We’ve partnered with Best Buy to share this awesome information!
I’ll be honest: I hadn’t envisioned myself as someone who would own a drone. What would I do with it? Spy on the neighbors? Not my style. Harass my cats? (Actually, that sounds like fun.) But I just heard about the new Solo™ by 3DR, a Smart Drone that can be used for pictures and video. Best Buy has these available just in time for Father’s Day, and I have to say that if you have a dad (or grad, or anyone) in your life who is interested in high-tech gadgets, this sounds like a super-cool gift.
The Solo just arrived at over 400 Best Buy stores this past June 8. It retails for $999, which might sound a little pricey until you realize that it’s the first-ever drone powered by not one, but two integrated Linux computers. The Solo can define its own flight, freeing users to focus on getting the perfect shot (a must for someone like me who needs to focus on one tech-y thing at a time!).
This intelligent drone is also the first to support full control of GoPro® cameras (it seems like everyone has a GoPro these days!) and deliver live HD video wirelessly to your mobile device or through the controller’s HDMI port for live broadcasts. The latter sounds awesome; it has great potential for involving people who can’t be at an event to participate – I can imagine it being great for including far-away grandparents in a family birthday party, for instance.
To make the offer even more tempting, right now, you can get a FREE Solo Smart Battery (regular price is $149.99) when you purchase the 3DR Solo Drone (Sku: 5354101). This offer is valid from 6/7 through 7/11 at Best Buy. (Disclaimer: Offer valid with purchase of the 3DR Solo Drone SKU: 5351035)
Find out more now at Best Buy! #SoloatBestBuy
Please feel free to Re-Tweet this tweet so everyone can see how awesome the Solo™ by @3DRobotics is!
Best Buy and @3DRobotics Team for a Perfect Father’s Day Gift #ad http://t.co/z3KJJHSdQU @BestBuy #SoloatBestBuy pic.twitter.com/Hl0HKG4tmn
— Imperfect Women (@imperfectwomen) June 15, 2015
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.
Jennie has contributed to Imperfect Women since its inception in 2009. She writes about politics, celebrity news, and anything else that catches her interest.
aimee fauci says
June 14, 2015 at 7:16 pmA drone? Who knew we could own drones! That is to amazing and awesome. They’d be fun to play with for a while and I’m sure my kids would like them.
Catheryn says
June 14, 2015 at 9:14 pmWow, I got my husband a Go Pro for Christmas, but a drone to go with it? The application of picture taking is a great angle, guess it would just come down to how easy it is to control the unit.
Bri says
June 14, 2015 at 9:42 pmSince drones are becoming more accessible it is going to be very interesting how society as a whole takes to them being in the sky. I don’t know what my dad would do with a drone. He is still learning how to work a computer.
Lois Alter Mark says
June 14, 2015 at 9:56 pmThis is so high tech, I feel like we’re entering a whole new world! This would make a great Father’s Day gift – or late Mother’s Day. Hint hint!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
June 15, 2015 at 3:20 amI think this is a mighty neat gadget. Not only would my husband like it, I would, too!!
Maureen says
June 15, 2015 at 4:24 amSoon people will be spying on each other with these drones. They are cool but you know some people will do less than good things with them.
Terry says
June 15, 2015 at 5:35 amA Drone sounds like something out of a SciFi movie… but I want one!!! $149.99 doesn’t sound like a bad price to me.
Carol W. says
June 15, 2015 at 6:44 amPerfect for Father’s Day! We bought the GoPro for Husband and He love it! The drone will be a great accessory for the camera for work and play!!
Jaime says
June 15, 2015 at 7:02 amThis looks like such a fun gadget. My husband is out hiking today. I’m sure he would have found a drone handy for the great pics!
Heather Lawrence says
June 15, 2015 at 7:19 amI shudder at the thought of giving my hubby a drone for fathers day.
He would LOVE it for sure but, I have visions of him {or my son} using the drone to following me around the house.
Not that it would stop me from getting him one… it would also keep him busy outside for HOURS!! lol!!
Heather says
June 15, 2015 at 7:51 amThat is super cool. I bet you can get some amazing images!
Andrea Kruse says
June 15, 2015 at 8:28 amI know my husband would agree that this would be the perfect Father’s Day gift. A friend of ours has a few and does his photography with them. We have the camera already… but good drones are expensive! Maybe soon.
Sacha says
June 15, 2015 at 2:05 pmOh I’m definitely going to re-tweet and post on goggle plus this is so cool, might just get one for me lol..since I’m a single mom for fathers day ;}
coolchillmom says
June 15, 2015 at 2:08 pmI have been wanting a drone for a while. It would also be a perfect gift for my dad!
Rachee says
June 15, 2015 at 2:13 pmI love the idea of a drone to spy on my cats. This would be a fun way to explore my neighborhood as well.
touristmeetstraveler says
June 15, 2015 at 3:46 pmThat drone looks really awesome, it would be an insanely amazing gift for Father’s day! Though it’s very far out of my price range.
Jeanine says
June 15, 2015 at 6:22 pmThese are so cool. I wouldn’t ever think to get these but my husband? Would love a drone!
April G says
June 15, 2015 at 7:46 pmDrones seem to be a thing of the now. I wonder if my husband would enjoy this as a gift.
Janeane Davis says
June 15, 2015 at 8:13 pmThis sounds like something from a science fiction thriller. It is incredible to me that drones are available for everyone to purchase and enjoy.
Annie M says
June 15, 2015 at 8:53 pmSeems so weird to own a drone for yourself. Although slightly cool as well 🙂
Theresa says
June 15, 2015 at 9:22 pmJust my luck, I’d crash it and break it on the first try lol. It does look really cool though!
Paula Schuck says
June 15, 2015 at 10:21 pmMy husband would go nuts if I got him a drone. The price is right and I would be the world’s best wife in his eyes!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
June 16, 2015 at 4:24 amThis is awesome! I so could see my husband playing with this with our boys! Super cool!
Ann Bacciaglia says
June 16, 2015 at 9:30 amMy son would love this. I will have to show him this post and see what he thinks. He has a birthday coming up.
Veronica says
June 16, 2015 at 6:32 pmI am sure dad everywhere will love this gift! Very impressive
Lisa Rios says
June 17, 2015 at 5:10 amSounds like a great fun gadget. The drone looks very much awesome. My husband would definitely love this and I am sure this would be a great fathers day gift for him. Thanks for the share.
toughcookiemommy says
June 17, 2015 at 7:33 amThis drone looks like it’s so much fun to operate. It is a great gift for dads who like gadgets.
Alice Chase says
June 17, 2015 at 11:20 pmThis looks like a lot of fun! I bet out Dad would love to get this for fathers day.