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Figure 6.2.2.1: Controller - App Connection Alerts
6.2.3
Controller Signal Alerts
Flying behind solid objects, like buildings and trees, blocks communication signals between Solo and the controller.
Always maintain visual contact with Solo to ensure that the signal is unobstructed. Cell phone towers and nearby
Wi-Fi signals can cause interference with the communication system and decrease its range. Avoid flying in
populated areas to avoid sources of interference.
If the controller becomes unpaired from Solo during flight, the controller will display the following alert and Solo will
Return Home. See Section 9.3 for pairing instructions.
Figure 6.2.3.1: Controller - Controller Disconnected Alert
If the signal between Solo and the controller is lost during flight, the controller will display the controller signal lost
alert and Solo will Return Home. If signal is recovered while returning home, the controller will display the signal
recovered alert and provide the option to regain manual control by pressing the Fly button.
Figure 6.2.3.2: Controller - Controller Signal Alerts
6.2.4
GPS Signal Alerts
If GPS is lost during flight, Solo will switch into Fly:Manual (Section 7.1). In the event of a loss of GPS, we
recommend landing Solo and waiting to acquire GPS lock before taking off again.
In Fly:Manual, Solo uses the same joystick controls as in standard flight (displayed as “Fly”), but it does not include
any GPS positioning. Therefore, in Fly:Manual, Solo will not hold its position when the right stick is released, and
you must maintain close control over roll, pitch, and yaw. Without GPS, Pause, Return Home, and Smart Shots are
not available. During Land, Solo will not be able to maintain position due to the lack of GPS positioning and will drift
according to wind and other environmental conditions.
IN-FLIGHT BANNER ALERTS
Solo app connected (Banner)
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)
Solo app disconnected (Banner)
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)
Landing Complete
Screen showing automatic landing is complete
Alert persists until:
TIMEOUT: 3000 milliseconds
Controller connection poor (Banner)
Appears once connection strength is below average performance
for X time.
TIMEOUT: After 3000 milliseconds
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3DR Solo app connected
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3DR Solo app disconnected
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Landing complete
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Disconnected
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Disconnected from Solo
IN-FLIGHT BANNER ALERTS
Solo app connected (Banner)
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)
Solo app disconnected (Banner)
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)
Landing Complete
Screen showing automatic landing is complete
Alert persists until:
TIMEOUT: 3000 milliseconds
Controller connection poor (Banner)
Appears once connection strength is below average performance
for X time.
TIMEOUT: After 3000 milliseconds
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FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
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3DR Solo app connected
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FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
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3DR Solo app disconnected
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ALTITUDE
FLY
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Landing complete
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Disconnected
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Disconnected from Solo
IN-FLIGHT BANNER ALERTS
Solo app connected (Banner)
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)
Solo app disconnected (Banner)
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)
Landing Complete
Screen showing automatic landing is complete
Alert persists until:
TIMEOUT: 3000 milliseconds
Controller connection poor (Banner)
Appears once connection strength is below average performance
for X time.
TIMEOUT: After 3000 milliseconds
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FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
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3DR Solo app connected
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FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
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3DR Solo app disconnected
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FLIGHT BATTERY
ALTITUDE
FLY
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Landing complete
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Disconnected
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Disconnected from Solo
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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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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Manual camera controls error
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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ALTITUDE
Return Home
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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
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ALTITUDE
FLY
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Manual camera controls error