Evo Range

[KommunistKevin]

Whenever i am flying my drone, it disconnects after 1 mile away from me which isn't even close to the advertised range of 4 miles. Is there any way to fix this?

 

[Ansia]

Where do you fly? Is it an urban area with lots of wireless interference or out in the country? Do you keep your antennas pointed at the Evo at all times? Are there any objects between you and your Evo?

There are many factors that can cause the shorten of distance.

 

[KommunistKevin]

I fly in a suburban area with lots of trees.

 

[Ansia]

I fly in a suburban area with lots of trees.

Trees are known to shorten wifi range. In order to achieve better distance, you must fly in a straight unobstructed area.

 

[netfolks2000]

Don't forget the altitude must be sufficient, too, in order to get that straight line.

 

[YYC_Ron]

Radio Line of Sight. Nothing between the antennas and the EVO. UAV 101.

 

[GLEvideo]

I've managed a flight over 4 miles with continued good signal but it ran out of battery before getting back. Had to go hunt for it. Luckily I had just attached a tiny tracker and was able to track it down. I'll post a video one of these days soon.

 

[Heckmaniac`s Drone]

Just got my EVO over Fathers Day weekend, so a little tentative to start. Took it 3 miles out tonight or 6.09 miles round trip. 5-10 mph wind against me on way back so turned around before signal loss or battery got low 74%. Next time if wind at my back for return I'll shoot for 4 miles maybe. Very open area over river and adjacent lakes - no controlled airspace nearby.

 

[hoopsdavis]

Just got my EVO over Fathers Day weekend, so a little tentative to start. Took it 3 miles out tonight or 6.09 miles round trip. 5-10 mph wind against me on way back so turned around before signal loss or battery got low 72%. Next time if wind at my back for return I'll shoot for 4 miles maybe. Very open area over river and adjacent lakes - no controlled airspace nearby.

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What are your drone settings?

 

[Heckmaniac`s Drone]

What are your drone settings?

Turned off OA and set standard speed to 34mph.

 

[hoopsdavis]

Turned off OA and set standard speed to 34mph.

Thanks, I'm still new so what exactly is OA?

 

[Jagerbomb52]

Thanks, I'm still new so what exactly is OA?

obstacle avoidance

These might help you out in the future.

AACU = Acronyms & Abbreviations Commonly Used

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[hoopsdavis]

obstacle avoidance

These might help you out in the future.

AACU = Acronyms & Abbreviations Commonly Used

Many people have asked for it so here is a list of terms used in the RC hobby. I gathered these from to many post to credit people, but you know who you are. Smash that 'like' button if this helped you! ;) *Please message me to add any relevant ones I missed. AC = Aircraft AGL = Above Ground...

autelpilots.com

Thanks