Situating the world's first "smart drones" The strongest Quad Cotter "3DR Solo" has appeared, and how is it great?

Popular Quad Copter"Phantom" seriesIt was founded by spinning off from DJI known by3D Robotics (3DR), "Self-proclaiming" the world's first smart drones "SoloWe announced. With the streaming distribution function with the compact camera "GoPro" and the "self-shooting" function of subject tracking, Solo seems to have realized a phenomenal completion as a quad-cotter.

Solo Smart Drone | 3DR | Drone & amp; UAV Technology
http://3drobotics.com/solo/

You can understand 3DR Solo's drones in a single shot by watching the following movies.

3DR Solo - The Smart Drone - YouTube


Solo is a quad-cotter with four propellers.


Dedicated gimbals for 3DR development correspond to models after GoPro HERO 3.


It is possible to fly in cooperation with a mobile terminal such as a smartphone.


The door in front of Solo began to open.


When a pilot watching the state from a remote place on a smartphone triggers a starting action ......


Solo flew to the sky.


Solo has various shooting functions. First of all, "ORBIT" mode.


It is possible to draw a circle around the specified subject and automatically flick Solo along that circle. Solo can fly stable around the circumference without operation, so pilots can concentrate on camera work.


"CABLE CAM" mode.


By specifying two points to be flying in advance, you can shoot Solo as if it were a wire cam.


Of course, Solo's flight speed can be adjusted, and the shooting direction of the GoPro camera can be changed freely.


By using CABLE CAM, it is possible for anyone to easily shoot aerial shots like a movie scene.


A computer built in each of Propo and Solo body enables these automatic flights. The processor is equipped with ARM Cortex A9 (1 GHz).


Since the reach of Wi-Fi is about 800 meters, streaming movie shooting seems to be going back a lot.


Solo is the world's first "smart drones"


The reason for this is that you can easily enter and monitor flight information on your smartphone.


Commemorative photo ......


Shots like this can be taken.


Solo application is compatible with both Android and iOS.


Not only can you easily switch between various shooting modes ......


There is also a flight simulator function.


By linking 3DR and GoPro ......


GoPRO can be completely controlled from the application.


In addition, the propo has a channel dedicated to manipulating the gimbals.


On the right side of the front you can change the angle parameter ......


On the left front side is equipped with a dedicated button that allows you to adjust the angle.


You can freely adjust the camera work with just the propo without having to touch the mobile terminal such as the smartphone during the flight.


Furthermore, it is possible to change the frame rate during flight & amp; shooting.


Slow motion shooting is also supported at 120 fps.


Solo is a smart drones that anyone can easily shoot aerial images.


Mr. Colin · Guin of 3DR who announced the world's first smart drone "Solo" served as president of DJI North America once, appeared in numerous DJI official movies, collected support from drone lovers "Guinnmeister(Guin Meister)It is a person who boasts the popularity that the coined word is born. However, Mr. Gwin, whose relationship with DJI executives of Honkeya deteriorated, quit DJI in February 2014 and launched 3DR anew, and then raised funds of 85 million dollars (about 10 billion yen) from investors , Finally the completed smart drones are Solo, so not only drawn enthusiasts but also a lot of attention are gathered as soon as possible.


AlreadyThe VergeI am reviewing Solo's first impression.

The 3D Robotics Solo may be the smartest drone ever | The Verge
http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/13/8394359/3d-robotics-solo-drone-quadcopter-gopro

According to The Verge, it takes about 60 seconds for Solo to take off its exclusive bag, attach a propeller battery, and take off. Press the "FLY" button to fly and hover on the spot and wait. It is said that it realizes simple operability that can be flying while trial and error while watching the screen of the smartphone. Also, thanks to a battery holder that can be easily accessed from the top of the main unit, battery replacement looks smooth.

After tried self-shooting and CABLE CAM mode, it was easy to save shot video on the iPad's camera roll, so the UI was made simple, so it seems that there is no hesitation of operation, so we relax from the first flight very much I evaluate that I was able to pilot.


3DR Solo is sold in the US in May 2015 with a price of 999 dollars (about 120,000 yen) and a sold separately sold gimbal of 399 dollars (about 48,000 yen), and is planned to be sold worldwide after that. In addition to the ORBIT mode and the CABLE CAM mode, it has a mode that follows a moving subject, an automatic steering circuit that automatically switches in case of emergency, and also supports firmware update using Wi-Fi, everything released at present It seems that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that it is said that one of the drawn consumers drew a head.

In addition, if you are not satisfied with the functionality of Solo, you will receive a refund guarantee within 30 days after purchase, and in the case of a crash due to hardware, a strong support system of free replacement of Solo body and dedicated gimbal free of charge It is said to be taken.

·bonus
In the concept movie below, the image of the monkeys steering Solo is contained. In other words, it seems that Solo appeals that it is possible to flight a monkey as easily as possible.

3DR Solo - Launch Film - YouTube