I've been testing the Dual Band Transmission system, somewhat informally, under real world (read inconsistent, and non-scientific) conditions.
Some observations:
1. To fly with both spectrums active, you must turn on dual band auto-switching manually after every restart of Autel Explorer... Default is 2.4 ghz.
2. Choices are 2.4ghz, 5.8ghz and Auto.
3. I'm fairly sure Autel can further improve automatic switching of bands. I am not clear on what parameters switching occurs; heavy interference, weak signal, some other parameter or combination of any of these.
Here is a typical scenario. I will fly a set path, in a known location. One I have used numerous times is down the length of a reservoir near me that is just over 1.5 miles. My tests run to 8000 feet, maximum. I can get a really consistent flight path as possible using a Waypoint Mission, but have only completed manual flights so far.
Test 1: 2.4 ghz - Altitude 175 ft. Distance 8000 feet. No "weak signal" warnings, but some image stutter, intermittently.
Test 2: Auto - Altitude 175 ft. Distance was just over 6500 feet, loss of signal, RTH. When I checked, the spectrum appeared to hold in 5.8. No attempt to switch, even when signal dropped enough to disconnect.
I did not perform a 5.8 ghz only test, though I had planned to. Time/available light fell short.
I plan to test further, and hope to have more data to share. Especially when/if I ever receive the V2 Smart Controller. Was not happy to see Autel shipping them with Enterprise kits 2 weeks after announcing them. They finally get something out the door on time, and it includes a piece of the hardware I've been waiting since early August, $1200, paid in full included in those kits. Good one Autel, profits before promises. Why would anyone expect anything different?
Some observations:
1. To fly with both spectrums active, you must turn on dual band auto-switching manually after every restart of Autel Explorer... Default is 2.4 ghz.
2. Choices are 2.4ghz, 5.8ghz and Auto.
3. I'm fairly sure Autel can further improve automatic switching of bands. I am not clear on what parameters switching occurs; heavy interference, weak signal, some other parameter or combination of any of these.
Here is a typical scenario. I will fly a set path, in a known location. One I have used numerous times is down the length of a reservoir near me that is just over 1.5 miles. My tests run to 8000 feet, maximum. I can get a really consistent flight path as possible using a Waypoint Mission, but have only completed manual flights so far.
Test 1: 2.4 ghz - Altitude 175 ft. Distance 8000 feet. No "weak signal" warnings, but some image stutter, intermittently.
Test 2: Auto - Altitude 175 ft. Distance was just over 6500 feet, loss of signal, RTH. When I checked, the spectrum appeared to hold in 5.8. No attempt to switch, even when signal dropped enough to disconnect.
I did not perform a 5.8 ghz only test, though I had planned to. Time/available light fell short.
I plan to test further, and hope to have more data to share. Especially when/if I ever receive the V2 Smart Controller. Was not happy to see Autel shipping them with Enterprise kits 2 weeks after announcing them. They finally get something out the door on time, and it includes a piece of the hardware I've been waiting since early August, $1200, paid in full included in those kits. Good one Autel, profits before promises. Why would anyone expect anything different?