Kneepuck
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Flight distance : 275105 ft
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Well. For starters, the P3Standard does use 5.8 ghz for transmitting control signal to the aircraft. However, the 2.4 ghz is only to recieve video and telemetry from the aircraft. So I am not sure what purpose the 2.4 ghz amp is serving. Next, even though you are using amplifiers, they are still directional. So must be pointed in the direction of the aircraft to work. Now, do you still have the ability to control the aircraft when this condition occurs?
What I suspect is, the signal loss you are experiencing is the FPV and aircraft telemetry. Does the Phantom go into RTH? The reason I think you are having issues is the 2.4 ghz amp. Think about it. The aircraft is transmitting FPV and telemetry to the r/c at 2.4ghz. The r/c is going to have trouble recieving that signal, because there is an amplifier right next to it that is transmitting a 2.4ghz signal. Possibly the only reason it works at all is because they may not be on the same channel, so there is some seperation.
I would try removing the 2.4 ghz amplifier. Either connect the input to the r/c to the internal flat panels or to the external flat panels directly, without the amp. Or hell, even just do not power up the 2.4 ghz amp. It may pass through fine. Try it and see what happens. Let us know the results. And remember to keep the antenna pointed at the aircraft. How much does that setup weight, anyway?
Edit: after checking out the website for this system, I am pretty sure I am correct. You see, this system is intended for the Phantom 4 series. Phantom 4's have the option of transmitting on either 2.4ghz or 5.8ghz. User selectable. The Phantom 3 Standard is fixed at 2.4ghz recieved signal and 5.8ghz transmitted signal. So, lose the amp. It's doing you no good and is probable the source of the problem.
I have an amp I use on my Standard sometimes. It is 5.8ghz. I use a regular dipole antenna. With this setup, I can fly out to the limits of the battery and never lose control signal.
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