Recent content by Nick93

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    Ideal forward speed for max. distance on a charge?

    the maximum flight range is about 14 m/s and corresponds to 50 km/h. At the optimum cruising speed of "DJI Phantom 3 professional" of about 14 m/s the estimated flight time is 17 minutes and the maximum range is over 14 km away. long range drone DJI Phantom 3 professional
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    Mid Air "Compass Error, Exit P-GPS Mode"

    probably it has been already answered lot of times. So I bought a used phantom 3 adv. has almost 150 flights on it First flight and I get a compass error mid air the first few seconds. The error disappears as I move the aircraft. Did a compass & imu calibration but the problem is still appears...
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    DIY Antenna Booster for Phantom 3

    Hi. I want to build a reflector for my phantom 3 adv, I will use the parabola calculator. Whats the ideal diameter & depth in order the reflectors fit like this https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51JJ-zCqzSL._SL1000_.jpg Thanks a lot
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    Increasing Flying Range

    Hi folks. In the past i have tried high gain 2.4ghz omni antennas and 5.8 patch antennas to increase my control range. The BEST and CHEAPEST solution to get over 3.5km control range is: Tp-link dual band antenna 6dbi with a diy reflector (aluminium foil mod). Woth this antenna previus i got...
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    Increasing Flying Range

    Hi guys. What about this antenna? http://interline.pl/antennas/PANEL-14-5.25.8GHz Its a 5.8 panel 14dbi 30degrees vertical 30degrees horizontal. I can get it for about $30
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    Do i need new shell? Motor mount cracked

    Thanks a lot ! but why a new shell its going to crack right away ? Has anything to do with the Thread-locking fluid on the original screws ? I am very good on technical stuff. There is no problem for me to change the shell. But is it really necessary? Is it going to hold any better ? i have...
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    Do i need new shell? Motor mount cracked

    Hi everyone. Today (80 battery cycles since i bought it) i notice two cracks on the shell (on the motor mount). The first is big and vissible the second is inside the hole. This propably happened because i overtight the motor screws or because of vibrations... Do i need to replace the shell? In...
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    2km (7000ft) setup. Improvment suggestions?

    bump any thoughts how to get little better 5.8 control signal without making irreversible changes ?
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    Increasing Flying Range

    hi guys. i use a stock phantom 5.8 antenna and a tp-link antenna on the transmitter. the phantom has no problem to go over 1800m but when i return home the 5.8 signal is not very stable (any thougts why thats happening?). my question is: is this kind of mod going to solve my problem ? or do i...
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    Selling P2 + Lightbridge setup. ($2400)

    Hi. if you are intrested i can buy one of the batteries in a logic price. thanks
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    2km (7000ft) setup. Improvment suggestions?

    i need an extra 0.5-1km (1500ft-3500ft) of controller distance. my thoughts are for a >7dbi 5.8ghz antenna. but which one? i cant seem to find any branded... with the stock i get about 1500m(5000ft)-2000m(6500ft) with the tp-ling 5dbi dual band i get 2000m(6500ft)-2500m(8000ft)
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    2km (7000ft) setup. Improvment suggestions?

    I just bought also a TK102B for $17. it seems to have a fair price for its capabilities. I am thinking to upgrade my controller antenna. now I have a dualband 5dbi tp-link antenna. I am thinking to buy one of these Chinese 11dbi directional for $7 is this Chinese antenna good or is there any...
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    2km (7000ft) setup. Improvment suggestions?

    Which gps tracker you suggest to buy? Cheap and lightweight Thanks
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    2km (7000ft) setup. Improvment suggestions?

    Hi. Thanks for your response. By "tracker" you mean something like flytrex 3g ? I will buy one in the near future but its a litle bit expensive for my whole setup
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    2km (7000ft) setup. Improvment suggestions?

    Hi all of you reading this. My thoughts was to build a high range setup with cheap components and without making any irreversible changes to my phantom/controller/range extender. In that way i can get my phantom back to stock if i need to sell it. Also i want the high range components to be as...