3D Robotics launches Solo smart camera drone
3D Robotics launched the Solo ready-to-fly quadcopter for automated aerial video capture with GoPro cameras.
Evidence notes
- Solo paired Linux computers in the aircraft and controller with automated Smart Shot flight modes.
- The drone streamed video from compatible GoPro cameras to a phone or tablet.
- A dedicated accessory bay and developer tools made Solo an extensible flight platform.
Company context
3D Robotics was a Berkeley drone manufacturer that later focused on Site Scan enterprise drone mapping and fleet software. Esri disclosed its acquisition of 3DR and Site Scan in August 2020.