# Solo (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo/) (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo/) 

# Preflight Checklist
Use this checklist as a guide to prepare Solo for flight. Since it is easier to troubleshoot issues at home as opposed to out in the field, we recommend performing a handful of checks at home first. If you have an equipment concern and can’t find the solution you are looking for in the Solo Knowledge Base (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo/) , contact support here (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo/) before flying. 

## Before leaving home, check... Before leaving home, check...
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### Battery charges Check that the flight battery (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solocharging-battery/) , controller battery (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo-charging-controller/) , and your mobile device are charged up and ready to go. If you plan on using your GoPro®, make sure its battery is fully charged as well.



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### Flight equipment Check for damaged or loose components. 

## !Carefully inspect each propeller for damage. Propellers should be discarded and replaced if bent or chipped.



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### Filming and streaming equipment If you plan on using your GoPro® with Solo, attach your GoPro® (https://3drobotics.com/kb/attach-camera-solo/) and establish a live feed (https://3drobotics.com/kb/viewing-solo-video/) through the Solo App to make sure everything is communicating properly. Now is a good time to also make sure your MiniSD card is cleared of old footage so you have enough memory to record your upcoming flight.

GoPro® and MicroSD Card — Optional for flight



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### Packing upNow that you have made sure everything is in good-working order, very carefully pack all your items in your Solo carrying case. Make sure each item is snug and secure... it would be a shame to make it to the field to find something has broken during transportation. 

## In the field, check your flying location for... In the field, check your flying location for...

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### People Whether you are a veteran pilot or new to flying, never fly around people! Unforeseen flight hazards can occur at any time and you are ultimately responsible for the safety of yourself and others.



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### Inclement weather Solo is not designed for harsh weather conditions. If it is windy, snowing, raining etc. pack up and wait for calmer skies.



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### Surrounding airports Stay at least 5 miles away from surrounding airports.

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### Interfering Wi-Fi networks Stay clear of crowded Wi-Fi environments. If you are in an area with many different Wi-Fi networks your connection to Solo will not be as reliable. Also, things like telephone poles and cell towers will cause Wi-Fi interference, so make sure that you are clear of these as well.



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## Setting up to fly, final checks... Setting up to fly, final checks... Propellers Check that the propellers are correctly attached (https://3drobotics.com/kb/solo-attaching-propellers/) and spin smoothly without obstruction when turned. Once again, check the propellers to be sure they are not bent or chipped as damage can occur during travel. 

### Antenna configuraton Antennas are down and away from the controller so they are approximately perpendicular with Solo in flight. Tilt each antenna out and away from one another at a 20° angle.

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### GoPro® configuration (optional) Before attaching your GoPro® (https://3drobotics.com/kb/attachcamera-solo/) to Solo, make sure to insert your MiniSD card and check that you’ve set the recommended GoPro® settings. Once you’ve attached the camera, establish a live feed (https://3drobotics.com/kb/viewing-solo-video/) make sure the Solo App is registering the GoPro® feed.
Double-check your GoPro®’s Wi-Fi is disabled before taking flight. Failure to do so may lead to unexpected behavior.


### Level takeoff surface For a smooth takeoff Solo requires a flat and solid surface to launch from. 

### Safe takeoff/landing area Make sure Solo has 20 ft of space in each direction to takeoff and land from. Depending on the GPS strength of your location, Solo’s Return Home feature may require a little extra room. 

### Return Home accuracySince GPS strength can vary from location to location, the exact landing point of a Return Home call can differ slightly from the original launch point. Just so you know where exactly where Solo will land in the future, take off with Solo, fly out a small distance, and test the Return Home feature to see where Solo has pinpointed to land. 

## Give your surroundings one last check! Give your surroundings one last check! A good amount of time has probably gone by since beginning your preflight checks, leaving time for people to have wandered into your flying area while you were busy making your way down the list. Give your surroundings one more good look for any potential flying hazards and just remember to use common sense for safe flying. Fly on!

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