Note this is not a range test, just a proof of concept.
I just installed a 1W wifi booster on my T8FGs transmitter, to test it I went to the distance where i had trouble before. This time there where no forced FAIL SAFE.
For pictures of the aircraft go to http://flitetest.com/articles/dangerdane-fpv-bobble-nose-v3-5-at-500m-altitude
Max distance 1524meters.
Plane Specs.
Wingspan. 1.4m
Length. 1m
weigth. 1,4kg.
Foamboard 5mm for wing and tail.
15mm x 15mm balsawood tailboom
packeging cardboard 8.5cm x 8.5cm squaretube fugelarge.
Plane Parts.
Motor: 2 x NTM Prop Drive 28-26 1000KV / 315W (short shaft version) original from my tricoptor.
Prop: 9:6 SF
Motor Battery: Zippy 3S 5000mah 20C
ESC: 2 x Multistar 30A opto
Servo:Turnigy 9g.
FPV.
GoPro 3 Black.
5.8ghz 1000mw tx BOSCAM w. clowerleaf.
MinimOSD v1.1
2 x RX. 805 5.8ghz w. skewplaner and 7 turn helical.
EASY DIVERSITY.
A/V USB for PC (blackbox).
FatShark BASE SD video headset.
Car jumpstarter 12V power for groundstation.
Control.
AMP 2.5 w. UBLOX GPS
FPV / APM / MinimOSD v1.1 / servor Battery: Zippy 3S 2500mah 3C
UBEC: 3A 5V
Futaba T8FGs. w. RX. + 1W wifi booster.
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Christian J. Jeppesen
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So if you really want to push your 2.4ghz I guess this is a great option..
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I'll do at range test soon to see how long it will fly, without forced fail safe.
What is your experience/opinion about openLRS, setup and function wise?
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