Just got the ITElite kit installed on my Phantom 3 today. I was pretty impressed with this kit. To be honest, I did not have high expectations, but it nearly doubled my distance from a flight in the same location yesterday. You can check out my video if you would like to see the flight. This is my first youtube video review, so don't be too hard on me!

That is some serious range.  Was it difficult to do the modification?  

dlongcamp@aol.c Posted at 2015-7-28 07:02
That is some serious range.  Was it difficult to do the modification?

Hi good review and video as well, for the first one ;-), I see you keep the controller antennas, I like that, I know you close your controller, but can you feedback us with the modification process?
Thank you

dlongcamp@aol.c Posted at 2015-7-28 07:02
That is some serious range.  Was it difficult to do the modification?

The process to modify the controller was not really that bad. There are some tiny connectors that you have to unplug/re-plug, so it helps to have a little experience with small electronics. I am going to try for more distance next time, as I still had full signal when I chickened out.
Here is a link to the DBS Mods tutorial from the Inspire controller. It is a very similar process.

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-28 07:18
The process to modify the controller was not really that bad. There are some tiny connectors that y ...

Thanks jkeller, but I miss some info on this video, drilling and reconnection of the plugs, what do do with the original antenna connector of the controller? Keep updating us, Thks

Isn't it true that the stock antenna are disconnected and you can just remove the from the Tx?

Droneguy Posted at 2015-7-28 07:27
Thanks jkeller, but I miss some info on this video, drilling and reconnection of the plugs, what d ...

There are 2 small casting marks on the inside of the controller. They are obvious. They are a perfect place to drill the holes for the ports. It is a 1/4" drill bit that is the correct size there. I chose to keep the original antenna in the controller because I did not have anything to plug the holes. I carefully zip tied the cables together and left them inside there, making sure they would not interfere with anything.

jhall651 Posted at 2015-7-28 07:30
Isn't it true that the stock antenna are disconnected and you can just remove the from the Tx?

Yep,very true. I decided to leave them in, as I did not have anything at the time to plug the holes. This way I can't lose them if I decide to go back to the stock setup. The cables are zip tied together and tucked away where they cannot interfere with anything.

WOW, Great Mod. I am saving up for a 3

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-28 07:37
Yep,very true. I decided to leave them in, as I did not have anything at the time to plug the hole ...

I see that they will do the mod for the customer for a fee.  I think I may have to pull the trigger on it.  Does the new antenna fold or something to make it fit into a regular case?  I have 2 cases for the p3p and would hate not to be able to use them.   Im sure some sort of modifications would have to be done.  Whats your thoughts on it?

dlongcamp@aol.c Posted at 2015-7-28 08:37
I see that they will do the mod for the customer for a fee.  I think I may have to pull the trigge ...

It is actually a quick release mount on the back. Spring loaded, just pull it apart and it pops right off the controller so you can store it in your case somewhere. The cables unscrew easily so it shouldn't be hard to find a way to make it all fit.

jhall651 Posted at 2015-7-28 07:30
Isn't it true that the stock antenna are disconnected and you can just remove the from the Tx?

I did the FPVLR kit and yes. I removed all factory antenna and cabling.

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-28 08:47
It is actually a quick release mount on the back. Spring loaded, just pull it apart and it pops ri ...

Thats even better.  Thanks for all the info.   

Dude. My fingernails are gone. RTH when the app crashed!! I too modded my controller and went the same distance. I believe that is about as far as I am comfortable with flying on the present battery tech. Right at 3 miles is my max! I landed at about 22%. Hats off my fellow daredevil brother!!

jimcloud74@yaho Posted at 2015-7-28 09:03
Dude. My fingernails are gone. RTH when the app crashed!! I too modded my controller and went the sa ...

haha yes! I was a little nervous when everything crashed on me, but luckily it came back. All I could think about at the time was "did I turn that GPS locator on?!"

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-28 07:37
Yep,very true. I decided to leave them in, as I did not have anything at the time to plug the hole ...

I did this to alleviate the factory antenna. I had no plans of putting it back stock so I used a grinder and cut  the factories off.

Oh man that was nerve wrecking watching it go this distance and to top it off the app crashes lol, great video with you and the log in view !

jimcloud74@yaho Posted at 2015-7-28 09:23
I did this to alleviate the factory antenna. I had no plans of putting it back stock so I used a gr ...

Do you guys feel that the coaxial cables that come with the mod are durable enough to be taken on and off repeatedly?  The reason I ask is I have read that some feel that they are low quality and feel like they can easily get messed up.  Might be an earlier version they are referring to also.   I will have to take them off and on a lot for transporting so thats why Im wondering.    Thanks

dlongcamp@aol.c Posted at 2015-7-28 11:19
Do you guys feel that the coaxial cables that come with the mod are durable enough to be taken on  ...

They seem to be decent quality to me. I guess only time will tell...

dlongcamp@aol.c Posted at 2015-7-28 11:19
Do you guys feel that the coaxial cables that come with the mod are durable enough to be taken on  ...

The FPVLR coaxes are VERY sturdy. Can't vouch for anything else. I have a backpack that allows it all to stay plugged in during transit but I don't forsee any issues with the coaxes. I am using boosters which have slightly smaller cables. The antenna coaxes are twice as thick.

jimcloud74@yaho Posted at 2015-7-28 11:24
The FPVLR coaxes are VERY sturdy. Can't vouch for anything else. I have a backpack that allows it a ...

Those are definitely more beefy than what comes with the DBS Mods kit

Very sweet!   I checked the supplier website and found out that they wiil update the controllers f or just over $200.00 if you don't want to risk it yourself.

15,000 feet under those conditions is what I get stock.    What I'd like to see is it tested in the middle of a neighborhood with houses and trees and some obstructions.   What you are getting is what I get all the time.   I can't see breaking my remote open to maybe add more distance when battery is a limiting factor at this point.   

1111 Posted at 2015-7-29 02:00
15,000 feet under those conditions is what I get stock.    What I'd like to see is it tested in the  ...

Under these exact conditions (in the same location) the stock setup only gets about 7500 feet. At that point I lost all signal and the Phantom went into RTH. It's up to you if you want to buy the kit or not. I'm not trying to sell these things, just offering my opinion and experience. So unless you have actually been to this location and flew, your numbers do not mean much to me. Distances vary heavily from one location to another, with a ton of different possible variables.

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-29 02:23
Under these exact conditions (in the same location) the stock setup only gets about 7500 feet. At  ...

Looking forward to some reviews with obstacles.   The video is comparable to what I have here.  So, It's the same.   

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-29 02:23
Under these exact conditions (in the same location) the stock setup only gets about 7500 feet. At  ...

The limit with stock is just over 5k here. No houses, in the country with very tall trees. The battery is definitely the limiting factor here. The stage one antenna mod will max out battery range in about any condition I have found. (to my comfort level anyways) The stage 2 kit (with boosters) is really helpful in the city but has little to no value without a longer range battery. Now, don't get me wrong, the signal is ROCK SOLID with both the stage 1 and 2 between the 9 to 15 k range with pretty much all obstacles taken into account. I have gone out to about 18 k with my stage 2 without signal loss before I chickened out. It took around 18 minutes straight there and straight back and had 14% on landing. I will NEVER do that again. A strong head wind and I might would have not made it back.

jimcloud74@yaho Posted at 2015-7-29 03:05
The limit with stock is just over 5k here. No houses, in the country with very tall trees. The batt ...

I practice over land just like in the video.   I once went out and instead of coming back at 15,550 it sat there for a few minutes.  When it came back online, I was at 13% battery and got it in to land.  But I had to hold it up the last 200 yards.     I like performing tests in these locations.  Makes it easier to just land it if I need to and go get it.   Having a trackimo, makes it nice too.

1111 Posted at 2015-7-29 02:50
Looking forward to some reviews with obstacles.   The video is comparable to what I have here.  So ...

You must have gotten lucky and are located in some sort of signal vortex

I think I might connect the stock ones back up for a video through my neighborhood. Then hook up the DBS kit again to see if it improves. However, it seems like you are golden and wouldn't need any boosters at all!

Also, I agree about the GPS trackers. They definitely help provide a little peace of mind!

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-29 03:30
You must have gotten lucky and are located in some sort of signal vortex

I think I might conne ...

I ordered one of those brackets like your for the trackimo from gimbal guard.  It's taking forever to get it.

1111 Posted at 2015-7-29 03:10
I practice over land just like in the video.   I once went out and instead of coming back at 15,55 ...

Yikes. Yeah, my fear. I lost video once on the stock setup, still had green on the remote but app went "grey". I pushed rth and it initiated. I was pretty high up and out. Well, needless to say, those were the worst 6 or 7 minutes of my life while I waited to hear those bees coming back. I wish rth was a little faster on the return. I didn't have a reconnect until it was pretty close. Probably like 4 or 500 feet.

1111 Posted at 2015-7-29 03:33
I ordered one of those brackets like your for the trackimo from gimbal guard.  It's taking forever ...

Is the trackimo holder from the guy in Israel?   If I get the ITELITE DBS I think I want to add a trackimo to it like you did.  

dlongcamp@aol.c Posted at 2015-7-29 04:04
Is the trackimo holder from the guy in Israel?   If I get the ITELITE DBS I think I want to add a  ...

Mine is from that guy, but mine is for the RF-v16 tracker. Probably work all the same tho. I'm working on a review video for it right now.

Hey Jkeller84. Was wondering if you know why the DBSmod site only list Phantom plus antenna though they promote Phantom 3 . Is it the same antenna all around? Like to get one but havent heard a thing back from them.

EyeInSky Posted at 2015-8-5 20:55
Hey Jkeller84. Was wondering if you know why the DBSmod site only list Phantom plus antenna though t ...

The Phantom Plus antenna is the correct one for the Phantom 3. That is just their name for the kit.

Order Here

i got the DBS itelite antenna as well and the advert is right! the battery is the limiting factor now .Love flying out at range and I find I'm not constantly monitoring the signal strength as I use to on these long range flights.
It just stays full bars and man I don't work for dbs and are not affiliated with them but I would highly recommend the antenna to all.Just fing love it.

Jkeller84 Posted at 2015-7-28 07:18
The process to modify the controller was not really that bad. There are some tiny connectors that y ...

Hey, I don't see the video or the link.! Help!!
Update:
All good, apparently cant see links or attachments on my phone, jumped on laptop and cool video.

Battery upgrade mod anyone http://fpvcustoms.com/products/p ... day-return-shipping

bastell Posted at 2015-8-6 06:39
Battery upgrade mod anyone  http://fpvcustoms.com/products/p3-battery-upgrade-mod-for-longer-fligh ...

Can buy those brackets on eBay for 6$ nod the batteries for 50. If you can solder save yourself 200$.

bastell Posted at 2015-8-6 06:39
Battery upgrade mod anyone  http://fpvcustoms.com/products/p3-battery-upgrade-mod-for-longer-fligh ...

Hmmm tempted...

julius717@aol.c Posted at 2015-8-6 10:18
Can buy those brackets on eBay for 6$ nod the batteries for 50. If you can solder save yourself 20 ...

Cool you got a link?