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twilloo
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signal boosters, do they actually work

2018-3-20
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A CW
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Yep - as long as they are pointed at the drone during the whole flight
2018-3-20
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PHL
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Australia
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How far can you legally fly distance-wise? I've never had problems with signal strength flying VLOS.
2018-3-20
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Acenspades
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Yes, i have the Maxx Mod.  Stock, in heavy urban city, i got average 400m until RTH.  With Maxx Mod i got a little over 800m.  
2018-3-20
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burnham187
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PHL Posted at 2018-3-20 13:40
How far can you legally fly distance-wise? I've never had problems with signal strength flying VLOS.

Legally suppose to fly only as far as you can see the drone.
2018-3-20
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A CW
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PHL Posted at 2018-3-20 13:40
How far can you legally fly distance-wise? I've never had problems with signal strength flying VLOS.

As far as your national aviation authority permits subject to having the correct waivers from them to do so. Otherwise, it's visual line of sight up to 500M.
2018-3-20
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IceBox-Murdock
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Interesting! My wife bought me one https://www.amazon.com/Threeking ... 00_QL70_&dpSrc=srch and I haven't found the need to use it yet.
2018-3-20
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StanfordWebbie
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I have the boosters too, never used them.  I think the more you fly, the more you realize the need for VLOS.
2018-3-20
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Axeli
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StanfordWebbie Posted at 2018-3-20 16:37
I have the boosters too, never used them.  I think the more you fly, the more you realize the need for VLOS.

Exactly
2018-3-21
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Woe
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Agreed. My booster never gets used. VLOS works for me.
2018-3-21
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Wachtberger
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StanfordWebbie Posted at 2018-3-20 16:37
I have the boosters too, never used them.  I think the more you fly, the more you realize the need for VLOS.

I fully agree!
2018-3-21
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B1houdini
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I have used them on occasion  and only when the drone is in front of me  at a long distance out.

I do agree that VLOS should be the way to fly.
2018-3-21
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COMTHRE3
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PHL Posted at 2018-3-20 13:40
How far can you legally fly distance-wise? I've never had problems with signal strength flying VLOS.

Hey, Care to explain what VLOS is?
2018-3-21
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COMTHRE3
lvl.4
Flight distance : 1609478 ft
Kuwait
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I've installed the 4hawks sr, was disappointed at first. But after a few flights, I've realized how much of difference it had, in both distance and image quality. Got to 3.8 KM at 130 altitude in a heavily populated city. no issues what so ever!
2018-3-21
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PHL
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COMTHRE3 Posted at 2018-3-21 15:04
Hey, Care to explain what VLOS is?

Visual line of sight; in most places, you can legally only fly your drone as far as you can see it with your unaided eyes. Which isn't that far really.
2018-3-21
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PHL
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A CW Posted at 2018-3-20 14:07
As far as your national aviation authority permits subject to having the correct waivers from them to do so. Otherwise, it's visual line of sight up to 500M.

Can't say I've had signal strength problems 500m out.
2018-3-21
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A CW
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PHL Posted at 2018-3-21 15:44
Can't say I've had signal strength problems 500m out.

As to be expected from a drone capable of 7,000m out - unlike the drone used by the OP...
2018-3-21
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PHL
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A CW Posted at 2018-3-21 15:51
As to be expected from a drone capable of 7,000m out - unlike the drone used by the OP...

Surely the Air can't have that poor a range, seeing that specs say 2000m.
2018-3-22
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A CW
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PHL Posted at 2018-3-22 13:35
Surely the Air can't have that poor a range, seeing that specs say 2000m.

In optimal conditions free of any nearby interference.
2018-3-22
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Bob Brown
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burnham187 Posted at 2018-3-20 14:05
Legally suppose to fly only as far as you can see the drone.

Not true in the USA. There is no "legal" limit currently.
2018-3-23
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sky6105
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StanfordWebbie Posted at 2018-3-20 16:37
I have the boosters too, never used them.  I think the more you fly, the more you realize the need for VLOS.

I have them also I think it was let's try something new out  and found that with the strobe on the aircraft I don't even need them. But they always go with me.
2018-3-23
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Alex_Law_P4
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There are a few good companies that have good signal boosters, just a known tip, never cross the antennas together.  
2018-3-23
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burnham187
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Just got some from amazon that will be here tomorrow I will be testing out.  Will be able to tell the difference as I know where it drops out already here.  
2018-3-23
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DJI Elektra
DJI team
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We would not recommend users use the third party accessory and it is not tested. I would recommend you fly in a recommended place for better range. Thanks for your support.
2018-3-25
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Bob Brown
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I have a booster and it works as long as you have it pointed right at the drone. If you fly straight up or are more than 180 degrees off you risk loosing signal and losing your drone. Not worth the risk. My booster sits unused now and I don't see any reason to use it.
2018-3-25
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R&L Aerial photography
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I use a booster from DBS Mods, it involves taking apart the transmitter and soldering a couple of connection but the end result is great, at least an extra half mile in distance..
2018-3-25
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