DJI Phantom 3 Professional vs 3DR Solo With Solo Gimbal - Ultimate Drone Comparison

Here is our full Smart Drone comparison between the DJI Phantom 3 Professional vs the 3DR Solo With Solo Gimbal/GoPro Hero 4 Black.
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[@eamonandbec]

Still cant decide! What drone would be better for travel?

[@bowers95713]

Now THAT was a Frikkin ASSLOAD of info!!!! Well done my friend...jim

[@Nirvaan1]

3DR SOlo selling for $379 with Gimbal, Extra Battery and Propellors slightly tilts the scales in fav of 3DR. Especially for new drone pilots. Of course there is not limit to better drones.

[@TheLightsLab]

you are selling it?

[@22Tech]

it used to be on sale at best buy but now its here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1189763-REG/3dr_solo_quadcopter_with_3_axis.html exact same package without the extra props

[@stephenvieira4309]

Nirvaan1 It's $299 now at BestBuy

[@Nirvaan1]

Stephen Vieira and the spare props batt and Gimbal have dropped in price too. Got mine off eBay Best Buy Store.

[@Nirvaan1]

Stephen Vieira I got the bundle with the Bag. Was hard to pass at this price.

[@internetmeister]

Thanks for taking the time to compare these and provide so much information. You gave me what I needed to reach a buying decision.

[@Tallguysrc]

First off a few points here catching the drone by the legs looks cool but should never be done, a wind gust and your in the hospital.. 2nd DJI has the worse customer service, 3rd 3DR flight modes makes getting the shot simple and you can do the same shot over and over using there cable cam setup so you can fly the same path and try different angles each time for better film making DJI good luck with that one. 4th saying lighter is better is also not a issue a little more weight in the air does help with the wind. trying shooting video at night with the DJI camera ouch.. no real low light and just because they say there camera is 4K on the DJI the optics and sensor kinda suck. so bottom line buy what you like fly what you like just get off your butt and get outside...

[@DronecultPhotography]

You obviously have never flown from a boat or from a mountain top. Catching it by the legs is pretty standard practice.

[@Tallguysrc]

+DroneCult Showing people a way that they can be hurt is not and will never be a standard practice. putting your hand near a blade that is spinning around at 15000 RPM looks cool on a video until a mistake happens, but again that's your choice.

[@scottallen6133]

3DR customer service is now as bad as DJI. It's gone to crap.

[@Tallguysrc]

+Scott Allen How are you rating customer service. I had a phantom and when it crashed DJI told me sorry that happened looks like it was pilot error. 3DR after a crash and reviewing logs sent out a refurbish unit at no cost?

[@scottallen6133]

+Tallguysd yes 3DR was good, but lately it's gone downhill for support and availability of parts.

[@CharlieOShea]

Fair comparison except the the 4k video that, as said, shot at different times. So you really can't compare the colors. Look at the trees and see the with the Solo they are turning color and with Phantom they are bright green. I've got a 3dr Solo and very happy with it.

[@locfilms]

+Charlie O'Shea Try a P3, you'll change your mind. :)

[@earldgray]

+Andrew Henriques I have one. Want to buy it? I will take that money and buy a 2nd Solo :)

[@earldgray]

+Earl Gray No? Anybody?

[@GustavoArceMusic]

+Charlie O'Shea hello Im trying to buy a drone but not sure if solo of dj , how is your experience with solo also is more expensive then dj

[@earldgray]

It depends on your needs. DJI is cheaper, but Solo is a pro video rig. If you are looking for a toy that also does Video, get a Phantom. If you are looking for a pro platform to expand on get Solo. If you need a 4/3 camera today get Inspire 1 pro. If 4K will work for a while, get GoPro 4 black with a rectilinear lens for Solo. If 4/3 can wait till summer, get Solo now with GoPro and add the Sony 20Mp in June.

[@SeniorClayton]

I enjoyed your review. I am currently leaning towards the DJI Phantom 3 Pro after days of research and your video. Keep up the great work!

[@jordanbarlow3788]

Excellent video Waj! Highly informative.

[@logan_kes]

got a solo and I feel the weight is a plus. it is incredibly stable in wind and just seems to be very stable.

[@dfizzbom]

There is an hdmi option for the phantom 3 now. Might want to add that in there.

[@huntjunky1]

+dfizzbom Fizz man...can you reply to my comment regarding where this is available? Is this an aftermarket feature or is it available through DJI? This would be huge, as it is the only thing I miss and would like not to upgrade to the Inspire to get it. I haven't seen this mentioned on DJI's webpage. Is it something that is an add on or does It have to be requested with the purchase of the vehicle. Thanks in advance.

[@vipreshschannel9859]

+huntjunky1 It is available from DJI. here is the link to it. store.dji.com/product/phantom-3-hdmi-output-module

[@RobertMcCalle]

Finally the comparison. Nice!

[@croisanmountain]

Thank you! The short version is I have just crossed the 3DR Solo off my list.

[@Alainjean127]

Very useful overview and thorough comparative test

[@RobertCole1981]

excellent review! wish you went into more detail about the follow me modes; like do need to keep the controller with you? or will it just follow your phone? will the 3dr telemetry radios work with the solo? a demonstration of both follow me modes in comparison would have made this video an 11 out of 10! thanks!

[@schnurrcy]

Why don't you compare the 3dr solo with the phantom 2 with a gopro gimbal?

[@earldgray]

a better comparison would be the inspire 1. Except with Solo you use automation instead if the other operator.

[@detroit19531]

Good video, I'm thinking of getting the 3DR Solo what should I know

[@Bear_Adventures]

Awesome review and comparison

[@DirkaDirka07]

great job on the video. the moving footage from the DJI looked a little 'studdery'...is that normal out due to post-processing?

[@dgoc81]

great comparison. where was the video footage shot when looking over the green area with the wooden foot bridge?

[@shanelangton]

Great video! These are the two I'm trying to decide between. I like the idea of the Solo because I can upgrade cameras down the road, where you can't with the Phantom. I'd prob. pick the Phantom if I could put a GoPro on it. I have very limited experience flying drones, but I do have a photography business and I think this will be a great addition to my gear. Which one did you end up owning? Any other thoughts on your end? I'm going to watch the video again and hopefully make a decision. Any thoughts on when a new GoPro will come out?

[@JosesGarage101]

you say that the dji only has 2000m distance limit and there you are very wrong!!! The dji 3 pro can fly 6000-8000m.

[@TheNMINC]

+José Campos DJI states 2000m - 2500m of course for their own liability.

[@MilesDeep]

+José Campos he said km which stands for kilometers.

[@anguskelly479]

admitonefish 2000 m is 2 km

[@glock20060]

Excellent comparison! Could you pls tell me the music played in the footage comparison?

[@SavageScientist]

Those are some beautiful shots is that the seattle area

[@Swallabat]

I watch a lot of this stuff, ad this is a darn good review in my estimation. If you are a photographer there's clearly only one choice. Its' not teh one I wanted it to be, but those side by side comaprisons, show a clear difference between the two systems. Thanks, I was wrestling with this choice, and havent had access to the hardware.

[@michaelmaldonado5450]

Hi I was wondering if you would know if and Ipad mine 4 will work with the Phantom 3 Pro . Before I buy it. Thank You Mike

[@GinoKelleners]

Hey I like your comparison! But I do have a question, which one should you recommend me for making extra footage on my travel vids? I own a GoPro 4 silver, so I don't need to buy one if I went with the Solo. Thanks

[@GoodmorningGoodnight]

this is a great review. Well done.

[@DamirSpanic]

Very helpful review/video. Thank you.

[@juanalmanza3700]

thanks you very helpful video, I'm definitely going for dji phantom 3 professional 👍😉

[@isaiahmalig-on7655]

does 3dr solo is only for go pro or cn i buy some cheaper action cam but has quality of go pro? pls answer thanks

[@AnonymousJakob]

Awesome vid, not sure how much it has helped me though, still struggling to decide.

[@ToddAdtler]

really good review. nice one dude...

[@carlosdrill]

This video was very helpful. I was going to purchase the GoPro Karma, but the reviews say it keeps stopping & crashing. Then I was going to purchase the 3DR Solo Drone, but decided to keep researching different drones not only those 2. I really liked that the Phantom has a more distance wide range, and the quality of the camera looks clearer. Which drone would you recommend if I want to use it for music videos or filming vacation videos?

[@kevinmove]

Hi, I have a question, 3 days ago I bought 3 dr solo and today I just tried to fly with it , it's totally fine, but when I'm about to landed ,suddenly my drone is moving to the right by it self, and kept landed the 3dr solo but because it's moving right but it self , my drone landed and a became upside down, because the drone kept moving to the left, and I got damage on my propellers , please tell me what is happening with my drone ? And what I must supposed to do, to do a safe land ? Thank you

[@johnnyho1996]

can you do a review comparison for walkera scout x5. better battery life. and good range

[@shanelangton]

Also, I think I read somewhere that the Solo will be more upgradeable down the road? Any thoughts?

[@azc168]

Which ones louder when flying and by how much?

[@DoctorRennie]

Nice video. I like the footage from the Phantom 3 better than from the GoPro on the 3DR Solo. I wonder which you like better in terms of control.

[@sushilgeorge4989]

Well ik this is a long time after the phantom 3 pro is released But does it still hold up as a great quadcopter? Pls reply if you know about these topics

[@ford9050]

I have a solo and I think this was the best honest comparison done so far. I would like to add that 3dr now updated the software so you can make all the camera changes in air and the video of the gopro was terrible at the end. Did you turn on proshots? It seems very dull picture quality

[@robinlucia6087]

You have to buy the go pro seperate right

[@Tarlev]

Having hard finding out weather GP4 will be part of a purchase, or if it have to be bought along side.. Or, if a Hero3 can be plugged in... Anyone knows?

[@ikoutsou]

contemplating a Phantom 3 Advanced as my first drone purchase. Have no experience whatsoever be it drone flying/flight sim playing. Would you recommend it or a cheaper/simpler alternative would serve me better?

[@satyayaya6716]

dji phantom 3 pro ,xiro xplorer , and 3DR solo which one is the best ?

[@GranVlog]

You forgot to menion that the phantom 3 have all the same features as the solo and more. its also more locked in due to glonas gps. When the wind is calm, the phantom 3 pro/advanced wont move more than a few cm. Also, the phantom 3 remote dont need a lcd as every thing you need is in the app, and you can have the most important information on the trigger buttons under the remote. "battery info" "map" etc. narrow on the gopro will also have fisheye effect. not much, but its there. Anyway. Great video! Glad i got the phantom 3 pro. its the best all in one drone you can get. and i have 0 problems with mine.

[@Tallguysrc]

+GranVlog I guess you did not see the video where the guy tested the P3 and the Solo for return to home and the P3... 3 out of the 5 times tested landed 20 to 30 feet from where it took off? Just saying...

[@GranVlog]

+Tallguysd maybe, but my p3p is very accurate

[@Tallguysrc]

+GranVlog so is my 3DR solo.

[@vincetsoi]

+Tallguysd the video you mention is where? Oh that one from like 6 months ago? The P3 have had firmware updates and it is rock solid. The 3DR Solo on the other hand needed correction as the design and build was flawed. The copper foil under the GPS had no insolation so the GPS can get shorted out causing issues. The HDMI cable was also trasnfering vibration to the GoPro. Having no control to the GoPro was the other draw back. Now when you fly drones, range is a very important factor. The P3 has 2km range. The Solo would not even make 1km. Can you hover the Solo indoor? You can with the P3.

[@Tallguysrc]

+Vinnie T do you on a 3DR SOLO?

[@karlsm13]

Great review!

[@noslomice]

I would like to say kudos on very well done video. It was refreshing after seeing so many poorly done or skewed in the favor of one or the other. You gave clear, concise and relevant information . I currently fly a racing quadcopter and I am now considering getting the yuneecq500+ or the phantom 3. I have also looked at the 3dr (thanks to your video) and the Autel x start. The x star is really nice but a bit more pricey than the others. I like the phantom 3 for about $650(with 2 batteries and case) but the customer service, or lack of, scares me. My next thought is the yuneec for about $700 for same type package. What are your thoughts? Thanks.

[@jakeydeefpv]

KuyaIce Channel with some mods you can attach almost any gopro like action cam to the gimbal. But go for the gopro hero 3+ black or any gopro 4 edition. Awesome drone, any issue I've encountered I've been able to fix myself in 5 min. And being able to take the drone apart and learn how it works with out worrying if I broke something is awesome, all heavy duty plastic and screws, love dji, but wouldn't give up my solo.

[@xxxxxx-cw4xl]

u can equip thw phantom 3 controller with a HDMI out as well

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

xiro xplorer VS traxxas aton what is a better deal /quad?

[@matthaverly98]

I just got the Solo and it appears that it does actually give you the ability to change the camera settings of the GoPro. I'm using a GoPro 3+. But if you have GoPro 4 or higher, it actually lets you turn the camera recorder on and off via the solo.

[@diegosanchez894]

People here bashing on the solo. Comparing both drones is like comparing a Mac to a PC: -the phantom, like the Mac, is elegant, simple to use, trendy, aesthetic, and well-made, but has little to no upgrade potential, and when you want to stay up to date in the hobby, you have to purchase a whole new drone -the solo, like a PC, is much more modular and has a lot more upgrade potential, with new software that can be downloaded and accessories that can be attached. It might be more expensive at first, but will last longer. Taking into consideration the GoPro can be used as a standalone camera as opposed to the phantom's, and the fact that DJI's customer attention is crap compared to 3dr's, I'd pick the solo.

[@decarli4280]

ya know diego that is so flipping true, its just like cell phones you need to buy one every time something new hits the market. solo just down load the new software and you are up and running, and the open source platform is cool as hell.ya they have stumbled a little but they are on top of it and that is what sold me on them, mine recently did a 180 after landing and caused a bunch of sand to get inside I cleaned I and now I'm getting a magnetic problem prompt and I'm not sure what to do. thanks dave

[@cuda861]

very true, different strokes for different folks. I'd probably go with the phantom, it's just simpler to me. But I wouldn't knock the latter either, it just is less convenient. BUT, considering the 3dr seems way more expensive, I don't see the 3dr making it that long

[@TehcliveShit]

*Buy the DJI Phantom 4 now with almost 50% discount from the DJI Store with this link:* click.dji.com/M9gs8Vy_HO-V4260?pm=link&as=0005 Best deal out there!

[@stephenvieira4309]

especially since it's only $299 now at BestBuy including the 3-Axis gimble, 2 batteries and extra props. It's a steal imho.

[@justindg21]

Stephen Vieira had to take advantage of that deal

[@GamerMadness513]

I like the technology the solo has but it's still up to date with the dji. I want a solo but probably buy the dji 1st Have you flown the yuneec typhoon yet?

[@kylestyle08]

Very well-done comparison; I will certainly recommend this vid to people considering the purchase of a drone. I just purchased the 3DR Solo, as I knew that was the one I wanted, as soon as I saw the pre-release vid/trailer. Already having a GoPro H4B made it the obvious choice. Here's to hoping I don't smash ~$1800 worth of equipt. into as many pieces on my first flight!

[@AlfordLau]

Great review

[@Dante-fj2ge]

+MW Technology Which Samsung do you use for flying Phantom 3 profesionnal? Is this a Samsung Galaxy S5?

[@shallumdesign7170]

Where did you get the sunshade from on the GoPro?? I want it!

[@JRW1836]

Great review 🙌🏻

[@DanielCastillo911]

hi! great video! one question my friend: what is the name of the track that plays at 10:24 min???

[@Smoovebert]

great comparison!!

[@off.beat.trader]

Damn! Awesome review and video. DJI is the way to go. Thanks!

[@jacobherrman]

thanks for doing this review, I've been flying dji p2 with a go pro her 3+ for 2 years. I'm wanting to upgrade to a dji inspire 1 or phantom pro but i wasn't sure if i would like the fov with the phantom pro. you just convinced me to buy the phantom pro. with the fov at 94 vs 170 or so with the go pro. the dji phantom pro is shoe in. plus the color grading is terrible on the go pro unless you had "protune" on. i'd prefer protune off since I'm working with iMovie ( no color grading option besides exposure compensation). And there is no barrel distortion which completely ruins my photography sense i don't have warm stabilizing software.

[@kevinlarson1522]

Will the range on the Solo get better?? Soon?....

[@JaffreyH]

What cameras work with the 3DR?

[@amitojdhillon3287]

I'm really stuck between the Phantom 3 Standard and 3dr solo Somebody please Help me out which ones better?

[@DattaGroover]

Great review, thanks. Very objective, well planned and presented. I have a Phantom 2 and a Solo. Since you asked (in the video): My preference between the 2 is the Solo. It is by no means a perfect platform, but the reasons I chose the Solo over the Phantom 3 are: 1) You can change out the GoPro Hero lens (much easier than some people would have you believe) to a more telephoto lens. 2) Customer service at 3DR is about 10 times better then 3DR in my experience (I have lots of experience with both) 3) The Solo is an open platform, made to expand. Some people prefer that, some don't (just as some people - like me - prefer the open nature of the PC/Android/etc. over the closed platforms of the Apple Family) 4) The Solo has preset sweep buttons, and as far as I can tell, more options 5) The black color makes it far easier to keep in sight against a light sky 6) The warranty for 3DR is FAR better. They will even replace your GoPro in the event of a fly-away or crash. 7) The GoPro is a better camera as far as I can tell (I do not have a P3). Better low light, more options. I really don't care that I can't change the resolution from the controller. Some of the things I DO NOT like about the Solo: 1) AS you mention in the video, you cannot catch it in the air. BIG disadvantage. I have had to catch drones trying to land, say in tall grass, on a steep slope or brush, or even over water. Without being able to grab the legs, my drone would have been in trouble. 2) It is not as easy (heavier, larger) to travel with than the Phantom. This is not a huge deal, but it is something. BUT, the Solo does better in wind because of that extra weight, and honestly that is what I prefer. 3) It is quite a bit more expensive than the Phantom 3. Also not a huge deal, but it is certainly something. 4) The Solo is far more picky getting satellite lock. HOWEVER, I would rather have that than my drone fly away. I had 2 Phantoms fly away, and one crash. DJI gave me a 30% discount on replacing the fly-aways, and they replaced the P2 that crashed. 3DR has replaced one crashed drone for me.

[@Devil6CR]

I think you are crazy for trying to catch the Phantom, do you catch it be audit tips over very easy? Do you still have all you're fingers?

[@Rockawaylifestyle]

Where are you shooting? awesome shots

[@gerrykline744]

I got a P3P Brand new for 210 bucks complete brand new. Is this worth still keeping or go with the P4

[@antoinecp04]

+gerry kline wuttt phantom 3 professional for 210$ ????

[@MonteOlsen]

Really appreciate your video comparison. Your presentation is excellent. When the proof comes to the pudding, it appears to me that the Phantom video is nowhere near as smooth as the Solo with GoPro. I detected a bit of bias for the Phantom in that you glossed over some of the better specifications the Solo has using the GoPro. I felt the stability of both units was outstanding and I honestly couldn't detect that one was better than the other. Finally, as a Phantom 3 Advanced owner, I think the Phantom platform is solid with the different shooting modes. Nothing at this point will be able to top the Phantom 3 advanced or pro because of the Lightbridge technology built into those. It will be interesting to see what 3DR does to compete with that. Thanks again for a well made video.

[@raveshdadalani]

I'm gonna pick up a phantom 4 :) can't wait

[@sitbackandrelax3905]

my solo arrived soon and im excited..

[@sashx05]

Both are good hmm! Been looking at the DJI Pro but think the go-pro does a bit better job and has more options and looks to me a bit smoother at times. First I have seen the 3DR Solo but do like that it's faster by quite a bit and with a go-pro that I can use for other things ? it doesn't go as far but there may a fix for that, So what to do lol

[@TOMBZ23]

Music at the end?

[@jamisonbrekke6072]

I think we are going to purchase a few of these for educational purposes. I like the features that the 3DR gives with the easy home button, break and the ability to orbit an object has me sold. Another thing that you didn't mention is how loud are the drones? Also with the 3DR teachers would have the ability to show the footage on there smart board to there students with the HDMI out.

[@BigRedDog31]

Hey all, can anybody tell me if I can get a Hero 7 to work with this drone?

[@kylewashburn6626]

Phantom 3 is my choice. I love my phantom 3 pro but I would love to fly the 3DR. I love the screen on the 3DR as well.

[@utahskyline]

I appreciate your comparison of the DJI Phantom 3 and 3DR Solo. I originally started flying the Phantom 2 about a year and a half ago, with disasterous results. Having come into this enterprise without ANY previous experience, I thought it would be easy to learn to operate a quadcopter. Not so! After crashing a couple of drones, I purchased a Phantom 2 extended version which has much better communication capability between the drone and controller. Does the Phantom 3 professional have the same communication ability as the Phantom 2 extended? Also, DJI was hyping their automated flight-plan technology which I found to be frustrating. In an automated flight-path configuration, you do not have the ability to manipulate the rotation of the quadcopter. You cannot turn the quadcopter as you fly around a subject so that you can capture a 360 degree filming sequence. Are there any quadcopters on market that have an automated flight plan program with the added benefit of a quadcopter radius turn which enables the camera to focus on the subject? Thank you for providing information on these two quadcopters. I look forward to updates. :)

[@trailsetter]

Good review

[@markerasmus]

This was a really useful video. I was hell bent on getting a 3DR Solo but after watching this I'm not hundred 100% convinced anymore. The fact that the Phantom Pro 3 records in 4K without barrel distortion (fisheye) is a pretty big plus (alhtough you can remove the GP fisheye post production, but it would be nice to have out the box without having to replace the lens). And the Phantom 3 footage looks so much more colourful, whereas the GoPro footage looks dull in comarison - is that just due to conditions on the day, or does the Phantom Pro 3 camera produce more vibrant footage out of the box before any post colour correction?

[@ToddCopeland]

+Mark Erasmus I'd say the cameras are about the same. For me, the price and over all function that should be considered. P3 is far better in these two areas. 3DR is certainly better in customer service. Really, the DJI P3 and Yuneeq Q500+ are the two drones that are close. The Solo is far behind both.

[@earldgray]

+Todd Copeland I couldn't disagree more. You obviously have not flown a Solo, used Tower, etc. I have the beta release software (that will come out to the public next week). It has complete control of ebery aspect opf the GoPro. The smart shots blow away what DJI does. Having to fly waypoints to run them is ridiculous. Seriously.. It is a joke And the Solo has compete control of the gimbal in automation, from the factory. Dont even get me started on cables, SD card updates, etc. Solo is all wireless, and that is a GREAT thing... Updates are nearly automatic, not the cluster that DJI does. It is also based on standards. If you want more range? I doesn't interest me, but Solo is built on standards, and (as an example) uses mini PCI cards. Upgrade them for $60 and go 5 miles if you want.... Want a different camera? Add a driver. Want to stream 1080P? change a driver...It's all standard I swear, 99% of the people here have never been next to a Solo, much less flown one, and really have no idea what they are looking at. It is like dissing a Ferrai because it doesn't seat 8. I have both a P3P and a Solo. Who else here does?

[@ToddCopeland]

Earl Gray I've not flown the Solo because I have not used firmware that is not yet released to the public. It's great that you will finally be able to control the app without having to land and adjust the camera. As mentioned in another post, there are apps for the P3 that allow waypoints to be set without flying... but when you can fly over a mile manually, waypoints are not a big deal. Plugging the device into the controller is much more stable and better then WiFi. How do you update your map display while flying the Solo or pull in any information from the Internet while flying? The Solo cannot because the WiFi is tied up... to a device that is 4" away. The Solo has the ability do do something, it might be able to do something else... when it does, come back and let us know and we can talk about that. I'm not talking about the things that the P3 _might_ be able to do in the future. I'm using what it can do now. P3 updates are automatic. They download from the Internet and install wirelessly. If you don't want to fly a mile out, then the Solo is probably for you. Great if you don't need all the features the P3 offers. Far from making the Solo better though. There is a reason 99% of people out there have not flown a Solo.

[@agpby]

+Earl Gray could you post some more info on the $60 upgrade. Just got one and I may be interested in doing this at some point.

[@josuesantiago6363]

By the way nice video thx I'm really liking the dji

[@casperthefriendlyphantom4735]

Nice review. I have to say that you can fly the Phantom 3 easily at 5km, maybe more. For me that is a great plus for the Phantom. Also there is a mod that you can install an HDMI on the phantom RC, but it costs 100 euros.

[@Lyle2217]

Very informative and very well done. I would prefer the Phantom, based on a couple of things. The video is much cleaner and crisp than the Solo. The weight and acceleration is much better than the Solo as well.

[@robertj.oliver8337]

the phantom 3 pro has the same sensor as the gopro black so why the big difference

[@livingthedream48734]

Very well done, thanks....I prefer the Phantom 3 pro.

[@gbalbz]

How about a comparison between 3DR Solo and Phantom 4 now? As I read the review fro DJI its more intelligent than Solo.

[@alanguan277]

cool, i wish i had one of those!

[@Reliable1102Intel]

Forward Air Speed instead of Velocity and the Phantom 3 pro does have an HDMI connection as an add on if you wish to connect it to a large screen. Otherwise a good comparison.

[@giosossi]

does gimbal work with gopro hero 5?

[@gabrielrogers86]

no

[@DaCreepNextDoor]

The gimble while flying on the Phantom seems a little jerky if you are taking a turn while moving. The solo seems better with that turn but you can also see the landing gear when the turn is too tight.

[@musikito007]

I'm getting ready to buy my (phantom 3 professional) I'm buying it in a store near my house (305 drone guys) I think I'm getting a good deal $1,559.00 with 2 extra battery and the back pack case, what do you guys think?

[@otfchris3702]

What about?,3dr solo vs GoPro karma

[@mobilenews1770]

how much

[@josuesantiago6363]

I have the 3dr solo and GoPro 3 black and I'm really upset that the 3dr doesn't control the GoPro 3 100 percent :(

[@kidrayfilms]

I love both..And I've flown both. But I personally own the Solo . Its perfect for what I do. I am a filmmaker, so this is perfect for me. Especially with all the capabilities.. There are fish eye removal plugins that are superb. And if you are a seasoned editor , this is no problem to remove. .

[@KieranM37]

phantom ftw. ps was that Pitt Lake i saw around the 11:10 mark? thought i was recognizing a few areas but that definitely sealed it for me that this was filmed near me. cool.

[@petemurray7784]

omg I'm so glad a bought the DJI PHANTOM 3. miles better then the solo. good review.

[@kevinlarson1522]

No drone flying experience. I help a private pilot's licence but has since expired ....too expensive.....Would I be able to fly the 3 DR or The DJi out of the box?.....assuming I spend a few hours doing basics

[@tomw6414]

Both are straightfoward enough to fly out of the box. Remember to feather-touch the sticks until you get the feel for them - my friends that didn't pay for them treated mine like RC cars just because they use sticks. That's a guaranteed way to lose control, panic, and crash.

[@kevinlarson1522]

Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated

[@goldwinger1goldwinger160]

Based upon what I see from the comparison the Phantom 3 PRO would be my vote. The Solo is a faster drone, but I am not about speed. Both have some limitations (front shooting only). The HDMI feature on the Solo would be a nice feature, but not a must for me. The communications of 2K for the Phantom vs. the Solo would be a big issue for me and sway me to the Phantom. Very informative video, thank you very much. I currently don't own a drone and am looking to purchase one. I am sure it will be like all camera equipment, as soon as I jump in and purchase something new and improved will come out. Would love to see the Phantom include some the the features such as HDMI port and the in air brake that the Solo offers. Can you provide any insight as to where the FAA is in regards to drone regulation? I am a photographer and would want to utilize a drone for making video shorts and aerial photography. Certainly don't want to end up dealing with large fines because I was ignorant of "The Regulations"

[@locfilms]

+Goldwinger1 Goldwinger1 The P3 has an upgrade board for HDMI.

[@speedbird737]

has to be the phantom! of course inspire 1 too ;-) and may be dji osmo