Signal range vertically

[Dandesbo]

Hi guys,

New to fly to the forums and this is my first post

I have a P3A and the other day while flying it i took it up to 165M high and i got a weak signal warning. Was flying in an open area with no obstructions. I thought they go much higher than this so does it mean there's a problem somewhere?

I've flown it almost 1km away with no signal loss but vertically it got the weak signal message.

Was using a sony Z3 tablet and a fully charged battery if thats any help?

 

[MrMedic]

Did you have the antennas vertical against the controller? If so, that's part of the problem. For best reception, the antennas need to be "facing" the aircraft.


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[Dandesbo]

I did yes they were pointing upwards if that makes sense

 

[Erised]

The flat side of antenna facing the craft, if the bird is away from you antennas vertical, if bird directly over you antennas horizontal.

 

[Dandesbo]

The flat side of antenna facing the craft, if the bird is away from you antennas vertical, if bird directly over you antennas horizontal.

Thats great, thank you

 

[N017RW]

In addition to orienting the Controller's antennas correctly, having the a/c, at or near, directly overhead significantly reduces the a/c antennas' cross-section.

Because they are vertically polarized dipoles only the end or tips are facing the controller.

 

[alokbhargava]

Watch this video if not already done:

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[Dandesbo]

In addition to orienting the Controller's antennas correctly, having the a/c, at or near, directly overhead significantly reduces the a/c antennas' cross-section.

Because they are vertically polarized dipoles only the end or tips are facing the controller.

This was almost directly above so makes sense.