Arial upgrade for Fat Shark at DVinfo.net

Dave Partington · July 27th, 2014, 09:02 AM

We're currently running on the stock aerial for the Fat Shark transmitter and FlySight receiver.

What is the best aerial to upgrade to? Strictly 500m (distance) / 400ft (height) required, but need to keep the best possible signal. The stock ones can break up even when relatively close.

Jody Arnott · July 27th, 2014, 04:40 PM

If you're using the stock linear polarised antenna (the long black one) try a circular polarised antenna like this:

SpiroNet|SpiroNet-SpiroNet,SpiroNet-FAT SHARK RC Vision Systems

I don't know what range you'll get but in my experience, you'll see a big improvement.

Using a more powerful transmitter will also improve the range. I use a 650mW transmitter and the stock FatShark receiver.. and I still get signal breakups at reasonably close range. Using a digital system will solve this but they are expensive.

July 27th, 2014, 09:02 AM	#1
Dave Partington Trustee Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: York, England Posts: 1,323	Aerial upgrade for Fat Shark We're currently running on the stock aerial for the Fat Shark transmitter and FlySight receiver. What is the best aerial to upgrade to? Strictly 500m (distance) / 400ft (height) required, but need to keep the best possible signal. The stock ones can break up even when relatively close. __________________ Qualified UAV Pilot with CAA PFAW Aerial Photo / Aerial Video \| Corporate Video Production Last edited by Dave Partington; July 27th, 2014 at 11:07 AM.

July 27th, 2014, 04:40 PM	#2
Jody Arnott Major Player Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 747	Re: Arial upgrade for Fat Shark If you're using the stock linear polarised antenna (the long black one) try a circular polarised antenna like this: SpiroNet\|SpiroNet-SpiroNet,SpiroNet-FAT SHARK RC Vision Systems I don't know what range you'll get but in my experience, you'll see a big improvement. Using a more powerful transmitter will also improve the range. I use a 650mW transmitter and the stock FatShark receiver.. and I still get signal breakups at reasonably close range. Using a digital system will solve this but they are expensive.