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Why 3DR Solo Failed
3D Robotics was poised to take the drone world by storm, but that storm never happened. Through a combination of bad management, bad forecasting and bad luck, 3D Robotics burned though a ton of money and ended up with very little to show for it. This article covers the reasons that 3D Robotics failed and tells the story of the people who believed in the company but were not able to capitalize on t...
Thermal Imaging Comes To 3DR Solo
The 3DR Solo is an extremely versatile UAV that is designed to serve a variety of purposes. One of the newest applications for the Solo is its ability to mount a FLIR camera on a gimbal and view infrared radiation. The uses for this kind of imaging are very diverse and include applications in construction, inspections, testing and safety. The challenge with this until recently is that, drone pilot...
A Look Inside the Austin, Texas Office of 3D Robotics
Get a look behind the scenes at the Austin sales, marketing and research headquarters for 3D Robotics. The team in Austin is responsible for the customer experience including certain aspects of software and flight. The 3DR Solo has become a very popular quadcopter and this video is a good chance to look and see what goes on to help bring it to the consumer. The reporter also takes her first drone ...
DJI Phantom 4 Vs 3DR Solo – Which To Buy
Considering an aerial photo or video platform? Then you know that the DJI Phantom 4 and 3DR Solo are two of the big boys in the drone industry. Before you drop $1,500 + on one of these flying cameras, you should consider the quality of the drone itself as well as the camera that it carries. The Phantom 4 has a built in 4K camera while the Solo has a tight connection with the GoPro Hero 4 Black cam...
3DR Announces Major Software Updates for Solo
3DR’s new release, as of April 2016, introduces a ton of new features and “Smart Shots” to its flagship drone, Solo. In addition to the existing Cable Cam, Orbit, and Follow, 3DR has released updates to its software that include augmented reality, interactive scene awareness, and new Smart Shots. The augmented reality gives you a kind of “heads up” display that overlays animations on top of...