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Hi, I made a video showing how to assemble and disassembly the DJI Phantom 2 Vision 5.8 Ghz controller. How to assemble the controller and Disassemble it. Change to FCC mode, and how to change the antenna to use any screw in. The Video link is here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcl-hT5iznY
Once this mod is done you can add additional range by using something like a 5.8ghz power amplifier but that's not something I get into in the video and not really needed unless you want crazy long range beyond your FPV capabilities.
In Summary. The first thing you need to do to extend range is make sure you're in FCC mode. You do this by using the flat head portion of the included screw driver, and turn the bottom screw on the back of the controller fully clockwise. When you power on you will hear two beeps to confirm you are now in FCC mode.
The stock controller should give you anywhere between 1 and 2 miles range in distance. Though it lacks in terms of height capability, which is where modding the antenna may come in handy. You can use anything from a standard 2.4 / 5ghz omni directional antenna to a directional patch antenna and so forth.
To perform the mod you need to buy a U.FL to RP-SMA connector cable. Take apart your controller. Remove the silicon covering the U.FL connector attached to the circuit board. Remove the stock antenna, cut the upper lip off the top of the controller the plastic ring went around so you will have enough clearance to screw on your antenna.
Links to things you can use for the mod.
2X U.FL Mini PCI to RP-SMA Pigtail Antenna WiFi Cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UW ... UTF8&psc=1
Antenna Options.
This includes two of the U.FL Connectors along with two 6dbi antennas.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DP6 ... UTF8&psc=1
TP-LINK TL-ANT2405CL 2.4GHz 5dBi Indoor Omni-directional Antenna, 802.11n/b/g, 1.3m/4ft in extension cable (This same link also shows you an 8dbi version)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PF ... UTF8&psc=1
Here's a link with free shipping for just the 5db antenna from newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833997208
And the 8dbi version
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833997226
NEEWER® 5.8GHz Circular Polarized Antenna TX/RX RP-SMA Female
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLG ... UTF8&psc=1
RP-SMA 5.8G 11db aerial FPV high gain panel antenna for FPV 5.8Ghz TX RX
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HM0 ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcl-hT5iznY
Once this mod is done you can add additional range by using something like a 5.8ghz power amplifier but that's not something I get into in the video and not really needed unless you want crazy long range beyond your FPV capabilities.
In Summary. The first thing you need to do to extend range is make sure you're in FCC mode. You do this by using the flat head portion of the included screw driver, and turn the bottom screw on the back of the controller fully clockwise. When you power on you will hear two beeps to confirm you are now in FCC mode.
The stock controller should give you anywhere between 1 and 2 miles range in distance. Though it lacks in terms of height capability, which is where modding the antenna may come in handy. You can use anything from a standard 2.4 / 5ghz omni directional antenna to a directional patch antenna and so forth.
To perform the mod you need to buy a U.FL to RP-SMA connector cable. Take apart your controller. Remove the silicon covering the U.FL connector attached to the circuit board. Remove the stock antenna, cut the upper lip off the top of the controller the plastic ring went around so you will have enough clearance to screw on your antenna.
Links to things you can use for the mod.
2X U.FL Mini PCI to RP-SMA Pigtail Antenna WiFi Cable
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UW ... UTF8&psc=1
Antenna Options.
This includes two of the U.FL Connectors along with two 6dbi antennas.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DP6 ... UTF8&psc=1
TP-LINK TL-ANT2405CL 2.4GHz 5dBi Indoor Omni-directional Antenna, 802.11n/b/g, 1.3m/4ft in extension cable (This same link also shows you an 8dbi version)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PF ... UTF8&psc=1
Here's a link with free shipping for just the 5db antenna from newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833997208
And the 8dbi version
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6833997226
NEEWER® 5.8GHz Circular Polarized Antenna TX/RX RP-SMA Female
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GLG ... UTF8&psc=1
RP-SMA 5.8G 11db aerial FPV high gain panel antenna for FPV 5.8Ghz TX RX
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HM0 ... UTF8&psc=1