Birdside Antenna Mod

[KennethMcNutt]

I modded my controller...
So I had a look inside the Stock antenna....
I Found a PCB patch "Panel"... Just like the ones in the legs!!
So I took a close look and seems they will FIT!!
I am Looking for the connections to the main now...
Hope they will just plug in..
If not, I will Solder in the old....

I am guessing... But, this mod will double the current db of the of the current BirdSide antenna of the PRO!!
3db to 6db + ??? (specs are hard to find . But I found a PCB one like the leg ones but with no cover.. It was 3db.. So I assume 6db+ on the ones for the transmitter...
I also see now that the Stock leg antennae are mounted in a linear fashion
and that they are Not directional... The Stock controller antenna will fit perfect!! And should be just about invisible lol

 

[HWCM]

I discovered this a few months ago. I had never thought of putting them on the P3 itself.
Post the results.

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[HWCM]

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=TVBnWVNLODBraVdseExaVjBralUyeXh6Z29rTmpR

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[Silverwingflinx]

Yes thought about that over a year ago when I did my antenna mod to the DBS itelite antenna.but the end connection is different.

 

[HWCM]

They connection cables can be changed out pretty easily, just a little soldering.

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[KennethMcNutt]

OMG!!! It is a HUDGE task!! 2:29:50 is where he starts the antenna "plugin"

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But I suppose the easy way is to just to solder in the mod??
Right at the PCB...
And if it is a complete FAIL... Then just get new...
DJI Phantom 3 Advanced ADV Drone - NEW Antenna Set (Part 3) | eBay
I need two more OEM controller antenna... I reckon they just get tossed...
Like I was planning to do I guess Cuz.. I can't find them...

 

[KennethMcNutt]

So here is the start... I had to shorten the "New" board a little..
Just did the old tried and true "Rub it on the concrete" Method..
Worked great!! LOL
So it fit in nice
Also on the Birds legs there is a slot that is not deep enough (right @ the old antenna spot)
I will cut it out so the new one fits in...
But....
They do seem to be Double the "antenna" as far as size??
We will see if they are any help at all??

 

[KennethMcNutt]

I do not Plan on going any further
Till....
I have the Oem replacements...(part 3)
and I have the other set of OEM R/C antennae (unknown part #)

 

[Silverwingflinx]

I am going to go for it!! Have got 4 of these antennas.from 2 P3A RC mods.one crashed bird from when a eagle had attacked it!! Could not find my bird that day then it rained for a week all electronics were wet and right off.but did find the P3.now used for parts.will post pics as I do this mod. thax kennethMcNutt for rekindling the idea.but the P3A with itelite max and wifi boosters.i have gone 14km with stock p3 antennas.this is not so easy todo but got to try.the first antenna is done this is really not easy todo..try not to melt the interior plastic insulation wire.i have no way of telling other then to test it.

 

[HWCM]

You can get replacement controller antenna on ebay.

 

[HWCM]

What do the original bird side antenna look like?

 

[HWCM]

Repair Parts Inspire Remote Controller Antenna (B)

 

[Silverwingflinx]

Repair Parts Inspire Remote Controller Antenna (B)

Thinking u miss understand here this is a antenna mod upgrade!! Not the same as Oem parts.

 

[HWCM]

Thinking u miss understand here this is a antenna mod upgrade!! Not the same as Oem parts.

Yes, I know. If you read the OPs post, he was looking for two more controller antennas to use on the P3. I was providing the link to the parts. He has two from his controller, he needs two more. I understand it completely.

 

[Silverwingflinx]

Yes, I know. If you read the OPs post, he was looking for two more controller antennas to use on the P3. I was providing the link to the parts. He has two from his controller, he needs two more. I understand it completely.

Ok sorry about that!

 

[HWCM]

View attachment 77480 View attachment 77475 View attachment 77478 I am going to go for it!! Have got 4 of these antennas.from 2 P3A RC mods.one crashed bird from when a eagle had attacked it!! Could not find my bird that day then it rained for a week all electronics were wet and right off.but did find the P3.now used for parts.will post pics as I do this mod. thax kennethMcNutt for rekindling the idea.but the P3A with itelite max and wifi boosters.i have gone 14km with stock p3 antennas.this is not so easy todo but got to try.the first antenna is done this is really not easy todo.i don't think it will work.try not to melt the interior plastic insulation wire.i have no way of telling other then to test it.

It looks pretty easy.

 

[HWCM]

Ok sorry about that!

No problem.

 

[Silverwingflinx]

It looks pretty easy.

Yes it's easy todo but I don't know if I melted the interior insulation wire from soldiering?this is why I say not easy todo?

 

[HWCM]

Yes it's easy todo but I don't know if I melted the interior insulation wire from soldiering?this is why I say not easy todo?

Seperate the gray insulation a little more and use a fine tip on your soldering iron.

 

[Silverwingflinx]

Seperate the gray insulation a little more and use a fine tip on your soldering iron.

Yes I sure did that it's hard to see it being clear and so fine of a wire.