Probably the best solution for maximum range +5 miles.... logged and verified here on PhantomPilots when we used to compete against one another on distance.
https://phantompilots.com/threads/official-p4-range-leaderboard.72554/
The only issue is time, wind, temperature vs. RTH power.
Dual...
Has anyone considered the temperature at those altitudes? The batteries would let you know they are not happy well before you hit the limit of the altitudes discussed here. The colder it gets, the faster the depletion too.
Seems stable enough.... test flight through different paces including braking and altitude stability issues. After upgrading, calibrated IMU's and factory reset.
I've tried on several occassions to launch the Assistant app and get nothing. (Mac OS Latest versions installed) Followed the instructions on the DJI video and nothing either. The P4 is connected to the USB but the app just won't launch. Any ideas??? Anyone else using Macs having issues?
If you were wondering... Yes they're probably going to do this...
Read the article here:
http://nyti.ms/1STkvGB
or http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/21/world/asia/dji-drones-china.html?emc=eta1&_r=0
If you don't want to go all out, here's a possible solution:
7″ Inch 7dbi Gray Antenna (pair)
2.8KM Radar Antenna Range Signal Booster Extender For DJI Phantom 3 Inspire 1 MS
Go to: Pro Tech Toolkit - iFixit for the toolkit.
The clean install comes complete. Nothing additional to buy if you have the antenna.
Go here: DJI Custom Cables - RG178 RP-SMA to MMCX (6.5")
If you want the cables to attach to your antenna then here's the other link: DJI Custom Cables -...
Just finished the second clean install on my GL300B. Was a bit apprehensive considering all the press on poor plastic material used on the RC. But it went without a hitch and smoother the second time around. Too bad the weather is not cooperating, otherwise I'd be out testing both units and...
You get all the nice little boxes and instructions to take apart like Christmas morning. Plus you get extra cables (the nice ones) to use. :)
Gawd, I feel like I'm in a cult and I drank the Kool-Aid with Jake being the cult leader! LOL