half range with the Mavic Pro

[steve2000]

Hello DJI professionals,
I only have half range with the Mavic Pro.
The reason is definitely one of various crashes.
What could be the reason?
where are the antennas? Are those in the foot left and right? or are these just the WLAN antennas.
Thank you in advance!

 

[MAvic_South_Oz]

The antenna are in both front legs, and if that is the cause of the signal issue, they are 3 little hex screws (1.5mm ?) and change the whole leg over.
Parts might be an issue, check around first to see what's available.

What else could be the reason ?
Not sure, how far are you achieving in flight ?
Do you NEED more than half the ginormous range the M1P normally gives ??
(Considering VLOS rule and safer flight in general.)

Here's an old thread on this, you might pick up a few tips.

Cracked/Damaged Mavic Antenna Leg

Upon getting my Mavic out yesterday for a flight (from the DJI bag), I noticed one of the antenna legs was damaged. It looks like something may have slid against the bag and pressed on the leg, that, or one of my passengers in the back during the day somehow moved or placed the bag somewhere it...

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[Mavic Maxwell]

The antenna are in both front legs, and if that is the cause of the signal issue, they are 3 little hex screws (1.5mm ?) and change the whole leg over.
Parts might be an issue, check around first to see what's available.

What else could be the reason ?
Not sure, how far are you achieving in flight ?
Do you NEED more than half the ginormous range the M1P normally gives ??
(Considering VLOS rule and safer flight in general.)

Here's an old thread on this, you might pick up a few tips.

Cracked/Damaged Mavic Antenna Leg

Upon getting my Mavic out yesterday for a flight (from the DJI bag), I noticed one of the antenna legs was damaged. It looks like something may have slid against the bag and pressed on the leg, that, or one of my passengers in the back during the day somehow moved or placed the bag somewhere it...

mavicpilots.com

Hi Mavic South Oz. .....I have been off the forum for some time and have come back to discover yet again your ever helpful ongoing advice (particularly for Mavic Pro owners ....and appreciated). Keep up the good work and trust that all is well.....cheers Max / Nairne.

 

[Flycaster]

Have you perchance "updated" anything prior to the reduced range?

 

[steve2000]

Here is the solution to my problem:

I had a broken foot that I glued with superglue.
Some glue got on the antenna and the coax-cable.
The range is correct again, after cleaning the antenna.

Thanks for your answers.

rg