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6 Appendix
6.1 Specifications and Operating Parameters
Solo is a quad-rotor aerial vehicle powered by the 3DR Pixhawk 2 autopilot system and APM:Copter 3.3
flight control software. Solo communicates with the controller and Solo app over the 3DR Link secure wireless
connection.
Autopilot:
3DR Pixhawk 2
Flight code:
APM:Copter 3.3
Control:
3DR
Solo
Controller
Wireless communication:
3DR Link 1.0
Frequency:
2.4
GHz
Height:
10.2
in.
Motor-to-motor dimension:
18.1 in.
Propulsion:
880
K
V
motors, two clockwise rotating motors and
two
counterclockwise
rotating
motors
Propeller:
10 in. x 4.5 in.
Weight with battery:
3.3 lbs.
Controller battery life:
6 hours
Controller battery:
Li-ion 2600 mAh 7.2 Vdc (5200 mAh for extended battery)
Power:
Electric (rechargeable lithium polymer battery)
Battery:
Lithium polymer, 5200 mAh, 14.8 Vdc
Battery weight:
1 lb.
Estimated flight time:
25 minutes*
Maximum altitude:
400 ft.
Range:
2,500 ft. from launch point**
Payload capacity:
1.1 lbs.
Cruise speed:
5.7 mph (2.5 m/s)
Maximum speed:
55 mph (25.5 m/s)
Maximum climb rate:
11 mph (5.0 m/s)
Maximum descent rate:
5.5 mph (2.5 m/s)
Headwind limitation:
17 mph (7.7 m/s)
Crosswind limitation:
17 mph (7.7 m/s)
Camera:
Streaming video compatible with GoPro® HERO 3, 3+ or 4
Full compatibility with GoPro® HERO 3+ or 4
Solo app compatibility:
iOS 8.0 or later / Android 4.1.2 or later
Operating temperature:
32° F - 113° F (0° C - 45° C)
Operating relative humidity:
0-85% RH
*Flight time varies with payload, wind conditions, elevation, temperature, humidity, flying style,
and pilot skill. Listed flight time applies to elevations less than 2,000 ft above sea level.
**Range varies with location, antenna orientation, background noise and multi-path.
Summary of Contents for Solo
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