Is there any way or setting to extend my range? The goggles disconnect and the drone goes to RTH after about a mile in flight. I forgot to mention that I'm flying my new DJI FPV
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Disconnect after about 1 mile in flight
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DJI FPV with V2 goggles I purchased 4 day ago and flying with Tripltek model T7121 tablet.
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I don’t think the range you’re getting is out of line for what you have.
If there is hardware out there to extend that range, I would not know.
I’ve had other DJI products with supposed range extenders and didn’t get much benefit from those products.
If there is hardware out there to extend that range, I would not know.
I’ve had other DJI products with supposed range extenders and didn’t get much benefit from those products.
I've read that you get better distance if you fly with your iphone, ipad or tablet hooked to your controller?
So...... with the new DJI FPV drone and V2 goggles you really can't expect more than a mile or so distance out of the box? I have not purchased the DJI FPV drone yet, still kinda on the fence.
the DJI FPV will easily do 4km.... assuming you have line of sight, and no interference, just - force it to 2.4 ghz.
(Im in CE region)
in my experience (Im in 'open' countryside range is mostly limited by line of sight (hills getting in the way), altitude limits ( max 500m above take off point) and battery time.
beyond 2.5k... I always turn back, not due to signal -but battery, Im usually flying a 'circuit' rather than straight out n' back, so 2.5k, can easily be an 8k flight distance - at that point, a change in wind conditions could mean lack of battery ... and you dont want to go below 10-15% as, repeatedly, it will damage your battery.
of couse, in most countries, legally your spotter(s) must always be able to see (unaided!) the drone, so going long distances need some organisation
you say RTH is triggered, is this because you lose control (video or remote control?)
or is it just doing an RTH
if its just returning home, and you still had control/video - then check your maximum distance is not set in the menu - you can set this to unlimited.
(Im in CE region)
in my experience (Im in 'open' countryside range is mostly limited by line of sight (hills getting in the way), altitude limits ( max 500m above take off point) and battery time.
beyond 2.5k... I always turn back, not due to signal -but battery, Im usually flying a 'circuit' rather than straight out n' back, so 2.5k, can easily be an 8k flight distance - at that point, a change in wind conditions could mean lack of battery ... and you dont want to go below 10-15% as, repeatedly, it will damage your battery.
of couse, in most countries, legally your spotter(s) must always be able to see (unaided!) the drone, so going long distances need some organisation
you say RTH is triggered, is this because you lose control (video or remote control?)
or is it just doing an RTH
if its just returning home, and you still had control/video - then check your maximum distance is not set in the menu - you can set this to unlimited.
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No limit on distance and the goggles view is disconnected until it is about halfway home then everything goes normal, so I cancel return and continue to fly.the DJI FPV will easily do 4km.... assuming you have line of sight, and no interference, just - force it to 2.4 ghz.
(Im in CE region)
in my experience (Im in 'open' countryside range is mostly limited by line of sight (hills getting in the way), altitude limits ( max 500m above take off point) and battery time.
beyond 2.5k... I always turn back, not due to signal -but battery, Im usually flying a 'circuit' rather than straight out n' back, so 2.5k, can easily be an 8k flight distance - at that point, a change in wind conditions could mean lack of battery ... and you dont want to go below 10-15% as, repeatedly, it will damage your battery.
of couse, in most countries, legally your spotter(s) must always be able to see (unaided!) the drone, so going long distances need some organisation
you say RTH is triggered, is this because you lose control (video or remote control?)
or is it just doing an RTH
if its just returning home, and you still had control/video - then check your maximum distance is not set in the menu - you can set this to unlimited.
have you tried forcing it to use 2.4ghz, (transmission settings manual),
it appears AUTO will always select 5.8ghz, which I've personally found is much more limited in range and penetration.
apart from that, my only issues are line of site... the further out, the less penetration you'll get, so hills/buildings will cause issues.
often you can just gain some height (within legal restrictions) to ensure you're getting a clean signal
if thats not working, perhaps try flying somewhere else, perhaps something is interfering with your signal.
it appears AUTO will always select 5.8ghz, which I've personally found is much more limited in range and penetration.
apart from that, my only issues are line of site... the further out, the less penetration you'll get, so hills/buildings will cause issues.
often you can just gain some height (within legal restrictions) to ensure you're getting a clean signal
if thats not working, perhaps try flying somewhere else, perhaps something is interfering with your signal.
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