Reddit reviews Skyreat Copper Parabolic Antenna Signal Range Booster for DJI Phantom 4/4 Pro/Phantom 3 Pro/Advanced/4k/ Inspire 1 Controller Transmitter Signal Extender (2 Pcs)
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Design for your DJI Phantom 4/P4 pro/Phantom 3 Pro/Advanced/4K Inspire 1 controller transmitter.Accurate parabolic curved booster completely reflects the remote signal to the antenna (the focal point of the reflector)Parabolic reflector. No bump or deformation on the reflecting panel!!!It improves both remote control and Wi-Fi video connection performance for DJI Phantom 3 / Inspire 1, In an open testing area, The actual measurement distance greater than 2.8KM.Please make sure windsurfer Antenna faced in the general direction of the phantom for it to work properly.A opening area will be better to test.
They specifically say it has a maximum transmission range of 1200m per FCC guidelines.
You will not get anywhere close to that in the city with the interference, especially because it is WiFi based instead of using their Lightbridge transmission technology like the P3A/P3P/P4, et cetera.
I recommend you pick up a set of Skyreat Parabolic Range Antennas from Amazon.
They cost $19.99 and extend range by quite a lot (several Amazon reviewers say that the antennas gave them more than a 1000m range boost). They will work for your Phantom 3 4K because it uses the same controller as the P3A and P3P, which those Skyreat antennas were designed for.
The problem with the Phantom 3 4K is really that it uses a WiFi downlink as opposed to Lightbridge like the P3A/P3P.
For the same price, I'd highly recommend the P3A if 4K isn't that important for you. Or, for $200 more, you get Lightbridge on the Phantom 3 Professional and can use the same batteries that you had used for your P34K.
Hope this was helpful.
I have this, it's just copper plates that go over the antennas. They definitely work, so I'm sure one you have to install like that would work even better.
The only issue I face with mine is if I try to fly straight above myself the signal gets bad as the range extenders are trying to push the signal straight out. I did a test flight with them the other day and flew 3200 feet away with zero signal loss according to my logs. Looking at my other logs where I didn't even fly half that distance I would get signal loss in the same area without the range extender.
I bought mine earlier this year for 600 and have no regrets!
Wi-fi only can be a little frustrating. Originally I couldn't fly above 300ft without signal issues. I bought some parabolic antenna boosters which made a significant difference. As long as you don't need to fly out of sight (which technically is against FAA rules anyway) the P3 4k + boosters is worth it.
The only other downside is streaming quality. If you plan to do a lot of live flights on FB or YouTube buying the professional might be worth it.
Besides that, it's a great drone for the money. I say go for it!
Hiiii thank you. I dont really have much on my wishlist but the most random item would probably be this. Its a range extender for a drone controller haha. Lets me fly and film much further than I currently can.
https://www.amazon.com/Parabolic-Advanced-Controller-Transmitter-Extender/dp/B017IP2P98/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1496172696&sr=8-4&keywords=phantom+3+signal+reflectors
You don't need the gold one. This one is more expensive than the $10 one, but that one only comes with one piece. You might save money with aluminum but I haven't tried that so I'm not sure
How do you feel about parabolic range boosters?
I've been thinking about buying THESE to boost my phantom 3 pro range since my area has a lot of trees
https://www.amazon.com/Parabolic-Professional-Advanced-Controller-Transmitter/dp/B017IP2P98/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1468177167&sr=8-1&keywords=phantom+3+range+extender