their website is mistaken. For the record we are talking about the NON-Vision series Phantom 2's here:
there are only 2 generations of (non-Vision) Phantom 2. The original (now referred to as v1.0 sometimes) which has the original RC model DJ6 with the gimbal control as a little "x1 lever" on the rear.
Just before christmas, DJI launched the "V2.0", which as Reoscorpio correctly stated has upgraded motors & ESCs on the Phantom (and indeed, an upgraded compass module) and comes bundled with the newer style transmitter model NDJ6 which has a built in lipo battery and the gimbal control is the silver scroll wheel in the upper left.
There is no "V3.0" in the NON-Vision series. There IS a v3.0 in the Vision series and that's where all this confusion comes from, vendors mislabeling products, etc.
so, moving on: 2000mW is massive overkill for a FPV transmitter on a P2 where we aren't looking at 5-10km distances. Many people fall into the trap of thinking higher wattage transmitter = longer FPV range when in reality your FPV performance is determined more by the type and quality of antennas you attach (both transmit and receive). Higher wattage transmitters just mean 2 things: more heat and more power drain from the battery (decreased flight time) and they simply aren't necessary with the types of distances Phantom2 pilots usually fly (2km or less).
A 1000 or 2000mW transmitter with crap antennas is going to go less distance than a 400mW transmitter with premium antennas.
Most folks around this forum have 400mW (TS353) or 600mW (IRC600) transmitters, and the ones running FPVLR antennas are consistently seeing 2km or better FPV range. I personally have been out over 1.8km (1 mile = ~1.6km) and my FPV was as solid as when it's right next to me.
To me, having a rock solid 2km FPV system is more than adequate, and I don't even usually fly those kind of distances, I'm usually going around 1km or so.
remember, technically in the US anything beyond unassisted (meaning natural eyes, no magnification) line of sight which is generally considered a couple hundred meters (when you can't really see the Phantom anymore) is not "legal" per se. Doesn't stop us, but it's something to keep in mind if you crash and damage something or hurt someone and they can determine (like from your gopro footage) that you were really far away, that opens you up to a reckless endangerment charge and/or FAA fine.
So hopefully you catch my point... sure a 1000 or 2000mW transmitter WILL work, it's just way more than is necessary on a Phantom 2. Even the guys setting distance records on Youtube (where they fly out and get back with 1% battery left) are only going a little over 4km and doing it with 400, 500 and 600mW FPV transmitters.
Save your money, save your battery, and btw there are no PnP cables for those 1000-2000mW transmitters
go for a TS353 or if you really don't trust it, the ImmersionRC 600mW and use the money you save for premium antennas... the FPVLR pentalobe on the transmitter, their 4.25 turn helix on the receiver (just get
this bundle) and you're easily 2+km FPV range and theoretically more (3-4)
leekiya said:
Balck pearl monitor with 1 clover leaf antenna and 1 omni directional antenna
this is a key statement here... omnidirectional antennas just don't do the kind of range the directionals do. I haven't seen anybody here with only cloverleaf, pinwheel, or any omni antenna on the receiver getting near 1km. My personal experience (in a zero-interference environment) with the FPVLR pentalobe on my TS353, when I run ONLY the pinwheel on the receiver, I get between 600 and 650m before the signal was gone and it was scratchy over 500. Using the helix (from the bundle)is night and day different, rock solid out to 1.8km no hint of interference or signal loss and remember that's in ideal conditions, clear day off the side of a mountain out in the country with no interference. the nearer you are to urban area with more interference the less performance you'll get. When I fly over NYC my RC signal actually cuts out before my FPV since there's more interference in the 2.4 ghz band (where RC control is) than 5.8 (FPV)
