Hi. Not me! So far these are the only antennas I've tried so my only comparison is against my performance before the fit. But I couldn't be happier with the improvement considering the aircraft itself hasn't been touched.
Horizon FPV Antennas
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Guys , seeing the difficulty of modding the UAV for some of you guys and the possibility of trashing stuff, i'll do a short video showing how to 'splice in' the to the existing miniature coax cable the easy way.
we could also supply a Blind end RP-SMA connector for this purpose.
I'll post a link when its up.
it will be in the FPVtests channel see https://www.youtube.com/user/FPVtests
Will
we could also supply a Blind end RP-SMA connector for this purpose.
I'll post a link when its up.
it will be in the FPVtests channel see https://www.youtube.com/user/FPVtests
Will
Thanks Will, I think they really didn't want us getting the leads off that transmitter. Anything you've got that makes it straightforward for rookie solderers like me to play with rx antennas would be very much appreciated!
Which ones, slinger?
If it's the Horizon ones then they are up on their website, or you can see them "in situ" on the video I did yesterday (link to the channel from any of the ones below).
http://horizonfpvantennas.mybigcommerce ... -2-vision/
If it's the Horizon ones then they are up on their website, or you can see them "in situ" on the video I did yesterday (link to the channel from any of the ones below).
http://horizonfpvantennas.mybigcommerce ... -2-vision/
Pull_Up said:
Hence my confusion. I didn't see a link to it on your signature... Run outta room?
-slinger
Apparently I'm only allowed 5 urls in a signature! I try to keep the sig for vids more generally helpful to newcomers... How come you haven't subscribed yet, hmmm? Then you'd have seen all about my antenna adventures... 
Pull_Up said:Apparently I'm only allowed 5 urls in a signature! I try to keep the sig for vids more generally helpful to newcomers... How come you haven't subscribed yet, hmmm? Then you'd have seen all about my antenna adventures...
I didn't realize you had so many out there...
Would you mind if I linked to them from Droneslinger.com? I'm assuming you used velcro of some sort to hold the new antenna to the range extender? Does it easily come apart to be able to fit the TX back in the case? Nice results for an hours work.
-slinger
I used the 3M Command picture hanging strips I had left over from fitting the Flytrex. Easy off, but keeps the antenna stuck fast when it should be.
Link away!
Link away!
Pull_Up said:
Tanx!
I love those strips, they have a lot of gripping power and keep both parts cleanly aligned much better than standard velcro. The kit you installed was the 99 quid version?
-slinger
Half of it, ground end only. I'm going to wait until final arrives to see what mounting options there are for the aircraft end. You can buy the antennas separately if required.
Hi SimonPull_Up said:
Seen and subscribed to u on you tube like the look of the mod
I too have only been getting 1000 feet max and going home appears
How do I know if it video or tx loss that's sending the vision home ?
Video loss will just put a "connection lost" message on the app and you can still fly around. When you move out of tx range you get "Control Signal Lost" followed after a few seconds by "Returning Home"...
Thanks for the video and review Pull_Up. I ordered the same kit from Horizon. Will try the ground end first like you did. Bought the PV2 antenna's also. From past hobbies I learned I will always want more so I got the super kit. lol.
Yes, well I've got a Rotorpixel gimbal on the way so wanted to wait until that arrives so I can see how antennas can best be placed and if the gimbal motor next to one of the camera antennas affects the video performance much. If I get a solid 1500ft of both control and wifi then I may not fit the aircraft antennas at all, to be honest. They'll either sit in the slowly growing "parts bin" or they'll be sold on.
Pull_Up said:Yes, well I've got a Rotorpixel gimbal on the way so wanted to wait until that arrives so I can see how antennas can best be placed and if the gimbal motor next to one of the camera antennas affects the video performance much. If I get a solid 1500ft of both control and wifi then I may not fit the aircraft antennas at all, to be honest. They'll either sit in the slowly growing "parts bin" or they'll be sold on.
Hi there , the antenna when fitted to the UAV will give better close in signal around objects as the reflections will be reduced and multipath signals this causes.
will
Then you better get that "how to" on splicing done then, Will! The receiver's epoxy'd up to the eyeballs...
Pull_Up said:Yes, well I've got a Rotorpixel gimbal on the way so wanted to wait until that arrives so I can see how antennas can best be placed and if the gimbal motor next to one of the camera antennas affects the video performance much. If I get a solid 1500ft of both control and wifi then I may not fit the aircraft antennas at all, to be honest. They'll either sit in the slowly growing "parts bin" or they'll be sold on.
Modding the P2V camera antennas does give a decent range increase. And in my opinion it will be especially necessary for anyone embarking on adding any of the 2axis gimbals available as they block one of the antennas. I have an easy mod method for upgrading without stripping the whole camera apart. You can check the video out here discussing it. Take note of the of the captions as I corrected a couple of things. And there's a parts list in description.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1_nVHSkSdo
Nice one, thanks. The more options non-techs like me have the better! Although as Will said e benefit isn't just range, but performance closer in when filming with trees or other clutter between you and the aircraft.
BenDronePilot said:Pull_Up said:Yes, well I've got a Rotorpixel gimbal on the way so wanted to wait until that arrives so I can see how antennas can best be placed and if the gimbal motor next to one of the camera antennas affects the video performance much. If I get a solid 1500ft of both control and wifi then I may not fit the aircraft antennas at all, to be honest. They'll either sit in the slowly growing "parts bin" or they'll be sold on.
Modding the P2V camera antennas does give a decent range increase. And in my opinion it will be especially necessary for anyone embarking on adding any of the 2axis gimbals available as they block one of the antennas. I have an easy mod method for upgrading without stripping the whole camera apart. You can check the video out here discussing it. Take note of the of the captions as I corrected a couple of things. And there's a parts list in description.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1_nVHSkSdo
Just got my 2 special u.fl male/female pigtails today, to avoid stripping the camera apart! Now only the pinwheel antenna missing (although it's already coming my way!!!)...
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