3DR Solo Drone - My New Favorite Quadcopter

Have consumer quadcopters finally reached the point where YOU should invest in one?
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[@prodJacko]

the beeping at 0:46 is unbelievably realistic, i searched my schoolbag and room without even considering it was part of the video.

[@Khaztaroth]

Jacko_ Yeah, i though it was my phone too, which is dumb because my phone doesn't even have any kind of notification sound like that one

[@BestGazaVid]

Jacko_ I rewound the video just to make sure it wasn't something else!

[@ImCabbageDog]

Jacko_ Yeah, same, I heard it and looked around my room thinking it was something else, haha.

[@Lingunni]

LMAO

[@TheHFinnish]

Jacko_ It played on my left headphone so I seriously thought for a second it was someone opening their car outside (there's a car with a slightly similar unlock beep). Y u do this linus.

[@vietlee4290]

Can this deliver my potatoes to me?

[@versaceish1079]

Its you

[@SuperAuthoritah]

Yues

[@catzhakury]

***** hahaha..

[@kystandi]

Viet Lee hey dude i see you comment on Jknews' videos good to see someone with the same channel interests ;)

[@1219FireBlast]

Will it deliver xboxes and play stations? Maybe.

[@lumixenz]

0:47 Thought I was hearing that behind me

[@bowshermanator]

Balls. scared the shit out of me

[@NameInputHere]

Balls. I did too, scared the fuck out of me at 3 in the morning

[@brianjimenez5423]

Balls. I'm working from home over my IP phone and almost had a hearth attack thinking I missed a call (Helpdesk), jesus christ.,

[@christophermartinez5131]

Yeah it scared me too lol

[@McKensy]

Balls. Same, holy shit.

[@robbiemazzoni4381]

One of the best editorials or reviews I've seen yet about the 3DR Solo. I was so impressed I went out and bought one with the gimbal and am very happy I did! I don't have a lot of time flying it yet but it is very easy to operate. One of your good points was to listen and watch the Solo school video before I had operated the unit. I think the price of the unit makes one make sure they know what they are doing before just throwing it up in the air! Again I thank you for this video and would like to see you do another review with the gimbal. Thank you, Robbie.

[@jlatoo]

Why not just buy a twenty dollar toy helicopter, duct tape your phone onto it, and shove it into rich people's faces?

[@mercenarieboy]

Thebiggestcheese It is no were near as stable , or does it have enough lift to fly around with a good camera.

[@youssef4my]

mercenarieboy you shouldn't take him seriously ;p

[@ricato2]

Thebiggestcheese Try it out and tell me how it goes

[@jlatoo]

Empyrean Equinox The phone fell off and killed an old man.

[@ricato2]

Thebiggestcheese Nice

[@MackBXIII]

That noise scared the hell out of me.

[@greksgfx5862]

This channel is awesom! I hope your guys new office works well for you!😄

[@GamingNightsNeoMasaki]

Woot! More Drone vids!

[@xkmto]

For Linus: Firepole > Liability Issues. Let's see if you read all the *firepole* comments.

[@LazerLord10]

I think I saw this one fly by while I was at the beach. Pretty cool, but I'll still build my own at some point for a third the price.

[@KimStrandberg93]

Have you guys tried the DJI Phantom 2/3 ? And if so, how does it compare ? And on that stabilazation note, you *need* a gimbal for stable video. And is there an option to get retractable legs ? It's extremely needed when you mount the gimbal

[@iukeay]

That controller is super cool! Good Job as always LinusTechTips team!

[@bertoray5497]

Highly informative.

[@3drsoloprodigal852]

I love my Solo. I know it has been a while, but I hope to see more vids!

[@MohammedPlaysMC]

I see you used all different kinds of phones good going :D

[@mohammedel-masry8376]

Yeah, I noticed that too

[@wow2680]

I got this today for Christmas it is AWESOME

[@SLRHUT]

Instructive "tour" of the features of the 3DR Solo Drone. Certainly shows what enthusiasts can look forward to with this gizmo!

[@craigluchin4585]

Is there a mic system, so that you can add audio to the video you are taking in the air?

[@Ov3rTheTop]

yaaaaaass for LMG personal rig updates!

[@Lorijenken]

saw a guy use one of these near the beaches in my area its pretty awesome.

[@ObjektiiviVirhe]

These RTF Quadcopters are like prebuilt computer. You can built it yourself, its not difficult, it's cheaper and you can upgrade and modify parts down to line like in a computer. So Linus, do a collab with FliteTest and build yourself a quadcopter(Not a Drone, it's not a fucking drone). Maybe another ChannelSuperFun video?

[@david_handlebar]

this may be a stupid question, but in my mobo readout software, my VRM is always at 50 C (i have a gtx 970) is the VRM the grapohics card's chips, or do i understand it incorrectly?

[@TobyLozada]

Will a Sony Action Camera work with the livefeed to the controller? Wondering if that's a temporary solution for stabilization while waiting for the gimbal to come out.

[@blueh07]

00:46 Woah, that one got me! Asked my colleague if he heard the sound, and he was like "Huh? What sound..?". Stop trolling, Linus!

[@rcmiller4408]

what is the name of that song at the beginning of all your newer videos?

[@octysa]

New video yeah!!!! Do something about kingpin or evga hydrocopper!! Thanks for all linus

[@Soldier53flyer]

I can't stat my GoPro on my system I have to start it out of the Gimbal then put it in the Gimbal???? can you help?

[@Zaski0]

What's the model name of that upcoming Lumix camera Linus mentions near the end of the vid? Any1?

[@Joshua.R]

2:30 what phone is that.. .a g flex 2 ? I jus bought this drone and can't see official compatibility with my phone (g flex 2)

[@czarsean1]

I'll admit even though I've probably seen hundreds of personal builds I got excited when you said we'll be seeing your latest soon

[@theblockmaster7]

Linus SHOULD do a Dji Phantom 3 Professional review which is a REALLY good competitor to the Solo drone. To name some of the Phantom 3 features, it comes with a pre-installed gimbal, a high quality 4K camera without the fish eye effect and transmits live footage from the camera up 1,2km (or even 3-7km) from the controller. Plus, its available in most locations, including in Sweden, were the Solo apparently is not yet available. The Phantom 3 is at least as cool and advanced as the Solo. Due to its competitive features and price it should be reviewed as well.

[@Tomasu82]

I REALLY enjoy those title card sub-titles. They've been pretty darn good lately.

[@TheRealSkeletor]

What phone(s) were they using with the controller in this video? I'm curious.

[@SlothyWoffy]

Iv got a little Hubsain X4. Find it very hard to control. Are these higher end quads easier to fly?

[@zoneoff999]

When will we receive the follow up video? Very interested in your final verdict...

[@1gigatitan]

Could you possibly do a review on the Spyhawk fps plane?

[@omarhasan2083]

I love this drone

[@xcruell]

nice video, i already saw it :3 same thing with the rig update.

[@xcrawl]

Can you compare it against dji phantom or dji inspire 1 or make a review for it i would like to see it preforms before deciding to buy it

[@77reyland]

In my opinion, the phantom 3 pro is still better. 1259 for the pro version with gimbal and 4k camera. 23 minutes of flight time, in general it's kinda better. If the 3DR guys could add more and shine more some details on this drone, it could be a real phantom competitor.

[@CharmanderTheAndy]

0:45 thought my rice cooker turned on when I heard that sound

[@damzelfly]

Please tell me the battery life for normal use and hover only.

[@santacruznp]

I literally almost bought this a few hours ago! Now it's a sure deal!

[@craigluchin4585]

Can you mount a non-wide angle camera on it?

[@22joek]

Can you also connect a Sony action can to the drone?

[@maxw2212]

That drone looks beautiful.

[@presisor7542]

Linus could you do a review on the focusrite scarlet studio set along with the mic and headphones would be great!

[@ddha0000]

why have you not got your hands on a dji inspire yet???

[@serb5621]

does it need wifi to be used i want to use this in the mountains

[@scottwilkinson1664]

Beeping at the beginning is the first 3 notes to Close Encounters of the Third Kind

[@Ripskin16]

Nice product, just wait till you try the Phantom series stuff.

[@MazeFrame]

Mybe I missed a video, but did you review the DJI Inspire 1?

[@UhhKhakis]

How does this compare to the inspire 1??

[@BluesSus]

Saw one at best buy it loked soo cool

[@Stretch1812]

OMG 0:46 I started looking around my room like an idiot...

[@DJzMax]

isnt 20 minutes of flight time a little low or does it really consume that much power?

[@arceusmaster91]

Under 301 and I dont get why I stay up till 1AM to see a video I already saw on vessel...dedication is too strong

[@ameadeshpari3734]

wow!!! This is cool.

[@JehoashJonah]

Hey Linus, Try the Dji Inspire 1 You'll love it

[@richc.3100]

great demo of the latency of the video system, might be good to line up a shot but no good for FPV

[@clairesstitchingcorner8910]

Linus can you do a special episode on cameras? I recently got a go pro to film a sewing blog but I want to be another camera to film blogs and trips to see embroidery pieces so I need something that can pick up pretty good detail. Thanks

[@abdullahlatif9318]

Is the go pro included?

[@nicolajjacomo6488]

Have you tried the DJI Phantom 3 pro? You would love it!

[@darebear_]

How many phones did you try this with?

[@luchvk]

I liked the video at the beginning like you suggested because I want to see that video. I also pressed the like button again at the end of the video because I enjoyed this video too.

[@WarefareModern3]

These kind of prebuilt drones are alright but for cheaper (5-600) you could build a much larger hexacopter or quadcopter from DJI that can fly miles away and hundreds of feet up.

[@thek10dude84]

Does the Go Pro come with the 3DR Solo

[@icebreakertech]

What's up with the grey image every time when focust on Linus? And so expensive for just a drone which does not include a gimbal or a gopro, is it worth the extra over the DJI Phantom, I don't thinks so.

[@TheFeli73]

5:16 rolling shutter in the shadow looks really derpy XD

[@Sarrus1]

Just give it to Flitest, they help out for the review

[@Imdor]

MrOmegasix Im with you on this, untill Linus has some experience with proper quads he really shouldn't hype shit like this.

[@aarontj297]

+Imdor hey at least he finds other things fun other than computers and phones

[@RichardsWorld]

I couldn't remember exactly what drones I seen at Bestbuy last week, but I think they had one of these. @3:47 it already looks like you cracked a propeller.. HA!

[@BU7G3R]

Finally a new rig update!

[@alanhaggard1144]

Do you think 3DR Solo is better than Walkera Voyager 3?

[@VishalPatel-ur5zj]

When is the follow up video?

[@charliebrittdev]

Is it better than the dji inspire?

[@AllmobileYT]

Nice tech Drone.

[@GymGeekGamer]

i'm 301+ at 3am....nice to know i'm not the only one who doesn't sleep....also thats a badass drone....can u jus imagine having a few of those running surveillance or even i dunno mounting a 9mm barrel and action which shouldn't be too heavy for this that automatically fires on intruders.......damn we're makin it easy for skynet

[@Sceri0]

Where can i buy one?

[@whynot-th3eb]

Camera quality seems different. Did they change something?

[@bufftammy735]

One thing i with they added is on board storage into the controller

[@funkykenan]

Dear Linus, can you teach us on how to set up a CCTV system that can be integrated to Windows 8.1 or 10?

[@SupremeMCNetwork]

I have a 350 QX3, outside of the slight fisheye effect, the camera is far better than a gopro without a gimbal. Now, if you have the gimbal for the gopro, that would be hard to be in any fashion.

[@ONEzeroONEkId]

You should have purchased the chroma a lot more expensive but comes with it's own camera 360 degree pivot and insanely good controller that makes it virtually impossible to make this thing fall out of the sky.

[@itsdeonlol]

Is this easy to use for beginners?

[@wtvrgameplay9826]

linuz, i lov u

[@bob505470]

you guys need to check out the dji inspire one.

[@ryccoh]

Can't wait for VR drones that's gonna be badass

[@Kradle]

Linus...you should really just build your own quadcopter -- You'll gain all the knowledge of how they work AND you'll save money AND you'll have a whole new perspective. I just finished my zmr250 quad :)

[@gabrielezra5716]

Nice

[@ggah97]

As I know you know Linus, gimbal is a must to film with a multirotor. And I have a question: real controller or tablet for multirotors and/or planes? Persionaly I'm all out for real controllers when it comes to this and am offended when someone who can't fly with other that the latest and greatest tablet on the market and a gps path says I can't fly and that i don't know the right way to fly multirotors. I had a small multirotor before I had to return it to my friend and have started with some flips from time to time. Now i'm back to my fixed pitch helicopter and a car or two. Would be happy to hear your response and keep up the good work.

[@TheMoonlightTV]

I was using my headphones when suddenly this weird tune from either the quadcopter or the remote control came up. I totaly couldn't tell if it was from the video or somewhere in my room.

[@kriteshadhikari3121]

What is the cost of normal type of drone.But not like this?

[@BIGGBULLxxx]

Are you on REDBULL MAX :-) lol...but you did a very good job and that what matters.

[@kdoyle316]

2:33 is that the g flex 2 that we never got a review for?😭

[@aditjindal]

1:39 That Headphone Jack gave me nostalgia😞 And BTW Why is this in my recommended in 2020

[@MagicShred]

More Drone Videos!!!

[@Mattsana]

I would love for you to review the DJI Inspire 1. I'm seriously in love what that thing and the camera on it is just fantastic! 4K camera on a gimbal that shoots at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps and it gives no fisheye effect! I can't stand GoPros cause of the fisheye effect they bring. I'm considering purchasing it next year. But it do however cost a bit.

[@theblockmaster7]

Mattsana I agree, and also a review of the Phantom 3 Pro which is a serious competitor.

[@VortexJunior]

There's a setting on the gopro to remove fisheye. They're useful for every situation

[@sBaidani]

Mattsana LinusTechTips It's a great idea! The 3DR Solo Drone may be a good quadcopter but the Inspire 1 is a whole other level of awesomeness!

[@Mattsana]

Indeed! That camera is just awwwwwwwwwwsome!

[@sBaidani]

Most Definitely!!!

[@thegoldeneagleeye9621]

I really wish i was like Linus ;-; He has so many cool stuff fro mall these sponsors

[@kedwardsTWO]

I suggest we do an experiment. If everyone dislikes the next video I wonder if the supposed review they haven't done is released?

[@angelawang9178]

Can you do a review on the newest apple watch. btw I saw u wear one with the milieus band in the video on Self-balancing Unicycle V3 - Get a little balance in your life.