Antenna Range Extenders?.....

[BillyDrone]

Do any of you drone pilots have an antenna range extender on your remote???
I am not talking about the cheap $5...$10 dollar ones you find on Amazon....
I am talking about the $200 - $500 dollar ones..And if ya do are the worth it?
I am thinking of getting something like this one......

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[AZDave]

Do any of you drone pilots have an antenna range extender on your remote???
I am not talking about the cheap $5...$10 dollar ones you find on Amazon....
I am talking about the $200 - $500 dollar ones..And if ya do are the worth it?
I am thinking of getting something like this one......

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First of all, which drone do you have? At least one supplier of the Alientech Duo II (covertdrones.com) says that professional installation is required due to the extra difficulty.

Secondly, keep in mind that the amplification from the Alientech Duo II really only applies to transmit from the controller. Whatever active amplification they do to the received signal from the drone amplifies both the signal AND the noise ... the signal to noise ratio remains the same. You need solid signals going both ways, not just from the controller to the drone. I assume the Alientech Duo II uses directional antennas which improve signal to noise for BOTH transmitted and received signals, but so do those "cheap $5 ... $10 dollar ones you find on Amazon." Good antennas have some advantages over just an amp.

A simple Google search shows several reviews of the Alientech Duo II, including some links to previous threads here on MavicPilots.com.

Lastly, keep in mind that the video link you referenced above is pretty much an illegal flight for both line-of-sight and height above ground, at least in the U.S.

 

[BillyDrone]

First of all, which drone do you have? At least one supplier of the Alientech Duo II (covertdrones.com) says that professional installation is required due to the extra difficulty.

Secondly, keep in mind that the amplification from the Alientech Duo II really only applies to transmit from the controller. Whatever active amplification they do to the received signal from the drone amplifies both the signal AND the noise ... the signal to noise ratio remains the same. You need solid signals going both ways, not just from the controller to the drone. I assume the Alientech Duo II uses directional antennas which improve signal to noise for BOTH transmitted and received signals, but so do those "cheap $5 ... $10 dollar ones you find on Amazon." Good antennas have some advantages over just an amp.

A simple Google search shows several reviews of the Alientech Duo II, including some links to previous threads here on MavicPilots.com.

Lastly, keep in mind that the video link you referenced above is pretty much an illegal flight for both line-of-sight and height above ground, at least in the U.S.

Thanks....Good imfo.

 

[BillyDrone]

Best antenna mod or hardware for distance?.. Anyone?

 

[OldGuy]

Do any of you drone pilots have an antenna range extender on your remote???
I am not talking about the cheap $5...$10 dollar ones you find on Amazon....
I am talking about the $200 - $500 dollar ones..And if ya do are the worth it?
I am thinking of getting something like this one......

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I have the Alientech Pro 2.4G surplus from my original Mavic Mini. Last week I had it installed by a professional on my Mini 2. Testing from my favorite hill over rough empty terrain I easily reached 3 km with full signal. I am sure that it will go as far as 5 km but don’t want to try it. Without the Alientech I usually get around 1.5 km and the signal is not consistent. I do not normally fly at these long distances but from time to time I test my gear over very isolated areas. What is impressive is the strength of the signal in congested areas where there is strong Wi-Fi interference, trees, hills etc. Without the Alientech the signal keeps coming and going. Now with the Alientech I have no signal loss whatsoever so far. If I were you I would go for the Duo 2. Additionally please note the extra weight added to the remote so a neck strap is recommend especially if like me you have a heavy tablet like the Tripltek.

 

[BillyDrone]

I have the Alientech Pro 2.4G surplus from my original Mavic Mini. Last week I had it installed by a professional on my Mini 2. Testing from my favorite hill over rough empty terrain I easily reached 3 km with full signal. I am sure that it will go as far as 5 km but don’t want to try it. Without the Alientech I usually get around 1.5 km and the signal is not consistent. I do not normally fly at these long distances but from time to time I test my gear over very isolated areas. What is impressive is the strength of the signal in congested areas where there is strong Wi-Fi interference, trees, hills etc. Without the Alientech the signal keeps coming and going. Now with the Alientech I have no signal loss whatsoever so far. If I were you I would go for the Duo 2. Additionally please note the extra weight added to the remote so a neck strap is recommend especially if like me you have a heavy tablet like the Tripltek.

I have the Alientech Pro 2.4G surplus from my original Mavic Mini. Last week I had it installed by a professional on my Mini 2. Testing from my favorite hill over rough empty terrain I easily reached 3 km with full signal. I am sure that it will go as far as 5 km but don’t want to try it. Without the Alientech I usually get around 1.5 km and the signal is not consistent. I do not normally fly at these long distances but from time to time I test my gear over very isolated areas. What is impressive is the strength of the signal in congested areas where there is strong Wi-Fi interference, trees, hills etc. Without the Alientech the signal keeps coming and going. Now with the Alientech I have no signal loss whatsoever so far. If I were you I would go for the Duo 2. Additionally please note the extra weight added to the remote so a neck strap is recommend especially if like me you have a heavy tablet like the Tripltek.

I have the Alientech Pro 2.4G surplus from my original Mavic Mini. Last week I had it installed by a professional on my Mini 2. Testing from my favorite hill over rough empty terrain I easily reached 3 km with full signal. I am sure that it will go as far as 5 km but don’t want to try it. Without the Alientech I usually get around 1.5 km and the signal is not consistent. I do not normally fly at these long distances but from time to time I test my gear over very isolated areas. What is impressive is the strength of the signal in congested areas where there is strong Wi-Fi interference, trees, hills etc. Without the Alientech the signal keeps coming and going. Now with the Alientech I have no signal loss whatsoever so far. If I were you I would go for the Duo 2. Additionally please note the extra weight added to the remote so a neck strap is recommend especially if like me you have a heavy tablet like the Tripltek.

Great info....You made up my mind....I am going with the Duo 2...Thank you.