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, contact support here before flying.

Before leaving home, check...

1

Battery charges

Check that the flight battery, controller battery, 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.

2

Flight equipment

Check for damaged or loose components.

Carefully inspect each propeller for damage. Propellers should be discarded and

replaced if bent or chipped.

3

Filming and streaming equipment

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, contact support here before flying.

Before leaving home, check...

1

Battery charges

Check that the flight battery, controller battery, 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.

2

Flight equipment

Check for damaged or loose components.

Carefully inspect each propeller for damage. Propellers should be discarded and

replaced if bent or chipped.

3

Filming and streaming equipment

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, contact support here before flying.

Before leaving home, check...

1

Battery charges

Check that the flight battery, controller battery, 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.

2

Flight equipment

Check for damaged or loose components.

Carefully inspect each propeller for damage. Propellers should be discarded and

replaced if bent or chipped.

3

Filming and streaming equipment
If you plan on using your GoPro® with Solo, attach your GoPro® and establish a live feed

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

4

Packing up

Now 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...

1

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.

2

Inclement weather

If you plan on using your GoPro® with Solo, attach your GoPro® and establish a live feed

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

4

Packing up

Now 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...

1

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.

2

Inclement weather

If you plan on using your GoPro® with Solo, attach your GoPro® and establish a live feed

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

4

Packing up

Now 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...

1

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.

2

Inclement weather
Solo is not designed for harsh weather conditions. If it is windy, snowing, raining etc. pack up

and wait for calmer skies.

3

Surrounding airports

Stay at least 5 miles away from surrounding airports.

4

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.

Setting up to fly, final checks...

1

Propellers
Check that the propellers are correctly attached 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.

2

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.

3

GoPro® configuration (optional)

Before attaching your GoPro® 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 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.

4

Level takeoff surface

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

Check that the propellers are correctly attached 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.

2

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.

3

GoPro® configuration (optional)

Before attaching your GoPro® 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 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.

4

Level takeoff surface

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

Check that the propellers are correctly attached 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.

2

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.

3

GoPro® configuration (optional)

Before attaching your GoPro® 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 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.

4

Level takeoff surface

For a smooth takeoff Solo requires a flat and solid surface to launch from.
5

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.

6

Return Home accuracy

Since 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!

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!