Mavic Mini signal strength boosters?

Frosty Of The North · Dec 15, 2019

Are there any clever ways to increase the signal strength for the Mavic Mini? The app frequently reports interference while flying. A couple of signal boosters show up on Amazon. Are those gimmicks or are they legitimately helpful?

Sothis · Dec 15, 2019

Wifi Extender Mavic Mini

Il WIFI Extender Mavic MINI 4HAWKS Raptor XR SR potenzia il segnale del tuo DJI Mavic MINI. Il miglior Signal Boost Mavic Mini, estendi i tuoi orizzonti !!

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Frosty Of The North · Dec 15, 2019

Sothis said:
Wifi Extender Mavic Mini

Il WIFI Extender Mavic MINI 4HAWKS Raptor XR SR potenzia il segnale del tuo DJI Mavic MINI. Il miglior Signal Boost Mavic Mini, estendi i tuoi orizzonti !!

flytodiscover.it

Have you used that product? Does it work as advertised?

zeusfl · Dec 15, 2019

All I can say is that I don't fly without the range extender anymore.

Frosty Of The North · Dec 15, 2019

zeusfl said:
All I can say is that I don't fly without the range extender anymore.

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Which one is that? How much of a difference does that make? I'm not so much interested in extending the range as I am increasing the signal strength.

Fadly · Dec 15, 2019

I read someone's claim in a facebook page that he can flash the firmware in the Mavic Mini from CE to FCC mode, for a price. I wonder if that's legal.

Also, I wonder what if i just stick a foil at the back side of the controller's antenna instead of using a curve reflector. Will it increase the directional signal strength?

pmshop · Dec 16, 2019

Frosty Of The North said:
Which one is that? How much of a difference does that make? I'm not so much interested in extending the range as I am increasing the signal strength.

That is the Parabolic reflector.
Just focuses the radio energy forward.
I can say it works with my Spark - without about 7,000ft and with 10,000ft
I have tried with my Mavic Mini but too much of a headwind when I tried and reached battery failsafe at 9,700ft
I will try again soon when we have better weather.

zeusfl · Dec 16, 2019

Frosty Of The North said:
Which one is that? How much of a difference does that make? I'm not so much interested in extending the range as I am increasing the signal strength.

I really don't use it to extend the range. I use it for video smoothness. Make a much stronger connection. Since I record wildlife really close to them I need to have the best connection with minimal delay in the video transmission and the reflectors really help.

Dave Maine · Dec 16, 2019

They help, but are trickier to use, as the radio Communications needs to be aimed for more precisely to maintain the connection.

OldGuy · Dec 16, 2019

I use them on my M2Z and the MM and they do help to extend the range. But as mentioned in other posts they are quite sensitive and must always be pointed fairly accurately in the direction of the drone otherwise the signal is easily lost.

zeusfl · Dec 16, 2019

I would say you need to be extra carfull when the drone is behind you since you are deflecting the signal that goes behind you to the front with the deflector.

flynsign · Dec 16, 2019

The best and simplest way to get a stronger signal is to make sure it’s not getting ‘diluted’ by turning off your smartphone’s Wifi and cellular - AFTER you cache the maps where you will be flying as maps require either (not both) of those.

Flake7811 · Dec 16, 2019

A higher range generally means a better connection at a shorter range

zeusfl said:
I really don't use it to extend the range. I use it for video smoothness. Make a much stronger connection. Since I record wildlife really close to them I need to have the best connection with minimal delay in the video transmission and the reflectors really help.

Flake7811 · Dec 16, 2019

Also you can download a modded DJI fly app to switch the drone from CE (0.1W transmission) to FCC (0.4W transmission), therefore increasing the signal strength fourfold. This is what I have done with my m1p and the strength and 'video smoothness' have increased by far.

Blade slap · Dec 16, 2019

Flake7811 said:
Also you can download a modded DJI fly app to switch the drone from CE (0.1W transmission) to FCC (0.4W transmission), therefore increasing the signal strength fourfold. This is what I have done with my m1p and the strength and 'video smoothness' have increased by far.

Hi Flake7811 Where did you download for Mavic mini a modded dji fly?

MaxE1955! · Dec 16, 2019

pmshop said:
That is the Parabolic reflector.
Just focuses the radio energy forward.
I can say it works with my Spark - without about 7,000ft and with 10,000ft

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I have tried with my Mavic Mini but too much of a headwind when I tried and reached battery failsafe at 9,700ft
I will try again soon when we have better weather.

Just a quick question, did you take off and land from your vehicle? I’d be concerned your compass would be affected by the metal. Interesting!

cylstudio · Dec 16, 2019

My Alientech Pro is coming, for my CE Mavic Mini, will update you guys when arrived.

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Mrveronn · Dec 19, 2019

The 4Hawks Raptor SR looks like a decent/cost effective antenna replacement...they also offer the XR version, but I am considering the SR version to boost signal reliability....and its 'small' enough to not have to get a whole new case for the modified RC...

The install process is pretty complicated though...so should not be undertaken by someone who might have a lack of confidence in disassembling the RC... or bit the bullet and pay for the RC to be sent to one of the distributors to have the unit installed...at extra cost and time without your RC.