I've had my P3S since December 3 and I have used it a lot. There's times when I get lots of "no signal" and "strong interference" warnings but none have yet triggered a return to home and I always have control of the Phantom. Does anyone else experience this too? The furthest I've gone is 300 meters but these issues happen mostly when its closest to me.

I have found that rotating my standing position + or - 25° when I get a low signal strength message makes it go away.  (also make sure the antenna are pointed upward.)

hummingbird.uav Posted at 2015-12-13 11:41
I have found that rotating my standing position + or - 25° when I get a low signal strength message ...

I'll try that out next time. Thanks!

Hi ,
Please take care of the attenna orientation .

What type of an environment are you in?  Close to buildings / large structures or out in an open field?  Yes antenna orientation matters a lot but the environmentmatters even more.

RC Noob Posted at 2015-12-14 06:16
What type of an environment are you in?  Close to buildings / large structures or out in an open fie ...

On two occasions I was in a big park that's right next to an executive airport. I did notice that when I was flying away from the airport everything was fine. It was when I flew towards the direction of the airport that it started to act up. I was out of the no fly zone but very close to it. The other times it was in the beach pretty far from buildings. At beginning everything was good I manage to get 300 meters but on the second flight when I had it hovering about 50 meters above me that's when all the warnings started.

DJI-Patrick Posted at 2015-12-14 05:19
Hi ,
Please take care of the attenna orientation .

I'm a bit confused about that. Is it always supposed to be up or am I supposed to have it straight sometimes?

Pl0701 Posted at 2015-12-14 07:51
I'm a bit confused about that. Is it always supposed to be up or am I supposed to have it straight ...

I'm not familiar with the Standard - I have a P3Pro. However...

Signals are strongest "broadside" to the antenna. If your antenna is pointed directly at your Phantom, it's getting the weakest signal you could send it. As suggested above, make sure your antenna orientation is at its best for the strongest signal to your Phantom. The further away your Phantom gets, the more you probably want to have your antenna pointed straight up. If your Phantom is closer and pretty much overhead, you want your antenna pointed straight out.

Again, I'm not familiar with the Standard version. In the manual for the Pro, the antenna orientation is briefly discussed and there are a couple of pictures illustrating the proper technique.

As you fly, you may have to adjust your antenna now and then.

Art - N4PJ
Leesburg, FL

aburkefl@gmail. Posted at 2015-12-14 09:48
I'm not familiar with the Standard - I have a P3Pro. However...

Signals are strongest "broadside" ...

Thank you that's very helpful!

Here is a great video on antenna orientation

hummingbird.uav Posted at 2015-12-13 11:41
I have found that rotating my standing position + or - 25° when I get a low signal strength message ...

Antennas should not be pointing up.  The weakest point of propagation is the tip.  The length of the flat side should point to the quad.  Perpendicular to the ground or slightly angled down so when flying the long side is always facing the quad.  

DJI-Ken Posted at 2015-12-14 11:13
Here is a great video on antenna orientation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7M9JtfVwQE

This video is very helpful thank you!

nrgwise Posted at 2015-12-14 11:33
Antennas should not be pointing up.  The weakest point of propagation is the tip.  The length of t ...

Got it thanks!!

Agree 100% with Art (aburkefl).  The antenna needs to be as broadside as possible to the quad.  Also, vegetation will decrease signal drastically.  Stay away from having trees, buildings, solids between the antenna and the quad.

Pl0701 Posted at 2015-12-14 01:18
I'll try that out next time. Thanks!

Make sure your antenna are pointing so the tips are not, repeat, not aimed at the drone. Antenna work best when parallel to the bird in the air.

Pl0701 Posted at 2015-12-14 01:18
I'll try that out next time. Thanks!

Make sure the antenna are always parallel to the bird in the air. Never pointing directly at it.