Range Extender -vs- Antenna

[swmdyna]

I dropped my EVO controller and it landed right on the joint and snap the pin and housing on the antenna side. I could have the antenna replaced for the cost of the antenna according to Autel support, which is more than fair for my clumsiness. I'm considering replacing the antenna with a 4Hawk Range Extender. Extended range would be a bonus but not as important to me as a more durable antenna. I don't plan to use a hard case but will pack all my flight gear in a few padded bags so the bulk of the 4Hawk is no problem. Any thoughts on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Madhungarian]

It voids your controller warranty. Send it in and get it fixed from them, you should have not told them you dropped it, the pins break really easily and its a common problem.; Have a great day.

 

[swmdyna]

It voids your controller warranty. Send it in and get it fixed from them, you should have not told them you dropped it, the pins break really easily and its a common problem.; Have a great day.

Yes, knew about warranty issue but still a good point. I also didn't want to crack into the remote case. I shipped it out today for Autel to fix. If I break it again and go through shipping to and from it's still cheaper than a range extender. I had 3D printed a PLA block and attached it to a tablet case with swivel attachments for a lanyard. All was going well until the remote slipped down. Gotta be more careful next time.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

Yes, knew about warranty issue but still a good point. I also didn't want to crack into the remote case. I shipped it out today for Autel to fix. If I break it again and go through shipping to and from it's still cheaper than a range extender. I had 3D printed a PLA block and attached it to a tablet case with swivel attachments for a lanyard. All was going well until the remote slipped down. Gotta be more careful next time.

Were you going to modify the controller yourself or have someone else do it. A lot of people don't want to mess with the Evo controllers for some reason. It's not that hard to do.

 

[swmdyna]

I've watched video of the 4hawk install and it looks simple enough but I decided to let Autel fix the antenna. I didn't need extended range but was looking for a more robust antenna that would take more effort for me to break. Metal mounts and joints without interference to antenna performance? I would modify my remote if that was an option.

 

[sprtbkrydr]

I've watched video of the 4hawk install and it looks simple enough but I decided to let Autel fix the antenna. I didn't need extended range but was looking for a more robust antenna that would take more effort for me to break. Metal mounts and joints without interference to antenna performance? I would modify my remote if that was an option.

I just ordered the Alientech ALIENTECH 2.4Ghz Antenna booster for DJI MAVIC PRO / PHANTOM .... I just wanted to try one out and see if they're any good or not. Looks like it's made pretty well so I guess we'll see in a few days.