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Add to SafariWhen comparing 3DR Solo vs Hexo+, the Slant community recommends 3DR Solo for most people. In the question“What are the best follow drones?” 3DR Solo is ranked 12th while Hexo+ is ranked 14th. 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
Question Ranking
Pros
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).
Pro Portable
It can be folded up and transported inside a backpack.
Pro Fast
Can go up to 45 mph while tracking a subject. It won't lag behind you if you don't go over this speed.
Pro Easy to use
The Hexo+ has virtually no learning curve: you don't pilot it, it flies automatically.
Cons
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.
Con GoPro isn't powered or wired
When you install a camera in the Hexo+, it doesn't receive any commands or power from the drone. You need to start recording on the ground and check you camera battery level before flying.
Con Lacks manual controls
You can't control this drone manually, you can only "direct" it.
Con High price
999$ Is a bit too much for most users, especially when compared to the prices of other drones.
Con Camera not included
Although it comes with a gimbal, the camera is not included.
