What have you done that most increases your range?

[PhantomFanatic]

I've seen 2W amplifiers for 2.4Ghz, then we have aftermarket antennas. I'm referring to a P2, V2 non-vision. So, this will be for increasing the distance of the control link. I imagine high gain antennas will make more difference than the RF amplifiers.

What has worked best for you? Before and after distances would be great, but not necessary.

Thanks.

 

[thedjiguy]

There are quite a few controller mods out there, just search around. In terms of FPV, you can get sub-$100 antennas that can maximize your range.

 

[TimmyG94]

Even though I have the P2 Vision+, I've been getting consistent range over 2 miles by using a 2.4 GHz Sunhans 2500mW amp and booster antennas I bought at FPVLR.com.

I was getting around 1.2 miles max. with just the booster amp and the half-sphere antenna. However, once I added the pinwheels to the bird side, I increased range to 2.7 miles. The pinwheels can be sort of a hassle because the Phantom won't fit inside my hard case when they are attached, so I need to screw them on for every long-distance flight.

So yeah, it seems the pinwheels had the biggest impact on total range, but I would say the booster amp is just as important. I havent done any scientific testing of "amp vs. non-amp" range, so I dont have any real numbers for comparison. If you're a bonafide long distance enthusiast, then buying a booster amp and both Tx-side and Rx-side antennas is well worth the cost.

For those people who buy a Phantom and only use stock antennas to fly it out to around 1,500 feet or so, well I feel they arent getting the full enjoyment out of their birds. These machines were meant to be flown way out there beyond visual LOS.


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