Do range extenders really work?

[BigJack73]

I was flying my M1P today and I had a lot of interference and the drone returned home before 5000 feet out. Wondering if the curved range extenders actually do anything. I found them on amazon for 10 bucks. Has anybody used these or something similar?

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

 

[RadioFlyerMan]

I was flying my M1P today and I had a lot of interference and the drone returned home before 5000 feet out. Wondering if the curved range extenders actually do anything. I found them on amazon for 10 bucks. Has anybody used these or something similar?

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

My experience, No. Maybe your situation is different than mine. I have 70 ft pine trees all around. Lots of attenuation. They did nothing that altitude could solve.

 

[copterbob]

I was flying my M1P today and I had a lot of interference and the drone returned home before 5000 feet out. Wondering if the curved range extenders actually do anything. I found them on amazon for 10 bucks. Has anybody used these or something similar?

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

I use mine all the time. Just be sure to keep the antennas facing the bird as the energy field is narrower than you might expect.

 

[Phantomrain.org]

I was flying my M1P today and I had a lot of interference and the drone returned home before 5000 feet out. Wondering if the curved range extenders actually do anything. I found them on amazon for 10 bucks. Has anybody used these or something similar?

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: RCGEEK Yagi Mavic Mini Drone Range Extender Remote Controller Antenna Signal Booster Compatible with DJI Mavic Pro Mavic 2 Spark Mavic Air 1 EVO II Remote Controller NOT for Mavic Air 2: Home Audio & Theater

www.amazon.com

If you have a good line of sight that is really when the Range Extenders can pay off and work for you.
However if your thinking that your going to get a better signal because you do not have a good line , your not going to be happy.

Phantomrain.org
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[BigJack73]

For 10 bucks I think I'll give them a shot.

 

[lannes]

For 10 bucks I think I'll give them a shot.

The 2.4ghz Yagis could work as well

 

[Meta4]

Wondering if the curved range extenders actually do anything.

The reflectors are brilliant.
Best $5 value I've ever had.

 

[Dbez1]

Yes, they work for me.

 

[Bob1956]

I'm also surrounded by trees and bought a generic set from Best Buy. I couldn't tell any difference. I was hoping to extend the range of the RE goggles but no help there either. Don't even keep them in my kit.

 

[Motorcycle Rider]

This has helped my range for sure!

 

[Ciobi]

For me, the distance increases by almost 20%, only if there is free space between me and AC.