This explains the basics well. Directional antennas are indeed very efficient. With longer flight times possible, the mission range is increasing. Dji got up to 38 mins with the M2000. Some other got way beyond 45mins. I hope dji will at least make one long flight model and not only variations of cameras...Great antenna theory explained:
Good find !!Good thing I opened up the controller to check wires. The left joystick was sticking 'cause one antenna lead was wrapped up in its throw area. Then I noticed the output connector had rotated (From many antenna disconnecting cycles) and wrapped its coax lead around itself snapping the shield connection solder joint off. I will be gluing the sma output base to the controller body to prevent further rotation.View attachment 80540
I'm thinking this may be the issue with my flights recently. I expected better results. Here are both connectors out of controller. Have another set ready to install (Ordered 2 more sets in case...)View attachment 80541
Could very well be the reason I wasn't getting FCC #'s. I'll check soon.I'm thinking this may be the issue with my flights recently. I expected better results. Here are both connectors out of controller. Have another set ready to install (Ordered 2 more sets in case...)View attachment 80541
One word of advice: Go easy on tightening any screws on/in controller, the plastic is CHEAP! I had to rebuild several screw mounts with epoxy. I did not over tighten, but it just... cracked, cause..... I'm an American...
Do you have a link to those MMCX to N?These Rp-SMA are good for stock antennas or thin cables but for bigger antenna systems it is just too weak. I made new pictures of the connectors leading them out through the RC bottom. Now I got an Ecoflex 10 cable and a Highflexx 7 (on the pictures). I ordered the Mmcx to N-male pigtail using highflex 7 cable.
On your pictures the RP-SMA looks like an unshielded version to me?? That would also explain bad results..View attachment 80649 View attachment 80650 View attachment 80651
ok... Otherwise looks fine... Otherwise use N pigtails. You can rely on those and get the RC balanced without cracking the shell..Refresh that link I posted.. had to re-check the polarity....
I get a mind image looking at these pictures of Captain Kirk and Spock sitting in the chairs.These Rp-SMA are good for stock antennas or thin cables but for bigger antenna systems it is just too weak. I made new pictures of the connectors leading them out through the RC bottom. Now I got an Ecoflex 10 cable and a Highflexx 7 (on the pictures). I ordered the Mmcx to N-male pigtail using highflex 7 cable.
On your pictures the RP-SMA looks like an unshielded version to me?? That would also explain bad results..View attachment 80649 View attachment 80650 View attachment 80651
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