redman042
lvl.2
Flight distance : 54068 ft
United States
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I've traveled a maximum of 5202 ft distance from my location. I have about 6 flights in my log that show at least 3000 ft distance. Several of these flights were in populated suburban areas. I make sure I have a good GPS lock before heading out, and keep a close eye on my wifi signal strength as distance increases. I also make sure I've panned around to verify I'm above all obstructions, and set the RTH altitude value accordingly. If I get down to two bars or less or video gets choppy, I increase altitude and double check that I'm holding the controller in such a way that the antennas are exactly perpendicular to where the drone is. I found I can adjust the angle I'm holding the controller and see the effects on wifi signal pretty quickly, and make small adjustments to optimize it. I also use an OTG cable and put my iPad or iPhone in Airplane Mode after the map has downloaded and before taking off.
I could probably go farther but have not removed the distance limitation setting in the app. Maybe one day if I'm feeling brave... |
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