Flying from inside house or car anyone?

Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

JohnnyB said:
Heck yeah it was cool! Bird didn't seem to mind a bit! Posed a couple times
This thread is a book I can't quit reading! So many different versions of mods, all killer.. I've tried to have patience in starting my house mod.. think it just paid off. Can't stand it no more I gotta go for it Man, thanks to all that share their setups!!! I enjoy seeing what other people has just as much as building my own!

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Do it and don't over complicate it. I keep everything as simple as possible for quick setup and instant gratification when I so choose

Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

JohnnyB said:
My dad use to have a CB antenna tower/mast.. 50'. It was really popular here when I was growing up. All his fishing buddies all had them just like us and drones. That's the main reason I've been waiting... Trying to talk one of them into selling me one of those... Get me out of the hole I'm in.

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How ch do you think one of those towers are? How are the set up? I just figured it would be expensive. Its ideal if you can do it.

Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

Turbomania said:
Fricken cool video!!!

I go away for a minute and this thread gets awesome all over again...
The mast on each end of the house is sweet..
Look what you started Jeremiah... It's an addiction

IBV said:
For this price you can already go for L-com amps with higher Rx and less noise.
This is what counts.

Ive had my eye on the l-com amps. I will end up with one at some point and be done with it.

JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

Jeremiah Nelson said:
How ch do you think one of those towers are? How are the set up? I just figured it would be expensive. Its ideal if you can do it.

Friend if mine got one gave to him.. been in a field for a while but was still good. I would only be able to afford used.. and hope I could find a freebie..

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JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

It was this type... But 50'...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L...enna+tower&dpPl=1&dpID=31wy-AKcM-L&ref=plSrch

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Turbomania · Jan 13, 2017

JohnnyB said:
Friend if mine git one gave to him.. been in a field for a while but was still good. I would only be able to afford used.. and hope I could find a freebie..

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Need to save $$$ to buy that LMR-400..

JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

Turbomania said:
Need to save $$$ to buy that LMR-400..

Concrete and LMR1200... Wouldn't need a mast.. (laughing)

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JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

Jeremiah Nelson said:
How ch do you think one of those towers are? How are the set up? I just figured it would be expensive. Its ideal if you can do it.

They used a tractor and a couple people with ropes to set it up. If I don't find something like that soon, I'll get this instead...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007...enna+tower&dpPl=1&dpID=41QD+hOwzoL&ref=plSrch

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Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

JohnnyB said:
They used a tractor and a couple people with ropes to set it up. If I don't find something like that soon, I'll get this instead...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007RGF2WG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1484316303&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=antenna+tower&dpPl=1&dpID=41QD+hOwzoL&ref=plSrch

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I like these simple and effective. I like this idea to easily change out amps and antennas. The one I have in the tree needs to be changed and I cant without leaving my comfort zone.

Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

Getting ready to test these. Couldn't believe how small they are. L-com 2.4ghz 5dbi Omni. Hopefully the performance is acceptable. Nobody would even notice then.

cstout · Jan 13, 2017

Jeremiah Nelson said:
Getting ready to test these. Couldn't believe how small they are. L-com 2.4ghz 5dbi Omni. Hopefully the performance is acceptable. Nobody would even notice then.

Oh my word...please do let us know how they perform...

JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

Jeremiah Nelson said:
Getting ready to test these. Couldn't believe how small they are. L-com 2.4ghz 5dbi Omni. Hopefully the performance is acceptable. Nobody would even notice then. View attachment 73280

Makes ya wonder what's inside the thick 8.5's, or the 9's.

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Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

JohnnyB said:
Makes ya wonder what's inside the thick 8.5's, or the 9's.

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Idk. Just got out to 4000ft with the p4p but then the sleet really started coming down. Little break now think the inspire is more up to the task with the wind today.

cstout · Jan 13, 2017

Jeremiah Nelson said:
View attachment 73280

Just curious...did you leave your stock antennas on for cosmetic reasons or did you mod it so you can switch between stock and external?

Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

Pure laziness. But really the stock antennas support the 90 degree adapters and lmr240 nicely.

JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

Can anyone tell me, the extra remote that comes with inspire 1 (GL658C) for 2nd person, is it the same as the other?

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JohnnyB · Jan 13, 2017

Just wondering.. seen a good deal on "extra" remote for I1 658C. I'm tempted.

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volace · Jan 13, 2017

I installed those

TP-LINK TL-ANT2415D 2.4GHz 15dBi Outdoor Omni-directional Antenna, N Female connector, weather resistant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I5J2XY/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apip_V81BRCTmybq9t

And I got two sunhans 3 w golden amplifier

However the result is not satisfactory.

1- the range is very limited if I do not use the amplifiers , and I use the control signal before loosing the video feed.

2- if I use the amplifiers the control signal is very good , however the video feed deteriorate and I found all the channels have too much noise.

I understand that I can only use one amplifier on the control side , but how can I determine which side is the control one .

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GrammatonxXXxCleric · Jan 13, 2017

volace said:
I installed those

TP-LINK TL-ANT2415D 2.4GHz 15dBi Outdoor Omni-directional Antenna, N Female connector, weather resistant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I5J2XY/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apip_V81BRCTmybq9t

And I got two sunhans 3 w golden amplifier

However the result is not satisfactory.

1- the range is very limited if I do not use the amplifiers , and I use the control signal before loosing the video feed.

2- if I use the amplifiers the control signal is very good , however the video feed deteriorate and I found all the channels have too much noise.

I understand that I can only use one amplifier on the control side , but how can I determine which side is the control one .

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Attach small WIFI antennas to controller. Turn drone/controller on and stand 50/75 feet away from drone. Quickly unscrew one at a time the wifi antennas to see which is which. Don't allow much time to pass while antennas are disconnected, just long enough to tell what is control/video. Another method would be to cover each wifi antenna with foil while standing far away from drone, blocking signal to identify the video/control sides.

Jeremiah Nelson · Jan 13, 2017

volace said:
I installed those

TP-LINK TL-ANT2415D 2.4GHz 15dBi Outdoor Omni-directional Antenna, N Female connector, weather resistant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I5J2XY/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apip_V81BRCTmybq9t

And I got two sunhans 3 w golden amplifier

However the result is not satisfactory.

1- the range is very limited if I do not use the amplifiers , and I use the control signal before loosing the video feed.

2- if I use the amplifiers the control signal is very good , however the video feed deteriorate and I found all the channels have too much noise.

I understand that I can only use one amplifier on the control side , but how can I determine which side is the control one .

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Well for one the preferred antenna would be 8.5 to 9dbi. Do u use the channel hack? High loss cable would give this result as well. Any details on that or did I miss it?