1.2 mile range test run

DroneyDrone · Jan 7, 2017

Flew a test run on range capability. Video started dropping right at 1.24 miles so I initiated RTH. Temp was about 35 degrees. Pretty cool!

I'll probably post the video of it on youtube.

inkdrop · Jan 7, 2017

Keep the minimum operating temp in mind when flying in cold climates. With that said I wanted to fly so bad today but did not want my drone to freeze. Good run!

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kcult · Apr 30, 2017

I've only flown around my neighborhood so far, but twice I've lost remote control connection. Both times were well below the 1.2 mile stated range. One was even less than a half mile.

What affects range to the point I can't get a half mile from home before RTH kicks in?

gareth5000 · May 2, 2017

I reached nearly 4 kms and had good signal. All stock!

cb4017 · May 2, 2017

Just what are the typical ranges folks are getting with the X-Star Premium? I had a DJI P3A that I could push out to 10,000 feet on a regular basis. Thinking about getting a refurbished X-Star Premium but don't want to be disappointed with the range. I live in the high Nevada desert and have plenty of space to fly.

Dino54 · May 2, 2017

cb4017 said:
Just what are the typical ranges folks are getting with the X-Star Premium? I had a DJI P3A that I could push out to 10,000 feet on a regular basis. Thinking about getting a refurbished X-Star Premium but don't want to be disappointed with the range. I live in the high Nevada desert and have plenty of space to fly.

I live in rural flatlands of Indiana with the only obstacles to deal with are trees and get a consistent 1.5 mi distance without losing connection. I've been out close to 2 mi as well but if you require long distance flights I think you would be disappointed with the xsp performance compared to the P4 lightbridge or mavic occusync systems.

DroneDriver · May 4, 2017

gareth5000 said:
I reached nearly 4 kms and had good signal. All stock!

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Nice footage! With the music, I keep thinking a Great White is going to leap out of the water and eat the pumpkin/viewer.

Old Bama Dude · May 8, 2017

So far the farthest I've gotten is a little over half a mile, kinda disappointing.

gareth5000 · May 8, 2017

Old Bama Dude said:
So far the farthest I've gotten is a little over half a mile, kinda disappointing.

What tablet are you using?

Old Bama Dude · May 8, 2017

Samsung Galaxy edge phone, which works great, but I wouldn't think the phone or tablet would have anything to do with signal strength.

gareth5000 · May 8, 2017

Old Bama Dude said:
Samsung Galaxy edge phone, which works great, but I wouldn't think the phone or tablet would have anything to do with signal strength.

I wondered if you had an Nvidia Shield, the magnets on the back can reduce signal strength.
I read somewhere about someone with a similar issue, Autel gave him a new one, if I remember correctly. I'll look for details...

Old Bama Dude · May 10, 2017

gareth5000 said:
I wondered if you had an Nvidia Shield, the magnets on the back can reduce signal strength.
I read somewhere about someone with a similar issue, Autel gave him a new one, if I remember correctly. I'll look for details...

OK, hadn't heard about that. I did manage to finally go a little over a mile a couple of days ago.