New type of extender

[mattitech07]

Hi guys, I found out that there is a new type of extenders, do they work like the parabolic dishes or they are better, do someone have knowledge about this stuff?

 

[graywoulf]

Do you have a link to these?

 

[Spark 317]

That's the first one I seen and I found this link....

5.8Ghz Signal Booster Antenna Range Enhancer For DJI Mavic Mini/Mavic Air Drone | eBay

<li> Description:</li> <li> <ul> <li>100% brand new</li> <li>Name: Antenna Signal Enhancer</li> <li>Material: PLA + Pure Aluminum</li> <li>Size: 65 * 30mm</li> <li>Optional Colour: Black, Green, Blue, Yellow, Red</li> <li>Applicable models: DJI Mavic Mini/Mavic Air/Mavic 2...

www.ebay.com

It looks like it's for the Mavic and it comes in two different styles. 5.8 or 2.4 GHz.

The link above goes to the 5.8 but if you dig around, they come in 2.4 too.

I guess it depends on what channel the Spark is flying on for it to work. If they work at all?

I don't know if the Mavic line of aircraft have two different frequencies like the Spark.

I have the parabolic reflector and it works fine when I use it, regardless of the frequency being used. One piece design and fits in the case.

 

[graywoulf]

Thanks for doing the research on this item. I think I will stick to the parabolic extender as well. But I admit that I thought the yagi design looked good. ?

 

[Dragonfly Joe]

Thanks for the link Mattitech07. For the distances I fly I have no need for extra signal but they do look promising.

 

[mattitech07]

Do you have a link to these?

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[graywoulf]

Thanks, but I am no longer ordering items from Aliexpress or Banggood. I currently have an order placed with Aliexpress that has a 5 month delivery time. No more orders from China for me.

 

[Dave Canada]

i did not realize how much difference my 4HAWKS extender was until i had to replace the remote for my spark BIG difference and more range , but you can only go so far in 16 minutes (replacing remote is another story about flemsy connecters argh!!}

 

[episode]

Just tested these and they work far beter then barabolic ones [emoji106]

 

[RotorWash]

Just tested these and they work far beter then barabolic ones [emoji106]

Interesting, would like to share a few more details? What freq were you using when you tested and how much difference did you notice in signal?

 

[lannes]

i did not realize how much difference my 4HAWKS extender was until i had to replace the remote for my spark BIG difference and more range , but you can only go so far in 16 minutes (replacing remote is another story about flemsy connecters argh!!}

Yagi's also make a difference

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[episode]

I tested it on 5.8 first nothing, i could get 0.8 km, then barabolic i could get to 1.3km then on the same spot with the yagi's i could get to 2.1km and still had signaal [emoji106], so for me the choice is easy