One thing that's always worked for me in connectivity issues is to rebind the controller. Works great for sorting some issues.
Phantom 4 Range Tests - Dirty Bird
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Yesterday's tests were in Sport Mode & this certainly draws more power. Next time I will run the tests in P-mode with CA disabled. This will allow the P4 to run similar speeds to a P3 & make the final result more comparable.
A lot of Wi-Fi interference in the city. I suggest installing the 32-channel mod, then manually choosing a custom channel near the top of the channel list.
Sorry - misread your question. No - without the battery they weigh exactly the same to within a few grams.
Keep this in mind: If you are comparing a P4 range test this year in the same spot you did a P3 range test last year, the WiFi/RF environment may be different. The growth in the number and power of WiFi devices is growing exponentially. In addition new devices are able to use the entire WiFi bandwidth (all channels). The only way to really compare the range is to fly the P3 and P4 at about the same time (one right after the other) at the same location.
Understood but I have both the p3p and p4 in my living room. I've used the same paths and altiotudes though.
Can't speak for the iOS version but it works with the Android version.
I am a bit confused because Ken @ DJI said the new app supported the 32 channels natively but it doesn't seem to do so. I get only 8 channels on the stock app without the mod.
I am a bit confused because Ken @ DJI said the new app supported the 32 channels natively but it doesn't seem to do so. I get only 8 channels on the stock app without the mod.
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I know everyone is getting a bit pissed with this flight range thing, and yes DJI should have made this clear to us. But if you are flying at ranges beyond what you are experiencing with your P4, then just move your your location in the direction of the copter.. For myself to walk a mile or so in an open area or even in a built up one is not that big a deal for me. Of course you will be moving away from your home point… But if you're sticking to a rough flight plan or at least know where your copter is, you can just manually land which with my minimal experience favour every time!
I appreciate if you're flying out over water you may not have a choice unless you have a boat! But if you're filming requires the extra distance, there are ways around it!
I agree Wi-Fi is increasingly congesting the 2.4 Ghz spectrum. My P3 range tests were conducted about 2 months ago. Also these test flights are over flown open water so there are no locations there to be adding Wi-Fi.
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When you are flying inside the truck I would have thought that the vehicle would affect the signal. While I was flying my P2 with FPV at about 1km from me nothing between me and the craft. When I briefly turned away to get a better view of the screen the craft went into failsafe (lost connection) and did a RTH. As soon as I faced the direction of the craft I went to ATTI and regained control. So I am always intrigued how people don't lose the signal when inside cars etc.Just finished flying off 4 batteries on the P3 Advanced. Flying from inside the truck is pretty damned nice. it's warm & I have coffee!
Yesterday was the first time I tried this. I was sitting in an Isuzu commercial truck with a HUGE & nearly vertical glass window. With the steering wheel rotated to the "upside down" position, the controller sat perfectly, well above the dash, with a completely clear LOS to the Phantom. The handle hooked it to the wheel perfectly. It was so cool I just powered up the bird, got back in the truck, and flew all the missions in complete comfort. I took off, landed, & flew all seven flights pure FPV. So cool! I even had a cup holder!
What was even more shocking was I was actually able to fly far off to the sides & even BEHIND myself, though not as distant when behind. I believe glass is transparent to the 2.4 Ghz signal, just as it is to GPS signals. Someone with more extensive knowledge will likely opine.
What was even more shocking was I was actually able to fly far off to the sides & even BEHIND myself, though not as distant when behind. I believe glass is transparent to the 2.4 Ghz signal, just as it is to GPS signals. Someone with more extensive knowledge will likely opine.
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Finally a comment on the P4 I can agree. I just love mine. There are so many negative comments... battery, range etc. then don't buy one.
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We're doing these back to back comparisons during the same times of the day with both craft. It's not just distance that is affected but quality of the transmission as well. I'm getting a lot more little image hiccups on the phantom 4. All that is left for me to try is to bind the phantom 3 controller to the 4.
The nature of technological products is that features get added on the high-end models, and what was previously high-end moves down the price ladder until eventually it's standard on even the cheapest models.
You're dreaming if you don't think that the 'full price' ~$1400 Phantom 7 (or whatever) won't have 1080 video transmission and zoom eventually. I'm sure you're also correct that they'll show up on the Inspire-class first, as relatively high-priced pro features.
It may well also be that at that future point, the $400 version looks a lot like a Phantom 3/4 still, as they are very nicely featured drones, with everything you 'need' to have a very good flight/video experience. Thus, the price capping/reduction process you're describing is a major part of the process, no doubt.
But there absolutely WILL be features added, and 1080 Lightbridge (or at least a 1080 mode, perhaps stepping down to 720 at longer ranges/sub-optimum conditions?) and zoom sure seem to be near the top of the list of likely eventual candidates.
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