Hi, I appreciate this video was awhile back, so basically this setup only works for 3dr solo? Or atleast 2.4ghz ? You wouldn't be able to do that if you build your own dron ie using standard pixhawk and taranis radio transmitter? Thanks
Similarly to what you see here, using your setup with a pixhawk and any transmitter or receiver, you can add in telemetry data radios in order to obtain telemetry data from the drone on one device. Search the term 'pixhawk telemetry radio' to see the options that exist for the add on radios that you will need in addition to what you already have. Search the term 'Choosing a ground station' and you will see copter documentation from ardupilot on different software platforms that will work with a pixhawk. Good luck and have fun.
Hi thank you for uploading the Video. You have a amazing setup there. I am few questions about this setup. First when you say wifi connection, what do you mean? Where is this wifi connection from? 2. Did you attach a radio telemetry on the drone? 3. You are using UCP connection on tower because of you are using wifi?
I'm a standard 3DR Solo owner, Part 107, trying to determine exactly what is needed in order for me to use it for surveying, at the least cost, and no monthly service charges. Can someone please provide a list of requirements? Do I need to install a Pixhawk cube, etc?
That mission planner has been around for a long time made by APM flight controller . Its decent, I have built drones around the flight controller and software. As the other guy asked, can you setup a flight plan , waypoints etc on the pc based software or only on the solex app? would be way cool if you could do it on the pc.
The Mikrotik card you are referring to is for the 2.4Ghz data link transmission between the drone and controller. I installed the mRo GPS. This unit is very similar to the M8N GPS.
Thank you. The 3dr transmitter and solo drone both contain a 2.4ghz card and use standard wifi signaling (or atleast that is how some of us understand the signaling). The telemetry data is obtained via a UDP connection once the tablet/laptop/phone has connected to the 3dr transmitter's wifi hot spot, just as the solo did.
I'm running Windows XP pro on an old Tough Book. Is it possible to use Mission planner with that platform? I tried to download a version of Mission Planner but it doesn't want to load it without .net frame 4.0 or some kind of thing. Any thoughts? I have another tough book with windows 7 on it if that makes a difference. But I'd prefer to use the one with XP. Thanks for the video info!
I have not tried mission planner on an XP machine but a quick search shows others having the same problem. Try to install .net 4.0 and then run mission planner. If that doesn't work you can try to use an older mission planner (version 1.2.38) on the XP box. Good luck.
Thanks for the help! I've worked on it a little bit now. I think I found a place to get the .NET 4.0 download to work. Now I'm trying to get the .NET to install. That seems to be another issue. But I'll keep digging. My initial search for file downloads seemed a little difficult with regard to just finding a place to download the Mission Planner software. I'll keep at it and comment back here with any tips that might be good to pass on.
Just wanted to follow up for anyone interested. Looks like I was able to get MP on my Windows7 machine. I got the .net 4.0 to install on that and then MP was like buttah. Works perfectly. Just another curious question. Do you find any bandwidth issues when you're logging in several tablets/computers?
The bandwidth question is valid, and given some of the other glitches that I have noticed with the 3DR platform I could only imagine that it may be an issue. I have noticed that only one device can receive the video stream, but I do not think this has to do with the bandwidth. I am not sure how many devices are able to connect to the transmitter...
You have the standard WiFi Card correct? It would be interesting to know what if any changes would occur if that was swapped for something more powerful and up to date. I'm planning to do that with at least one of mine. I will have two after tomorrow and I'm thinking about a couple more as spares.
My understanding is that various functions of the Solo can be carried out from Mission planner, Solex, Tower, etc; including activities such as autonomous flight, return to launch, and the ability to read logs...
Great question, I did not notice that until you said something. As you can see at 1:28 both video boxes say ‘No Video Connected.’ At 1:35 the top video box goes to pure black and would have shown the live GoPro video stream if the phone was not already receiving the video stream in the Solo app. Upon further investigation I now realize that only one device can obtain the live GoPro video stream even though three (or more?) devices can connect to the Solo Transmitter. When using the Tower app by itself on my phone there is only one video box; however, the Tower app on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 still shows two video boxes even after a power cycle. I messed around a bit but still was unable to get the second display box to do anything... You got me. Perhaps others will post a comment on this.
in general there is a difference in stated battery voltage/percentage from a powered on state to when the Solo is actually in the air flying. Depending upon the amount of flights you have on the battery you can see a fluctuation as well. Some of my heavily used batteries drop in voltage/percentage significantly quicker than my newer batteries. I have also seen a change in battery percentage given the environment ie) extreme hot or cold. Anybody else have any thoughts on this?
In this video I did not upgrade the antennas, although that would have worked too. I use a GoPro 3+ black and/or GoPro 4 Black. Both of these GoPro cameras will provide video to a connected android/ios device running the solo application while using either the fixed or 3-axis gimbal. Only one WiFi connected device will be able to display the live video stream from the GoPro.
Duddy Fun Guy but in the video can see the video online when you flight the drone, Ann in the one that I have I can't see the video, I lost the signal eather when I change the antenas and the cards end nothing
Great video, Thanks for providing some insight on Solo technical issues
Thank you.
Hi, I appreciate this video was awhile back, so basically this setup only works for 3dr solo? Or atleast 2.4ghz ? You wouldn't be able to do that if you build your own dron ie using standard pixhawk and taranis radio transmitter? Thanks
Similarly to what you see here, using your setup with a pixhawk and any transmitter or receiver, you can add in telemetry data radios in order to obtain telemetry data from the drone on one device.
Search the term 'pixhawk telemetry radio' to see the options that exist for the add on radios that you will need in addition to what you already have.
Search the term 'Choosing a ground station' and you will see copter documentation from ardupilot on different software platforms that will work with a pixhawk.
Good luck and have fun.
Sweet set up !!! It very encouraging to buy one
Very cool thank you. The solo app also lets you slide the screen for google maps.
Hi thank you for uploading the Video. You have a amazing setup there. I am few questions about this setup. First when you say wifi connection, what do you mean? Where is this wifi connection from? 2. Did you attach a radio telemetry on the drone? 3. You are using UCP connection on tower because of you are using wifi?
I'm a standard 3DR Solo owner, Part 107, trying to determine exactly what is needed in order for me to use it for surveying, at the least cost, and no monthly service charges. Can someone please provide a list of requirements? Do I need to install a Pixhawk cube, etc?
That mission planner has been around for a long time made by APM flight controller . Its decent, I have built drones around the flight controller and software. As the other guy asked, can you setup a flight plan , waypoints etc on the pc based software or only on the solex app? would be way cool if you could do it on the pc.
what gps card did you upgrade too the only upgrade is the Mikrotik R11e @ 802 great video
The Mikrotik card you are referring to is for the 2.4Ghz data link transmission between the drone and controller. I installed the mRo GPS. This unit is very similar to the M8N GPS.
@@Duddyfunguy Part No.? or thats it
is it neo m8n
Hello
Very good video, could you tell me what type of telemetry use the 3dr Solo, and what is the radio frequency? 433 or 915.Thanks.
Thank you. The 3dr transmitter and solo drone both contain a 2.4ghz card and use standard wifi signaling (or atleast that is how some of us understand the signaling). The telemetry data is obtained via a UDP connection once the tablet/laptop/phone has connected to the 3dr transmitter's wifi hot spot, just as the solo did.
I'm running Windows XP pro on an old Tough Book. Is it possible to use Mission planner with that platform? I tried to download a version of Mission Planner but it doesn't want to load it without .net frame 4.0 or some kind of thing. Any thoughts? I have another tough book with windows 7 on it if that makes a difference. But I'd prefer to use the one with XP. Thanks for the video info!
I have not tried mission planner on an XP machine but a quick search shows others having the same problem. Try to install .net 4.0 and then run mission planner. If that doesn't work you can try to use an older mission planner (version 1.2.38) on the XP box. Good luck.
Thanks for the help! I've worked on it a little bit now. I think I found a place to get the .NET 4.0 download to work. Now I'm trying to get the .NET to install. That seems to be another issue. But I'll keep digging. My initial search for file downloads seemed a little difficult with regard to just finding a place to download the Mission Planner software. I'll keep at it and comment back here with any tips that might be good to pass on.
Just wanted to follow up for anyone interested. Looks like I was able to get MP on my Windows7 machine. I got the .net 4.0 to install on that and then MP was like buttah. Works perfectly. Just another curious question. Do you find any bandwidth issues when you're logging in several tablets/computers?
The bandwidth question is valid, and given some of the other glitches that I have noticed with the 3DR platform I could only imagine that it may be an issue. I have noticed that only one device can receive the video stream, but I do not think this has to do with the bandwidth. I am not sure how many devices are able to connect to the transmitter...
You have the standard WiFi Card correct? It would be interesting to know what if any changes would occur if that was swapped for something more powerful and up to date. I'm planning to do that with at least one of mine. I will have two after tomorrow and I'm thinking about a couple more as spares.
That is pretty awesome! thanks for the share. subscribed.
Could you have sent control commands (land, return to launch, change altitude, change flight mode, etc) to the Solo from the PC or tablet? Thanks...
My understanding is that various functions of the Solo can be carried out from Mission planner, Solex, Tower, etc; including activities such as autonomous flight, return to launch, and the ability to read logs...
Thanks for sharing.
What upgraded GPS are you using? 21 sat is excellent!
I used the mRo u-Blox Neo-M8N GPS from mRobotics.
store.mrobotics.io/product-p/gps001-mr.htm
Quick question, I notice you have two video feeds in your tower app... glitch or?
Great question, I did not notice that until you said something. As you can see at 1:28 both video boxes say ‘No Video Connected.’ At 1:35 the top video box goes to pure black and would have shown the live GoPro video stream if the phone was not already receiving the video stream in the Solo app. Upon further investigation I now realize that only one device can obtain the live GoPro video stream even though three (or more?) devices can connect to the Solo Transmitter. When using the Tower app by itself on my phone there is only one video box; however, the Tower app on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 still shows two video boxes even after a power cycle. I messed around a bit but still was unable to get the second display box to do anything... You got me. Perhaps others will post a comment on this.
Duddy Fun Guy I actually found the answer! Under Settings, User Interface, then Widget Preferences and uncheck UVC Video. That should take care of it!
Excellent, thank you.
I see that the Drone dropped 8 % on battery, just in this short time, is that normal
in general there is a difference in stated battery voltage/percentage from a powered on state to when the Solo is actually in the air flying. Depending upon the amount of flights you have on the battery you can see a fluctuation as well. Some of my heavily used batteries drop in voltage/percentage significantly quicker than my newer batteries. I have also seen a change in battery percentage given the environment ie) extreme hot or cold. Anybody else have any thoughts on this?
What is the best Samsung tablet to use with 3dr? is the tab e good?
Good question. I don't have enough hands on experience in this arena so hopefully others can chime in on this one.
and what is price of drone
The 3dr solo can be found on eBay between $150 and $600 depending upon Gimbal and accessories.
give order link
did you do an upgrade for the antenas?? because i cant see what the drone see,
In this video I did not upgrade the antennas, although that would have worked too. I use a GoPro 3+ black and/or GoPro 4 Black. Both of these GoPro cameras will provide video to a connected android/ios device running the solo application while using either the fixed or 3-axis gimbal. Only one WiFi connected device will be able to display the live video stream from the GoPro.
Duddy Fun Guy but in the video can see the video online when you flight the drone, Ann in the one that I have I can't see the video, I lost the signal eather when I change the antenas and the cards end nothing
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