Ion V2 antenna by Video Aerial Systems
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- Опубліковано 18 сер 2018
- This is an overview of the Ion V2 antenna. It is the ultimate long range circularly polarized omni antenna. Care must be taken to ensure it is mounted upright for best performance.
Specs:
Gain: 2.5dbic
Axial Ratio: 0.94
Bandwidth: 5600-6000MHz
Where to buy:
Heli-Nation: www.heli-nation.com/vas-video...
Race Day Quads: www.racedayquads.com/products...
ReadyMade RC: www.readymaderc.com/products/... - Наука та технологія
You're the best FPV video mate 😊 . Always thumbs up mate from Australia . I like like your ideas & fpv planes .
Great job as always Alex! Definitely will be getting a few of these.
I can vouch for these. They are frikin awesome.
Awesome stuff Alex!
IBcrazy my bro! Your video production skills are finally awesome.
Thank Jason (VanGo). He did the animations.
Just got mine! Cant wait to try it!
Great to see that it is longer than the V1! Much better for airplanes to have it high above the camera/battery/electronics!
Now we are talking... that seems some great stuff!
Let's see some range tests!
My favorite antenna.
Nice job!
Thank you!
sweet , just thought the other day about upgrading my antennas
Always moving Forward Alex👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼
What antenna will be the best match for the ImmersionRC rapidfire module?? and how would you recommend mounting them?
one at an angle?
both at an angle?
(OR AM I OVER THINKING IT?)
I would like a recommendation for both RACE and Long Range...
And thanks for GREAT videos, I have learned a lot!
Nice work Alex. I'm just preparing my next long-range build... reckon its time to upgrade from my trusty TBS Triumph :)
Any recommendations on where I can get this in Melbourne Australia?
I don't know if any of our Australian vendors picked it up. I'll have to ping them about it.
Hi Alex, sorry for a random question on an almost unrelated video, but I was wondering what impact an SMA T-piece and 2 antennas would have on a video transmitter and the signal produced? For example, I was thinking of trying a T-piece from my transmitter, then install a MinIon above and below the wing. I've experimented with antennas below the wing, and they seem to work better when you're above, say, 100ft, but not so good below. My theory is the most of the time the plane is above you, so why make the signal travel through the foam? I know foam doesn't block the signal, but i'd be surprised if it didn't weaken it, if only slightly. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. I'm trying this now on 5.8Ghz, but am looking to shift some planes to 1.2Ghz in the future.
It is usually better to EMail me questions as I respond to them better. However, your question is quite common, actually. The T-connector creates a phased array. Phased arrays can be beneficial if done correctly (Pepperbox/Sky Hammer). However, the impedance and spacing must be carefully considered for this to work.
This is why diversity is so effective. It creates 2 separate patterns to fly within.
Hello, i dunno if you are still active on youtube but i hope all is well. I have a really dumb question, on my VAS Crosshair, when plugged into my rapidfire, can i turn it upsidedown and it wont change anything? or will that mess up the polarity of the antenna or something? like basically spin it 180 from where the writing is right side up etc.
thanks so much for everything you do and have done :)
Yes absolutely you can turn it upside down. The orientation of the antenna has no effect on its polarization.
@@CAGreve1231 awesome! Thanks again, have a great weekend :)
Hey there! Love your antennas and I'd like to try them on my wifi router, are any of them dual band 2.4 and 5.8?
The 2.4Ghz Crosshair Xtreme works as dual band. So does the 2.4GHz Mad Mushroom. I personally am using an early version of the Cyclone on 2.4Ghz for my personal WiFi.
@@vasprofessional1094 awesome thank you Alex!
Hi Alex. Where in europe can i find a VAS dealer? Keep up.
2.4Ghz version coming soon? I need some good antenna for my new Dock King module.
I have something else in the works for 2.4Ghz. I think you will be very surprised by it.
Hi, I'm looking for a new better omni Athena for my receiver, and I'm in dough if i should go with the ION v2, or the MAD Mushroom V2? what do you advice? I normally fly around a lot of trees and do some mid range time to time.
For the directional I've went with the crosshair extreme.
FOr range, the Ion V2 rules. For freestyle and high altitude, the Mad Mushroom is better. I tend to prefer the Ion V2 for most things.
@@CAGreve1231 Thanks for the feedback.
I'm running this and a crosshair on my rapidfire HDO twos. I could not be happier and I am so glad I did not go with those crap DJILCD
how much does this antenna weigh?
Hi any plans to update the 2.4 pepperbox antenna to the new black plastic cover like the v2 5.8ghz pepperbox?
Plans, yes. Action... well... no. I am struggling to find a vacuum forming machine to make better covers. On a bright note, the Pepperbox on 2.4GHz is getting a complete re-design. I ordered the parts last week to test out.
Can you make the lead shorter by 50%
Would be less susceptible to damage on a wing in a crash.
Thanks!
I think you would probably be better off with the Minion if a shorter cable is needed. The cable length is actually a critical part of this as it acts as a balun.
Awesome!!! Looking to replace my long AXII. Great concept, but it does not perform as well
So what's difference between the ion and the mad mushroom v2 pro?
Radiation pattern. The Ion V2 is higher gain and thus longer range. The Mad Mushroom has a far wider bandwidth (covering the digital bands, too) and is better with higher altitudes.
What's the difference between the madmushroom ion v2 and the regular ion v2?? Or the minion?? Race pro?? Im lost between which antennas i should buy in your line up... You should make a video describing the differences in ALL your 5.8 goggle antennas and which is better or ideal for any given setup or flying scenario, why is it better, when would you use it, and what exactly comes in the package with every antenna... Do you make any in rp-sma? What coax do I need for the cross hair extreme for best setup? When or why do I need some circular polarized antennas over others? What antenna combo works best on my goggles or best on my quad? You guys make some amazing products but need to do better marketing them for sales at the customer level....
I am working on a video for all of the antennas in the 5.8GHz range (the original is quite dated by now). In general, the Ion V2 is a long range omni and the Mad Mushroom is for professionals. Professionals don't usually go out as far, but need better coverage in various orientations such as high altitude. The Mad Mushroom also covers the digital bands where the Ion V2 does not. However, the Ion V2 has higher gain and is lighter than the Mad Mushroom.
We can't tell you what is best as that varies from person to person. The best I can do is inform you of what each product does and let you make an informed decision. Every product we sell will work, so there is no worry about choosing something wrong, but some will fit your needs better than others. Of course, all you need to do is tell me what type of flying you do, what your goals are, and what equipment you are using, and I can tell you what I believe to be the best as well. We are engineers and technical people, not salesmen and thus our goal is to inform you as best you can so your experience can be as good as it can be.
@@CAGreve1231 hey great thanks for getting back with me quick, I was about to check out on amazon and had an ionv2 and a mad mushroomv2.. Would those two work well on my box goggles? Should I just get two ionv2 counter positioned different instead? Or one ion and a cross hair extreme? Sounds like the mad mushroomv2 isnt for me, but maybe with one and a ionv2 working in combo? Btw I fly freestyle quads, mostly urban areas, decent thick wooded areas, and also like to push them out far distance as my goggles or vtx allows... Also I use lumeneer axii micro antennas on all my rigs from 5inch down to my 75mm whoops... I'm looking for some top shelf RX antennas and use rp sma male antennas on my box goggles. Never had a decent patch that worked well so ive been using a pagoda and a cheap clover leaf with just OK results... Like the idea of a cross hair extreme but think I might need a bendable coax and rp small male connector to use on top of my box goggles to position it correctly...
@@shadeshiest22 - The ultimate combination is an Ion V2 and a Crosshair Xtreme. This is my most used combination. Just remember to aim the antennas up/back a bit because most pilots look down when they fly.
will there be a u.fl or mmcx version?
I am not planning on it, but I could certainly do it. it would require a bit of a re-design since the cable is integral to the antenna itself.
Have it on my hdo goggles with a rapid fire module
What's the difference from Ion V1?
Better performance all around. Better axial ratio and smaller size. Gain is the same, though.
This is sales talk, it sounds like, so we need comparisons!
I agree! How far are you comfortable flying? I go 1.5 miles on 25mW with these, but I cannot do comparisons due to conflict of interest.
Impressive Congratulations! Well I am sure these comparisons will come....
@@CAGreve1231 is that 1.5 miles with 2 ion v2 or the ion on a wing and a crosshair on the ground station?
Crosshair Extreme on the goggles. I will have to try 2X Ion V2s for a range run. The long flight I made was spur of the moment and unplanned.
Whats the directional antenna at 0:22
William Trepp cross hair extreme. At 2:58 of his video ua-cam.com/video/aQn8Pl2yXIg/v-deo.html
The Crosshair Extreme (you see on my headbox) is a revision 4 prototype. I am on revision 13 currently (which I hope will be the last before I can finally release it).
Came here for hammer test
no video sample or test, you too much talking... to see is to believe man...