Advanced Settings; Advanced Flight Modes - 3DR Solo User Manual

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Advanced Settings

This section provides instructions for accessing and using Solo's advanced features and settings.
7.1

Advanced Flight Modes

Are you a quadcopter pro? We designed Solo to be simple and reliable, but also really fun to fly. Solo includes five
advanced flight modes: FLY:Manual, stabilize, acro, sport, and drift.
Advanced flight modes are for experienced operators only. Do not
attempt to fly in any advanced modes unless you are comfortable
flying multicopters without positioning and altitude assistance.
7.1.1 Fly:Manual
Fly:Manual mode is a version of standard flight without GPS lock. In Fly:Manual, the throttle stick controls altitude
the same way as standard flight (Fly mode). However, Fly:Manual includes no GPS positioning so that, when
you release the right stick, Solo will not hold its position; it will drift according to wind conditions and existing
momentum. When flying in Fly:Manual, make constant adjustment to the right stick to control Solo's position and
use the left stick to maintain Solo's orientation.
7.1.2 Stabilize
Stabilize mode provides full manual control without autopilot assistance. In stabilize, the autopilot regulates Solo's
roll and pitch angles so that Solo returns to level when you release the right stick. The throttle stick controls power
and acceleration directly; it does not correspond to altitude. Stabilize requires fine-tuned control of both the left and
right sticks to fly Solo. Stabilize does not require GPS lock.
7.1.3 Drift
Drift modes requires GPS lock and provides a plane-like flying experience. Drift is ideal for navigating Solo using
the video feed. This is known as first-person view (FPV) and provides an immersive flying experience. In drift, Solo
combines roll, pitch, and yaw onto the controller's right stick. To navigate Solo in drift, move the right stick to initiate
a coordinated turn in that direction. Releasing the right stick will cause Solo to drift to a stop over a two-second
period. Solo does not automatically control altitude in drift, and will require constant adjustments to the throttle stick
when flying in drift.
7.1.4 Acro
Acro is the most advanced of Solo's flight modes. It provides unrestricted control over Solo's roll and pitch angles.
Acro is intended for performing aerial acrobatics, flips, and maneuvers requiring extreme angles. There is no altitude
or position assistance in acro, so be prepared to make constant adjustment to both sticks. Acro is a copter-frame
oriented mode, meaning that, in acro, Solo will always respond to controls relative to its own orientation. Acro does
not require GPS lock.
Do not fly in acro unless you are an extremely experienced operator.
Without the proper skills, crashes in acro are highly likely.
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