New firmware 1.7.8 (01.07.0082) P3S

Ojcze Nasz · Jul 31, 2016

TDKUK said:
OMG I miss all this! Sold my P3S...........

I was wondering where you are... I though you'd be the first one to try new f/w

Hungluu165 · Jul 31, 2016

Johan Thiart said:
Only problem I had is DJ

Yes tested on 2 different P3s, FPV is still a bit laggy but signal is full on FPV and range 1.2km. Previously on 1.6.80 it was 300-350m same area.

wow sounds great, I'm exciting to update my p3s and experience the new range...but this is just beta version, I think there may be some errors, even RTH not working probably or flying away in a worst case ????

Aspect · Jul 31, 2016

Hungluu165 said:
wow sounds great, I'm exciting to update my p3s and experience the new range...but this is just beta version, I think there may be some errors, even RTH not working probably or flying away in a worst case ????

I have been using it since Thursday and have not had any negative issues, it resolved my range and connection issues and RTH works just as it should as well as all the flying modes etc... Nothing seems buggy or has a feeling of "being worked on"
It's been great for me.

Glock4me · Jul 31, 2016

Aspect said:
I have been using it since Thursday and have not had any negative issues, it resolved my range and connection issues and RTH works just as it should as well as all the flying modes etc... Nothing seems buggy or has a feeling of "being worked on"
It's been great for me.

Did you use the link in this thread? Did it automatically download to your computer?

Glock4me · Jul 31, 2016

BillyP13 said:
I must admit some of the 'language' is a wee bit over my head
My P3S and I only have a 3 week relationship.....but would really love to find a simple way of addressing this firmware issue
As it is my range won't go above 70m. Any help out there for a simpleton like me?

Billy, A few weeks ago I installed a ARGtek antenna extender on my P3S. I was previously getting a distance of 1800'-2000' and 600' altitude stock. After the mod I was getting maybe 800'-900' distance and 300' altitude. I redid my cabled and checked connections. All is good there byt the range was still poor. At this minute I am doing the Firmware upgrade as described in this thread. I will report back after a test flight. Others report a great improvement. I have my fingers crossed.

Chad Humphries · Jul 31, 2016

I installed .0084 on the drone today and took a couple of flights. I live in a fairly congested neighborhood (USA) with a lot of trees around and neighbors with WiFi. In one particular path/direction I am able to do some long-distance testing right from my driveway and I've been amazed at the results even on 1.6.8 firmware. All results are at about 400ft elevation.
Previous best with only a Windsurfer - 5085ft
Installed new DBS Mod yesterday (no amps) - 6500ft last night which showed that the DBS Mod appears to help (good news as I just bought it)
Installed .0084 Beta Firmware today and got 5838ft in the same general direction.

I guess I'm lucky that the 1.6.8 firmware doesn't appear to impact me as much as others which I can't seem to explain. I was hoping that the new firmware would boost things even further but I'm already going a pretty decent distance without amps. In other directions around my house I usually can't get past 2500ft at same elevation which is likely where the most interference comes into play.

Are these results comparable to others running DBS or ARGTek mods without amps?

rellinb · Jul 31, 2016

Tried the beta today - definitely better. I'm not ready to say it is fixed as I still had RC Lost issues at distances I did not expect (200ft altitude and 500 feet distance from remote). Will post again after more tests.

Jimmys · Jul 31, 2016

rellinb said:
Tried the beta today - definitely better. I'm not ready to say it is fixed as I still had RC Lost issues at distances I did not expect (200ft altitude and 500 feet distance from remote). Will post again after more tests.

Same problems

Aspect · Jul 31, 2016

Glock4me said:
Did you use the link in this thread? Did it automatically download to your computer?

Yes.
I used the very first link posted in this thread.

longdog · Jul 31, 2016

Chad Humphries said:
I installed .0084 on the drone today and took a couple of flights. I live in a fairly congested neighborhood (USA) with a lot of trees around and neighbors with WiFi. In one particular path/direction I am able to do some long-distance testing right from my driveway and I've been amazed at the results even on 1.6.8 firmware. All results are at about 400ft elevation.
Previous best with only a Windsurfer - 5085ft
Installed new DBS Mod yesterday (no amps) - 6500ft last night which showed that the DBS Mod appears to help (good news as I just bought it)
Installed .0084 Beta Firmware today and got 5838ft in the same general direction.

I guess I'm lucky that the 1.6.8 firmware doesn't appear to impact me as much as others which I can't seem to explain. I was hoping that the new firmware would boost things even further but I'm already going a pretty decent distance without amps. In other directions around my house I usually can't get past 2500ft at same elevation which is likely where the most interference comes into play.

Are these results comparable to others running DBS or ARGTek mods without amps?

I'm in the same boat as you. My range seems pretty decent with the 1.6. Of course I wish it were better, but I'm not ready to risk trying for a beta. I guess I'm not that desperate with having cut outs at 100 feet out. I'm seeing upwards of 13000ft with my modded P3S.

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Chad Humphries · Aug 1, 2016

longdog said:
I'm in the same boat as you. My range seems pretty decent with the 1.6. Of course I wish it were better, but I'm not ready to risk trying for a beta. I guess I'm not that desperate with having cut outs at 100 feet out. I'm seeing upwards of 13000ft with my modded P3S.

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Would you mind providing a summary of the mods you are using?

Pozsi85 · Aug 1, 2016

if i upgrade with this, can i downgrade for 1.6, then 1.5 ? Please help, because the answer is yes, i would like to try this beta...

Ojcze Nasz · Aug 1, 2016

Pozsi85 said:
if i upgrade with this, can i downgrade for 1.6, then 1.5 ? Please help, because the answer is yes, i would like to try this beta...

I think so...
It's beta software... why would they lock it?

longdog · Aug 1, 2016

Chad Humphries said:
Would you mind providing a summary of the mods you are using?

P3S
DBS ITELITE antenna
Silver Sunhans amps (2.4ghz and 5.8ghz)
The blue 6600mah 3s lipo battery with dual leads

Pozsi85 · Aug 1, 2016

Ojcze Nasz said:
I think so...
It's beta software... why would they lock it?

So not sure... Can anyone test it, if the downgrade working? And th functions working perfect with this beta?

Glock4me · Aug 1, 2016

Glock4me said:
Billy, A few weeks ago I installed a ARGtek antenna extender on my P3S. I was previously getting a distance of 1800'-2000' and 600' altitude stock. After the mod I was getting maybe 800'-900' distance and 300' altitude. I redid my cabled and checked connections. All is good there byt the range was still poor. At this minute I am doing the Firmware upgrade as described in this thread. I will report back after a test flight. Others report a great improvement. I have my fingers crossed.

Tried a test flight this afternoon and range was exceptionally better considering the "hole" I am in with hills and trees. Achieved 600' altitude and about 1300-1400 feet distance. FW update seems to have worked. I will have to test it in a more open area later this week.

rellinb · Aug 1, 2016

No luck for me w/ the beta firmware - the problem continues. I'm boxing it up to send it back right now - I've tried all other options.

Glock4me · Aug 1, 2016

rellinb said:
No luck for me w/ the beta firmware - the problem continues. I'm boxing it up to send it back right now - I've tried all other options.

Did you do a continuity check on the cables with them unplugged?

Hungluu165 · Aug 1, 2016

rellinb said:
No luck for me w/ the beta firmware - the problem continues. I'm boxing it up to send it back right now - I've tried all other options.

U mean u have tried wind surfer / downgrade firmware or any other mods and still not getting better range?

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rellinb · Aug 1, 2016

Hungluu165 said:
U mean u have tried wind surfer / downgrade firmware or any other mods and still not getting better range?

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I've tried 1.7.8 beta, 1.6 and 1.5 firmwares with no luck. I'm not sure what continuity check or wind surfer means.