Detroit said:
I currently own a P2 H3-3D and was thinking of buying a P2V+ and possibly selling my other P2. My main question is can I use the P2V+ as a true FPV out of the box using my phone? My dad is a farmer and some of his fields are almost 1 mile long and I would like to park in the road and take it up and follow him but I cant do that with my currant P2 because I don't own the FPV equipment. I thought about buying the FPV setup for my currant P2 but it would cost as much or more than the P2V+. Any thoughts or suggestions?
The Vision+ is FPV capable out-of-the-box, but every Vision+ is a little different. Range varies depending on terrain, humidity, your particular Phantom, etc.. For best range you need clear LOS (line of sight). Most Phantom V+ units seem to be getting a minimum of 1500-2000'. Many go MUCH further (I hit 6100' last Saturday). You will have to try your V+ stock to determine how she is doing. Then you can upgrade things like the antenna, install the Range Extender App, etc.., until you get it out to what you want. A mile is only 5280' and, assuming you have clear LOS, that should be easily achievable.