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11 Appendix
11.1 Specifications
Solo is a quad-rotor aerial vehicle powered by the 3DR Pixhawk 2 autopilot system and APM:Copter flight control
software. Solo communicates with the controller and Solo app over the 3DR Link secure Wi-Fi connection.
Autopilot: 3DR Pixhawk 2
Flight code: ArduPilot Copter
Control: 3DR Solo Controller
Wireless communication: 3DR Link 1.0
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Height: 10 in. (25 cm)
Motor-to-motor dimension: 18 in. (26 cm)
Propulsion: 880 K
V
motors, two clockwise rotating motors and
two counterclockwise rotating motors
Propeller: 10 in. x 4.5 in. (25 cm x 11.4 cm)
Weight with battery: 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg)
Controller battery life: 3 hours
Extended 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. (.5 kg)
Estimated flight time: 25 minutes*
Maximum altitude: 328 ft. (100 m)
Range: .5 miles** (.8 km)
Payload capacity: 1.1 lbs. (500 g)
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: 25 mph (11 m/s)
Crosswind limitation: 25 mph (11 m/s)
Camera: Streaming video compatible with GoPro® HERO 3, 3+ or 4
Full compatibility with GoPro® HERO 4
Solo app compatibility: iOS 8.0 or later / Android 4.3 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.