The reflector will focus/increase your RF in the direction it is pointed. It will help in almost any scenario, provided you keep the reflector (foil side) properly oriented towards the UAV.
A wooded area is the worse place in the world to be!!! The Frequency's we use are ultra high....most bushes and tree branches are about the same length or Wave Length of what we use....Bad Idea unless you are super close are a range extender and it needs to be Both ways not just to the Bird....Good Luck
It's good practice to always use a windsurfer, unless you're too lazy to face the craft.
Windsurfers not only focus more signal going out to the craft, and capturing more signal coming back from the craft, but it also shields against radio interference coming from behind you. Windsurfers are of great value, and they are inexpensive.
Do you have a photo of a high gain antenna on a Phantom 4 craft, as implied? I'm very curious.
Why might you expect me to John? My response to the suggestion AC and RC both need mods was that it isn’t necessary- ie to increase the gain of the antennas at the RC end only will increase range and performance of the link without any AC side modification.
You will find plenty of phantom birdside mods (pictures and video) with antennas and In some cases linear amplifiers if you google.
Thankyou very much.It's good practice to always use a windsurfer, unless you're too lazy to face the craft.
Trees contain lots of water, nothing interferes with signal better than water. Think of trees as a barrier of water or simply the same as a mountain. You must plan each flight to optimize your LOS connection with nothing between you and the craft, period. You must never forget to insure there is clear LOS emptiness between you and the craft. If you forget this, and something gets between you and craft, it increases your risk for trouble.
