DIY helical antenna

I build my own FPV long range antenna. I used the design which is available for free at thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com/thing:249... and decided to go for a 5-turn helical antenna.
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[@galou_making_vids]

no wave trap ? where especially did u cut the wire at the top ? sma cable lenght is it important ?

[@GiantAntCowboy]

Nice, I’ve been using DIY helicals for years, simply the best, especially for the price! Cheers!

[@blackouthacker]

I followed you here my friend.

[@GiantAntCowboy]

@@blackouthacker nice, years ago I made these as a joke, now I can’t stop using them!

[@blackouthacker]

@@GiantAntCowboy I saw your video and got so excited to build my own antenna then I had to calm myself down so I had two beers.

[@iandewey2623]

Nice job

[@andrewa837]

Awesome job! What mW tx power are you using?

[@Unboxingexperience7]

not sure probably 200mw

[@murrijuana2842]

​@@Unboxingexperience7 pathetic

[@captureamoment9461]

​@@murrijuana2842😂😂

[@TOMOCREATOR]

Keren mantapp antena helik 👍👌🙏

[@Stemplar42]

How far did you go, with 200 mW?

[@Unboxingexperience7]

Just tested the functioning, didn't try to measure the distance, sorry

[@GiantAntCowboy]

Using a helical antenna literally made from a Pasta Sauce lid I flew 3.2km (2 miles) using only 25mW… here’s the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioSXl4yZiZh3e6c Years later I still use helical antennas for most flights, definitely the best cheap antenna ever! I regularly fly 7km with my HDZero system and have perfect video.