3DR Solo User Manual - 5.3 Orbit
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5.3 Orbit
Use Orbit to fly Solo along a preset circle while fixing the camera on a central target.
5.3.1
Starting Orbit
Select Orbit from the Shot List. The app will display the currently set radius of the orbit and show the location of the
subject on the map. Fly Solo to correct the subject’s position on the map if necessary then press A on the controller
to lock onto the subject. The app will display a Subject Locked confirmation once the orbit subject is set. To adjust
the position of the subject during Orbit, move the center point on the map.
Figure 5.3.1.1: App - Orbit Setup
5.3.2
Orbit Operation
Tap the left and right arrows to fly Solo along the Orbit path. The default cruise speed for Orbit is 2.2 mph (1 m/s).
Figure 5.3.2.1: App - Orbit Controls
To control Orbit using the controller, move the right stick left and right to fly Solo along the Orbit path. Move the
right stick up to reduce the radius of the orbit and move Solo closer to the subject; move the right stick down to
increase the radius and move Solo away from the subject.
Move the left stick left and right to temporarily override the camera’s lock on the subject and look left and right.
Move the left stick up and down to adjust Solo’s altitude. Use the paddle on the top of the controller to raise and
lower the altitude of the target. Press Pause at any time to stop Solo; press Fly to exit to standard flight.
Figure 5.3.2.2: Orbit Controls
Orbit
Adjust radius
Altitude
Camera
Subject altitude
Solo will orbit at a constant altitude relative to its launch point,
not taking into account changes in ground level. Be aware of any
elevations changes at your location that would affect Solo. Always
ensure there is a clear path for Solo before starting Orbit.