Solo
3DRReleased Jul 1, 2015 · Analysis updated Sep 14, 2026
This drone offers reliable flight and a premium build for effortless aerial photography. The 3DR Solo scores 79/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the drones category. Coverage includes reviews from Dronelife, Dronedeliver, and Tom's Guide.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 74 (Tom's Guide) to 84 (Dronelife).
Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Easy to use(5)
Cons
- High price(2)
- Requires separate camera purchase(2)
- Lacks object avoidance(2)
- Slow battery charging(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The 3DR Solo is a highly dependable and user-friendly drone that excels in stability and software integration, though it requires an optional gimbal to achieve professional video results.
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AI summary of this review
The 3DR Solo is a powerful and durable drone that offers excellent flight performance and a clever modular camera system, though it is held back by a high price and a lack of collision avoidance.
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AI summary of this review
The 3DR Solo is a powerful, user-friendly drone with superior autonomous flight capabilities and open-source flexibility, though it requires additional hardware purchases to be fully functional.
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