Recent content by 509Eagle

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    Phantom 3S Distance ???

    I had done about 10 flights. But we're all at a small park and I was just learning and not pushing any limits. First time I took it to some wide open space, I discovered the problem. I have now replace the controller and got 2450 ft yesterday, before I lost signal and rth. So things...
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    Phantom 3S Distance ???

    Im in Dallas, but I think I have a new controller covered now
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    Phantom 3S Distance ???

    the antenna is from a Motorola 5131 dual radio access point 0 I believe its 5dbi. Just had time to do a quick distance test this morning, got to 1450 feet before loosing signal and return home, was at 200' altitude. once the bird was back home, i took it straight up, did get to 400' but...
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    Phantom 3S Distance ???

    Got the new cable today, installed the new antenna. Only had a chance to do an altitude test, straight up. Started to get a weak signal warning at about 340 feet, I did make it to 400 foot when I lost signal and and returned home. Repeated the test and lost signal at 375 Feet. This was...
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    Phantom 3S Distance ???

    I did try my son's controller on my drone, and got great distance and altitude. So the problem is the controller for sure, seems to be on the 5.8 side. I read the DJI warranty disclaimer carefully, its voided if you open up the equipment or tamper with it. I did open up the controller and...
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    Phantom 3S Distance ???

    I know another distance post...... But I have something strange happening. My son and I both have p3s, this past weekend was the first time we could get together to fly. he goes out to around 2000' at 200' altitude, then looses signal and p3s returns home. his worked perfectly. My...