This is a quick video to show how cheap and easy it is to improve the range of your HDZero, DJI, or even Analog FPV system. We fly 7km (or 4.3miles) out with great signal and image using two antennas I made for under $10.

In this video we review flight footage focusing on signal and image quality, review the DIY process, and discuss some potential interference issues with these antennas.

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- HDZero 1 Watt Freestyle VTX:
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- HDZero Micro V2 Camera:
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- iFlight Chimera 7 Analog:
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- iFlight Chimera 7 Pro Frame:
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- Emax 2807 Long-Range Motors:
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Let me know if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, and share your setup. Cheers!

-------- Summary of Video: How to increase range and improve penetration -------------------------------------------
0:10 - Overview of Video and Setup
0:45 - Takeoff
1:00 - DIY Helical Overview
1:20 - Crossfire Interference Issue
1:55 - Upcoming Test "Crosshairs"
2:10 - Approaching the Summit
3:15 - Next Episode Preview and Ending

Below I'll share the DIY video, a list of basic parts and tools, and provide the complete setup details for reference. Hope this is helpful to those looking to improve range without spending a lot of money.

------------- DIY HELICAL INFO ---------------------------------------
Here's my Super Simple "Trash Helical" DIY video:
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Here’s the STL file I use: [ Ссылка ]

• "Free" Version Recycled Parts List:
- 35mm of Solid Copper Wire, thicker is better
- Coax Cable with SMA connector, can use an old antenna
- Metal Lid from a Pasta Sauce Can, or similar. Aluminum isn't recommended because it's very difficult to solder...
- Plastic/Wooden Tube to wrap copper around, about 15mm diameter.
º Or you can 3D print parts if you have a printer

• "Cheap" Version Parts List:
- 35mm of Solid Copper Wire, thicker is better
- RG405 Coax Cable with SMA connectors
º I ordered "Uxcell SMA Male to SMA Male RG405 Coax Cable" which was $10 and enough to make 4 antennas
- Copper Plate, or Blank Circuit Board
º I ordered "Copperlab 2-5/8 Inch Round Circle Disc Copper" fir $15 and it's enough to make 12 antennas
- Plastic/Wooden Tube to wrap copper around, about 15mm diameter.
º Or you can 3D print parts if you have a

* Note: You can mix and match the above versions and substitute parts as needed. Something I mention in the video is these antennas don't have to be perfect to function very well.

• Basic Tools:
- Soldering Iron and Solder (with flux core ideally)
- Pair of pliers
- Ruler or Tape Measure
- Optional: 3D printer

------------- VTX / VRX Antennas and Quad Setup ---------------------------------------
- Frame: iFlight Chimera 7
- VTX: HDZero 1 Watt Freestyle VTX
- VTX Antenna: (in testing) Lollipop 3 / TrueRC Singularity
- VRX: Fatshark Sharkbyte Model RX5.1
- VRX Antennas: Stock Patches with two 7-Turn Helical Antennas
- FPV Camera: HDZero Micro V2
- Flight Controller: Mamba F722 MKIII
- ESC: Mamba F50 4-in-1
- Motors: EMAX ECOII 2807 1500kv
- Props: HQ 7x3.5x3
- GPS Module: TBS M8-2
- Control Link RX: Crossfire Nano with Bardpole antenna
- Buzzer: ViFly Finder 2
- Batteries: DIY 6s2p 8000mAh Li-Ion Pack made with Molicel p42a cells

#longrange #HDZero #fpv

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