I live in the uk and my mini3 would only get 600meters max but I installed external antennas like these. I went out yesterday and now get 3x that 1800 meters over a city
Do you live center of london ? I live in the small city which is Aksaray, Turkey I made 1800 with stock dji rc with auto mode. I will select manuel radio mode soon. I hope I will achieve 2000 meters in my neighborhood. Not saburban area.
@davetkd make a video please. I need. I live in Orlando Florida and get less than that in my flight around here. I just bought my first drone a DJi Mini 3 and looking up videos on external antennas but not having much luck with finding what I'm exactly looking for since I'm new and trying to find something affordable and easy I can do thats not gonna dewarrent my drone or controller
⚠️👍🏼 EXCELLENT Video… Thank You! I have been using a Radionics 2.4 / 5.7 Ghz bi-directional amplifier connected in between my Mavic-2 controller (I modified to add external SMA connectors) and an antenna array made up of yagi antennas, It works great!! I’ve been too chicken to attempt this on my original smart controller / RC-Pro / RC provided with Mini-3 Pro. However, your video has me motivated to try. Thanks!
Wow! Have you got a range improvements with a Radionics amplifier? Since you have done a Radionics amplifier installation external antennas will not be an issue at all. 👍 Thank you! 😎
It seemed a piece of cake until you had to close the controller, were you able to route the cables without squashing them? It's looking great btw, I might do that myself, thanks for the video!
HI, Alex just this morning fitted the External Antennas as you suggested and on the first flight got out to over 5000 meters at a height of 120 meters all in CE Mode really pleased with the results.
My range was not good. I was getting about 1800 to 2200 ft before signal lost. So I decided to try this. This doubled my range on the first flight. It wasn’t that hard to do. It took me about 40 mins and I’m not handy at all.
One problem arising could be the ohms from source needing to match the original and the antenna ohms needing to match. The antennas even if the same ohms aren't the same electrical wave length and give a different lobe patterns being longer wavelengths requiring further separation to attain the same patterns of the lobes firing the signal out there. But eh, you did it.
@@edbyrne7911 He means that if you use 2 antennas in stack they need to be at a calculated seperation to work perfectly Wavelenght is the thing you need to respect in this
Hi there! Yes, that's correct. Actually, at 22 min mark after popping in the antennas I was testing whether the antenna wires would fit properly. Thanks for your feedback.
a pity the Mavic Mini 3 dont work with the Phantom 4 pro Remote as My P4 pro has already been modified same as this , I even have the amp boosters for it as well .
i did this mod using the items placed in the info.. sadly i gained no more distance.....i flew 11,419 ft with stock remote after mod install i was only able to fly the same path for 9,733 ft and my signal was never stable... i live in a small town and my flight was at 397 ft with a direct line of sight. i disassembled and rechecked my antenna cables and both were properly attached. i removed the mod and tried the path again and signal was strong all the way out to 10,800 ft and i was still able to get to 11, 394 ft before remote lost signal and aircraft was forced to fly home.... maybe in the open wilderness or the beach these antennas may provide some benefits but i do not feel that they out perform the stock distance of the dji rc... just my findings
Hi Ken! I’m really sorry to hear that. Which antennas have you placed? I suspect you bought these cheap antennas. It disappointed me as well. However, with more expensive antennas I got a great result! Let me know which antennas have you bought. Thanks for your feedback.
I did mine and its for sure getting more distance. I went from 2000 feet to 3900 feet. Cheap $12 high gain 12db onmi directional dual band antennas on amazon. Right now I swapped them out to the Luminer FPV drone antennas which get me about 3200 feet. These reports of 9km is BS.. You can only go that far with the alientech antennas.
@@alex.semeniuk dpo you happen to know which antenna is transmit and which is receive? If you are looking at the screen. I read that its best to use two different kinds of antenna. The FPV guys say a round antenna for receiver is best, and the flat ones for transmit. Any idea what side is which?
I bought the Alfa Network APA-M25 which has only 1 single connection, but the RC Controller clearly has 2 antennas connected to it, how can I install it? Thanks
Hi Alex ! thanks for your answer and the two links… but for the first one (antennes Twg…) they don’t seem’s to be the one you put on your radio… am I wrong ? Perhaps an evolution and choice you make…Thanks for your answer and “Have fun flying!” Yann from Little Britain
Plus, if you make a small box it can attach to the rear by the holes already made and the wires go through the hole where the rubber bit came out of, that way no need for drilling 🤷🏽♂️ use a 3d printer for the box.
Solo yo veo que no lleva pasta termica entre el disipador trasero y la placa plateada? Only I see that it doesn't have thermal paste between the rear heatsink and the silver plate?
Thank you for sharing this with us, I had two questions for you, why did you recommend an alternative antenna in your comments under the video, and would this work with a controller without a built in screen? The video demonstrating the range was really impressive.. Subscribing for more great videos :)
Hello, can you tell me how I can be sure that the antennas really fit? I mean this little plug. Which antennas did you use? Can you post me a link? Thank you
Complimenti davvero, bel lavoro e molto ben fatto. Voglio provarlo con il mio mini 3 pro e il controller mavic 3. Pensi che le antenne Kaunosta siano sufficienti? Grazie dall'Italia
Hello, thank you for your video, I made the modification with Alpha APA antennas, testing the antennas one after the other, I found that the antenna on the right (screen towards me) did not pick up the drone. I only have a signal with the left antenna. Is this normal? Does this happen to you at home? I am in Europe (CE mode). Could the right antenna be the 5 GHz antenna and the left antenna the 2.4 GHz antenna? Thank you for your reply.
I installed the alfa apa-m25’S. my signal strenth got even worse compared to the standard antennas. Do you know why this would be? I followed exactly everything done in this video.
Where did you get the cable with the right connectors for antennas and inside the Controller?i want top use the flat Alfa antennas from your 10 km Test.thanks.
I thank you for your help. Now I saw in a video of yours that the drone with the built-in normal antennas even fly better. Is it worth installing external antennas or are the internal ones from DJI better? best regards
Yes, I did some testing in the same area and I've got: before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters. after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters. The drone is in CE mode with high interference environment.
anyone know of any good "DIRECTIONAL" antennas for this? those will be even better than omidirectional! as long as we point the controller the right way
Salve in europa Drone stato programmato a banda più basso(5.8) di vostre paese. io chiedo con questo modifica le antenna aiuta prendere la segnare di più ??? ,, grazie mille🙏
Hello, first of all, thank you for your informative video. What should be the dbi value of the antennas we install instead of the remote's own antennas? If we install stronger antennas, can the remote control operate these antennas? Finally; Can it still work if we install an external antenna by paralleling these antennas without removing the remote's own antennas?
Wow so The DJI software accepted it no issues with compatibility? 🤩 Did you see an improvement in signal strength and range? Also, if you have recommendations for which are the best strongest antennae to buy, would appreciate links haha since I do not know what attachment specs are needed 😅
Hi! All have been smooth. No issue so far. 😎 I've got these results testing in the same area: before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters. after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters. Here is a link to the antennas I've installed: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B7MYT6FM
@@alex.semeniuk 250-300 meters? that is the only range you get stock. I know you are in the other side of the pond, but how could that be your full range?
'Occusync' is just a DJI-name for a transmission protocol. It still uses the same frequencies ('channels') as Wi-Fi does. The range of drones using Occusync is very much dependent on frequency congestion. Your results will vary from day to day, atmospheric conditions, ground conductivity, obstacles and other factors. Additionally I very much doubt an 8dBi signal improvement claimed in the advert for these antennas. That's more like YAGI numbers (directional antennas), not simple dipoles (which are omnidirectional). I would also analyze the DJI patch antennas to find out if they are two pcs 'dual band' or 2.4 respective 5.8 GHz before modding and use antennas accordingly, taking into consideration antenna interaction (distance between the driven elements). RF optimization is never simple - but many gizmo-pushers want you to believe so. The orientation is also important for the RF radiation pattern and polarization. Arranging the elements in a 'V' - shape will REDUCE the RF-efficiency by screwing up the radiation pattern. Antennas is a science.
I've got these results testing in the same area: before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters. after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters. I won around +600 meters in a distance range.
I think the biggest problem with the mini 3 pro is transmission loss. In my neighborhood, I can't fly it further than 650m. With this extender, I have big hopes in increasing that distance.
Hi Alex. like your video. question regarding the pigtails. in the video you use the thin 1.13 type but in answers you refer to rg178 types(the pink ones) which ones did you eventually install. also should the lenght of the pigtails be 15cm or 20cm
Hi Ronald. Thanks! Initially, I bought cheap antennas, and 1.13 types were included. A pair of rg178 type is available on the market separately. I would recommend using a minimum length of 15cm. Both would be fine. Regards, Alex.
This looks like a NON-USA DJI RC Controller.It doesnt have the FCC logo on the back. Due to laws those controllers put out slightly less signal strength or whatever is used to measure it. I like the diy video and the easy to follow step by step process! Would this be the same for a USA Type FCC Mode Controller? Also would that change the overall antenna gain (dbm?) over what stock is or will it just be what the external antenna is rated for?
Massacre. How dare you do it. First drill with a thin drill bit and then ream with a larger one. Before you started drilling, I knew there would be problems with installing the sockets.
lol there is no way to change the antenna gain in softeware.. you basically just put high gain antennas on a +-1.5dB transmitter/reciever the result would be LOSING range.
Let me know your thoughts on the video in the comments below. Link to antennas in this video: ✅ amzn.to/3gvmTwG Wires: ✅amzn.to/40oqQUx Toolset in this video ✅amzn.to/3EIuiAB
the video with how you installed the antennas does that work the none screened controller ? I have the DJI Mini 3 (not pro) and have the controller without screen and wanna know if I can do the same as you did in that video when installing external antennas and if not, can you make a video on how to do so ? I am very very new to this and live in Orlando Florida where it's very populated and can't go very far but want to get scenics views of my city
@@alex.semeniuk Thanks for the response, is that the same size for the antenna you have recommended as an alternative to the ones you used in the video (I just ordered them)
Hi! I don't have a video yet. I've done some testing: before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters. after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters.
Hi! It's never too late. Test with antennas on the video: ua-cam.com/video/lVTzBv_W9AU/v-deo.html Test with better antennas: ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html
I would like to warn everyone, you do not mount any antennas, the effect is the same or worse with the fact that you have two holes in the controller and two big sticks. Now I'm looking for plugs for antenna holes, it's a waste of time and money, it's FAKE!!!! I just got back from the tests and I'm angry with myself for being fooled!!!
Hello, can you tell me how I can be sure that the antennas really fit? I mean this little plug. Which antennas did you use? Can you post me a link? Thank you
I live in the uk and my mini3 would only get 600meters max but I installed external antennas like these. I went out yesterday and now get 3x that 1800 meters over a city
That's a great result, isn't it? 👍
Do you live center of london ? I live in the small city which is Aksaray, Turkey I made 1800 with stock dji rc with auto mode. I will select manuel radio mode soon. I hope I will achieve 2000 meters in my neighborhood. Not saburban area.
@@solvento. olum adam londra merkezde yasiyor diyor aksaraylan londra birmi
What frequency you using in uk fcc ? CEE? I
@davetkd make a video please. I need. I live in Orlando Florida and get less than that in my flight around here. I just bought my first drone a DJi Mini 3 and looking up videos on external antennas but not having much luck with finding what I'm exactly looking for since I'm new and trying to find something affordable and easy I can do thats not gonna dewarrent my drone or controller
Thank you for your video instructions. I successfully flew 2200 m above the forest. Previously it was only 1600 m.
You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback.
Replace the thermal paste, always and use shielded quality wires and 6dbi pencil looking antennas.
Looks neat and clean. Hope to see how far the drone can go with this extender in the next video! 👍
Thanks!
Take a look, please:
ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html
This gives me Ideas lol. love the video
That's great! Go for it!
⚠️👍🏼 EXCELLENT Video… Thank You!
I have been using a Radionics 2.4 / 5.7 Ghz bi-directional amplifier connected in between my Mavic-2 controller (I modified to add external SMA connectors) and an antenna array made up of yagi antennas,
It works great!!
I’ve been too chicken to attempt this on my original smart controller / RC-Pro / RC provided with Mini-3 Pro.
However, your video has me motivated to try.
Thanks!
Wow! Have you got a range improvements with a Radionics amplifier?
Since you have done a Radionics amplifier installation external antennas will not be an issue at all. 👍
Thank you! 😎
It seemed a piece of cake until you had to close the controller, were you able to route the cables without squashing them? It's looking great btw, I might do that myself, thanks for the video!
Yes, exactly. I managed to route the cables.
Excellent video and Workmanship, Thanks!
Happy Flying
Thank you!
HI, Alex just this morning fitted the External Antennas as you suggested and on the first flight got out to over 5000 meters at a height of 120 meters all in CE Mode really pleased with the results.
Hi Thomas!
Well done! That's an excellent result, isn't it?
@@alex.semeniuk UNREAL really knocks the internal Antennas out of the water.
Thomas, What antennas did you use ?
5000 meters? You mean feet? There is no way you are getting 5000 meters from this setup.
Did it all but didn't get much further than 850meters distance.. same as before
My range was not good. I was getting about 1800 to 2200 ft before signal lost. So I decided to try this. This doubled my range on the first flight. It wasn’t that hard to do. It took me about 40 mins and I’m not handy at all.
Hi there,
Thanks for your feedback.
Well done! 😎
My only concern is that I open the remote, remove the old antennas and then the new ones have a different connector. How can I be sure?
Hi!
Here are the connectors I've been using
amzn.to/40oqQUx
One problem arising could be the ohms from source needing to match the original and the antenna ohms needing to match. The antennas even if the same ohms aren't the same electrical wave length and give a different lobe patterns being longer wavelengths requiring further separation to attain the same patterns of the lobes firing the signal out there. But eh, you did it.
Explain like I'm 5 please
@@edbyrne7911magic
@@edbyrne7911
He means that if you use 2 antennas in stack they need to be at a calculated seperation to work perfectly
Wavelenght is the thing you need to respect in this
I'm having problems at the 22 min mark where you pop in the antenna wires to remote, then screw in, snap in then turn?
Hi there! Yes, that's correct.
Actually, at 22 min mark after popping in the antennas I was testing whether the antenna wires would fit properly.
Thanks for your feedback.
Nice remotes drone watching and support 😊
Thank you! 😎
this is must have extension thing for mini 3 pro. god.... thank you
You are welcome.
a pity the Mavic Mini 3 dont work with the Phantom 4 pro Remote as My P4 pro has already been modified same as this , I even have the amp boosters for it as well .
i did this mod using the items placed in the info.. sadly i gained no more distance.....i flew 11,419 ft with stock remote after mod install i was only able to fly the same path for 9,733 ft and my signal was never stable... i live in a small town and my flight was at 397 ft with a direct line of sight. i disassembled and rechecked my antenna cables and both were properly attached. i removed the mod and tried the path again and signal was strong all the way out to 10,800 ft and i was still able to get to 11, 394 ft before remote lost signal and aircraft was forced to fly home.... maybe in the open wilderness or the beach these antennas may provide some benefits but i do not feel that they out perform the stock distance of the dji rc... just my findings
Hi Ken! I’m really sorry to hear that. Which antennas have you placed? I suspect you bought these cheap antennas. It disappointed me as well. However, with more expensive antennas I got a great result!
Let me know which antennas have you bought.
Thanks for your feedback.
Witch anntenas you use? I try with 10dbi and wont work. 100m max fly and lose signal.
Hi there!
I've been using a pair of these antennas amzn.to/3gvmTwG
I did mine and its for sure getting more distance. I went from 2000 feet to 3900 feet. Cheap $12 high gain 12db onmi directional dual band antennas on amazon. Right now I swapped them out to the Luminer FPV drone antennas which get me about 3200 feet. These reports of 9km is BS.. You can only go that far with the alientech antennas.
Thanks for sharing.
@@alex.semeniuk dpo you happen to know which antenna is transmit and which is receive? If you are looking at the screen. I read that its best to use two different kinds of antenna. The FPV guys say a round antenna for receiver is best, and the flat ones for transmit. Any idea what side is which?
what cable does the dji rc have? ipex to sma female maybe? Tell me exactly which cable it has so I can make it myself
Hi there!
Take a look here
amzn.to/3roAj2t
@@alex.semeniuk thanks
Did you put any more thermal paste on to help keep it cool, or did you just put the plate back on
Hi Alex, can you please give us photo how did you install Alfa network APA-M25 ×2 antenas on RC controller?
Hi Domas!
Sure, take a look:
ua-cam.com/channels/PosNkgpCvuiB9Pk1UVmLnQ.htmlcommunity?lb=UgkxcZv-JqbHwZ7ir9T6WQ6QwgWkvk-YYXhP
what connector type for ipex?
U.FL or MHF3 or MHF4 or other sir?
Hi there!
It's U.FL RG178
amzn.to/40oqQUx
Hola amigo!! Excelente adaptación sabes si alguien ya pudo instalar aplicaciones en es mandó?
I bought the Alfa Network APA-M25 which has only 1 single connection, but the RC Controller clearly has 2 antennas connected to it, how can I install it? Thanks
Hi Stefan. You need two Alfa Network APA-M25 antennas.
Thanks for your question.
@@alex.semeniuk That makes sense, what are the little wires that connect to the board and the antennas called?
@@stefan.o Take a look here
amzn.to/3IRgRSC
Hello Alex , where can I buy this antenna kit, thanks a lot for your videos, Yann
Hi Yann, here is the link, you would need two of them:
amzn.to/3gvmTwG
and wires:
amzn.to/40oqQUx
Thanks for your feedback 😎
Hi Alex ! thanks for your answer and the two links… but for the first one (antennes Twg…) they don’t seem’s to be the one you put on your radio… am I wrong ? Perhaps an evolution and choice you make…Thanks for your answer and “Have fun flying!” Yann from Little Britain
I may recommend a sharper drill bit. ":)~
Yes, please go ahead! 😁
Plus, if you make a small box it can attach to the rear by the holes already made and the wires go through the hole where the rubber bit came out of, that way no need for drilling 🤷🏽♂️ use a 3d printer for the box.
Можешь дать ссылку где приобрести эти антены?
what size drills bit did you use
Hi there! I believe it was a 10 mm drill bit.
Solo yo veo que no lleva pasta termica entre el disipador trasero y la placa plateada?
Only I see that it doesn't have thermal paste between the rear heatsink and the silver plate?
Hi there!
Yes, that's correct.
Thank you for sharing this with us, I had two questions for you, why did you recommend an alternative antenna in your comments under the video, and would this work with a controller without a built in screen? The video demonstrating the range was really impressive.. Subscribing for more great videos :)
Danke! 😎
Hello, can you tell me how I can be sure that the antennas really fit? I mean this little plug. Which antennas did you use? Can you post me a link? Thank you
Hi! Yes, sure.
Take a look:
amzn.to/3gvmTwG
I'm concerned that the small connectors that connect the antenna cables to the remote control aren't the right ones. can you help me with that ?
Hi!
Take a look at these:
amzn.to/40oqQUx
what size drill bits did you use?
Hi! The final drill size should be 8 mm.
(On the video I had only 6 mm so I made some tricks to reach the right size)
Do you need to set a specific frequency or does is work in dual band mode ?
Hi There! It should work just fine in dual-band mode without any additional settings.
Complimenti davvero, bel lavoro e molto ben fatto. Voglio provarlo con il mio mini 3 pro e il controller mavic 3. Pensi che le antenne Kaunosta siano sufficienti? Grazie dall'Italia
Hello, thank you for your video, I made the modification with Alpha APA antennas, testing the antennas one after the other, I found that the antenna on the right (screen towards me) did not pick up the drone. I only have a signal with the left antenna. Is this normal? Does this happen to you at home? I am in Europe (CE mode). Could the right antenna be the 5 GHz antenna and the left antenna the 2.4 GHz antenna? Thank you for your reply.
Hi Mortimer, you are welcome.
Thanks for your feedback.
Yes, it sounds right about your experience with 2.4/5GHz antennas.
I installed the alfa apa-m25’S. my signal strenth got even worse compared to the standard antennas. Do you know why this would be? I followed exactly everything done in this video.
Hi there!
I can't say for sure.
Where did you get the cable with the right connectors for antennas and inside the Controller?i want top use the flat Alfa antennas from your 10 km Test.thanks.
Hi Klause, take a look
amzn.to/3mnCSzC
I thank you for your help. Now I saw in a video of yours that the drone with the built-in normal antennas even fly better. Is it worth installing external antennas or are the internal ones from DJI better? best regards
good job
Thanks!
Wooow, that’s so cool, do you test it, it makes a difference ?? New subscriber 🤝😎
Yes, I did some testing in the same area and I've got:
before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters.
after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters.
The drone is in CE mode with high interference environment.
Interesting video..perhaps will consider installing it when I decide to buy the controller later..Thanks..sub you.
Thanks!
Please let me know what parts I need and a link to where I can buy them from. I will buy from your affiliate link :)
Hi there!
I would really recommend using these antennas:
amzn.to/3gvmTwG
What tools (size/model) did you to unscrew the controller?
Thank you for awesome video! I will definitely do this 🍻
Hi there, thanks!
That's a good question. I used this toolset to unscrew the controller.
amzn.to/3EIuiAB
what is the product name and model used here for the modification?
Hi here!
It's DJI RC Controller.
@@alex.semeniuk what is the product name and model of antenna's used here
@@sergebeaubien284 Antennas:
Alfa Network APA-M25 dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz 8 / 10dBi high gain directional indoor panel antenna with RP-SMA connector
@@alex.semeniuk ty
@@sergebeaubien284 yaw
It's obvious you hadn't done that before. The constant moving made it nearly impossible to watch.
Thanks for your feedback!
anyone know of any good "DIRECTIONAL" antennas for this? those will be even better than omidirectional! as long as we point the controller the right way
Yes, take a look at these antennas
amzn.to/3gvmTwG
Test with them:
ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html
@@alex.semeniuk thanks fantastic!
Please post a video using these external antennas, thanks.
Yes, sure. I'm working on it.
hello, the modification and compatible with the mavic 3?
Hi,
Yes, should work as long as RC is compatible with Mavic 3.
Salve in europa Drone stato programmato a banda più basso(5.8) di vostre paese. io chiedo con questo modifica le antenna aiuta prendere la segnare di più ??? ,, grazie mille🙏
Yes, I would say so. The new antennas provide robust connections Vs stock antennas.
I hope it helps.
Couple of wire coat hangers might do the trick 🥸
Yes!
work with the dji mini 2? I found it very interesting!
Yes, should work as long as RC is compatible with DJI mini 2.
Thanks!
@@alex.semeniuk Its not compatible with the Mini 2. @Drone View by Alex Semeniuk Its not compatible with the Mini 2.
Hello, first of all, thank you for your informative video. What should be the dbi value of the antennas we install instead of the remote's own antennas? If we install stronger antennas, can the remote control operate these antennas? Finally; Can it still work if we install an external antenna by paralleling these antennas without removing the remote's own antennas?
You don’t have to remove the DJI Antennas, as they won’t be working anyway as there disconnected
Wow so The DJI software accepted it no issues with compatibility? 🤩
Did you see an improvement in signal strength and range?
Also, if you have recommendations for which are the best strongest antennae to buy, would appreciate links haha since I do not know what attachment specs are needed 😅
Hi!
All have been smooth. No issue so far. 😎
I've got these results testing in the same area:
before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters.
after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters.
Here is a link to the antennas I've installed:
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B7MYT6FM
@@alex.semeniuk thank you!
@@alex.semeniuk 250-300 meters? that is the only range you get stock. I know you are in the other side of the pond, but how could that be your full range?
@@mixchifius Check this out:
ua-cam.com/video/8mMEuFeAVMc/v-deo.html&lc=
@@mixchifius I have just fitted the external antennas and before was getting 2050 meters now I get over 5000 meters in the same area.
Are those just dipole antennas?
Smart idea! NewSubscriBER here👍😊
Thank you! 😎
I thought occusync it's not getting affected by wifi in city .
'Occusync' is just a DJI-name for a transmission protocol. It still uses the same frequencies ('channels') as Wi-Fi does. The range of drones using Occusync is very much dependent on frequency congestion. Your results will vary from day to day, atmospheric conditions, ground conductivity, obstacles and other factors.
Additionally I very much doubt an 8dBi signal improvement claimed in the advert for these antennas. That's more like YAGI numbers (directional antennas), not simple dipoles (which are omnidirectional).
I would also analyze the DJI patch antennas to find out if they are two pcs 'dual band' or 2.4 respective 5.8 GHz before modding and use antennas accordingly, taking into consideration antenna interaction (distance between the driven elements). RF optimization is never simple - but many gizmo-pushers want you to believe so.
The orientation is also important for the RF radiation pattern and polarization. Arranging the elements in a 'V' - shape will REDUCE the RF-efficiency by screwing up the radiation pattern.
Antennas is a science.
Will this void the care refresh warranty?
Since it is a modification I would rather say yes.
Very well done video and mod. Does it in fact increase the range? If so any idea how much?
Hi there!
Thank you!
Yes, it does take a look
ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html
followed the tutorial but after the ground drone got up I couldn't control it and it started going by itself. what is the problem??
Hi Alin.
Unfortunately, I can't help here. :(
Where to get the antennae? Thanks great vid
Hi Mark. I would recommend getting these antennas
amzn.to/3gvmTwG
Test:
ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html&lc=
Thanks!
@@alex.semeniuk thank you. They look rather big no?? Will 2 fit?
@@markbishop832 Yes, they are. They fit just fine.
Another great video!, This mod would work as well with 4hawks raptor antennas? Or just a waste of time?
Thanks!
I don't have raptor antennas and haven't tested them.
However, I would say yes to these kinds of antennas:
amzn.to/3gvmTwG
What did you win?
I've got these results testing in the same area:
before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters.
after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters.
I won around +600 meters in a distance range.
Hi!
The latest range test:
ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html
Very nice, thanks ! but do you test it ? and what is the result ? ;-)
Hi there! Yes, I've done some testing.
Check out the result:
ua-cam.com/video/8mMEuFeAVMc/v-deo.html&lc=
Ou trouver le kit svp ?
Hi, take a look, please
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I think the biggest problem with the mini 3 pro is transmission loss. In my neighborhood, I can't fly it further than 650m. With this extender, I have big hopes in increasing that distance.
Hi there!
Probably you should consider using appropriate antennas for this modification
ua-cam.com/video/8mMEuFeAVMc/v-deo.html
Try between the 2.5g and 5.0g bandwidths .
Hi Alex. like your video. question regarding the pigtails. in the video you use the thin 1.13 type but in answers you refer to rg178 types(the pink ones) which ones did you eventually install. also should the lenght of the pigtails be 15cm or 20cm
Hi Ronald. Thanks!
Initially, I bought cheap antennas, and 1.13 types were included.
A pair of rg178 type is available on the market separately.
I would recommend using a minimum length of 15cm.
Both would be fine.
Regards, Alex.
This looks like a NON-USA DJI RC Controller.It doesnt have the FCC logo on the back. Due to laws those controllers put out slightly less signal strength or whatever is used to measure it.
I like the diy video and the easy to follow step by step process!
Would this be the same for a USA Type FCC Mode Controller? Also would that change the overall antenna gain (dbm?) over what stock is or will it just be what the external antenna is rated for?
Hi there!
Yes, you are correct. For FCC Mode Controller should be the same.
The overall antenna gain depends on the external antenna.
Massacre. How dare you do it. First drill with a thin drill bit and then ream with a larger one. Before you started drilling, I knew there would be problems with installing the sockets.
Does this void the warranty?
Yes, it does.
Lots off videos showing this mod but this guy shows the proper way clean and with the proper tools to keep your controller as new well done
Thanks!
How many dbi?
Hi there,
8dBi for 2.4GHz and 10dBi for 5GHz.
Thanks for your question!
How this guy managed to pull this off without breaking anything amazes me he is so clueless & clumsy… shocking.
Thanks!
lol there is no way to change the antenna gain in softeware.. you basically just put high gain antennas on a +-1.5dB transmitter/reciever the result would be LOSING range.
Let me know your thoughts on the video in the comments below.
Link to antennas in this video:
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Wires:
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Toolset in this video
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Amazon doesn’t have these, where else can I get them?
the video with how you installed the antennas does that work the none screened controller ? I have the DJI Mini 3 (not pro) and have the controller without screen and wanna know if I can do the same as you did in that video when installing external antennas and if not, can you make a video on how to do so ? I am very very new to this and live in Orlando Florida where it's very populated and can't go very far but want to get scenics views of my city
Can you do it for me plz
@@legalmissingzx9 Hi there!
Take a look, please
ua-cam.com/video/mu-l5iob4o8/v-deo.html
Hey mate. Do you have a link to the correct antennas? I tried you link in thr description it says unavailable
Hi there!
I would really recommend using these antennas:
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Those surface mount antenna connectors suuuuck
Maybe...
Just did what you exactly did.. still the same distance 😔😔
Can I ask what size drill you used to create the antenna
Hi! Yes, the final drill size should be 8 mm.
(On the video I had only 6 mm so I made some tricks to reach the right size)
@@alex.semeniuk Thanks for the response, is that the same size for the antenna you have recommended as an alternative to the ones you used in the video (I just ordered them)
What a hack job
Hi!
Could you be more specific, please?
Thanks in advance.
Rule number 1: disconnect the battery. Thanks.
Hi There! Yes, 100%!
I don't feel confident to do this myself. Are there any companies which will do the installation for you ? If yes, please put a link in. Many thanks.
Hi there! Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any companies which provide such modifications.
@@alex.semeniuk
Thanks for the answer.
I would just buy an original DJI RC 1 controller with range extenders.
Hi Joe!
Yes, I agree with you.
This job is a separate kind of fun.
Sie sind ein "großer" Bohrer 😂😂😂
😂
Here goes the warranty.
Goes away.
Sorry but got to say it , I’ve never seen anyone so clumsy and clueless using a drill ..
Yep, no problem 😉
Test fly... 🤔
Hi! I don't have a video yet.
I've done some testing:
before (with stock antennas): 250 - 300 meters.
after (with external antennas): 800 - 950 meters.
Hi!
It's never too late.
Test with antennas on the video:
ua-cam.com/video/lVTzBv_W9AU/v-deo.html
Test with better antennas:
ua-cam.com/video/9tsTw-YkFp4/v-deo.html
Why does anyone need to add antennas to that RC is it that big of a pice of junk or what.
Hi there, I have no idea...
I would like to warn everyone, you do not mount any antennas, the effect is the same or worse with the fact that you have two holes in the controller and two big sticks. Now I'm looking for plugs for antenna holes, it's a waste of time and money, it's FAKE!!!!
I just got back from the tests and I'm angry with myself for being fooled!!!
I was Cringing seeing you drill holes in your 300 dollar controller , 😮
😮
Annoying music!
Thank you for the feedback.
Hello, can you tell me how I can be sure that the antennas really fit? I mean this little plug. Which antennas did you use? Can you post me a link? Thank you
Hi! Yes, sure.
Take a look:
amzn.to/3gvmTwG