3DR Solo User Manual - 2  Setup

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2  Setup

This sections covers everything you need to set up Solo out of the box.

2.1  In the Box

Solo includes the Solo Vehicle, the Solo Controller, propellers (four plus two spares), the Solo Smart Battery, the 

Solo Smart Battery charger, and a charger for the Solo Controller. 

Figure 2.1.10.1: Solo Parts

2.2  Battery

Solo is powered by the rechargeable Solo Smart Battery that provides up to 25 minutes of flight time per full charge. 

(Keep in mind that flight time depends on payload, wind conditions, elevation, temperature, humidity, flying style and 

pilot skill, so the actual flight time may vary.) As a lithium polymer battery, the Solo Smart Battery requires specific 

handling practices to ensure safe operation and prevent accidents. For more information about battery safety, see 

Section 3.10.

2.2.1 

Charging

The level of the battery charge is indicated by the lights below the power button. Press the power button once to 

display the current power level. The Solo Smart Battery ships with approximately 50% charge, so charge fully before 

your first flight for maximum flight time.

Remove the battery from Solo before charging by holding the release button and sliding the battery towards the 

back of Solo. Charge the battery using the designated Solo charger only; using a different charger can damage the 

battery or cause a fire.

To charge the battery, connect the Solo charger to the battery and a wall outlet. While charging, the indicator lights 

pulse at the current level. There is an additional indicator on the battery charger that turns from red to green when 

the battery is fully charged. The battery takes approximately 1.5 hours to charge to 100%.

Storing the Solo Smart Battery at an excessively depleted charge (7 percent and under) for an extended period of 

time may result in a shortened battery life or permanent damage to the battery. The optimal storage charge for the 

Solo Smart Battery is 50%. 

Solo

Three silver-top props

& three black-top props

Controller

Solo Smart Battery charger

Controller charger