requires continual adjustments to the throttle stick when 

flying in drift.

8.1.4 

Acro

Acro is the most advanced of Solo’s flight modes. It provides unrestricted control over Solo’s roll and pitch angles. 

Acro is intended for performing aerial acrobatics, flips, and maneuvers requiring extreme angles. Acro provides no 

altitude or position assistance, so be prepared to make constant adjustment to both sticks. Acro is a copter-frame-

oriented mode, meaning that, in Acro, Solo always responds to controls relative to its own orientation. Acro does 

not require GPS lock.

Advanced flight modes are for experienced operators only. Do 

not attempt to use these modes unless you are comfortable flying 

multicopters without positioning and altitude assistance. 

Do not fly in acro unless you are an extremely experienced operator. 

Without the proper skills, crashes in acro are highly likely.