Just fitted 4 hawks SR range extender

[Craig Notts]

Hi all,
Last night after work had my first flight in ages due to bad weather recently.Only had 10 mins as was getting dark but better than nothing it was great fun.When I got back indoors I fitted my new 4hawks SR range extender, can't wait to try it out, but guess what it's windy again!! ?

 

[lannes]

any photos of the set up

 

[Craig Notts]

Hi didn't get it finished till midnight but I will post some pictures tonight when I get home

 

[Craig Notts]

Tested the 4hawks out tonight bit windy but didn't want to wait. I flew over a very heavily congested WiFi area over my estate just to test it's worst case scenario and I normally only get 200 metres before losing the signal. With the upgrade I flew exactly the same direction and got to 1200 metres. I am very happy with that as I say because flying here really saps my signal ,6x the distance. I have also gone on to the stronger FCC mode which is much better. I know other people will say they have flown much further in quieter WiFi areas .My next tests will be to see what the range is like in much more rural settings. Cheers everyone.

 

[Swellmel01]

Was it easy to fit and is the XR any better

 

[RobYale]

Will the range extender work on a DJI smart controller?

 

[lannes]

Will the range extender work on a DJI smart controller?

The smart controller and the Mavic 2 already use the Ocusync 2.0 transmission solution, so I don't think any antenna mods will add much function and range to what is already optimised

 

[Merstham Flyer]

Tested the 4hawks out tonight bit windy but didn't want to wait. I flew over a very heavily congested WiFi area over my estate just to test it's worst case scenario and I normally only get 200 metres before losing the signal. With the upgrade I flew exactly the same direction and got to 1200 metres. I am very happy with that as I say because flying here really saps my signal ,6x the distance. I have also gone on to the stronger FCC mode which is much better. I know other people will say they have flown much further in quieter WiFi areas .My next tests will be to see what the range is like in much more rural settings. Cheers everyone. View attachment 95195View attachment 95196View attachment 95197View attachment 95198

1200 mtrs that’s impressive. At what range do you lose sight of a Mini 300, 400 mtrs. No LOS rules where you are? Also over a congested area, good luck.

 

[Skywalker]

Does that provide better video feed?

I get a lot of interference here too and the 4Hawks solution is tempting. The thought of explaining additional gear to my wife is another story.

 

[Craig Notts]

And to you bruce

 

[Craig Notts]

Does that provide better video feed?

I get a lot of interference here too and the 4Hawks solution is tempting. The thought of explaining additional gear to my wife is another story.

Hi yes perfect video feed too, which does make it safer and much more fun to fly cheers

 

[Craig Notts]

Was it easy to fit and is the XR any better

It was easy enough to fit as I wached an instruction video lots of times first before attempting and then did it stage by stage taking my time . Took me about 2 - 3 hours taking it slow but better safe than sorry.

 

[Craig Notts]

It was easy enough to fit as I wached an instruction video lots of times first before attempting and then did it stage by stage taking my time . Took me about 2 - 3 hours taking it slow but better safe than sorry.

The xr is supposed to be even better but eventually decided on the SR as it is far more compact

 

[Craig Notts]

Hi yes perfect video feed too, which does make it safer and much more fun to fly cheers

Just tell the wife it will save you money in the long term that should work

 

[Craig Notts]

1200 mtrs that’s impressive. At what range do you lose sight of a Mini 300, 400 mtrs. No LOS rules where you are? Also over a congested area, good luck.

Specsavers

 

[Merstham Flyer]

Hi yes perfect video feed too, which does make it safer and much more fun to fly cheers

Safer when you can’t see it?

 

[changkh]

does it void warranty since you have to take the controller apart?

 

[lannes]

does it void warranty since you have to take the controller apart?

Yes , it sure does void the warranty and the DJI Refresh is wasted

 

[toad007]

I tried the simple reflector solution and did not find any improvement in signal, if anything a little bit worse.

 

[Starz]

Different panel, same idea. They do help.