Android version FPV Booster for Vision (non-Plus) is available in Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... sic.vision
iOS version FPV Booster for Vision (non-Plus) is available in App Store https://itunes.apple.com/app/fpv-booste ... ?ls=1&mt=8
FPV Booster for Vision (non-Plus) FAQ
Q1. What’s the expected FPV range and Preview Quality after boosted?
We tested FPV Booster for Vision with complete stock (un-modded) Vision aircraft and RE500 repeater. It reached around 300m (640x480 15fps) before boosted in open area. It's pretty much the same FPV range per DJI's specification. After BOOSTED, it achieved 800m (640x480 15fps) in the same area with the same flight path. We are pretty satisfied with 160% FPV range improvement. It may also help the highest 640x480 30fps Preview Quality, though FPV range would be shorter than lower Preview Quality. You may experience better FPV performance gain if your normal FPV range is poor (such as below 200m with 640x480 15fps), while you may not see significant improvement if your normal FPV range is good (such as more than 300m with 640x480 15fps). However, your mileage (FPV range) may vary. Fly safe!
Q2. Does FPV Booster increase Wi-Fi power of Vision aircraft or RE500 range extender?
NO. FPV Booster uses various Wifi tweaks applying on Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender without increasing Wi-Fi power.
Q3. How FPV Booster works?
How it works:
1. Turn on both Phantom 2 Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender, and connect your iOS/Android device to Wi-Fi network as usual.
2. Open FPV Booster app, tap BOOST button. The app connects to Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender through the Wi-Fi network, then it boosts FPV range by applying Wi-Fi tweaks. It will then display a message "Your FPV is boosted. Happy flying!"
3. Open DJI VISION app to prepare takeoff.
Note: Every time when you power cycle Vision aircraft or RE500 range extender, you need to run FPV Booster app and tap BOOST.
Q4. Does it compatible with Phantom 2 Vision+ or RE700 Range Extender?
NO. FPV Booster for Vision is ONLY compatible with DJI original Phantom 2 Vision (non-Plus) and RE500 range extender. Running the app on other incompatible platforms (including Phantom 2 Vision+ or RE700 range extender) may encounter unexpected results.
Q5. How to test it working? What should I do if I could not achieve expected FPV result?
Fly your Vision WITHOUT turning on the booster (as a reference) to your favorite flight path until Wi-Fi video dropped. Fly back your Vision and run the FPV Booster app, then fly again the same flight path with the same Preview Quality for apple-to-apple comparison. You may need to fly with higher altitude for longer range in order to maintain line-of-sight. It may fly out of your 5.8G control range and trigger Failsafe/RTH.
If you could not achieve expected FPV result, we are willing to help to identify and/or resolve the issue as there are so many factors affecting FPV range. Please contact us with the following information for troubleshooting.
- What platform (iOS/Android) and version (indicated at upper right hand corner) of FPV Booster are you using?
- What is the FPV range, Altitude and Preview Quality BEFORE boosted when you think reaching the limit? If the FPV range (before boosted) is significantly shorter than DJI's specification, it might be hardware/software issues of DJI products. FPV Booster is unable to address DJI's hardware/software issues.
- What is the FPV range, Altitude and Preview Quality AFTER boosted when you think reaching the limit?
- What message do you see on DJI VISION app, such as “Phantom Connection Broken” or “Control Signal Lost”?
- Do you fly behind trees, buildings or any obstacle? Are you able to maintain line-of-sight between you and your aircraft?
Q6. Why do I get "Control Signal Lost" message about the same range even after boosted?
FPV Booster only boosts 2.4G Wi-Fi video/telemetry connection (FPV) while Control Signal Lost is due to 5.8G control link dropped.
Q7. Does it work with other Wi-Fi antenna and/or amplifier mods?
We tested FPV Booster with stock (un-modded) Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender. As we are unsure how the mods are done, thus there is no way to guarantee the booster app working with other mods. However, using the booster app is way cheaper and easier than any hardware mod to boost FPV range, as well as eliminating all the hassles of adding/replacing 2.4G antenna, amplifier, high power repeater, pigtail cable, drilling & soldering.
Q8. Can I boost RE500 range extender from one device and fly FPV with another device (including Epson Moverio BT-200)?
YES. You can boost RE500 from any iOS/Android device with FPV Booster app installed as long as the device is connecting to Phantom_XXXXXX network. Once RE500 is boosted, you may either keep or disconnect the Wifi connection. As there is no simple way to install FPV Booster app on Moverio BT-200 for the time being, you are suggested to boost RE500 from another iOS/Android device as a workaround.
iOS version FPV Booster for Vision (non-Plus) is available in App Store https://itunes.apple.com/app/fpv-booste ... ?ls=1&mt=8
FPV Booster for Vision (non-Plus) FAQ
Q1. What’s the expected FPV range and Preview Quality after boosted?
We tested FPV Booster for Vision with complete stock (un-modded) Vision aircraft and RE500 repeater. It reached around 300m (640x480 15fps) before boosted in open area. It's pretty much the same FPV range per DJI's specification. After BOOSTED, it achieved 800m (640x480 15fps) in the same area with the same flight path. We are pretty satisfied with 160% FPV range improvement. It may also help the highest 640x480 30fps Preview Quality, though FPV range would be shorter than lower Preview Quality. You may experience better FPV performance gain if your normal FPV range is poor (such as below 200m with 640x480 15fps), while you may not see significant improvement if your normal FPV range is good (such as more than 300m with 640x480 15fps). However, your mileage (FPV range) may vary. Fly safe!
Q2. Does FPV Booster increase Wi-Fi power of Vision aircraft or RE500 range extender?
NO. FPV Booster uses various Wifi tweaks applying on Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender without increasing Wi-Fi power.
Q3. How FPV Booster works?
How it works:
1. Turn on both Phantom 2 Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender, and connect your iOS/Android device to Wi-Fi network as usual.
2. Open FPV Booster app, tap BOOST button. The app connects to Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender through the Wi-Fi network, then it boosts FPV range by applying Wi-Fi tweaks. It will then display a message "Your FPV is boosted. Happy flying!"
3. Open DJI VISION app to prepare takeoff.
Note: Every time when you power cycle Vision aircraft or RE500 range extender, you need to run FPV Booster app and tap BOOST.
Q4. Does it compatible with Phantom 2 Vision+ or RE700 Range Extender?
NO. FPV Booster for Vision is ONLY compatible with DJI original Phantom 2 Vision (non-Plus) and RE500 range extender. Running the app on other incompatible platforms (including Phantom 2 Vision+ or RE700 range extender) may encounter unexpected results.
Q5. How to test it working? What should I do if I could not achieve expected FPV result?
Fly your Vision WITHOUT turning on the booster (as a reference) to your favorite flight path until Wi-Fi video dropped. Fly back your Vision and run the FPV Booster app, then fly again the same flight path with the same Preview Quality for apple-to-apple comparison. You may need to fly with higher altitude for longer range in order to maintain line-of-sight. It may fly out of your 5.8G control range and trigger Failsafe/RTH.
If you could not achieve expected FPV result, we are willing to help to identify and/or resolve the issue as there are so many factors affecting FPV range. Please contact us with the following information for troubleshooting.
- What platform (iOS/Android) and version (indicated at upper right hand corner) of FPV Booster are you using?
- What is the FPV range, Altitude and Preview Quality BEFORE boosted when you think reaching the limit? If the FPV range (before boosted) is significantly shorter than DJI's specification, it might be hardware/software issues of DJI products. FPV Booster is unable to address DJI's hardware/software issues.
- What is the FPV range, Altitude and Preview Quality AFTER boosted when you think reaching the limit?
- What message do you see on DJI VISION app, such as “Phantom Connection Broken” or “Control Signal Lost”?
- Do you fly behind trees, buildings or any obstacle? Are you able to maintain line-of-sight between you and your aircraft?
Q6. Why do I get "Control Signal Lost" message about the same range even after boosted?
FPV Booster only boosts 2.4G Wi-Fi video/telemetry connection (FPV) while Control Signal Lost is due to 5.8G control link dropped.
Q7. Does it work with other Wi-Fi antenna and/or amplifier mods?
We tested FPV Booster with stock (un-modded) Vision aircraft and RE500 range extender. As we are unsure how the mods are done, thus there is no way to guarantee the booster app working with other mods. However, using the booster app is way cheaper and easier than any hardware mod to boost FPV range, as well as eliminating all the hassles of adding/replacing 2.4G antenna, amplifier, high power repeater, pigtail cable, drilling & soldering.
Q8. Can I boost RE500 range extender from one device and fly FPV with another device (including Epson Moverio BT-200)?
YES. You can boost RE500 from any iOS/Android device with FPV Booster app installed as long as the device is connecting to Phantom_XXXXXX network. Once RE500 is boosted, you may either keep or disconnect the Wifi connection. As there is no simple way to install FPV Booster app on Moverio BT-200 for the time being, you are suggested to boost RE500 from another iOS/Android device as a workaround.
