Although the repeater goo.gl/zRRaCA was a disappointment, the tripod stand worked great. The stand works with phones also. *Find the stand here* amzn.to/2HSfOjG
You should give this one a try, it looks to be a newer model. www.aliexpress.com/item/600mbps-wifi-repeater-COMFAST-CF-WR371AC-usb-wifi-antenna-6dBI-2-4ghz-5-8ghz-wireless-wi/32805884323.html
dhowser2008, I've been looking for that repeater (CF-WR371AC). But unfortunately, all the listings that I've found for the CF-WR371AC show it as out of stock or no longer available (including on the Comfast website, and also the aliexpress listing that you posted). I suspect that the product may have been defective, and that they were all recalled. The other listing that you posted (CF-926AC) is not a repeater, but a USB network WiFi card. It's used for connecting your laptop to 5G WiFi in case your laptop doesn't currently have that capability.
Its available on aliexpress from the Comfast store. I just ordered it. www.aliexpress.com/item/Comfast-CF-WR371AC-600M-Mini-Wirless-USB-Dual-band-5G-WiFi-Repeater-802-11ac-Network-WiFi/32881986267.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.34af1396qEYPff&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722918_10130_10342_5722818_10547_10343_10340_10548_10341_5722618_10696_10084_10083_10618_10139_10307_5722718_10059_306_100031_10103_5722518_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_32,ppcSwitch_4&algo_expid=3d71f0fa-af79-49f3-8fea-c22d801994fa-0&algo_pvid=3d71f0fa-af79-49f3-8fea-c22d801994fa&priceBeautifyAB=0
Since this is a repeater and not an amplifier you need to take the repeater out 200 M away from where you're standing and then you'll get an extra 200m distance. Having the repeater right next to you is the same thing as having your phone just standing there. I'm a licensed ham operator.
Hi I would be curious to see what appends if you set your repeater close to the limit of both your drone and your phone and then fly towards the repeater and beyond. I'm not a communication expert but a repeater is not a booster therefor it's function should be to relay the signal.
B2W WiFi can operate on two frequencies which you can change with the controller. Which frequency were you on? I've had better luck with the upper frequency, channel 149, 5745Mhz. You can easily check the frequency with a WiFi scanner app (I use the android version of "Wifi Analyser" and it easily detects the Bugs 2 WiFi signal. The lower channel frequency which is B2W factory default, Channel 36 5180Mhz, is an "indoor frequency" probably lower power transmission. Channel 149 allows for up to 4W signals. That said, I have no way to measure the B2W transmit power to see if it changes depending which channel you choose. You change channels by long pressing the photo button on the controller for 8 seconds and it will beep.
Thank you for this info. I will try it next time when flying with Bugs2W. Cause my Bugs2W is disastrous. Have big latency, long wifi freeze screens and can fly just at slow speed up to max 150 meters.
Surely it also depends on your phone or tablet... Using a LG tablet I easily get 300M, sometimes 350M before it gets stuck, that is flying at about 50M AGL. I'm going to have to try one of these repeater options because I need about 500M range to be useful for my area.
Looks we are all on LGs. :) Cause I have LG G3. :D For me this 5G wifi is a big miss at Bugs2W. In future I will probably want to change it to 5.8 Ghz FPV system. Bugs2 is very fast and should be allready made from factory at 5.8GHz system. For example I have also Hubsan H501SS X4 and works great, for now tested to 450 meters and still perfect reception(I have standard controller without antenna mod). No latency, if there is any static in FPV signal it's just for a moment. No problems at all to fly. H501SS X4 is much more fun and safely to fly.
Well part of the B2W fun is going on exploratory missions with no FPV and filming areas and watching the video later to see if you got good results. If I miss, I charge back up and go out again and try to better fly over the area I'm trying to capture. I use google maps to measure a distance and direction, then fly over that area as best I can and I've learned how to blindly turn around watching the distance on the transmitter and do pretty well keeping the camera pointed where I want to. Some times I accidentally get some interesting footage. :) Of course I'm not flying in a residential situation. But, yes, a killer FPV solution would be nice.
I explained this to you before and you at first laughed at me or took this the wrong way. First of all I will state that I am a subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Now for an explanation. I worked for the Navy and know a bit about communication. A repeater is just that it repeats the signal between 2 objects. The repeater should be set to a distance away from the phone as far as the repeater will connect with the phone. Then you must point the phone at the repeater not the drone. You said so correctly yourself at the beginning of your speech but you did not do this you kept pointing the transmitter at the drone. Now as someone just said before me the repeater may not be an amplifier and also 5.8 g wifi does not work as well as the no lag 5.8 frequencies used for fpv racing. Please don't take this as critism but you have set it up right but using it wrong. Still think you're great though!
+MrPolymers I also watch your videos. also excellent technical information! I am 2 years new to the hobby but not new to microwave communication. I've learned at lot from you and learned how to fly from quad copter 101. Also there was a guy named frequent flyer that taught how to use the sticks but don't see him around anymore.
Ha, well, I don't monetize my channel and of course, I have many other videos to motorcycle motovlogging and indoor target shooting. I have my DJI Mavic and new Hubsan H501S to take to my RC field. I don't have a desert to fly in. But, I have lots of acres to cruise around with my club... I started about the same time as 101 did here with a WL Toys V262. Very nice starter quad and where I learned my orientation skills. Good luck.. ;)
A higher quality device would probably achieve the goal. Yes, a downrange repeater would be ideal but often impractical (I'm on a lake and there is no downrange). What he's trying to achieve is a more sensitive 5G WiFi receiver than his phone or tablet that can also talk to the phone at close range. That's why I say a higher quality device with an external antenna would probably fit that bill.
As demonstrated several times in previous videos, my Mi WiFi repeater does provide more sensitive reception of FPV signal on 2.4Ghz WiFi. It provides much better reception than using my phone alone. I think that this may be due to the diversity antenna desing of the Mi version 2 repeater image.ibb.co/hu3F3H/Mi_Antennas.jpg I was hoping that the Comfast repeater would perform similarly. But am guessing that its antenna design might not be as sophisticated as the Mi.
Hello .I get a big kick out of your reviews. Per your recommendation I have purchased the Hubsan 501,502,bugs2, Visio 809. All are great.. QUESTION How do they do wifi and a controller on 2.4? Are they shared? Also,, tell us fans about yourself..For example, are you retired and what do you do or did for a living? It will e interesting to see.more of your wife and dog!
Toy grade drones like the 809 use separate 2.4g wifi signals for both control and video which is why there range is so limited for both, unlike the hubsan 501s for example which uses a 5.8ghz signal (not 5g wifi) for video
hi there, just fyi, the first warning beeps you get for low voltage on the bugs 2w gives you another 5 mins approx flying time before you hear a long single beep with is critical low and time to bring it in :-)
As as you and another comment suggested, I suspect that this is purely a repeater with no amplification/boosting of signal. It may, as has been suggested, work better if placed say at 120/130m from the phone which seems to be the maximum range available. Theoretically the repeater would then extend the range on the far side? Nice bit of kit though
IDK about RC TX/RX hardware , but when it comes to home networking, you would want to place the repeater somewhere before signal degradation. In general repeaters rebuild the signal and rebroadcasts it. I believe you are aware of this however...
It may help with some phones that do not reacquire the WiFi once its lost. As it would be the repeater losing connection and it will just pick it up again automatically.
Should give Shoutouts to those who use your Affiliate links :) Looks like you had a good time flying though and thats what really matters :) Good stuff, love your location as I can always see the bird and gives me a better idea how it performs, Take care. Wheelchair John in Idaho :)
Hello Friend, how are you? I have a bugs 2 and his fpv is only going up to 200 mts, and he wanted to know if there is a 5.8 ghz transmitter to connect to the camera and view it on my cell phone, so increase the distance. Thank you
Quadcopter 101 or anyone else. Do you think that MJX Bugs 2W is possible to change to 5.8GHz FPV system? Bugs 2W is fast quad and I think should be allready from factory made at 5.8GHz. 5G Wifi I think is a big miss here. I can fly just up to 150 meters and at very slow speed that FPV works. If I pitch more then 50% FPV breaks and breaks. Beside that there is a big latency time and takes so long that signal recovers when breaks. In future I definitely wish to change to 5.8GHz FPV. I will probably need to do a lot of research how to do this and to get good FPV signal at at least 500 meters. There is a lot of questions how to do this. But mainly is, if is possible to do this on amateur hobby level? Thank you. For receiver I checked some options. But not know if are right: www.banggood.com/Eachine-ROTG01-UVC-OTG-5_8G-150CH-Full-Channel-FPV-Receiver-For-Android-Mobile-Phone-Smartphone-p-1147692.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN www.banggood.com/Eachine-R051-150CH-5_8G-FPV-AV-Recevier-Build-in-Bat-For-iPhone-Android-IOS-Smartphone-Mobile-Tablet-p-1196214.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts__2&cur_warehouse=CN
Thanks for trying... I was really hoping this would be a win... so the device does not amplify like the 2.4 one you had... what if you expose the antenna on the bugs?
Hi, thank you for posting this video. I’ve been searching forever to find a 5g repeater for my Bugs 2w!.....One thing I have noticed with other similar videos in which people are using their 2g repeaters, is that they always have their repeaters directly next to their phone. If you notice during your video, you actually regain your signal (after your initial loss at 350 meters) when you walk back up to your repeater and have it next to it when you go to adjust it’s angle. I’m interested to see what would have happened if you were to test the range while having the repeater directly next to your phone throughout the duration of your flight.
Dear quadcopter101, I'm thinking of buying a (3rd) drone and am not sure as to whether I should go for the MJX bugs 2 or bugs 3. I have seen all 4 videos you made about the MJX bugs versions but I still can't choose which is best for they both have their flaws. Could you maybe help? Thank you in advance
I tried this a few years ago with a high powered home repeater that I hooked up to a power inverter in my car. it worked ok. but when you are talking about something with "very limited range" the best you can hope for is getting it to "limited range". wifi sucks for fpv. just my opinion.
I noticed that you didn't verify if your phone wifi was connected to the drone or the repeater. If you connected with your phone to both in the past there is no way of knowing without looking to see which one the phoned picked up since they would be both in the cache of the phone. Or was that done off camera?
I suspect those two antennas are just plastic dummies and the real antennas are just small coax antennas buried in the body of the unit. I just ordered this from China and when it comes in, I'm going to open the case to see for sure. I'm going to solder in a couple of SMA connectors in place of the antennas - then I can use any of the high quality 5GHz antennas (like the Mad Mushroom) or even connect an amplifier between the antenna and the repeater.
Hi QC101 can you do a review on the MJX Bugs B5w with the Comfast 5G or the Xiaomi 5G repeater. Look forward to see this video. BTW where to buy these repeater. Tks Kito
I have the exact same combination of Bugs 2W and Comfast 5GHz repeater. But while I can connect to the B2W directly with my Samsung Galaxy S5 I cannot see the Comfast's network. :-( I do see it in 2.4GHz mode but then the repeater does not see the drone's network.
Hi, I just crashed my jjpro hax into the sea after failing to properly calibrate it. I am now looking to get another Drone. Do you think the Bugs 2 is better than the Hax or can you suggest something in the 150-200.00 price range.
I watched your vid on the comfast 5 G repeater and purchased one. Now I'm not sure how to connect it to my Bug2 setup. Could you help me out on just how you paired everything together. Thanks for Your Help! JR
The following assumes that your phone is capable of receiving 802.11ac 5G WiFi. If it's not a 802.11ac capable phone, you will not see a WiFi signal from the drone, or from the Comfast. 1) Plug in the drone to its battery to power it up. 2) Set the side switch on the Comfast to 5.8G. Then plug in the Comfast to its power supply to power it up. 3) Open your phone's WiFi settings and connect to COMFAST-XXXX 4) Open your phone's browser, and enter 192.168.10.1 in its URL bar. 5) A login page should open in the browser, enter English for language, and "admin" for password. Then click "login". 6) After login, the device will scan for WiFi signals. Look for the Bugs 2W's signal and connect to it. Once it connects, the orange light on the front of the Comfast will turn blue. That's it, you can close the browser window and open the Bugs 2W app to see its video. For follow-on future flights with the Comfast, you will no longer need to use the browser. Just plug in the drone, then power up the Comfast, and it will automatically look for and connect to the drone. Again wait until you get the blue light to indicate that its connected. Once you get the blue light on the Comfast, open your phone's WiFi settings and connect to the Comfast signal.
Unfortunately no. You will need a 802.11ac WiFi capable device with this drone. The only thing that you can do is the next time that you upgrade your phone, make sure that your new phone has 802.11ac WiFi.
Hi: I have a question for you. I just recently purchased a Bug2 and when I fly it after I launch and it's hovering at about 4 to 6 feet it will surge up & down. Do you have any idea what would cause this to happen?? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks JR
The drone uses a barometer for detecting slight pressure changes to maintain altitude. Wind can cause minor variances in the pressure, and thus can result in slight altitude changes. But usually these altitude change are minor at +/- 1 to 2 feet.
I need help guys. Please. I have MJX Bugs 2W. I lose the FPV and the signal is so poor / no range. How can I substantially increase my FPV range for under $50 ?
An amplifier should help extend the control range of a drone when controlling the drone via WiFi over your phone. But the amplifier shouldn't help in improvement in FPV reception. Now I do see excellent WiFi improved reception with my 2.4Ghz Mi WiFi repeater. But I actually think that its FPV range improvement is mainly due to the Mi's special dual antenna design image.ibb.co/hu3F3H/Mi_Antennas.jpg Am thinking that the Comfast does not have this type of antenna design.
What phone do I need for 5G wifi or what phone is 5G compatible for the Bugs app for Bugs 2W wifi. Phone I have won't work with this drone nor even load the app. What can I do?
5G stands for "fifth generation" WiFi. The Previous four generations were 802.11a, b, g, and n. When searching for a phone with fifth generation WiFi, check its specifications that it has 802.11ac WiFi capability. Remember the "ac" at the end of the 802.11.
@@Quadcopter101 - do you know where on a phone one can check it's 802.11 number whether it has the ac ? (How do I even find the version of phone I have - I have an LG but how do I find out which version?)
@@termination9353 You can't do much unless you know the version of phone. But once you find the version, Google it along with 802.11. See if the results come up with 802.11ac
5GHz WiFi operates on 24 channels in the US frequencies ranging from 5180 to 5825MHz, 5.8GHz ranges from 5645 to 5945MHz so you see there is some overlap depending on what channel your drone transmits at
Are you using an android device ? Coz I got the same repeater bought 6 months ago and the android interface is completly buggy.... Impossible to enter a password :( ... I gave up with this model
Yes I was using an android phone. I first connected to the repeater's COMFAST WiFi signal in the android WiFi settings (no password required). Next open your browser and type url 192.168.10.1 It will then enter its login screen, which you enter password "admin". You should then be able to scan for nearby WiFi devices to select and connect to. After connected, the repeater light will turn blue, and will remember the connection and connect to the drone automatically each time both are turned on.
The problem with this interface as soon as the WiFi target requires a password, it's not possible to validate the password, you got an error when inputing it :(
As per page 13 of your manual, there are two ways to shut it down. Both both take up to 3 seconds to do such. www.mjxrc.net/upload/201707/12/201707121030082363.pdf
I'm having constant wifi problems with my Bugs2 B2W, my controller beeps/buzzes constantly and I can't stop it. The drone flies great but the constant buzzing/beeping drives you nuts. The wifi is really bad, I tried to change frequencies from the 5180mhz (channel 36) to the 5745mhz (channel 149) and it won't even do that. I don't know if I have a bad controller or wifi card in the drone of if both of them are bad. Max range on the wifi IF I'm lucky is about 100 meters. Anyone have the same problems?
I found the problem for my controller constantly buzzing, and you'd never have guessed it. lol I am 68 years old and wear a hearing aid in my right ear (the other ear is totally deaf). anyway, I had my wife listen to see if she could hear the constant buzzing.. nothing. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks, it was my hearing aid reacting to the transmitter of the controller. I had forgotten that many decades ago when I had another " cheap " hearing aid I use to pick up AM radio stations when I drove by their transmitter towers. I know the controller isn't transmitting on AM but it's the same idea. It was being jammed by the controller transmission if I held it close enough. So.. buzzing problem solved. lol As far as using new batteries I put in new ones " every time " I fly my drone. As far as facing the back of my smartphone towards the drone while at a distance, well, I've tried all that and it still cuts in and out. Perhaps it could be because I live near White Sands Missile Range and up the road is a big parabolic antenna farm where they download spy satellite data. Bottom line: who knows what is causing my loss of wifi. Going to get a Eachine TX03 and try it out. Thanks for your reply/comments.
Quadcopter 101 thanks for the explorers, and whether the wifi extender can be used / connected on a smartphone that does not support wifi ac? So I can use fpv mjx b2w from the wifi extender. thank you
@@Quadcopter101 ok so I just tried my wifes Samsung phone and it connected right away go figure! I have hated this Google phone since I bought it it dosent do anything right on any level I hate my google phone! DO NOT BUY ONE!
Wow! All that talking to find eventually that it doesnt work. Couldn't you have just edited this down to a 2 minute video? I mean really. Perhaps you should drink a little less coffee in the morning. Your reviews are helpful mostly but how about taking a deep breath and relaxing before hitting that record button. Just an observation.
It was very similar to flying without the repeater (not much improvement). To properly use this repeater, it would be necessary to place it a distance downrange of the direction that you wish to fly.
Although the repeater goo.gl/zRRaCA was a disappointment, the tripod stand worked great. The stand works with phones also. *Find the stand here* amzn.to/2HSfOjG
You should give this one a try, it looks to be a newer model. www.aliexpress.com/item/600mbps-wifi-repeater-COMFAST-CF-WR371AC-usb-wifi-antenna-6dBI-2-4ghz-5-8ghz-wireless-wi/32805884323.html
dhowser2008, I've been looking for that repeater (CF-WR371AC). But unfortunately, all the listings that I've found for the CF-WR371AC show it as out of stock or no longer available (including on the Comfast website, and also the aliexpress listing that you posted). I suspect that the product may have been defective, and that they were all recalled. The other listing that you posted (CF-926AC) is not a repeater, but a USB network WiFi card. It's used for connecting your laptop to 5G WiFi in case your laptop doesn't currently have that capability.
Its available on aliexpress from the Comfast store. I just ordered it. www.aliexpress.com/item/Comfast-CF-WR371AC-600M-Mini-Wirless-USB-Dual-band-5G-WiFi-Repeater-802-11ac-Network-WiFi/32881986267.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.34af1396qEYPff&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_5722918_10130_10342_5722818_10547_10343_10340_10548_10341_5722618_10696_10084_10083_10618_10139_10307_5722718_10059_306_100031_10103_5722518_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_32,ppcSwitch_4&algo_expid=3d71f0fa-af79-49f3-8fea-c22d801994fa-0&algo_pvid=3d71f0fa-af79-49f3-8fea-c22d801994fa&priceBeautifyAB=0
Thanks, I just ordered it too. Will be doing a review on it next month after it arrives.
@@Quadcopter101 Did you ever try this? wondering if itl help extend range on the MJX B12. Thanks
Since this is a repeater and not an amplifier you need to take the repeater out 200 M away from where you're standing and then you'll get an extra 200m distance. Having the repeater right next to you is the same thing as having your phone just standing there. I'm a licensed ham operator.
Hi I would be curious to see what appends if you set your repeater close to the limit of both your drone and your phone and then fly towards the repeater and beyond. I'm not a communication expert but a repeater is not a booster therefor it's function should be to relay the signal.
I agree 100%
...still waiting for the answer! LoL!!!
I have a feeling that placing the repeater at a distance in the direction your flying should help with range. Or try reconnecting it again.
That is exactly the point of a repeater. Lol
Clever girl, very clever observation
B2W WiFi can operate on two frequencies which you can change with the controller. Which frequency were you on? I've had better luck with the upper frequency, channel 149, 5745Mhz. You can easily check the frequency with a WiFi scanner app (I use the android version of "Wifi Analyser" and it easily detects the Bugs 2 WiFi signal.
The lower channel frequency which is B2W factory default, Channel 36 5180Mhz, is an "indoor frequency" probably lower power transmission.
Channel 149 allows for up to 4W signals. That said, I have no way to measure the B2W transmit power to see if it changes depending which channel you choose.
You change channels by long pressing the photo button on the controller for 8 seconds and it will beep.
Thank you for this info. I will try it next time when flying with Bugs2W. Cause my Bugs2W is disastrous. Have big latency, long wifi freeze screens and can fly just at slow speed up to max 150 meters.
Surely it also depends on your phone or tablet... Using a LG tablet I easily get 300M, sometimes 350M before it gets stuck, that is flying at about 50M AGL.
I'm going to have to try one of these repeater options because I need about 500M range to be useful for my area.
Looks we are all on LGs. :) Cause I have LG G3. :D
For me this 5G wifi is a big miss at Bugs2W. In future I will probably want to change it to 5.8 Ghz FPV system. Bugs2 is very fast and should be allready made from factory at 5.8GHz system. For example I have also Hubsan H501SS X4 and works great, for now tested to 450 meters and still perfect reception(I have standard controller without antenna mod). No latency, if there is any static in FPV signal it's just for a moment. No problems at all to fly. H501SS X4 is much more fun and safely to fly.
Well part of the B2W fun is going on exploratory missions with no FPV and filming areas and watching the video later to see if you got good results. If I miss, I charge back up and go out again and try to better fly over the area I'm trying to capture. I use google maps to measure a distance and direction, then fly over that area as best I can and I've learned how to blindly turn around watching the distance on the transmitter and do pretty well keeping the camera pointed where I want to. Some times I accidentally get some interesting footage. :) Of course I'm not flying in a residential situation.
But, yes, a killer FPV solution would be nice.
That sucks... looks like Europe and Japan won't allow the upper channel.
I explained this to you before and you at first laughed at me or took this the wrong way. First of all I will state that I am a subscriber and really enjoy your videos. Now for an explanation. I worked for the Navy and know a bit about communication. A repeater is just that it repeats the signal between 2 objects. The repeater should be set to a distance away from the phone as far as the repeater will connect with the phone. Then you must point the phone at the repeater not the drone. You said so correctly yourself at the beginning of your speech but you did not do this you kept pointing the transmitter at the drone. Now as someone just said before me the repeater may not be an amplifier and also 5.8 g wifi does not work as well as the no lag 5.8 frequencies used for fpv racing. Please don't take this as critism but you have set it up right but using it wrong. Still think you're great though!
Arnie, I was going to say the same thing. The repeater should be set downrange. Not next to the PHONE..
+MrPolymers
I also watch your videos. also excellent technical information! I am 2 years new to the hobby but not new to microwave communication. I've learned at lot from you and learned how to fly from quad copter 101. Also there was a guy named frequent flyer that taught how to use the sticks but don't see him around anymore.
Ha, well, I don't monetize my channel and of course, I have many other videos to motorcycle motovlogging and indoor target shooting. I have my DJI Mavic and new Hubsan H501S to take to my RC field. I don't have a desert to fly in. But, I have lots of acres to cruise around with my club... I started about the same time as 101 did here with a WL Toys V262. Very nice starter quad and where I learned my orientation skills. Good luck.. ;)
A higher quality device would probably achieve the goal.
Yes, a downrange repeater would be ideal but often impractical (I'm on a lake and there is no downrange). What he's trying to achieve is a more sensitive 5G WiFi receiver than his phone or tablet that can also talk to the phone at close range. That's why I say a higher quality device with an external antenna would probably fit that bill.
As demonstrated several times in previous videos, my Mi WiFi repeater does provide more sensitive reception of FPV signal on 2.4Ghz WiFi. It provides much better reception than using my phone alone. I think that this may be due to the diversity antenna desing of the Mi version 2 repeater image.ibb.co/hu3F3H/Mi_Antennas.jpg I was hoping that the Comfast repeater would perform similarly. But am guessing that its antenna design might not be as sophisticated as the Mi.
Hello .I get a big kick out of your reviews. Per your recommendation I have purchased the Hubsan 501,502,bugs2, Visio 809. All are great.. QUESTION How do they do wifi and a controller on 2.4? Are they shared? Also,, tell us fans about yourself..For example, are you retired and what do you do or did for a living? It will e interesting to see.more of your wife and dog!
Toy grade drones like the 809 use separate 2.4g wifi signals for both control and video which is why there range is so limited for both, unlike the hubsan 501s for example which uses a 5.8ghz signal (not 5g wifi) for video
hi there, just fyi, the first warning beeps you get for low voltage on the bugs 2w gives you another 5 mins approx flying time before you hear a long single beep with is critical low and time to bring it in :-)
Dee Zimmer , on the long beep do you know how much longer before it will actually do an auto land?
as soon as you hear the long beep the b2w will auto return and land, you can not stop it lol.
As as you and another comment suggested, I suspect that this is purely a repeater with no amplification/boosting of signal.
It may, as has been suggested, work better if placed say at 120/130m from the phone which seems to be the maximum range available.
Theoretically the repeater would then extend the range on the far side?
Nice bit of kit though
IDK about RC TX/RX hardware , but when it comes to home networking, you would want to place the repeater somewhere before signal degradation. In general repeaters rebuild the signal and rebroadcasts it. I believe you are aware of this however...
It may help with some phones that do not reacquire the WiFi once its lost. As it would be the repeater losing connection and it will just pick it up again automatically.
Should give Shoutouts to those who use your Affiliate links :) Looks like you had a good time flying though and thats what really matters :) Good stuff, love your location as I can always see the bird and gives me a better idea how it performs, Take care. Wheelchair John in Idaho :)
Hello Friend, how are you? I have a bugs 2 and his fpv is only going up to 200 mts, and he wanted to know if there is a 5.8 ghz transmitter to connect to the camera and view it on my cell phone, so increase the distance. Thank you
Quadcopter 101 or anyone else.
Do you think that MJX Bugs 2W is possible to change to 5.8GHz FPV system? Bugs 2W is fast quad and I think should be allready from factory made at 5.8GHz. 5G Wifi I think is a big miss here. I can fly just up to 150 meters and at very slow speed that FPV works. If I pitch more then 50% FPV breaks and breaks. Beside that there is a big latency time and takes so long that signal recovers when breaks.
In future I definitely wish to change to 5.8GHz FPV. I will probably need to do a lot of research how to do this and to get good FPV signal at at least 500 meters. There is a lot of questions how to do this. But mainly is, if is possible to do this on amateur hobby level?
Thank you.
For receiver I checked some options. But not know if are right:
www.banggood.com/Eachine-ROTG01-UVC-OTG-5_8G-150CH-Full-Channel-FPV-Receiver-For-Android-Mobile-Phone-Smartphone-p-1147692.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN
www.banggood.com/Eachine-R051-150CH-5_8G-FPV-AV-Recevier-Build-in-Bat-For-iPhone-Android-IOS-Smartphone-Mobile-Tablet-p-1196214.html?rmmds=detail-left-hotproducts__2&cur_warehouse=CN
Yes you can mod it to 5.8 fpv
Thanks for trying... I was really hoping this would be a win... so the device does not amplify like the 2.4 one you had... what if you expose the antenna on the bugs?
I'm very disappointed about the amplifier portion. It's still nice to have a repeater that supports both bands. Thanks for the review.
Hi, thank you for posting this video. I’ve been searching forever to find a 5g repeater for my Bugs 2w!.....One thing I have noticed with other similar videos in which people are using their 2g repeaters, is that they always have their repeaters directly next to their phone. If you notice during your video, you actually regain your signal (after your initial loss at 350 meters) when you walk back up to your repeater and have it next to it when you go to adjust it’s angle. I’m interested to see what would have happened if you were to test the range while having the repeater directly next to your phone throughout the duration of your flight.
Agreed!
Dear quadcopter101, I'm thinking of buying a (3rd) drone and am not sure as to whether I should go for the MJX bugs 2 or bugs 3. I have seen all 4 videos you made about the MJX bugs versions but I still can't choose which is best for they both have their flaws. Could you maybe help?
Thank you in advance
I tried this a few years ago with a high powered home repeater that I hooked up to a power inverter in my car. it worked ok. but when you are talking about something with "very limited range" the best you can hope for is getting it to "limited range". wifi sucks for fpv. just my opinion.
I noticed that you didn't verify if your phone wifi was connected to the drone or the repeater. If you connected with your phone to both in the past there is no way of knowing without looking to see which one the phoned picked up since they would be both in the cache of the phone. Or was that done off camera?
Done off camera. I was connected to the repeater, and the repeater was connected to the drone.
I suspect those two antennas are just plastic dummies and the real antennas are just small coax antennas buried in the body of the unit. I just ordered this from China and when it comes in, I'm going to open the case to see for sure. I'm going to solder in a couple of SMA connectors in place of the antennas - then I can use any of the high quality 5GHz antennas (like the Mad Mushroom) or even connect an amplifier between the antenna and the repeater.
What about adding one of those directional DJI Phantom parabola antenna amplifiers???? Only £5 on Amazon for a copper foil one.;)
Hi QC101 can you do a review on the MJX Bugs B5w with the Comfast 5G or the Xiaomi 5G repeater. Look forward to see this video. BTW where to buy these repeater. Tks Kito
I have the exact same combination of Bugs 2W and Comfast 5GHz repeater. But while I can connect to the B2W directly with my Samsung Galaxy S5 I cannot see the Comfast's network. :-(
I do see it in 2.4GHz mode but then the repeater does not see the drone's network.
Hi, I just crashed my jjpro hax into the sea after failing to properly calibrate it. I am now looking to get another Drone. Do you think the Bugs 2 is better than the Hax or can you suggest something in the 150-200.00 price range.
Yes the Bugs 2 is a much better drone with a much better GPS as compared to the Hax.
I watched your vid on the comfast 5
G repeater and purchased one. Now I'm not sure how to connect it to my Bug2 setup. Could you help me out on just how you paired everything together.
Thanks for Your Help!
JR
The following assumes that your phone is capable of receiving 802.11ac 5G WiFi. If it's not a 802.11ac capable phone, you will not see a WiFi signal from the drone, or from the Comfast.
1) Plug in the drone to its battery to power it up.
2) Set the side switch on the Comfast to 5.8G. Then plug in the Comfast to its power supply to power it up.
3) Open your phone's WiFi settings and connect to COMFAST-XXXX
4) Open your phone's browser, and enter 192.168.10.1 in its URL bar.
5) A login page should open in the browser, enter English for language, and "admin" for password. Then click "login".
6) After login, the device will scan for WiFi signals. Look for the Bugs 2W's signal and connect to it. Once it connects, the orange light on the front of the Comfast will turn blue. That's it, you can close the browser window and open the Bugs 2W app to see its video.
For follow-on future flights with the Comfast, you will no longer need to use the browser. Just plug in the drone, then power up the Comfast, and it will automatically look for and connect to the drone. Again wait until you get the blue light to indicate that its connected. Once you get the blue light on the Comfast, open your phone's WiFi settings and connect to the Comfast signal.
hlw..bro..i want to buy mgx bug 5w.. but my phone does not have 5g wifi.it has has 2.4 ghz..what can i do?can i use fpv receiver?
Unfortunately no. You will need a 802.11ac WiFi capable device with this drone. The only thing that you can do is the next time that you upgrade your phone, make sure that your new phone has 802.11ac WiFi.
you will have to go in the direction of the repeater for the 2.5 g control signal of the drone. see my explanation for fpv increasing range .
My phone is wifi 2.4Ghz , and my drone is wifi 5Ghz, so did not work to conecting. Can I use this Comfast for conect phone with my drone?
No, sorry but that won't work.
Hi: I have a question for you. I just recently purchased a Bug2 and when I fly it after I launch and it's hovering at about 4 to 6 feet it will surge up & down. Do you have any idea what would cause this to happen?? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
JR
The drone uses a barometer for detecting slight pressure changes to maintain altitude. Wind can cause minor variances in the pressure, and thus can result in slight altitude changes. But usually these altitude change are minor at +/- 1 to 2 feet.
You said that you can connect this using a browser, do you think will work with a Mac using a browser as well?
I need help guys. Please. I have MJX Bugs 2W. I lose the FPV and the signal is so poor / no range. How can I substantially increase my FPV range for under $50 ?
Could the milliwatt output be the problem? It's only 100mW. Maybe a 200mW repeater would help.
An amplifier should help extend the control range of a drone when controlling the drone via WiFi over your phone. But the amplifier shouldn't help in improvement in FPV reception. Now I do see excellent WiFi improved reception with my 2.4Ghz Mi WiFi repeater. But I actually think that its FPV range improvement is mainly due to the Mi's special dual antenna design image.ibb.co/hu3F3H/Mi_Antennas.jpg Am thinking that the Comfast does not have this type of antenna design.
What phone do I need for 5G wifi or what phone is 5G compatible for the Bugs app for Bugs 2W wifi. Phone I have won't work with this drone nor even load the app. What can I do?
5G stands for "fifth generation" WiFi. The Previous four generations were 802.11a, b, g, and n. When searching for a phone with fifth generation WiFi, check its specifications that it has 802.11ac WiFi capability. Remember the "ac" at the end of the 802.11.
@@Quadcopter101 - do you know where on a phone one can check it's 802.11 number whether it has the ac ? (How do I even find the version of phone I have - I have an LG but how do I find out which version?)
@@termination9353 You can't do much unless you know the version of phone. But once you find the version, Google it along with 802.11. See if the results come up with 802.11ac
@@Quadcopter101 Last question then. What exact make, model, serial number whathaveyou, phone are YOU using for bugs 2w wifi with android "BugsGo" app?
@@termination9353 This is my phone goo.gl/efisfh
thankx. do you know if there is a low and high or way to increase pitch?
Nope, just one rate.
5.8ghz is a different band than stand alone 5G wifi. Correct?
5GHz WiFi operates on 24 channels in the US frequencies ranging from 5180 to 5825MHz, 5.8GHz ranges from 5645 to 5945MHz so you see there is some overlap depending on what channel your drone transmits at
Are you using an android device ? Coz I got the same repeater bought 6 months ago and the android interface is completly buggy.... Impossible to enter a password :( ... I gave up with this model
Yes I was using an android phone. I first connected to the repeater's COMFAST WiFi signal in the android WiFi settings (no password required). Next open your browser and type url 192.168.10.1 It will then enter its login screen, which you enter password "admin". You should then be able to scan for nearby WiFi devices to select and connect to. After connected, the repeater light will turn blue, and will remember the connection and connect to the drone automatically each time both are turned on.
The problem with this interface as soon as the WiFi target requires a password, it's not possible to validate the password, you got an error when inputing it :(
The Aosenma CG035 is a really fast gps-drone.... maybe as fast as this one. :-) Especially in RTL.
can you tell me how emergency land and stop blades. my heli went nuts and the red button did nothing. thanks
As per page 13 of your manual, there are two ways to shut it down. Both both take up to 3 seconds to do such. www.mjxrc.net/upload/201707/12/201707121030082363.pdf
hey! Do you recommend the upair one plus to a kid 14 years old?
Go back to your previous posted question on the Upair One for my answer.
Any breakthroughs for 5G yet?
Unfortunately no.
Most phones here in the US cannot provide 5G. Why produces these drones with it? And no support!
Because usa is not the only country In the world, 5g is available in alot of places now
I'm having constant wifi problems with my Bugs2 B2W, my controller beeps/buzzes constantly and I can't stop it. The drone flies great but the constant buzzing/beeping drives you nuts. The wifi is really bad, I tried to change frequencies from the 5180mhz (channel 36) to the 5745mhz (channel 149) and it won't even do that. I don't know if I have a bad controller or wifi card in the drone of if both of them are bad. Max range on the wifi IF I'm lucky is about 100 meters. Anyone have the same problems?
Did you try fresh batteries in the controller?
And as for range, try pointing and aiming the back face of your phone toward the drone when it is distant.
I found the problem for my controller constantly buzzing, and you'd never have guessed it. lol I am 68 years old and wear a hearing aid in my right ear (the other ear is totally deaf). anyway, I had my wife listen to see if she could hear the constant buzzing.. nothing. Then it hit me like a ton of bricks, it was my hearing aid reacting to the transmitter of the controller. I had forgotten that many decades ago when I had another " cheap " hearing aid I use to pick up AM radio stations when I drove by their transmitter towers. I know the controller isn't transmitting on AM but it's the same idea. It was being jammed by the controller transmission if I held it close enough. So.. buzzing problem solved. lol
As far as using new batteries I put in new ones " every time " I fly my drone. As far as facing the back of my smartphone towards the drone while at a distance, well, I've tried all that and it still cuts in and out. Perhaps it could be because I live near White Sands Missile Range and up the road is a big parabolic antenna farm where they download spy satellite data. Bottom line: who knows what is causing my loss of wifi. Going to get a Eachine TX03 and try it out. Thanks for your reply/comments.
hi me from Indonesia, what kind of smartphone are you using? thank you for helping
LeEco X520 with 802.11ac WiFi
But it's getting old. There are better phones from LeEco that have come out recently in the $130 price range.
Quadcopter 101 thanks for the explorers, and whether the wifi extender can be used / connected on a smartphone that does not support wifi ac? So I can use fpv mjx b2w from the wifi extender. thank you
You must use a 802.11ac capable smartphone with the b2w. There's no way around it.
2.4ghz has more range than 5ghz wifi... transmission is better but range is limited
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have you tried elevating the repeater on a pole or something?
I have the 5w bugs my wifi connection dosent seem to kick in til about 5min. of fly time if at all. Does anyone know why this would be?
What model phone do you own?
@@Quadcopter101 a Google PIXEL which is an android
@@Quadcopter101 ok so I just tried my wifes Samsung phone and it connected right away go figure! I have hated this Google phone since I bought it it dosent do anything right on any level I hate my google phone! DO NOT BUY ONE!
DJI spark?
Apologies saw the links to the repeater and the stand. Kito
Wow! All that talking to find eventually that it doesnt work. Couldn't you have just edited this down to a 2 minute video? I mean really. Perhaps you should drink a little less coffee in the morning. Your reviews are helpful mostly but how about taking a deep breath and relaxing before hitting that record button. Just an observation.
Hi awesome channel ☺ Keep it up!
Hi thought bugs 2 w was a 5 GHz not 5.8
what is the range accomplished for fpv with repeater?
It was very similar to flying without the repeater (not much improvement). To properly use this repeater, it would be necessary to place it a distance downrange of the direction that you wish to fly.
Can I use this setup on jjrc x11
Why 5G when it is not available yet?
You're confusing 5G Cellular (which stands for 5th generation cellular wireless) with 5GHz WiFi (which is a frequency band covering 5180 - 5825MHz)
Hi . Bác có thể bán lại cho cháu con máy bay đó được ko bugs 2
hey man, this wifi adapter is better or the mi wifi repeater 2?
The Mi 2 is better. However, the Mi 2 will not work with 5G WiFi drones (like the Bugs 2W).
Quadcopter 101 is tello 5g?
No it is 2.4Ghz, and the Tello works very well with the Mi 2 repeater ua-cam.com/video/0CLcbU90njE/v-deo.html
How long repeater works?
Where were you flying if I may ask?
Mojave Desert near Ridgecrest California.
Any link to the little stand?
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Como fazer a comunicação do drone o repetidor do smartphone?
if i have a bugs 2c is it work buying a bugs 2w
Bugs 2C does not use WiFi. So no, it would not work with Bugs 2C. But it does not work very well with Bugs 2W either.
Notification squad winner? Give me a break....
Good job bro👍👍
Range Mtrs. Wi-Fi?
300 meters
I wish they sold xk x251 with gps
Thank, infomation, bro,
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I would like to need android apk.thank you.
This repeater does not use app. The repeater is configured using your phone's internet browser.
Android apk link pls.
That looks like shadow the hedgehog
This antenna not good
Agree. It is not.
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