When comparing 3DR IRIS+ vs 3DR Solo, the Slant community recommends 3DR Solo for most people. In the question“What are the best follow drones?” 3DR Solo is ranked 12th while 3DR IRIS+ is ranked 15th. The most important reason people chose 3DR Solo is:
Portable, weighting 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) as a standalone or 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) with a GoPro and Solo Gimbal.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Operating frequency
Unlike most drones, which use 2.4GHz WiFi, the IRIS+ uses either a 915 MHz or a 433 MHz frequency, which means much less interference than with 2.4GHz.
Pro GPS
It has on board GPS, so you can plan your next flight before the drone takes off.
Pro Good flight time
The flight time changes depending on load, but it is between 16-22 minutes, which is a pretty standard fly time for drones.
Pro Fast
The drone is pretty fast, reaching a top speed of 40mph.
Pro Portable
Portable, weighting 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) as a standalone or 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) with a GoPro and Solo Gimbal.
Pro Really fast
It is really fast, the maximum that the Solo can do is 55 mph (89 km/h). Made possible by its design and four 880 kV motors.
Pro Good range
It covers a good range, 6 miles (9.5km). Makes it suitable for almost anything you might want to do with it.
Pro Good flight time
The 3DR Solo can fly up to 20 minutes or 15 minutes with payload (camera).
Cons
Con High price
This drone's price is quite high, considering what you get when you purchase it.
Con Looks like a toy
The drone doesn't look very good: its designed more like a toy than a drone.
Con Does not come with a gimbal or camera
If you want to take aerial shots, you will need to purchase a gimbal and a camera separately.
Con Doesn't come with a gimbal or camera
The basic pack of the drone doesn't come with a camera or gimbal.
Con Stability problems
Other users have reported that the drone may drift away even if you hit the stop button. This appears to be linked with the GPS problem.
Con GPS problems
Users have reported having GPS problems. This issue is likely due to the positioning of the module. Instead of having a small mast on top of the drone for GPS and dual GPS modules (one for US satellites and the other for Russian satellites), the single GPS is located under the battery, blocking signals from some angles.
Con Vulnerable to interference
Operates on 2.4GHz frequency, which is not ideal for drones if you fly it in a city where there is a lot of interference. Normal wifi networks use the 2.4GHz so interference occurs where there are many wifi networks.
