First just know there are 2 types of RC PRO controllers. There is the regular RC PRO and the TYPE B RC PRO for Mav3Enterprise units only. I installed it on the Type B RC PRO.
It cost me 800 US dollars. I installed it myself. Was it worth the price (Yes and No), Mostly No. Once opened it can't be returned, so I was stuck with it.
Why Mostly No, Improvement is minimal, but under certain conditions very noticeable. On average I am able to fly 50 - 100 feet lower when there are obstables in the area interfearing with the RC/Drone connection. Long Range flight Up to 4 miles tested, I was able to stay below 400 ft AGL without having to increase altitude. This also allowed me to get home faster with less battery loss. Because I was able to fly at lower altitudes on the way home, wind speeds had less effect on the drone.
When flying over an area nearby ,I would often fly over, required me to stay at 260ft agl to maintain a connection. Now I can fly the same area at 160ft agl and still maintain connection.
So, Do is work well, Yes. If You need to fly lower and stay below 400 ft even at long distances or areas with high interference it's worth it. Flying low also helps avoid high speed head winds.
Also, Lets say I needed to drop my altitude if a manned aircraft was approaching, Most of the time i was able to drop below 100 feet agl (that's below powerline level in my area). This kept me in a safe position as the plane or helicopter flew nearby. Also, being able to fly that low when a plane is coming , gives me a better chance of landing the drone in a spot that I can retrieve it safely.
That's all I have to say about that. I'll try to answer any questions if you all have any or just feel free to state your opinions, bad or good.
It cost me 800 US dollars. I installed it myself. Was it worth the price (Yes and No), Mostly No. Once opened it can't be returned, so I was stuck with it.
Why Mostly No, Improvement is minimal, but under certain conditions very noticeable. On average I am able to fly 50 - 100 feet lower when there are obstables in the area interfearing with the RC/Drone connection. Long Range flight Up to 4 miles tested, I was able to stay below 400 ft AGL without having to increase altitude. This also allowed me to get home faster with less battery loss. Because I was able to fly at lower altitudes on the way home, wind speeds had less effect on the drone.
When flying over an area nearby ,I would often fly over, required me to stay at 260ft agl to maintain a connection. Now I can fly the same area at 160ft agl and still maintain connection.
So, Do is work well, Yes. If You need to fly lower and stay below 400 ft even at long distances or areas with high interference it's worth it. Flying low also helps avoid high speed head winds.
Also, Lets say I needed to drop my altitude if a manned aircraft was approaching, Most of the time i was able to drop below 100 feet agl (that's below powerline level in my area). This kept me in a safe position as the plane or helicopter flew nearby. Also, being able to fly that low when a plane is coming , gives me a better chance of landing the drone in a spot that I can retrieve it safely.
That's all I have to say about that. I'll try to answer any questions if you all have any or just feel free to state your opinions, bad or good.