Mavic Pro boosted set up: Did I forget anything?

[brett8883]

I have finally pulled the trigger on getting a dyi boosted set up for my MPP and would like to know if you think I got everything I need please.

I have been reading this thread by @droneuser closely but admittedly even with the detailed explanation I am not sure I got everything correct. I wanted to get it here before Christmas so I can give myself a nice project to do with my days off so I went ahead and ordered what I thought I needed.

I plan to amp only the left side as I hear from people that the benefit to boosting the right side is minimal. I ended up going with this

Sunhans eSunRC Mini 3000mW 2.4Ghz 35dBm amp

Amazon.com: Sunhans eSunRC 3000mW 2.4Ghz 35dBm WiFi Signal Booster Compatible with DJI, Yuneec, 3DR, XIRO,Parrot, JTT and Blade Drones: Toys & Games

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because it served a few purposes I was looking for.

-It’s smaller
-It runs on a 5v 2amp power supply and even includes a USB adapter so I can use any standard power bank or even a Mavic battery with the USB adapter. This means I don’t have to buy a new battery or charger.

I also got a 4 pack of these 4 Inch Length U.fl Extension Cable IPEX to SMA Female Pigtails because the one the amp comes with is 6 inches and it seems the kits that are made for the Mavic Pro remote all come with 4” ones and I wasn’t sure about the quality of the one supplied with the amp.

Amazon.com: Antrader 4pcs 4 Inch Length IPEX U.fl Extension Cable IPEX to SMA Female Pigtail Cable : Electronics

Amazon.com: Antrader 4pcs 4 Inch Length IPEX U.fl Extension Cable IPEX to SMA Female Pigtail Cable : Electronics

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Now the part that gave me a lot of trouble was how to connect the amp to the remote. You’d think that you should be able to connect the amp directly to the other end of pig tail reducing the number of connections but I couldn’t find a U.FL to RP sma male to connect the the RP sma female on the “to radio” end of the amp so I got this RF Coaxial Adapter SMA Coax Jack Connector SMA Male to RP SMA Male

Amazon.com: DGZZI 2-Pack RF Coaxial Adapter SMA Coax Jack Connector SMA Male to RP SMA Male: Home Audio & Theater

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Did I do this correctly? Was there a better way to do it?

Lastly I got a 7dbi antenna

Amazon.com: TECHTOO WiFi Antenna Dual Band 7dBi 2.4GHz/5.8GHz with RP-SMA Connector for Wireless Network Router USB Adapter PCI Card IP Camera DJI Phantom Wireless Range Extender FPV UAV Drone (Black 1-Pack): Computers & Accessories

Buy TECHTOO WiFi Antenna Dual Band 7dBi 2.4GHz/5.8GHz with RP-SMA Connector for Wireless Network Router USB Adapter PCI Card IP Camera DJI Phantom Wireless Range Extender FPV UAV Drone (Black 1-Pack): Network Antennas - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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and a 9dbi antenna

Amazon.com: TECHTOO 9dBi Omni WiFi Antenna with RP-SMA Connector for Wireless Network Router/USB Adapter/PCI PCIe Cards/IP Camera/Wireless Range Extender(1-Pack): Home Audio & Theater

Amazon.com: TECHTOO 9dBi Omni WiFi Antenna with RP-SMA Connector for Wireless Network Router/USB Adapter/PCI PCIe Cards/IP Camera/Wireless Range Extender(1-Pack): Home Audio & Theater

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because I don’t know any better and they are cheap enough that I can figure out which one I like better before throwing down for a nicer antenna (though I still don’t understand what makes one antenna “better” than the next other than the gain profile)

Sorry for the long winded post but please let me know if I did ok or if you have other suggestions. Nice thing about Amazon Prime is free returns and one day shipping so if you correct me I can still probably get it by Christmas.

Thanks guys!

 

[RadioFlyerMan]

Not sure of everything going on here, but for such a long antenna, you might need a stabilizer to keep it upright, unless your connectors are not sloppy. This dual antenna bracket keeps things straight.

 

[brett8883]

Not sure of everything going on here, but for such a long antenna, you might need a stabilizer to keep it upright, unless your connectors are not sloppy. This dual antenna bracket keeps things straight.
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Thanks I didn’t think about that. Dang the 9dbi are that big aren't they. So you get the same RF dispersion as stock but with higher gain and the only downside is they obnoxiously long antennas, is that right? I’m still a noob to all this.

The 7 dbi look much shorter, it will be interesting to see if the 9sget that much better range.

 

[RadioFlyerMan]

Thanks I didn’t think about that. Dang the 9dbi are that big aren't they. So you get the same RF dispersion as stock but with higher gain and the only downside is they obnoxiously long antennas, is that right? I’m still a noob to all this.

The 7 dbi look much shorter, it will be interesting to see if the 9sget that much better range.

I have both the 5dbi and 7dbi whips from Titan. They supplied the bracket that stabilizes the two against each other due to the thicker of the bracket. Sliding fit.
As far as gain in distance (no amp) I did see a definitely reproducible improvement.
I think where you are headed will be much better that mine. I’ll let you scout the path, then I might want to follow. Watching...?