The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
I love tech. I have for many years, since my Dad brought home the family’s first computer back in the 80s. I find it fascinating how tech has evolved. When I first heard about drones a while back they were being used by the military. I wondered how long it would take something high tech like that to become available to the consumers like you and I.
I don’t have to wonder any more, as the new 3D Robotics Solo Drone is flying into Best Buy stores across the nation right now.
Solo, the Smart Drone, is arriving in over 400 Best Buy stores this week, just in time for Father’s Day!
What does the Solo do? As a drone it was designed to fly. When paired with a GoPro camera it enables you to capture video and photography from the air in full HD quality. As the first drone ever to be powered by two integrated Linux computers, Solo makes getting that great shot perfect for anyone. One of Solo’s 1GHz computers is on the drone itself, while the second computer is in the controller, connected via a powerful dedicated Wi-Fi signal.
Solo comes with the GoPro frame, and was built to really enhance the GoPro experience. You can control your camera (not included) with just a click. You can even stream live HD video wirelessly directly from your GoPro to your cell phone.
Solo was designed to be simple to use. It contains four Smart Shot modes that enable the drone to fly itself.
- Cablecam: Lock Solo onto a virtual cable between any two points in space. Then, using just one stick on the controller, you can move Solo up and down the cable. This lets you freely pan and tilt the camera while the drone stays in steady flight. Solo can even memorize your first and last frames and pan the camera between them.
- Orbit: Solo can automatically circle a subject of your choosing, keeping the camera pointed inward to capture an iconic wraparound shot. Adjust the circle’s radius to get the exact frame you want, even midflight.
- Selfie: With just one touch, Solo will fly up and away, keeping the camera centered on you so the scenery around you expands in a dramatic aerial pullout shot.
- Follow Me: Go completely hands-free. Solo can follow where you go, automatically keeping the camera on you to capture your every move.
The Solo is definitely something that tech-loving Dads and guys are going to love. You can purchase the Solo Drone at Best Buy, where it retails for $999. And right now, if you purchase the 3DR Solo Drone (Sku: 5354101) before July 11, you’ll get a FREE Solo Smart Battery (Reg. Price: $149.99).
I think this is a mighty neat gadget. Not only would my husband like it, I would, too!!
I’m not sure about my husband, but I know my son would love this. I think it looks awesome!
Oh my goodness…if I got this for my boyfriend there’s no telling what he’d do with it. That is, if my son didn’t take it over first.
This is so cool. I know it isn’t something we will own but I would love to see one in action one day!
My engineering husband would totally freak out if I got him this solo drone! He absolutely loves these things!
That is so cool! my hubby would be all over this, it’d be a hit for sure! I’ll have to look into it, I need a gift to wow!
I myself would enjoy using a 3D robotics solo drone. It’s super cool and doesn’t limit you to the amount of awesome pictures you can take with it.
this is so cool, I am sure my tech loving husband would love this! I have to admit it I would love to play with this too!
How much fun would this be? Technology is so much fun.
My husband’s boss has recently gotten into drones and I was shocked that one model he has shoots in 4K definition. Technology is definitely amazing!
This is basically the coolest gadget ever. I am SO going to Best Buy to check this out. And, it might just be wrapped up for Father’s Day…even though it would really be for me. LOL.
This looks like it would be so much fun. My son has a birthday coming up soon and he would be so surprised if i got him one of these.
This is so cool! I want one of these so badly! Just imagine the awesome pictures that you could take. So cool!
I could see wedding photographers loving this drone. Get an over head view of the ceremony and guests to enhance wedding videos.
My kids would have a blast with this Drone! I bet it would be amazing while on vacations to see things
I think my husband and son would have a lot of fun with one of these to fly around. I would love it to take pictures with!
Oh that is cool. I would have fun with a gadget like that, if I could get it away from the kids.
my husband, he would love to have his own drone!
These are awesome gift ideas! My husband is soo into gadgets and would love these.
I know this is the perfect gift because my husband wants one. Can’t go wrong with a drone.
Man this is amazing! Forget the dad I would want this for myself. LOL
That drone looks amazing! I would love to own one too!
This looks like the perfect tech gift for my husband on Father’s Day. Very cool little toy!
This is so awesome! My husband would love this.
WHAAAT? I want one! I mean for my husband, of course. Ok, I’m lying. I just want one.
WOW – those are some seriously awesome gifts – I just DH a GoPro
This is a pretty amazing gift! I think my husband AND son would love it!