3DR Solo User Manual - 1.2  Aircraft Overview

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1.2  Aircraft Overview

1.2.1 

Smart Battery

The battery connects to Solo’s battery bay. Solo’s power button is located on the battery; Solo can only be powered 

when the battery is connected. 

1.2.2 

Motors and Propellers

Solo’s arms are labeled one through four on the ends of the arms. Motors on arms #1 and #2 spin counterclockwise 

and use clockwise-tightening propellers with silver tops. Motors on arms #3 and #4 spin clockwise and use 

counterclockwise-tightening propellers with black tops. 

1.2.3 

Orientation LEDs

Each arm contains an LED for ground-to-air directional awareness; 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 the 

GoPro

®

 to output video during flight.

Figure 1.2.4.1: Solo Overview

Silver-top propeller

Power button

Battery

Rear orientation LEDs

Black-top propeller

Motor

Arm numbering

Front orientation LEDs

Fixed camera mount

HDMI cable

Height:  

10.2”

Motor-to-motor:  

18.1”

Weight (no camera): 3.3 lbs.