Mavic Mini signal strength boosters?

MavicNovice · Mar 9, 2020

Stupid question ...If I get the dual SR unit can I set up for 2.4Ghz but if for example I later flip my Mavic Pro/Mini controller over to 5.8Ghz mode (with one of the variously discussed hacks or simply when travelling abroad), would I need to swap out or change anything in the hardware set up aswell? You mentioned different sized antennas earlier.

Is a separate amplifier needed for each mode or does the one amplifier simply boost power to whatever signal freq. is selected by controller?

Sideburn · Mar 9, 2020

MavicNovice said:
Stupid question ...If I get the dual SR unit can I set up for 2.4Ghz but if for example I later flip my Mavic Pro/Mini controller over to 5.8Ghz mode (with one of the variously discussed hacks or simply when travelling abroad), would I need to swap out or change anything in the hardware set up aswell? You mentioned different sized antennas earlier.

Is a separate amplifier needed for each mode or does the one amplifier simply boost power to whatever signal freq. is selected by controller?

As I understand it the USA version of the 4hawks has the 2.4ghz antenna removed which freed up room to put the larger XR 5.8ghz antenna in it instead.

So the CE version has both antennas in it for 2.4 and 5.8 but the 5.8 antenna is smaller.
I think you would need the proper amp but there's a dual band one as well:

Amazon.com: Sunhans eSunRC 2000mW 2.4&5.8Ghz Dual Band 33dBm WiFi Signal Booster Compatible with DJI, Yuneec, 3DR, XIRO,Parrot, JTT and Blade Drones : Toys & Games

Buy Sunhans eSunRC 2000mW 2.4&5.8Ghz Dual Band 33dBm WiFi Signal Booster Compatible with DJI, Yuneec, 3DR, XIRO,Parrot, JTT and Blade Drones: Toys & Games - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Look at the photos, one has someone who's rigged them up to a controller.

MavicNovice · Mar 9, 2020

Sideburn said:
As I understand it the USA version of the 4hawks has the 2.4ghz antenna removed which freed up room to put the larger XR 5.8ghz antenna in it instead.

So the CE version has both antennas in it for 2.4 and 5.8 but the 5.8 antenna is smaller.
I think you would need the proper amp but there's a dual band one as well:

Amazon.com: Sunhans eSunRC 2000mW 2.4&5.8Ghz Dual Band 33dBm WiFi Signal Booster Compatible with DJI, Yuneec, 3DR, XIRO,Parrot, JTT and Blade Drones : Toys & Games

Buy Sunhans eSunRC 2000mW 2.4&5.8Ghz Dual Band 33dBm WiFi Signal Booster Compatible with DJI, Yuneec, 3DR, XIRO,Parrot, JTT and Blade Drones: Toys & Games - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Look at the photos, one has someone who's rigged them up to a controller.

Ah! Of course, the space within the unit itself - that's what you were referring to with the antennas - my bad!
You've been a great help, thanks again!

Sideburn · Mar 9, 2020

MavicNovice said:
Ah! Of course, the space within the unit itself - that's what you were referring to with the antennas - my bad!
You've been a great help, thanks again!

Theres also the Alientech pro all in one boosters and antennas. and they detach for portability. I have no idea how well they work though: ALIENTECH 2.4Ghz Antenna booster for DJI MAVIC PRO / PHANTOM ...

changkh · Mar 9, 2020

Sideburn said:
Theres also the Alientech pro all in one boosters and antennas. and they detach for portability. I have no idea how well they work though: ALIENTECH 2.4Ghz Antenna booster for DJI MAVIC PRO / PHANTOM ...

How is this different from 4Hawks Raptor SR?

Sideburn · Mar 9, 2020

changkh said:
How is this different from 4Hawks Raptor SR?

because it is amplified. And it also has a quick release.

changkh · Mar 10, 2020

Sideburn said:
because it is amplified. And it also has a quick release.

can i say the 4hawks equivalent will be the alientech duo?

Sideburn · Mar 10, 2020

changkh said:
can i say the 4hawks equivalent will be the alientech duo?

Yeah, but from what I’ve seen and heard it’s not as good.

ThorDar · Mar 12, 2020

This showed up in my suggested videos a few days ago. It's a couple of years old and is about the Mavic Air but maybe it will work for the Mini.

Sideburn · Mar 12, 2020

ThorDar said:
This showed up in my suggested videos a few days ago. It's a couple of years old and is about the Mavic Air but maybe it will work for the Mini.

yes. I started out with one of those. They are $8.00 on eBay and they work well! From my tests in suburbia, they performed nearly as well as a stock 4hawks antenna (unboosted).

ThorDar · Mar 12, 2020

Sideburn said:
yes. I started out with one of those. They are $8.00 on eBay and they work well! From my tests in suburbia, they performed nearly as well as a stock 4hawks antenna (unboosted).

The point of the video is he tried those then he tried a simple piece of aluminum foil and got much better results.

Sideburn · Mar 12, 2020

ThorDar said:
The point of the video is he tried those then he tried a simple piece of aluminum foil and got much better results.

ah I saw the ghetto one but didn’t see the part that it worked even better! Lol

Pete from Alberta · May 16, 2020

I've been interested in boosting the signal strength of my Mini. Best I can get is 2000M before I lose the video feed on the stock controller antennas. I've watched tons of videos, write-ups and reviews on the subject of range extenders with very mixed results and varying conclusions. Case in point is the tin foil range extender video versus other various videos posted..

This is just me but I don't feel comfortable ripping apart my controller and installing aftermarket antennas or throwing out major amounts of dollars on amplifiers either. All that aside, one review or test I would like to see is flying a Mini out to maximum range until the signal is lost and then installing a set of clip-on type range extenders to see if it immediately makes a difference. In all the videos, or tests that I have watched or read about a comparison done in this manner wasn't done. It would make a test more accurate IMO.

Frosty Of The North · May 16, 2020

Pete from Alberta said:
All that aside, one review or test I would like to see is flying a Mini out to maximum range until the signal is lost and then installing a set of clip-on type range extenders to see if it immediately makes a difference. In all the videos, or tests that I have watched or read about a comparison done in this manner wasn't done. It would make a test more accurate IMO.

I would like to see that too.

Sideburn · May 16, 2020

Frosty Of The North said:
I would like to see that too.

Get some. They are only $10.00 and the definitely work. I started with those and it doubled my range. In fact they worked almost as good as my unboosted 4hawks antenna. You will not be disappointed.

Len750 · May 16, 2020

Sideburn said:
Get some. They are only $10.00 and the definitely work. I started with those and it doubled my range. In fact they worked almost as good as my unboosted 4hawks antenna. You will not be disappointed.

Which range extenders are $10.00 that the OP is talking about? Living in Arizona so I do have an area of great reception.

Craig Notts · May 16, 2020

Buy some for a fiver and try yourself decision done

Sideburn · May 19, 2020

Len750 said:
Which range extenders are $10.00 that the OP is talking about? Living in Arizona so I do have an area of great reception.

There’s a ton of them on amazon with various pricing:

RCstyle Compatible for DJI Mavic Mini/ Mavic 2 Pro / Zoom Transmitter Signal Extend Aluminum Parabolic Radar Antenna Range Booster for Mavic Air / Mavic Pro / Platinum(Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXRWSWD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Yv4WEb3WSMS4R

BokiFly · May 19, 2020

Is that better than Yagi Antenna?

Did someone tested and compare it?

sunshinewelly · May 19, 2020

BokiFly said:
Is that better than Yagi Antenna?

Did someone tested and compare it?

i would also like to know the answer to this as well

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