My first flight was in the park in the evening, in the distance and low altitude there were no disturbances
but when I stood close to the mini and just checking height, it lost a signal at a relatively low altitude 24m

yellow lights flashed, and the video on display lost signal, so I had to land.

of course I raised the maximum Altitude / Distance before, to more then 50 m
But it didn't reach 50 either

Could the high antenna in the park have restricted the signal?
I've attached a video (the height I can, it's only up to the park antenna height)

Or should I switch setting to Manual and choose a cleaner channel?
(was set to auto)

I found it confusing, that manual channel selection for both 2.4/5GHz is a single UI element... I was trying to figure out, how to switch from mode 5Ghz to 2.4GHz (the interface showing you the active mode is a passive projector - not an interactive element) only to realize both of these mods are mixed together at the channel selection... - Manually switiching to 1-13 (2.4 Ghz) - suddenly allowed me to go over 700m away without a problem instead of 50-70m right above my head in 5Ghz mode.

I think the best would be to allow "Auto channel selection", but let us select preffered mode... Maybe with future updates. (Or did i miss something?)

Gu5s Posted at 11-30 05:10
I found it confusing, that manual channel selection for both 2.4/5GHz is a single UI element... I was trying to figure out, how to switch from mode 5Ghz to 2.4 only to realize both of these mods are mixed together at the channel selection... - Manually switiching to 1-13 (2.4 Ghz) - suddenly allowed me to go over 700m away without a problem instead of 50-70m right above my head in 5Ghz mode.

how can i switch to 5.8? i can see only the 2.4 option (i have CE version)

By the way, I was on 2.4 and could only raise up to 24m height

After changing to manual, just click one of the channel column (indiciating interference) to swith on it

But 24m on 2.4 is weird... Must be reeeeeeally busy area...

The only advantage of 5.8 is
Less used frequency in general
Higher bandwidth (although not really important for drone flying anyway IMO)

The CONS of 5.8
higher frequency means shorter wavelength, means worse signal penetration and distance
5.8 mode seems to be made as a backup for short distance in highly 2.4wifi overpopulated areas.

Xmcaz Posted at 11-30 05:13
how can i switch to 5.8? i can see only the 2.4 option (i have CE version)

To switch manually just change to manual select a channel for either 5.8 or 2.5 your app will auto shut down and start up again and you will stay fixed to channel you selected .

Gu5s Posted at 11-30 05:22
After changing to manual, just click one of the channel column (indiciating interference) to swith on it [view_image]

But 24m on 2.4 is weird... Must be reeeeeeally busy area...

Thank you, i will test it in my next flight

Is there a situation that the antenna in the park blocked the range?
because once I reached the end of the antenna at altitude I lost the signal (24 m)


Next time I'll check in an open area

Xmcaz Posted at 11-30 05:33
Thank you, i will test it in my next flight

Is there a situation that the antenna in the park blocked the range?

Yeah maybe test in a bright situation, if it´s too dark and downwards vision sensors cannot see, it may be affecting the height.

InspektorGadjet Posted at 11-30 07:07
Yeah maybe test in a bright situation, if it´s too dark and downwards vision sensors cannot see, it may be affecting the height.

I had similar issues and sent mine back for a refund/replacement.....

marktottymy Posted at 11-30 07:22
I had similar issues and sent mine back for a refund/replacement.....

I need to try another flight, then i will know if there is a problem or not

I will also try to turn off the 4G internet which was active, and switch to Flight mode
(I read some of the other posts)

If they replaced to you the mini, it solved the problem?

Xmcaz Posted at 11-30 07:25
I need to try another flight, then i will know if there is a problem or not

I will also try to turn off the 4G internet which was active, and switch to Flight mode

Yes try turning phone to airplane mode and turn wifi off too.
Keep us posted.

Hi Xmcaz, did you sort it out or found a fix?

Xmcaz Posted at 2019-11-30 07:25
I need to try another flight, then i will know if there is a problem or not

I will also try to turn off the 4G internet which was active, and switch to Flight mode

Did you find a solution?
Thanks

RobertoCorrales Posted at 1-16 07:27
Did you find a solution?
Thanks

Yes since the problem I checked again
It's not a problem in the end.

just needs to turn on Airplane mode on phone, it's help.
my next flight were in place without trees or big antennas I reach 100 meter height

This means that it depends mainly on the place itself.  Otherwise, the signal will not be good