Argtek Phantom 3 4K Install

[TheBigNewfie]

Very sorry if this shouldn't be posted here, I'm brand new to Drones, 72 hours and have just found this site.

I purchased the Phantom 3 Standard 4k, not knowing anything about these drones and have quickly noticed how short of distance my drone can fly. Probably mainly because I'm in a populated area with lots of tall trees and home, and lots of wifi.

Looks like people who have used this antenna have had lots of success, I currently get a range of about 1000 ft, and peaked at 1500 ft.

I can hit 400 ft high no problem.

Anyone here not have a positive result with the Argtek antenna? Anyone in the Toronto/GTA area with it?

 

[knipfer]

That range doesn't seem that bad for an area with a lot of wifi interference. I just installed a DBS antenna last night, wasn't able to fly today because of the winds, but if that antenna is something your interested in I will keep you posted on my results. I am also in a very populated area and I got about the same amount of range as you.

 

[unklodie]

Very sorry if this shouldn't be posted here, I'm brand new to Drones, 72 hours and have just found this site.

I purchased the Phantom 3 Standard 4k, not knowing anything about these drones and have quickly noticed how short of distance my drone can fly. Probably mainly because I'm in a populated area with lots of tall trees and home, and lots of wifi.

Looks like people who have used this antenna have had lots of success, I currently get a range of about 1000 ft, and peaked at 1500 ft.

I can hit 400 ft high no problem.

Anyone here not have a positive result with the Argtek antenna? Anyone in the Toronto/GTA area with it?

bought P3S a month ago and update to 1.6.80 straight out of the box without knowing anything and had a problem with the range and awful video feed in around 20 to 30 meters.

try to downgrade (1.5.70+) and able to fly around 100 to 150 meters.

bought ARGTek 7dBi and manage to fly around 275 to 300 meters. (1.5.70+)

i'm using DJI GO on both iOS and Android. also try to use DJI Geo Beta app. result are the same.

yesterday i update the firmware back to 1.6.80 from 1.5.70+, the update was success. but the whole process only take me less than 5 minutes. seems suspicious.

will try to fly the bird again today and i will give an update.

hope DJI will fix the problem soon.

would love to see what this thing can do when the firmware works properly.

cheers!

 

[longdog]

I'm in the same boat. I notice I need some extra range. I found one just like ARGtek, but rated at 10dBi for about ten bucks less from China/Taiwan.
Would this be better, worse? Same?

I'm definitely buying something and probably not a windsurfing accessory. I believe those can help some, but not nearly the help I'd be looking for. I might throw a windsurfer on top of the ARGtek (or similar) mod to maximize my range.
Thoughts? Experience?


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[knipfer]

I'm in the same boat. I notice I need some extra range. I found one just like ARGtek, but rated at 10dBi for about ten bucks less from China/Taiwan.
Would this be better, worse? Same?

I'm definitely buying something and probably not a windsurfing accessory. I believe those can help some, but not nearly the help I'd be looking for. I might throw a windsurfer on top of the ARGtek (or similar) mod to maximize my range.
Thoughts? Experience?


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I was able to fly for the first time since adding my DBS mod today and doubled my range as advertised. I tried DIY windsurfers before and I was able to get 200 - 300ft extra distance in the location I tested them.


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[unklodie]

I'm in the same boat. I notice I need some extra range. I found one just like ARGtek, but rated at 10dBi for about ten bucks less from China/Taiwan.
Would this be better, worse? Same?

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i'm not sure but i prefer to go with ARGTek and also not so long ago ARGTek release the 10 dBi Range Booster Kit (with an included 6 dBi flat panel, directional, 5.8Ghz antenna for "super long" range). the included 10 dBi, 5.8Ghz, omni-directional antenna is ideal for flying in the Intelligent Flight Modes when the quad may have to fly behind you.
here check the video from DJ SOUL FORCE

I might throw a windsurfer on top of the ARGtek (or similar) mod to maximize my range.
Thoughts? Experience?

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that might works. give it a try and give us an update, cheers!

 

[Garry C]

I just purchased the 5.8 panel from Blue Proton. I have had pretty bad results since I got mine in March. 2100 feet was my best ever right now with current Argtek, I'm lucky if I get 500. All current updates as well as current FW.


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