Maxx UAV DJI - EvoLite Kit Extreme

smfcpacfp · Oct 20, 2017

I am looking to upgrade my Remote Controller for my Phantom 4 Pro +. I live in the UP of Michigan and it densely forested (600 to 700 trees per acre) in the area where I live, which presents a problem for drone flying. I started a thread regarding Drone World and there range extending product, but I didn't get any positive feedback. One of the posters mentioned Maxx UAV products, so I visited their website and saw they have a range extending upgrade - (DJI - EvoLite Kit Extreme). Has anyone had any experience with this?

Dirby · Oct 20, 2017

I had one simerlar to this on my p4 and it did increase the range some.
you will have to disassemble your controller to mount this unit.

Techcop50 · Oct 20, 2017

The Maxx products are solid performers. They appear to be a very professional vendor, IMHO.
I have the static version of their antenna (no amplification) on my P3. That more than doubled the range.

lannes · Oct 20, 2017

I went with the Titan Cyclone, as I can swap the antenna from one RC to another,saving a bit of cash

Titan Drones, Inc.

The 4hawks is the only dual frequency antenna I know that can access both 2.4 and 5.8ghz

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smfcpacfp · Oct 20, 2017

Dirby said:
I had one simerlar to this on my p4 and it did increase the range some.
you will have to disassemble your controller to mount this unit.

Actually they will install it for $100.

MGS9500 · Oct 21, 2017

smfcpacfp said:
Actually they will install it for $100.

The person who runs it is reliable and good. If you ship the remote out, you'll have it back in perfect running condition in about 7 days.

And, no mistakes or errors. The install is fairly straight forward but one mistake and your out a bunch of money. DJI won't warranty a remote that got damaged caused you hacked the case.

Tonysbird · Oct 25, 2017

I am afraid you may not get too much more distance with them. As densely Forrester as your area is, nothing is going to be able to penetrate that many trees. You may gain some in winter when the leaves are gone but I doubt you will get much otherwise.
JMHO

smfcpacfp · Oct 25, 2017

I decided after looking at several options to go with the Titan Cyclone Antenna System. I am sending my controller off to them today to have them install the system. Thanks for the advice.

lannes · Oct 28, 2017

I did the modification myself, tested the process on my Spark controller first, there are a few risky areas in the process , short ribbon cables from the stick input circuit board can be ripped out if you don't unhook them first. Otherwise very straight forward with all the right splugging tools.

I am planning to use one Titan Cyclone antenna with Spark, Mavic and P4P

Not really looking for super range, just strong signal and transmission strength

smfcpacfp · Oct 28, 2017

lannes said:
I did the modification myself, tested the process on my Spark controller first, there are a few risky areas in the process , short ribbon cables from the stick input circuit board can be ripped out if you don't unhook them first. Otherwise very straight forward with all the right splugging tools.

I am planning to use one Titan Cyclone antenna with Spark, Mavic and P4P

Not really looking for super range, just strong signal and transmission strength

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Sounds like a good plan. I only have one drone, but if I were to upgrade, perhaps I could the setup with the new drone. So how has it worked for you?

lannes · Oct 28, 2017

smfcpacfp said:
Sounds like a good plan. I only have one drone, but if I were to upgrade, perhaps I could the setup with the new drone. So how has it worked for you?

The Cyclone and the Atlas antenna are in transit, but the modded Spark RC works with the spark without any rabbit ears

John Locke · Oct 29, 2017

I'm waiting for a performance report. Keep us posted on your findings.

JetLife · Oct 29, 2017

John Locke said:
I waiting for a performance report. Keep us posted on your findings.

Hey John. Lots of new construction out here in the I.E.. Still lots of warehouses going up along the 210. Great photo ops.

John Locke · Oct 29, 2017

JetLife said:
Hey John. Lots of new construction out here in the I.E.. Still lots of warehouses going up along the 210. Great photo ops.

Let's not hijack this thread, but yes, I'm interested.

smfcpacfp · Oct 29, 2017

John Locke said:
I'm waiting for a performance report. Keep us posted on your findings.

My RC should arrive at Titan on Tuesday and I should have it back a week from Monday. Unfortunately we have had 8 " of snow in the last 2 days and next week promises more of the same so apparently my flight will be shorter and I will have to get a little lucky with the timing when there is no snow falling.