Thank you so much!!! For the video very informative and I definitely consider buying one, because I live in a suburban area with a lot of interference.
Nice informative video keep up the good work! Post up some more videos of your experiences with the DUO-2... I should be receiving mine sometime this week I placed my order last week can't wait to use it on my smart controller they do have great customer service a little pricey but you have to pay to play LOL
Nice video. Now I'm chomping to get one that I ordered one about a week ago for my Evo 2. I haven't heard anything on shipping yet. Was getting a bit worried but looks like you received good service, so I'll give it a few more days.
I ordered the exact same one a week ago, arrived yesterday, I opted to modify & fit it to my own Mavic 2 Pro RC unit myself as I already have the Smart Controller, wasn't too difficult to do, weather has been awful here in the UK since I did the mod so haven't even had a chance to test it fully yet, but seems a great piece of kit.
@@davidofqwerty Hi yes, works superb, it gets to places that standard controller loses signal well before, well worth the money, just have to keep it angled at the right direction towards the drone using on smart controller it is so quick & easy to set up, sometimes the only limit is the battery - not the signal.
Great video very clear. Is there any chance of you doing some other comparisons taking the air 2 right out to the return rth home message using again both controllers. Many thanks
Just spent $900 on my setup got the best of the best made sure to buy the remote that had everything pre-installed. I'm running a mavic 3 no change at all and I was going for distance.. and actually it was worse than my original remote when I turned away from my drone versus the original
I don’t know what to tell you I’m using the air 2. controller which they installed for me and as you can see in my comparison video it was a difference. I wouldn’t bother with a Mavic three controller since that remote already goes far enough
Good to see as I am about to stick the Duo 2 on a V2 Autel Smart Controller (dual band) - One note: The MA2 antennas are in the front legs, not on the back. Thanks for this break down! This was really useful in making a decision. I have a question, if you don't mind sharing your thoughts on a specific parameter of Alientech Amplified Antenna Units: Do you find it to be highly directional? I don't mean that it has to be pointed at an extremely tight angle on the horizontal/vertical plane, more that you can't have the Alientech unit facing 80 or 90 degrees away. If I face sideways instead of directly at the drone, will the signal be really compromised, partly compromised, or is there no noticeable loss of signal. I can handle the loss of say, 1 bar from not facing the drone, but if it drops precipitously, that is a concern. This is no matchbook sized add-on! We all have times when we aren't oriented correctly. Hell, I got up this morning COMPLETELY disoriented! Seriously though, I don't want to see disconnects when I turn around for some reason, though I doubt that would be likely to occur. I take responsibility for using gear the way it was designed. I assume it is more directional than a pair of decent antennas are, , even it the range is greatly increased.
Hey very nice review you did on the 👽tech for the mavic air 2 . The reason I'm contacting you is that I'm interested in purchasing one in the future u mentioned that u order a remote from them and u had them installed the antenna I was wondering how did u go about ordering it did nt see the option on the site . How much did it cost u if don't mind and are pleased with the product u bought
Thank you for watching. You’re correct it’s not an option that’s why I took a chance and emailed them and asked if they would do it and they said yes and sent me an invoice which I paid via PayPal. I have another subscriber that asked as well and they did the same. Three months later and I’m still very pleased with this product.
@dronePsyche May you do a test without turning the amplifier on?? I think the duo II with amplifier is a bit over budget, so i would like to se how it works without.
Question: At 6:20 in the video - which app are we looking at? I 'd like to see that signal boost confirmed, as i don't see any range improvement with the DUO whatsoever.
I have an evo 2 ver 3 that does 3.5 miles before i turn it around cause of battery. I put on a 3 hawk raptor and got only 2.9 miles and lost connection
DronePsyche, did you change your transmission signal from dual band auto? Or does it have to be specific which band, channel, and manual mode? Thank you.
Thanks brother, was just curious. Noticed no change with smart-controller, nor basic controller. Also tried on the mini 2 with same results, thinking my area is very noisy. Will try on P4P next. Reached out to Alientech support, they stated to choose 2.4 or 5.8 ghz manual, depending on conditions. Very expensive upgrades for no change in flight quality! Thanks again DronePsyche, fly safe sir.
@@wesnguyen5806 that’s very peculiar. I fly in a very congested area and most definitely see a difference. More so now that I fly with stock controller with mini 2 even though I can pair it to the Mavic Air 2 controller. Sorry it didn’t work for you. Could it be defective or installation issue? It doesn’t make sense if not that.
It could be defective the Alientech device, as I have tried 3 different controllers. The RC1A, Smartcontroller, and Mini 2 stock controller. Have yet to test the P4P, this weekend if whether allows. Will check transmission signal to see if there is a rise in signal when booster is initiated. Thanks again for checking in! Be safe and healthy DronePsyche.
Do you have to change something in the settings on the remote? I have a Mavic 2 pro (zoom) sent it out got the mod with alientech and I haven't seen any improvements. It's almost as if I'm doing something wrong. A guy by the name of Luke did it few years back. But now I can't find him on youtube. I'm getting 3,000ft max.
@@DronePsycheThanks for responding back quickly but yes it was on both bands. For the price and weight I honestly want to go back to stock. I have seen people get 5 miles with the Mavic 2 pro and zoom and I can only get 1. Do you know of anyone that can but me back to factory antenna? The guy kept my old parts so not sure what I will need.
@@lourdesnieves3493 for what it would take and cost to go back to stock why don’t you just buy another controller? This is exactly why i purchased another controller to do this mod. You’ll be spending more reverting than buying another controller.
Benjamin Blackstone slightly but you shouldn’t be flying out of line of sight. What this antenna excels in is extending the signal when in line of sight and strengthening signal in congested areas.
Yeah beacause if you're out of line of sight you might just fly directly at a manned helicopter and never notice it. Wonder if it redirected it's flight path to remain ahead of you. What ever happens yeald to manned aircraft means stop progress toward and drop altitude if needed. But by all means stop progress toward manned aircraft.
This is directly wired to the internal circuitry of the remote controller and bypasses the original antennas. The design does not allow any other type of installation. The result of a boosted signal is maintaining the video feed.
sli Fox To each his own my friend. The cheaper and much faster IPad mini is plenty bright and this product gives me an even more flawless connection over the stock controller. Thanks for watching!
Great. I have ordered exactly as you did. I'm in south africa and their customer support has been very good so far (Simon) . Which iPad mini do you use?
@@DronePsyche Thanks. May I ask if you use the ipad mini 5 with wifi only or did you get the ipad mini 5 with wifi + cellular/sim? There seems to be a debate about how it works with GPS...
I have the WiFi model. No issues with GPS. If you need maps you can tether your your cell phone. If you want a more accurate GPS whether you’re talking cell phone or iPad Mini, I did a video review of the Dual GPS receiver, although it’s not mandatory. ua-cam.com/video/sKM-GhlKuu0/v-deo.html
gerard mo The Alientech modification does not change the performance of the battery if that is what you’re asking. I landed with 8% percent battery life and a forced landing was initiated at the last 300ft if you look at my 3.64 mile range test video.
@@DronePsyche Actually the $130 is a passive (non amplified) antenna. Then there's the Pro, which is amplified single band, and the flagship Duo 2. I like that they make a set of QMA shorty antennas when you want to fly light. That they cost $60 is more than ridiculous
@@DronePsyche Hello DronePsyche, I just want to share about my experience. I have DJI Smart Controller installed with Alientech Duo 2.4 & 5.8 gHz non power, installed at DJI local hobby shop in here in Indonesia. I already tested and it's works good, long range distance better than the stock antenna. Either I setting the Transmission keep in DUAL, 2,4 gHz or 5.8 gHz,with Auto or Manual, its good to go. After several times I use it, I met my friends who have a Alientech Pro 5.8 gHz booster, powered with 2 of 18650 batteries. Then I try the Alientech Pro 5.8 gHz booster to my DJI Smart Controller that already installed before, a pigtail with QMA female conncetors, that fits either to Alientech Duo non power or Alientech Pro 5,8 gHz powered. When I switched power on both DJI Smart Controller and Alientech Pro booster 5.8 gHz, on the DJI GO4, I switched the Transmission to 5.8gHz and choose manual. I use Mavic 2 Zoom to fly. When first arming, is good, nothing happen. But when I try to hover about 10 meters height and distance just about 5 meters, it begin to strange happen. There was a notification on the upper left DJI Smart Controller screen, the signal is frequently appear LOST SIGNAL. So when appear notif LOST SIGNAL, I cannot controlled the aircraft. Luckily, the smart controller was able to reconnect to the aircraft and can land safely. Berfore, I already used ALientech DUO 2,4 / 5.8 gHz non booster, and it works good, either I set the Transmission to 5.8 gHz Manual or Dual, nothing happen like this LOST SIGNAL. Is it the Alientech PRO 5,8Ghz booster powered by battery, not suite for DJI Smart Controller ? I have consult this matter to Alientech team, they seemed confused too, and finally they consulted DJI. This is the answer from DJI to Alientech: "The signal power is limited due to the 5.8G environment in Indonesia. When the system checks that the 5.8G power exceeds a certain value, the system will adjust the output value. You may try to fly the drone a certain distance and then turn on the 5.8g booster.” That was what DJI answer to Alientech. According to the answer, that I must fly the drone a certain distance and then turn on the 5.8 gHz booster, is it logic ? When just hovering the aircraft with power booster on became Lost Signal, how come if the aircraft already far away and then I switch on the power booster on, is it will more LOST SIGNAL ? As far as I know, in here (Indonesia), restricted to use 5.8 gHz. And inside the DJI app will do that restriction. This is the statement from Alientech website : (alienth.cn/blogs/refit/how-to-choose-alientech-duo-antenna-and-pro2-4g-5-8g-booster ) “The radio management requirements of your region or country, for example, North America, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, etc. can use 5.8G; but in most European countries, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and other countries 5.8G is restricted or not used.” But I have did using the Alientech Duo non booster with set up Transmission to 5,8 gHz Manual, its works good and can flew long range in suburban environment, but when using the power booster 5,8 gHz, why LOST SIGNAL during just hovering the aircraft ? Regarding to your GREAT video reviewing using Alientech DUO II 2.4 / 5.8 gHz power booster, I plan also to have it, but still confuse and doubt to have it, I’m afraid to have same problem SIGNAL LOST like booster 5.8 ghz that Ive tried on my DJI Smart Controller. Maybe you or someone can give me advise and suggestion. Or maybe somebody got the same experience, may also share. Thank you very much, and apologize for the long story.
How did you get them to fit it to the controller? I don't see that service on the site, also i'm presuming that you didn't send them a controller, you just paid them for one?
Hi thanks for watching I thought I explained it in the video maybe I wasn’t clear. There is no option on the website to purchase a modified controller. I emailed them and they agreed to sell me a controller already modded with the antenna. They sent me an invoice and I paid for it and it took them five days to do the modification and ship it out in another six days for it to get to me.
@@DronePsyche Sorry I am still working my way through the video! I actually installed the mount on my MA2 controller and I made a few comments on the Alientech youtube channel (my other UA-cam account) for their installation video. It was quite tricky to install and I came across a few issues which I highlighted in the comments section so I was just genuinely curious about you went about this as I probably would have went down the same route if I had known this was a thing! But thanks, its good to see someone actually making a video on this item. I only have the 5GHZ booster but I was interested in getting this one too at some point.
The Wilson No apology needed I thought maybe I didn’t explain it clear in the video and I probably didn’t that I had to request if they would sell me a controller that was already modded.
It will work great but suburbs should get great range already. It really depends on your experience with stock controller and where you fly. If you don’t experience interference or plan on flying in densely populated areas then don’t buy.
I seen on alien Tech is that the $168 package? On the website does that include the remote control modded with the alien Tech antenna or do you have to buy another piece? And what's the 5.8 ghz pro amplifier about?
The on I got is the dual 2 pro. Dual frequency. They do not include remote on website. As I said in review I emailed them my request. You can do,the same and ask if they will modify your controller and for how much.
@@DronePsyche well they actually sell the remote controls on the website I was just getting confused they have 2 controllers 1 for 168 and the other for$ 299 so u have a dual powered. I don't know why alien Tech told me that the crow 5-point gigahertz is better than the alien Tech Duo 2
@@LetsG0BrandonFJB Looks like they’re now selling the modified controllers so you can buy a modified controller for 299 and then you need to purchase the antenna which is 450
I have similar range issues with my Mavic 3. I can get to about 4,000' and that's about it. I just ordered the boosted version of this antenna for $400 (without the controller). I'm hoping that will let me get to 8-10 thousand feet.
I actually installed my own Alien Tech antenna booster on my original Air 2S controller. I ended up sacrificing another controller from eBay for parts! I am a electrician and I would never ever do this install again! Now, when I change controllers! I have to calibrate the controller each time, because I lost control of my drone one time!!!!! The drone would not respond! It, crashed about two blocks away! I had to climb a fence to get it back! Now, I know to calibrate the controller to the aircraft before flying!!! I have flight's over 9,000 feet in Saint Petersburg Florida!! I also have three airports near me!!!
Never heard such a thing. But then again cell phones, 5G, microwaves, COVID vaccinations and acid rain also affect health too. Are you worried about those as well?
@@DronePsyche do you have a link to it? I see one on their site that is $139, it says antenna without amplifier. I see some on eBay that doesn’t say which it is but says antenna and looks the same. So I am confused between the $139 and the $400 antenna packages
IT worked 2 times then broke. I emailed the company and they told me to send it back. I did. That was a month ago., They now ignor my emails. They ignor my efforts to contact them . I checked the tracking and it was received. you will get NO help if something goes wrong......500.00 and nothing
That should not be the case. This is why I had them install it for me. Too complicated and you can damage the antenna inside. When I went to the Florida meetup in March I was surprised to see two other Alientech installations and all of us were very pleased with it!
@@DronePsyche it's just very weird I put it back to stock. Just now. And I'm getting better signal! I don't get it. It wasn't very difficult at all. Just tedious I know I didn't bend any of the antennas I didn't break anything. Took me 45 minutes to bring the controller back to stock. Maybe I should just buy a modded controller from Alien Tech
@@DronePsyche fuc it. I just bought the modded controller. Now I'll just have two controllers. I've been spending money like water! Ughh. I hope the new controller work better with the antenna I was getting 2,000 feet and I would lose signal with the alien Tech powered on!,
@@LetsG0BrandonFJB you need to make sure your pointing to it and you don’t see the real benefit until you send it out past 2 miles. That’s where it shines. If you gone the distance with the stock vs the mod that where you’ll see the benefit.
@@DronePsyche I don't know why I was losing connection at 4000 feet away. I just bought the modded controller. All I know is I'm blowing money left and right. I really hope for my sake that I did the installation incorrectly when I turned on the transmitter I did get that boost when I turned on the amplifier
its built in and its 450 bucks plus tax... freaking way to expensive you can do the same thing with 2 antennas 2 boosters abouit 250 bucks half that cost the boosters are the most expensive about 99 bucks each then the sma connectors the 2.4 is only like 40 bucks for a powered booster.. i dont iknow whty it costs double the price
My option was not $450. As I explained in the video, I did not want to void the controller warranty or perform the very complicated installation. Instead I opted to purchase both the antenna AND a brand new controller already modified from Alientech. The average person does not have the technical skills for the DIY project you suggested so for those people, this is their option.
You'd want to be crazy to spend that amount of money that's what a drone would cost doesn't make sense and I know a few people that own these antennas and they will tell you they are no good
Why is it when ever someone comments they can achieve almost the same result on their machine without spending a ridiculous sum of money, along comes someone else saying ' no you can't ' or ' not in my hometown you won't ' 12,000 ft is good but not that great, I can reach 10,000 ft with my own modified controller total cost around $10......and that's in a very built up city. I would advise anyone thinking of laying out that amount of cash to save it and get a larger Drone. Better still learn how a Drone flies and mod it yourself for next to nothing.
Better yet, become a real pilot and fly FPV and build your own drones like I did. Also I went 21,000 feet with that old Mavic Air 2 and the Alientech antenna. Guess you didn't see the video card at end of review. Beat that with your $10 MacGyver mod in NYC.
Mine will do that without the booster. I have been 4 plus miles stock.
Oh lucky you! You obviously got the one and only Mavic Air 2 that is better than all the other ones that DJI mass produced 🙄.
I have the mavic 3 and can get 6 miles on stock rc controller with the display b4 signal lost and drone rth.
This was 3 years ago and not the Mavic 3. My great great great grandfather had a horse and buggy that my Tesla can beat in a race any day...
Thank you so much!!! For the video very informative and I definitely consider buying one, because I live in a suburban area with a lot of interference.
You’ll love it!
Same here, i can only go less than 750-800 meters with a cheaper range booster😒
Nice informative video keep up the good work! Post up some more videos of your experiences with the DUO-2... I should be receiving mine sometime this week I placed my order last week can't wait to use it on my smart controller they do have great customer service a little pricey but you have to pay to play LOL
Capt. Barbossa Good to know somebody else who has it. I’d like to hear your experiences as well
Nice video. Now I'm chomping to get one that I ordered one about a week ago for my Evo 2. I haven't heard anything on shipping yet. Was getting a bit worried but looks like you received good service, so I'll give it a few more days.
I’m assuming it will help your Evo. Not sure what king of distance it gets with the stock controller.
I ordered the exact same one a week ago, arrived yesterday, I opted to modify & fit it to my own Mavic 2 Pro RC unit myself as I already have the Smart Controller, wasn't too difficult to do, weather has been awful here in the UK since I did the mod so haven't even had a chance to test it fully yet, but seems a great piece of kit.
John Reilly congrats and enjoy!!! Woo boo!
Did you get a chance to test it out, as thinking of getting one for my air 2s
They are exactly the same controller so no reason why it shouldn’t work. It worked with my Mini 2 just fine
@@davidofqwerty Hi yes, works superb, it gets to places that standard controller loses signal well before, well worth the money, just have to keep it angled at the right direction towards the drone using on smart controller it is so quick & easy to set up, sometimes the only limit is the battery - not the signal.
This was the video I was looking for down to a T
Great video very clear. Is there any chance of you doing some other comparisons taking the air 2 right out to the return rth home message using again both controllers. Many thanks
Just spent $900 on my setup got the best of the best made sure to buy the remote that had everything pre-installed. I'm running a mavic 3 no change at all and I was going for distance.. and actually it was worse than my original remote when I turned away from my drone versus the original
I don’t know what to tell you I’m using the air 2. controller which they installed for me and as you can see in my comparison video it was a difference. I wouldn’t bother with a Mavic three controller since that remote already goes far enough
Good job !
Thanks
Good to see as I am about to stick the Duo 2 on a V2 Autel Smart Controller (dual band) - One note: The MA2 antennas are in the front legs, not on the back. Thanks for this break down!
This was really useful in making a decision. I have a question, if you don't mind sharing your thoughts on a specific parameter of Alientech Amplified Antenna Units: Do you find it to be highly directional? I don't mean that it has to be pointed at an extremely tight angle on the horizontal/vertical plane, more that you can't have the Alientech unit facing 80 or 90 degrees away. If I face sideways instead of directly at the drone, will the signal be really compromised, partly compromised, or is there no noticeable loss of signal. I can handle the loss of say, 1 bar from not facing the drone, but if it drops precipitously, that is a concern. This is no matchbook sized add-on! We all have times when we aren't oriented correctly. Hell, I got up this morning COMPLETELY disoriented!
Seriously though, I don't want to see disconnects when I turn around for some reason, though I doubt that would be likely to occur. I take responsibility for using gear the way it was designed. I assume it is more directional than a pair of decent antennas are, , even it the range is greatly increased.
they don't work with the evo smart controllers evo works on 3 bands not 2.
Thanks 4 sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Can I ask why you opted for the dual band instead of the pro 5.8 gigahertz powered amplifier? Or is it like a cheap yagi antenna?
Very nice set up
Thank you. I took a risk as there were no real in depth videos of these.
@@DronePsyche ya I hate when you can’t find any reviews on products
Hey very nice review you did on the 👽tech for the mavic air 2 . The reason I'm contacting you is that I'm interested in purchasing one in the future u mentioned that u order a remote from them and u had them installed the antenna I was wondering how did u go about ordering it did nt see the option on the site . How much did it cost u if don't mind and are pleased with the product u bought
Thank you for watching. You’re correct it’s not an option that’s why I took a chance and emailed them and asked if they would do it and they said yes and sent me an invoice which I paid via PayPal. I have another subscriber that asked as well and they did the same. Three months later and I’m still very pleased with this product.
@dronePsyche
May you do a test without turning the amplifier on?? I think the duo II with amplifier is a bit over budget, so i would like to se how it works without.
Can’t. No signal after 500 feet. It’s as if no antenna is installed when off.
@@DronePsyche Thanks anyway :D
Question: At 6:20 in the video - which app are we looking at?
I 'd like to see that signal boost confirmed, as i don't see any range improvement with the DUO whatsoever.
That’s the Fly app transmission section of the app
I have an evo 2 ver 3 that does 3.5 miles before i turn it around cause of battery. I put on a 3 hawk raptor and got only 2.9 miles and lost connection
That wrapping job makes it look like an IED
An IED? Did you mean IUD? 🤣
@@DronePsyche LOL Improvised Explosive Device
That’s exactly what my girlfriend calls me on burrito night.
DronePsyche, did you change your transmission signal from dual band auto? Or does it have to be specific which band, channel, and manual mode? Thank you.
No you leave it to auto just like with the original antenna. I haven’t experimented with different scenarios if I went to manual and changed it.
Thanks brother, was just curious. Noticed no change with smart-controller, nor basic controller. Also tried on the mini 2 with same results, thinking my area is very noisy. Will try on P4P next. Reached out to Alientech support, they stated to choose 2.4 or 5.8 ghz manual, depending on conditions. Very expensive upgrades for no change in flight quality! Thanks again DronePsyche, fly safe sir.
@@wesnguyen5806 that’s very peculiar. I fly in a very congested area and most definitely see a difference. More so now that I fly with stock controller with mini 2 even though I can pair it to the Mavic Air 2 controller. Sorry it didn’t work for you. Could it be defective or installation issue? It doesn’t make sense if not that.
It could be defective the Alientech device, as I have tried 3 different controllers. The RC1A, Smartcontroller, and Mini 2 stock controller. Have yet to test the P4P, this weekend if whether allows. Will check transmission signal to see if there is a rise in signal when booster is initiated. Thanks again for checking in! Be safe and healthy DronePsyche.
@@wesnguyen5806 Did you test it with your P4P? If so did you get noticeably better signal/range?
Do you have to change something in the settings on the remote? I have a Mavic 2 pro (zoom) sent it out got the mod with alientech and I haven't seen any improvements. It's almost as if I'm doing something wrong. A guy by the name of Luke did it few years back. But now I can't find him on youtube. I'm getting 3,000ft max.
No nothing needs to be changed in settings
Is it the same antenna I reviewed? Maybe check that it is configured for
Both bands? auto?
@@DronePsycheThanks for responding back quickly but yes it was on both bands. For the price and weight I honestly want to go back to stock. I have seen people get 5 miles with the Mavic 2 pro and zoom and I can only get 1. Do you know of anyone that can but me back to factory antenna? The guy kept my old parts so not sure what I will need.
@@lourdesnieves3493 for what it would take and cost to go back to stock why don’t you just buy another controller? This is exactly why i purchased another controller to do this mod. You’ll be spending more reverting than buying another controller.
Yes you have to change the setting off 2.4 to 5.8 for alien tech to get it to function
Did you ever consider going with another brand amp such as 4hawks.
Nope this is pretty much irrreversible for me and I’m fine with the alien tech
Is there anyway I can turn my 50 foot yagi tv antenna into a base station tower?
Wrong frequency I suppose.
Does it help with flying behind obstacles such as trees?
Benjamin Blackstone slightly but you shouldn’t be flying out of line of sight. What this antenna excels in is extending the signal when in line of sight and strengthening signal in congested areas.
Yeah beacause if you're out of line of sight you might just fly directly at a manned helicopter and never notice it. Wonder if it redirected it's flight path to remain ahead of you. What ever happens yeald to manned aircraft means stop progress toward and drop altitude if needed. But by all means stop progress toward manned aircraft.
Can this be mounted externally on your vehicle? like the hood? and does it boost just the RC signal or video signal as well.
This is directly wired to the internal circuitry of the remote controller and bypasses the original antennas. The design does not allow any other type of installation. The result of a boosted signal is maintaining the video feed.
@@DronePsyche Thank you
Welcome
Yes it can be. You can buy long coaxial cables so it can be placed on top of a car but I decided against it bc a 10ft cable was $80
@@NadoJoeok thanks i am looking for external antennas for my mavic platinum pro. I will like to sit in my vehicle while parked and fly my bird
I much prefer the smart controller fitting and have the bright screen and flawless connection...
sli Fox To each his own my friend. The cheaper and much faster IPad mini is plenty bright and this product gives me an even more flawless connection over the stock controller. Thanks for watching!
Great. I have ordered exactly as you did. I'm in south africa and their customer support has been very good so far (Simon) . Which iPad mini do you use?
Congrats!!! iPad mini 5 is the ONLY Mini that will work with the Fly app.
@@DronePsyche Thanks. May I ask if you use the ipad mini 5 with wifi only or did you get the ipad mini 5 with wifi + cellular/sim? There seems to be a debate about how it works with GPS...
I have the WiFi model. No issues with GPS. If you need maps you can tether your your cell phone. If you want a more accurate GPS whether you’re talking cell phone or iPad Mini, I did a video review
of the Dual GPS receiver, although it’s not mandatory. ua-cam.com/video/sKM-GhlKuu0/v-deo.html
How did your battery last that distance
gerard mo The Alientech modification does not change the performance of the battery if that is what you’re asking. I landed with 8% percent battery life and a forced landing was initiated at the last 300ft if you look at my 3.64 mile range test video.
How would those $15 range extenders on Amazon work?
Trust me. Don’t bother. You get what you pay for
What is the difference between the hundred and $130 alien Tech and the $450 one ? Because it says they both boost the signal infertile confusing
Dual bands vs only one of your choice
@@DronePsyche Actually the $130 is a passive (non amplified) antenna. Then there's the Pro, which is amplified single band, and the flagship Duo 2. I like that they make a set of QMA shorty antennas when you want to fly light. That they cost $60 is more than ridiculous
Great review sir
Thanks. It was my first time doing a review.
@@DronePsyche Hello DronePsyche, I just want to share about my experience. I have DJI Smart Controller installed with Alientech Duo 2.4 & 5.8 gHz non power, installed at DJI local hobby shop in here in Indonesia. I already tested and it's works good, long range distance better than the stock antenna. Either I setting the Transmission keep in DUAL, 2,4 gHz or 5.8 gHz,with Auto or Manual, its good to go.
After several times I use it, I met my friends who have a Alientech Pro 5.8 gHz booster, powered with 2 of 18650 batteries.
Then I try the Alientech Pro 5.8 gHz booster to my DJI Smart Controller that already installed before, a pigtail with QMA female conncetors, that fits either to Alientech Duo non power or Alientech Pro 5,8 gHz powered.
When I switched power on both DJI Smart Controller and Alientech Pro booster 5.8 gHz, on the DJI GO4, I switched the Transmission to 5.8gHz and choose manual.
I use Mavic 2 Zoom to fly. When first arming, is good, nothing happen. But when I try to hover about 10 meters height and distance just about 5 meters, it begin to strange happen.
There was a notification on the upper left DJI Smart Controller screen, the signal is frequently appear LOST SIGNAL. So when appear notif LOST SIGNAL, I cannot controlled the aircraft. Luckily, the smart controller was able to reconnect to the aircraft and can land safely.
Berfore, I already used ALientech DUO 2,4 / 5.8 gHz non booster, and it works good, either I set the Transmission to 5.8 gHz Manual or Dual, nothing happen like this LOST SIGNAL.
Is it the Alientech PRO 5,8Ghz booster powered by battery, not suite for DJI Smart Controller ?
I have consult this matter to Alientech team, they seemed confused too, and finally they consulted DJI.
This is the answer from DJI to Alientech:
"The signal power is limited due to the 5.8G environment in Indonesia. When the system checks that the 5.8G power exceeds a certain value, the system will adjust the output value.
You may try to fly the drone a certain distance and then turn on the 5.8g booster.”
That was what DJI answer to Alientech.
According to the answer, that I must fly the drone a certain distance and then turn on the 5.8 gHz booster, is it logic ? When just hovering the aircraft with power booster on became Lost Signal, how come if the aircraft already far away and then I switch on the power booster on, is it will more LOST SIGNAL ?
As far as I know, in here (Indonesia), restricted to use 5.8 gHz. And inside the DJI app will do that restriction.
This is the statement from Alientech website : (alienth.cn/blogs/refit/how-to-choose-alientech-duo-antenna-and-pro2-4g-5-8g-booster )
“The radio management requirements of your region or country, for example, North America, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand, etc. can use 5.8G; but in most European countries, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, and other countries 5.8G is restricted or not used.”
But I have did using the Alientech Duo non booster with set up Transmission to 5,8 gHz Manual, its works good and can flew long range in suburban environment, but when using the power booster 5,8 gHz, why LOST SIGNAL during just hovering the aircraft ?
Regarding to your GREAT video reviewing using Alientech DUO II 2.4 / 5.8 gHz power booster, I plan also to have it, but still confuse and doubt to have it, I’m afraid to have same problem SIGNAL LOST like booster 5.8 ghz that Ive tried on my DJI Smart Controller.
Maybe you or someone can give me advise and suggestion. Or maybe somebody got the same experience, may also share.
Thank you very much, and apologize for the long story.
How did you get them to fit it to the controller? I don't see that service on the site, also i'm presuming that you didn't send them a controller, you just paid them for one?
Hi thanks for watching I thought I explained it in the video maybe I wasn’t clear. There is no option on the website to purchase a modified controller. I emailed them and they agreed to sell me a controller already modded with the antenna. They sent me an invoice and I paid for it and it took them five days to do the modification and ship it out in another six days for it to get to me.
@@DronePsyche Sorry I am still working my way through the video! I actually installed the mount on my MA2 controller and I made a few comments on the Alientech youtube channel (my other UA-cam account) for their installation video. It was quite tricky to install and I came across a few issues which I highlighted in the comments section so I was just genuinely curious about you went about this as I probably would have went down the same route if I had known this was a thing! But thanks, its good to see someone actually making a video on this item. I only have the 5GHZ booster but I was interested in getting this one too at some point.
The Wilson No apology needed I thought maybe I didn’t explain it clear in the video and I probably didn’t that I had to request if they would sell me a controller that was already modded.
Is it worth it for the mini 2 for a suburban area
It will work great but suburbs should get great range already. It really depends on your experience with stock controller and where you fly. If you don’t experience interference or plan on flying in densely populated areas then don’t buy.
I seen on alien Tech is that the $168 package? On the website does that include the remote control modded with the alien Tech antenna or do you have to buy another piece? And what's the 5.8 ghz pro amplifier about?
The on I got is the dual 2 pro. Dual frequency. They do not include remote on website. As I said in review I emailed them my request. You can do,the same and ask if they will modify your controller and for how much.
@@DronePsyche well they actually sell the remote controls on the website I was just getting confused they have 2 controllers 1 for 168 and the other for$ 299 so u have a dual powered. I don't know why alien Tech told me that the crow 5-point gigahertz is better than the alien Tech Duo 2
alienth.cn/collections/alientech-antenna-signal-booster-all-series/products/alientech-duo-ii-2-4g-5-8g-signal-booster-antenna-range-extender-for-dji-drones
Appears the duo 2 i reviewed is their top,of the line model still.
@@LetsG0BrandonFJB Looks like they’re now selling the modified controllers so you can buy a modified controller for 299 and then you need to purchase the antenna which is 450
I use my mini to hear on Europe and with the original remote control I can do it 6 kilometers
Not in NYC will you.
@@DronePsyche Neither in Paris France (700 yards at best)
Am I the only one that can't get my mavic air 2s to go further than 2500ft without losing signal on stock controller? I have tried several locations.
I have similar range issues with my Mavic 3. I can get to about 4,000' and that's about it. I just ordered the boosted version of this antenna for $400 (without the controller). I'm hoping that will let me get to 8-10 thousand feet.
I actually installed my own Alien Tech antenna booster on my original Air 2S controller. I ended up sacrificing another controller from eBay for parts! I am a electrician and I would never ever do this install again! Now, when I change controllers! I have to calibrate the controller each time, because I lost control of my drone one time!!!!! The drone would not respond! It, crashed about two blocks away! I had to climb a fence to get it back! Now, I know to calibrate the controller to the aircraft before flying!!! I have flight's over 9,000 feet in Saint Petersburg Florida!! I also have three airports near me!!!
@@bradleyrupska4988 bro stfu lol you’re flying 9000 feet away with multiple airports near you. Think about what you posted!
OVER 9000!!!
23,000 ft with 3 bars with the Alientech. Could go further but battery was the limitation
Thank you for the information, I heard that this product affects health, do you think it's true?
Never heard such a thing. But then again cell phones, 5G, microwaves, COVID vaccinations and acid rain also affect health too. Are you worried about those as well?
@@DronePsyche
an expert friend of mine said that it causes infertility, the product is successful, I have no doubt about it
That’s good news that means I will no longer need that vasectomy
@@DronePsyche How do you think this is successful? Fcc force mod
@@DronePsyche Perfect answer, couldn`t agree more.
Does it have the amplifier? I hear people saying they need an amplifier
Yes that’s why it’s a booster. Powered by its own battery source
@@DronePsyche do you have a link to it? I see one on their site that is $139, it says antenna without amplifier. I see some on eBay that doesn’t say which it is but says antenna and looks the same. So I am confused between the $139 and the $400 antenna packages
That’s because they have different models..
alienth.cn/products/alientech-duo-ii-2-4g-5-8g-signal-booster-antenna-range-extender-for-dji-drones
@@DronePsyche thanks I am gonna get that and follow you in hopes you post more videos using it. Thanks for the quick replies. Happy Thanksgiving
Coach Rob I’m pretty much done with testing it. Take a look at my 3.6 mile video..that says it all. Happy Thanksgiving as well
IT worked 2 times then broke. I emailed the company and they told me to send it back. I did. That was a month ago., They now ignor my emails. They ignor my efforts to contact them . I checked the tracking and it was received. you will get NO help if something goes wrong......500.00 and nothing
They will return repaired
did you get a result
@kevincassio Did they repair it for you?
I have no idea what is wrong. But mine is worse then the stock controller. I'm so pissed off right now.
That should not be the case. This is why I had them install it for me. Too complicated and you can damage the antenna inside. When I went to the Florida meetup in March I was surprised
to see two other Alientech installations and all of us were very pleased with it!
@@DronePsyche it's just very weird I put it back to stock. Just now. And I'm getting better signal! I don't get it. It wasn't very difficult at all. Just tedious I know I didn't bend any of the antennas I didn't break anything. Took me 45 minutes to bring the controller back to stock. Maybe I should just buy a modded controller from Alien Tech
@@DronePsyche fuc it. I just bought the modded controller. Now I'll just have two controllers. I've been spending money like water! Ughh. I hope the new controller work better with the antenna I was getting 2,000 feet and I would lose signal with the alien Tech powered on!,
@@LetsG0BrandonFJB you need to make sure your pointing to it and you don’t see the real benefit until you send it out past 2 miles. That’s where it shines. If you gone the distance with the stock vs the mod that where you’ll see the benefit.
@@DronePsyche I don't know why I was losing connection at 4000 feet away. I just bought the modded controller. All I know is I'm blowing money left and right. I really hope for my sake that I did the installation incorrectly when I turned on the transmitter I did get that boost when I turned on the amplifier
its built in and its 450 bucks plus tax... freaking way to expensive you can do the same thing with 2 antennas 2 boosters abouit 250 bucks half that cost the boosters are the most expensive about 99 bucks each then the sma connectors the 2.4 is only like 40 bucks for a powered booster.. i dont iknow whty it costs double the price
My option was not $450. As I explained in the video, I did not want to void the controller warranty or perform the very complicated installation. Instead I opted to purchase both the antenna AND a brand new controller already modified from Alientech. The average person does not have the technical skills for the DIY project you suggested so for those people, this is their option.
You'd want to be crazy to spend that amount of money that's what a drone would cost doesn't make sense and I know a few people that own these antennas and they will tell you they are no good
My money my antenna and it works. Sounds like your buddies installed it wrong.
how much you spend
If you watched the whole video you'd know.
Why is it when ever someone comments they can achieve almost the same result on their machine without spending a ridiculous sum of money, along comes someone else saying ' no you can't ' or ' not in my hometown you won't ' 12,000 ft is good but not that great, I can reach 10,000 ft with my own modified controller total cost around $10......and that's in a very built up city. I would advise anyone thinking of laying out that amount of cash to save it and get a larger Drone. Better still learn how a Drone flies and mod it yourself for next to nothing.
Better yet, become a real pilot and fly FPV and build your own drones like I did. Also I went 21,000 feet with that old Mavic Air 2 and the Alientech antenna. Guess you didn't see the video card at end of review. Beat that with your $10 MacGyver mod in NYC.
Thats only 2 miles
Google does math for the mathematically challenged trolls. Look it up. 20KFT