DJI Phantom 4 & 3 Pro/Adv Antenna Mod

[@DJSOULFORCE]

In this video, I waited to see the ultimate results. It would have been nice if you showed an example of what one could achieve by using your cables and perhaps the different antennas that could be attached. You could maybe avoid questions like the one below mine "what is the purpose of this modification?" Thanks for sharing. Dj Soul Force

[@maxxuav6549]

Hey DJ Soul Force, the purpose of this video is just to show how the mod is done for my customers. You can search DJI ItElite on youtube and you'll see lots a videos of the end results.

[@DJSOULFORCE]

Ok, thanks. I must have missed the part about using the ItElite antenna, this appeared to be just a cable swap mod, that's what made me ask, "what's the purpose of this mod?" Does your website offer a variety of antennas to complete the mod? Thanks, good video. DJ SOUL FORCE

[@maxxuav6549]

No problem bud! Yes, we sell the ItElite Antennas. Our website is www.maxxuav.com

[@DJSOULFORCE]

TheNMINC I understood it all. I was speaking for those viewers who may not have a clue, and pointing out how much this video left out!!! (just trying to help those that don't understand) Thanks bro. DJ SOUL FORCE

[@jeffkrutsinger2903]

GREAT video. Thank you for taking the time to show us where all the hidden screws are located.

[@urinsidevox3082]

Thanks for posting this video! We just broke our antenna and have been worried about repairing. Your video shows us step by step .. much appreciated.

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

9:45 Lockwasher Always goes on BEHIND the nut. Should of had 2 flat washers, 1 for the bolt, 1 for the nut.

[@ConradWilliams400m]

it would be nice to see a before and after video to see what difference the antenna made. and are you not happy with the range that you can fly the drone

[@smallerthanagrainofsand9008]

The mistake I initially made was I forgot to cross the wires and experience some weird interference on my first test /w alientech. As for the original antennas if you turn inward or outward just passed the lock position you can remove em easily by hands.

[@CBALLEN]

If you tie a string to the end of each old cable before pulling them through,you can detach and tie the stringsonto the new antenna wires to guide them back through,it makes it a little easier.

[@solamanproductions]

Excellent and detailed and very informative...great job Jake!

[@WeBeYachting]

Nice video mate, thumbs up. Cheers from the IGY Simpson Bay Marina, Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.

[@fdnyfish]

Nice clean install, just ordered a set of cables or my P4

[@IIIDaemon]

If you've performed this modification I'd like to purchase your Used/Removed Antenna(s) from any of the DJI Remote Ctrl's, I can be contacted via the following forums www.phantompilots.com/ or www.inspirepilots.com/ , user-name: IIIDaemon, Thanks . IIIDaemon

[@ubeefixing]

Clean install kit is worth the $34 to not have to drill holes in the controller, nice work Maxx

[@dannydeutsch279]

Great video, just got mine installed, hopefully I can test it soon. Thanks!

[@neilabalajon1]

thanks for the video, but I wonder how to connect wires from antennas to transmitter of my Phantom 4. I’m using DBS02.2X. There’s no wiring diagram in the package.

[@williamlitlle1308]

Have a look at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYbPmpmFoJeeiq8 in that video the poster depresses the clips on the original antennae rather which means they can be reused etc. As per 7.00 in the linked video I personally after disconnecting the two small ribbon cables from the USB board I detach the USB board and then disconnect the big ribbon cable, I reverse this sequence for reassembly. Make sure that ribbon cable doesn't snag on anything as you open the controller body. Once you have the new gold coloured connectors ('bulkhead fittings') through the old antennae holes and secured the wires from new antennae just screw to the bulkhead fittings. I do not think it matters which lead goes to which bulkhead fitting as I have used a different version of your DBS both way up i.e. the connections have been reversed. DO NOT go crazy when replacing any screw, the plastic spigots into which the screws screw split easily. Also when putting screws back in I'd suggest starting by lightly pressing the screw into its hole and then turning it the WRONG way, you are then likely to feel the screw drop into its old thread, if you do you can then start to turn it the correct way but judge if it initially screws in with out any 'great' resistance. If there is intial resistance back the screw out and see if it drops into another thread which starts in a slightly different position. The idea is to get the screw back into the old thread. I know "'great'" is a subjective term and the required 'feel' comes from experience but thats the best descriotuin I can give

[@TomSpurlock]

Nice tutorial, thanks! I'm scratching my head wondering why you put the lock washer on the inside, instead of next to the nut on the outside, in a conventional way.

[@maxxuav6549]

+Tom Spurlock Hey Tom, the lock washer is too small of a diameter and would fall through the hole. I could ask for a re-design, but I haven't had any issues with it.

[@TomSpurlock]

+Maxx UAV convention says the lock washer goes between the flat washer and the nut. It shouldn't fall through, that's what I'm puzzled about. Sounds like a sleeve needs to be fabricated.

[@gordonstables5122]

Maxx UAV

[@janvandekeuken3609]

Just bought a second hand Phantom 3 Pro with a broken antenna. Very usefull and detailed video ! Great job :-)

[@andreadurigon6644]

Hello, but from uscono board two different signals 2. 4GHz or from a single point is split on the cable to two antennas. Thank you

[@Horsingabout]

Brilliant detailed presentation even I should be able to have a chance of a successful conversion!

[@mcole002]

HELP I cut the gimbal dial cable!! You know the cable that you said to be VERY careful with when cutting the glue? ya, i cut it... damn x-acto knives! Can you point me to someplace I can get a replacement gimbal dial? (the cable appears to be integrated into the dial)

[@camillecarpenter9276]

Stupid question, once you've closed it back up and all is well, how do you know which cables go to port 1 or 2? I see they're crisscrossed in the photo, still waiting to get my extender so I don't know if they're marked or not....

[@billsomrak]

Nice tutorial. Isn't one of those antennas 2.4ghz and the other 5.8ghz? You don't show the connections to the external antennas, so how do you know which one goes where? With this mod and the replacement antennas, how directional is it? Does the TX have to be pointing directly at the quad? What if you are flying overhead or behind? Just some questions ... Thanks.

[@davybloggs1564]

Yes Bill, this is a very good video that has missed an opportunity for it to be a GREAT video - if only it was finished, and brought to a conclusion. We want to see the antennas attached and it tried out to actually SEE if it's worth it or not. A great opportunity missed I feel.

[@markennes5208]

No. On the P3 series, both are 2.4 ghz. On the straight P4, both are 2.4 ghz. On the other P4s, both are either 2.4 ghz or both are either 5.8 ghz depending on what is chosen in the app.

[@karslake10]

both boosters are sh-2500 2.4 mhz ?

[@aroskopax8673]

Which antenna is responsible for the FPV signal?

[@GurpreetJournalist]

Pls can u tell me a solution for my dji phantom 4 pro remote, its recording start stop baton not press properly, its hard to press, pls give me a solution

[@IngolfurArnar]

How much can one expect the range to extend with the ITELITE range booster where there's no interference. Like somewhere in the highlands?

[@maxxuav6549]

IngolfurArnar for some people, the limiting factor is the battery in these kinds of cases

[@denisstepanenko3037]

Is this possible to do such mod for Phantom 3 standard?

[@gtdrone21]

no phantom 3 standard uses a different controller , check my channel i show how to modify the standard

[@geolopez914]

What is that tick tick tick sound?

[@steveosjb6611]

Great video but the lock washer needs to be under the nut to prevent it from becoming Lise.

[@alejandrofigueroa1169]

que buen video sobre el control del p4..veo que ahy que tener mucha paciencia para abrirlo

[@scottchambers3362]

Great video! Where did you get the cables or better yet can you provide the specific dimensions of the cables? Thanks much!

[@maxxuav6549]

Hey Scott, you can find the cables here: www.maxxuav.com/collections/cables/products/copy-of-dji-clean-install

[@scottchambers3362]

Great thanks!! I just ordered some!

[@user-jl4sv3nf1t]

Can you tell me why I do not show a large scale bar graph on my channel strength under the HD tab on the DJI GO app? My channels read out with just a tiny speck of light. I have no way of knowing which channel has the greater strength. I have seen this effect on other peoples videos but I have also seen the full range signals showing on other peoples videos. I am using an ACER 10 tablet and have NO OTHER issues other than this. I have re D/Led the app twice-no difference, I have looked through all settings for a possible solution but found none. I do have ARGtek antennas and 32 channels but this was happening before I made the mod. Does anyone have a hint as to why this is happening?

[@s.j.n.9327]

I had the same issue. ASUS tablet. I upgraded to a Nexus 7 and the bars are the way they are suppose to be! I can read them now! Yippie!

[@craigbenes2977]

What type of antenna were you planning on screwing into the controller? I purchased the ArgTek range extender kit and the antennas do not work at all. The wires were installed correctly, but now I have the two adapters on the outside of the controller that you have. Basically you could screw in an antenna. Where are you going to get the antennas you were going to use?

[@maxxuav6549]

www.maxxuav.com/collections/dji-phantom-4/products/itelite-dji-range-booster-ite-dbs02 is a good starting antenna.

[@nandkhrisnabehari1633]

can some 1 do mods for a solar pannel so u can have longer flight time its something i been thinking about for a while but not sure how to go about doing it

[@JPJPMaburBeres]

To remove the antenna you don't need to push it, just rotate the antenna to the left ... just rotate it, it will release itself...

[@galaxyfontana]

Make a tutorial about the evo kit, please, with the amplifier he works better than the just ite dbs02 antenna?

[@maxxuav6549]

+Henrique Fontana Have you had a chance to look at our written instructions? www.maxxuav.com/pages/installation

[@OmegaSp008]

Hmmm, okay here's my issue. Hopefully not a big one. When I disconnected the con board connection I accidentally popped the black flap at 3:46 off and couldn't get it back on. Will it affect anything or is the connection at that point relatively snug?

[@whosatube2008]

Hello, 
 Could anyone please tell me what the part is called with the camera tilt wheel and the small ribbon with number 2 on it inside my DJI Phantom 3 advanced controller? I have broken the ribbon while removing the old antennas and I assume I now need replacement wheel and ribbon as a one piece. 
 Hope you can help

[@Fabian-cy1ed]

Is the warranty still active ,after open up the rc?

[@themikeymikechannel2947]

im wondering why no one is trying to use a solar panel to keep the remote a phantom batteries charged for useage??!!

[@paulmays5496]

People do...

[@KrishnansChannel]

Drone will heat up and can cause damage to drone due to overtime fly

[@Lovenpain]

So what if I still wanted to keep my 5ghz antenna side working?

[@maxxuav6549]

Which drone do you have?

[@michaelquesnel5282]

Thanks just what I needed...Going to install my new antennas soon.

[@AgentOffice]

I want to use antennas mounted on my roof

[@neknim]

When you connect the small end of the antenna cables to the inside of the controller does it matter which port you used? I believe you connected the left antenna to the far right port, would it make difference if you did it the other way around? What about switching port 1 and port 2 on the ITELITE antenna itself when attaching the antenna to the controller? Thanks!

[@maxxuav6549]

Nope, it doesn't matter. You can connect it to either port.

[@neknim]

So it makes no difference when installing the cables within the controller or when attaching the antenna itself before a flight. Thank you!

[@TheInsomniak2]

Hey Buddy, quick question.... I think i may have kinked one of my antenna cables during the install. It didn't break, but its lose near the connection. Am i screwed? Do I need a new one?

[@maxxuav6549]

Hey Dan! Did you get the cable from us? If so, shoot us a message and I'll get a new one sent out, no charge :)

[@paulmays5496]

I have a question .. I'm saving for one of these quads and was considering the long range updating to the controller but no one seems to have any vids on upgrading the Quads ant's to match .. Was wondering if they are just cables with a exposed conductor in the legs as they look or is there a reason you could not cable to a RP connector on the body so as to add a circular polarized vid and a higher db gain rec ant's to match what you mount on the transmitter...?

[@maxxuav6549]

Paul Mays upgrading the antenna on the drone is not necessary. People have done it, but I don't think it helps much.

[@patcoston]

What is this purpose of this modification?

[@maxxuav6549]

It allows third party antennas to be used for stronger signal / longer range.

[@gabrielboudreau7932]

nice video but can you tell me if i have only the phantom 4 will it work?when i try to fly i only do 600 or 700m before i lose the connection. what will you recommand me ?

[@maxxuav6549]

Gabriel Boudreau, send me a message through our website, MaxxUAV.com and we'll find a solution for you! :)

[@avantpeterson6689]

Wish I could get over there by u would kill for that install

[@maxxuav6549]

Where are you located?

[@easylivingsherpa]

How can this be for the Phantom 3 advanced when their controllers have a single antennae

[@Crazy--Clown]

No the standard has 1 aerial. Advanced & Pro have 2 & also lightbridge

[@jjssbailey]

One more screw out on the gimbal makes the cable easier.

[@planesstevee]

great video mate are the 2 antennas one for rc control and the other for light bridge?? thanks

[@maxxuav6549]

FpvExmouth one is for transmitting and the other is for receiving.

[@gtdrone21]

Why did you modify you controller , i mean is not needed with light bridge i get 5 km with no issues at all and I'm in CE mode

[@bigjjones86]

If you're getting 5km stock on a Phantom 4, then you're one of the lucky ones. 99% of other users don't get nearly that. With this modification paired with an ItElite antenna I've reached 23,500 feet, stock I could only reach 1500 feet. :)

[@gtdrone21]

Jake Jones well is not even a P4 i have a phantom 3 pro , and thats the range that i get , 5 km with full RC signal , and a little low video signal but with no lag at all , i saw some videos of people adding the DBS antenna and with this mod you did and they can get 10 KM or more jeje , but there is not point of that , you are not going to be able to get your quad that at that distance, the only reason I'm thinking of changing the antenna is to get 720P video at 5 km , because as far as you go the quality is lower

[@gtdrone21]

TheNMINC yea i know that , and thats for sure , that everyone flies in deferents environments and int may affect the range but its kind of weird that he is getting low range , DJI advertise 2 to 3 km CE mode, but well may be is because of the interference , may be I'm a lucky guy because i get that distance even flying in the city with all that houses with WIFI power lines and also phone towers

[@muntee33]

How to upgrade p4p hardware to p4p plus?

[@theworkethic]

Great video. Thank you for this easy to follow amazing vid.

[@gvelasco2733]

I need to Mod my Inspire controller would it be the same steps for that controller?

[@maxxuav6549]

Mostly, yes. There is a 5.8Ghz antenna that you need to figure out what to do with though. I recommend looking up another video on KZbin by DBSMods. He shows a solution for it.

[@samgar8737]

I just removed my itelite and sending it back to amazon, not sure if maxxuav uses the same antenna. I fly from my back yard towards farm fields and I lost just above 1500 meters using itelite. I tried other places and I can't get the same distance as the once posted on KZbin. For $109 it ended up a waste of money and time. I thought of adding a watt booster but Ithat would add to what I already spent. So for all of you that want to mod with these antenna, don't cut wires or destroy your stock antenna, test it out first and then make your decision if it works for your Phantom. I tested on it on both P3 Pro and Advance. What a bummer. I used to be able to nervously fly 6000+ meters until DJI shorten the channels.I guess I'll wait for the P5 and keep using paper parabolics for 4000+ meter flights. The only damage is the drilled holes on my transmitter.

[@IIIDaemon]

If you've performed this modification I'd like to purchase your Used/Removed Antenna(s) from any of the DJI Remote Ctrl's, I can be contacted via the following forums www.phantompilots.com/ or www.inspirepilots.com/ , user-name: IIIDaemon, Thanks . IIIDaemon

[@rpandocchi]

In the video you said u made custom wires. Did u make them or purchase them? If so where can I get your same connectors? Thanks!

[@maxxuav6549]

Hey Raymond, you can find these cables here: www.maxxuav.com/collections/cables/products/copy-of-dji-clean-install

[@rpandocchi]

Maxx UAV thanks man! Also I know your doing this demo on a phantom 4 receiver, but will everything be the same on the phantom 3 professional receiver?

[@maxxuav6549]

Raymond Pandocchi yep, exactly the same!

[@speeedy_rc]

Nice tutorial. Great Job!

[@dickslapn6617]

You might want to show why you crossed the cables. On the clean install kit the cables are also crossed AGAIN between the remote and the antennae. Which means you could have wired them straight. It's just a cable management choice. There was no explanation. Bear in mind that newbies watch these videos for a DIY guide. I wired mine straight outside the controller. Because I didn't know. not that clear until mistakes are made. Mine did not connect. Hope I didn't fry my controller. Pretty sure you owe me $109 bucks if I did. ;)

[@maxxuav6549]

Hey Jeff, thanks for the feedback! And yes, it's just for cable management. I plan on doing an updated video in regards to everyone's feedback. Please contact me through my website so we can troubleshoot your issue.

[@ellobohevi]

Hi max i replaced the antenna but the remote started to beep a lot whats the solution the light is red

[@maxxuav6549]

Are you on the latest firmware?

[@ellobohevi]

How do you get the last firmware for the Phantom 4 remote

[@maxxuav6549]

+Jose Fanith sorry for not getting back to you sooner bud! This is not my main support channel. However, when you turn on the RC and Drone, go into the Go App, it should tell you if a firmware is required or not. If you still have trouble, contact me through the website and we can exchange phone numbers.

[@IIIDaemon]

If you've performed this modification I'd like to purchase your Used/Removed Antenna(s) from any of the DJI Remote Ctrl's, I can be contacted via the following forums www.phantompilots.com/ or www.inspirepilots.com/ , user-name: IIIDaemon, Thanks . IIIDaemon

[@nemac23]

Noob Q, but can you still use the stock antennas with this cable mod?

[@bigjjones86]

Unfortunately you cannot. This modifies it so you can use any standard SMA Antenna.

[@nemac23]

Thanks. Oh I see the maxxuav kit can include a pair of 5dbi antennas for $19.

[@Phantom4Flyer]

This sounds illegal will it void warranty?

[@Ozzie4Para]

Well yeah... You void your warranty anytime you crack open your transmitter or anywhere else where you're not supposed to be.

[@maxxuav6549]

Definitely not illegal but will void your warranty.

[@Phantom4Flyer]

Maxx UAV By how much does this extend the range? And does some form of panel come on top of those knobs?

[@muhammadsoleh693]

what type rp-sma did you use ? when I see it, it looks like rp-sma used different from the rp-sma on the market.. please tell me sir ^_^

[@maxxuav6549]

aDe it's custom. You can get the cables from maxxuav.com

[@muhammadsoleh693]

ok, thanks a lot sir

[@avantpeterson6689]

I'm trying to find somebody I can pay to do this antenna mod are u close to Wisconsin

[@maxxuav6549]

Avant Peterson we are in Indiana and do the installs for $99

[@kelliegiovanis7649]

what are you doing to it

[@maxxuav6549]

Adding standard SMA connectors to it which allows third party antennas to be used for stronger signal / longer range.

[@1998Dado1998]

Great video!

[@benjaminhurtigkarl1760]

you not able to do this on a dji 3 standart arent u ?

[@maxxuav6549]

There's not a clean instal option for the standard but you can still modify the remote.

[@bennieproxy9010]

+Maxx UAV, do you have a video showing the mod for the Phantom standard? Kindly send me a link to where to buy the antenna.

[@UrAvgRasian]

Now something you pointed out. "Do not turn on your transmitter or you risk frying your transmitter board." That is false your transmitter is basically a wifi router you can remove the antenna nothing bad would happen beside very weak signal. Now if you slash water on it and turn it on then you run the risk of frying it.

[@maxxuav6549]

I would still error on the side of caution. I've never fried one myself but I've been told by people smarter than me that it's not a good idea.

[@UrAvgRasian]

Maxx UAV Of course its not a smart idea but when it said in the video hey you risk frying it im very skeptical of that

[@paulmays5496]

if you pull the Ant off your WiFi unit at home it also can burn out the transmitter module... Any thing that transmits RF will cause the transmitter to overheat if it has no ant... The energy has to be dispersed into a matched SWR ant or the energy is converted to heat... If the output power is low it does not heat as much but it can deff fry the output IC .. Not an Issue on the Receiver side.. (5 ghz) only on the controller transmitter side...

[@davybloggs1564]

Absolutely agree - Bass Junkie must like playing Russian Roulette! Or he doesn't actually PAY for his own equipment - or is rich! Btw Paul, are you sure the Rx side of things is 5ghz? I understood Lightbridge was something else. Surely we couldn't get the range we get using 5ghz?

[@maxxuav6549]

David Tormey Lightbridge only uses 2.4ghz. The 5.8ghz is only in the Inspire 1 and M600 remotes, and it's only used to communicate with a second controller.

[@carlospedrosadearaujo8414]

Parabéns 👏👏👏

[@jlamping]

Good job

[@bobbuilder5490]

basically

[@JA-fn7le]

Just twist them, DON'T cut them!

[@robertnunez3498]

Who else though it looked burned on the image 😂😂

[@avantpeterson6689]

Milwaukee wi

[@jggraphx]

RAD!! Thanks! ":D

[@JorgeGonzalez-vq8fv]

😁👍🙏🚁