DIY Helical FPV Antenna, you won't believe how good it is!

For about $4 in parts you can build a helical antenna that provides a huge amount of gain and significantly increases the range of any 5.8GHz FPV system in a drone or RC plane. This DIY video shows you how to do it and I'll be posting more tests of the 5-turn and 3-turn versions shortly.
If you want to see the real-world tests just jump to 00:26:00 in the video.

[@WildCaptures]

I’m learning to make a Helical at 2:26am, Woo Hoo 👍🏻

[@jeffbluejets2626]

When using epoxy to secure an otherwise (plastic) incompatable material, I find it useful to drill a series of small holes around the circumference, quite close to the base. These are loaded with epoxy and when the epoxy from the base makes contact, all become a "keyed" construction.

[@123coolx]

I've seen your videos when I was a kid and now I'm flying because of you!

[@brianmorris8045]

I hate fiddly jobs. Put up a fence..wire up a caravan..and goodness knows what other big jobs...but small connections like that drive me around the twist.

[@ThePhillipnielsen]

Broken prop mixing spatula. Genius

[@Edsbar]

If you want a good way to use hot glue on metal, then use is in conjunction with a hair dryer or hot air gun. Just get the metal warm first.

[@unionse7en]

it's VERY valuable for older people that we can relate to ..to share what happens to us physically as we get older...mental/spiritual/physical/strategic preparations etc!

[@RoiratNews]

I'm looking for your PDf instructions. I'll keep looking.

[@Graydogz]

Hi Bruce, I can't seem to find anywhere to buy that semi rigid coax from in nz. Can you tell me where you get it from please.

[@cottonmouth552]

All I have is a big wood?

[@WindjumbieFPV]

I made my first one and I am blown away with the results! Thank you so much!

[@currdog44]

Bruce good to see you getting back into the tech side of the hobby and showing us how to DIY stuff! Thank you good sir from Southern California

[@MnM_FPV]

Greetings from Italy Bruce, with your help I finally got around to building my own helical antenna and it works quite well! I'll be doing some long range testing over the weekend. Thank you so much for this great video and everything you do for the RC community! Ciao!

[@salg760g5]

recently, I really have gotten more into Antennas in general and I am fascinated by the creativity that adheres to formulas and mathematical rules that antennas have to go by. I have much to learn.

[@tomrosch8690]

These are my favorite videos of yours. Keep them going!

[@dockmanish]

Your DIY videos are by far my favorite of what you do.

[@bosshog2328]

bruce, thank you for going back to making good videos again. RC planes, electronics, good and bad buys, and good overall knowledge of the hobby. I subscribed again and enjoy your content.

[@Spicks96]

Absolutely fab Sir Bruce. Have missed the DIY vids. Always best to make them yourself. So much more rewarding.

[@damienkrohse3374]

Great video, I'm definitely going to try this out. Thanks for putting this video together and I would like to see more DIY stuff.

[@vlfreak]

thanks for keeping the DIY dream alive in this world of "just buy one"..