Kneepuck
Second Officer
Flight distance : 275105 ft
United States
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Not to offer this as an explanation, but for general information; yes , trees can have a dramatic effect on rf ( radio frequency ). Pine trees , in particular, will attenuate the signal, especially the higher frequency stuff, like what the Standard uses. 2.4ghz for video and 5.8 for control. It has to do with the moisture in the needles. The human body is also a good blocker of rf. And, naturally, any metal or other structures. Anything that is in line of sight between you and the P3 will affect it.
Then, there is local rf interference, and, not to forget, solar activity. All things will affect the range. I first bought a Standard, but quickly got frustrated with the range. I ended up buying an Advanced. Bone stock, here in the mountains where I live, I have regularly flown out to over 13,000 feet. That is plenty far enough for me. Conditions are really good here, but still, under certain circumstances, I do get reduced range.
You can get antenna modifications that will extend your range. In fact, you can make your own out of a few cents worth of materials. There are videos on youtube about this. I believe they are called, Do it yourself windsurfers. They require no modification of the r/c or aircraft. I have not used them, but the science behind them is sound, though they mostly affect the control signal. To get longer range video signal, you have to mod the controller.
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