I know my husband and daughter would freak if I brought this home especially as a Father’s Day present. Don’t most men always dream about owning a helicopter, remote cars and even more so a drone. Yes, it’s an investment at $999, but you are paying for some amazing quality and nothing like it on the market. Solo is the first of it’s kind to support full control of GoPro cameras (amazing if you don’t have one), and it also delivers live HD video wirelessly to your mobile device (free for both android and iOS). You can also use the controller’s HDMI port onto other devices if you want as well.

“Solo’s computers make flying easy for beginners and pros alike. Smooth and powerful satellite-guided flight ensures Solo’s position is always accurate, and Smart Shot modes keep Solo locked onto predetermined flight paths. It’s also got a great video game–style controller for a feel familiar to any user. Plus, the controller features one-button, automatic flight controls including take off, land and return home. And if you panic, don’t worry. The pause button lets you stop the Solo with the touch of a button.”

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SMART SHOT MODES

In Smart Shot modes, Solo can fly itself so you can shift your focus from flying the drone to the camera.

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.

Right now (6/7-7/11) Best Buy is giving you a FREE Solo Smart Battery (Reg. Price: $149.99) when you purchase the 3DR Solo Drone (Sku: 5354101). Disclaimer: Offer valid with purchase of the 3DR Solo Drone SKU: 5351035.

Please come back and let me know if you do buy this drone and what you thought. If it’s a gift, I would love to hear the reaction of the person you gave it to. I always love people’s reactions when receiving surprises/presents.