Losing signal because of trees.

[Ranmanjc]

I have a mavic pro and I've tried to drop in a clearing about 300 yards away. When I get just below tree top level I start losing signal. Is there a way to improve this so I can get lower?

 

[Rnl]

Really tall ant., And amp your signal.

 

[Ranmanjc]

Really tall ant., And amp your signal.

Sounds like a mod. Has anybody used a good aftermarket antenna booster that really works?

 

[Thomas B]

Sounds like a mod. Has anybody used a good aftermarket antenna booster that really works?

Several are available. I use alienware’s. But note that while signal goes farther the width of the broadcast from your controller may be narrowed. One question; could you actually visualize the landing spot you mentioned, LOS not drone camera?

 

[Ranmanjc]

Several are available. I use alienware’s. But note that while signal goes farther the width of the broadcast from your controller may be narrowed. One question; could you actually visualize the landing spot you mentioned, LOS not drone camera?

I do not have LOS at this sight. Too many trees.

 

[Rnl]

That's what i mean by tall ant., I'm putting a 20 ft on my roof. I live in country and fly from field to field checking deer I too need to get lower past tree lines.

 

[Rnl]

For me I think the zoom would help me in this situation.

 

[Ranmanjc]

That's what i mean by tall ant., I'm putting a 20 ft on my roof. I live in country and fly from field to field checking deer I too need to get lower past tree lines.

That's cool how will you connect to it from the RC.

 

[Ranmanjc]

For me I think the zoom would help me in this situation.

The flir cams are probably good for spotting game. A bit pricey.

 

[Rnl]

That's cool how will you connect to it from the RC.

Lmr 400 cables from amp. to antenna, smaller cable from amp. to remote.

 

[Rnl]

With this set up guarantee to out do battery of mavic.

 

[dronerdave]

I use an Titan Atlas if I'm needing better signal. Very heavy but you can set the amp on a separate mount if you don't mind being tethered to it via cables.

 

[Ranmanjc]

Lmr 400 cables from amp. to antenna, smaller cable from amp. to remote.

When you get it all built please post some photos and specs. And possibly your boosted performance review

 

[Rnl]

Sure will, doing it like this for now.

 

[FoxhallGH]

I have a mavic pro and I've tried to drop in a clearing about 300 yards away. When I get just below tree top level I start losing signal. Is there a way to improve this so I can get lower?

Wait 'till summer! ... No seriously, the trees may be wet and will be blocking the RF signal. This even happens with powerful microwave links. The water on the branches, needles, bark etc. will attenuate RF signals like crazy. If you try the same manouvre in the middle of summer when everything is dry as a bone, it will be like there is nothing between you and the drone.
Directional antenna's may help a bit, but in the telecommunications world, this problem is usually solved with a chain-saw!

 

[Ranmanjc]

Sure will, doing it like this for now.View attachment 63269

Nice display. Lol arm chair droning!

 

[Arrington baron]

I have a mavic pro and I've tried to drop in a clearing about 300 yards away. When I get just below tree top level I start losing signal. Is there a way to improve this so I can get lower?

You could modify your controller to accept panel/ omni antennas. I did this and have noticed an increased range. The new threaded adapters in the antenna ports give you more options.

 

[Ranmanjc]

You could modify your controller to accept panel/ omni antennas. I did this and have noticed an increased range. The new threaded adapters in the antenna ports give you more options.

Can you give me a link do what you purchased? I would be grateful to check it out.

 

[Meta4]

I have a mavic pro and I've tried to drop in a clearing about 300 yards away. When I get just below tree top level I start losing signal. Is there a way to improve this so I can get lower?

You are losing signal because the water in the trees attenuates the signal.
A few leaves doesn't make much difference but when there's too much between you and the drone, it's all over.
That's physics and you can't fight it.

 

[Ranmanjc]

You are losing signal because the water in the trees attenuates the signal.
A few leaves doesn't make much difference but when there's too much between you and the drone, it's all over.
That's physics and you can't fight it.

I'm just thinking about fighting it. Looking for a better way. Obviously I can fly for miles if I'm high enough. But I want to get down there.