I took the insides out of the MI range extender, soldered SMS connectors on the antenna spots on the board ( there are two) soldered an old usb cable for power, put the whole mess in a plastic project, box, added an old 4Hawks antenna I had laying around and now I can easily go out over 1/2 mile before the signal starts to drop. I have plans to put two-2 watt boosters on the rig with the goal being a mile. I might add an external antenna to the Tello itself. Don’t say impossible because I regularly fly my Mavic 2 Zoom out 6 miles, which most people say is not possible. I do recommend the Marco Polo tracker (12 grams), which the Tello handles without a problem because I run with the prop guards removed.
My personal range record
- Thread starter John Doe
- Start date
DJI also says the Smart Controller is good fo 4.8 miles, it will vary do 4. I saw Dustin Dunnill do it on his channel. Great channel so I thought I’d try it and it will do it. I also have a Marco Polo tracker just in case. You have to have 0 to no more than 2 mph wind and go out into the wind. Under these conditions, I have less than 5% left when I land. Also you have to come back in RTH with the stick full forward.6mi out is 19.3km roundtrip. Maximum roundtrip distance of the Mavic is 18km according to DJI spec. you must have lots of faith in your mavic batteries...
Today I had a new personal best with my Tello .Right now it is 3,072 feet with the rig in the photos. I am planning to add 2-2watt power boosters to get out to a mile.6mi out is 19.3km roundtrip. Maximum roundtrip distance of the Mavic is 18km according to DJI spec. you must have lots of faith in your mavic batteries...
syntax3rror
New member
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2019
- Messages
- 2
- Reaction score
- 0
