DJI RC-N1 Controller external antennas | DJI Mini 3 Pro | Extend flight range | DIY

In this video, you will see how to modify the original DJI RC-N1 Controller for DJI Mini 3 Pro with external antenna connectors to extend flight range.
Chapters:
0:00 DJI RC-N1 Controller disassembling
11:55 Removing of internal antennas
12:47 Installation of external antenna connectors
15:20 Finishing installation
16:50 Assembling DJI RC-N1 Controller back
31:15 Mounting external antennas
32:01 Test with DJI Mini 3 Pro
Link to antennas in this video:
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Wires:
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Toolset in this video
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Useful links:
✅ DJI Mini 3 Pro - amzn.to/3gxVHNS
✅ DJI RC Remote Controller - amzn.to/3OtTLCq
✅ DJI Mini 3 Pro Intelligent Flight Battery - amzn.to/3F5to2R
✅ DJI Mini 3 Pro compatible Micro SD card - amzn.to/3EWqg9l

[@alex.semeniuk]

Let me know your thoughts on the video in the comments below. Link to antennas in this video: ✅ amzn.to/3gvmTwG Wires: ✅amzn.to/3pRsUbu Toolset in this video ✅amzn.to/3PSjJSZ

[@Angelokrto]

Hi Alex nice mod! But did you test it if it improved the signal strength?

[@MrNAMASTE1968]

Wow! This was incredible to watch from beginning to end! Once I got my dji rc, I thought I wouldn't be using the N1 anymore. It's not the case now. Excellent work!!

[@alex.semeniuk]

Thank you!

[@vansem8173]

Very good work!👍

[@mickcooper8605]

Hi Alex. Thank you for sharing your work it will make it much easier for me once my cables arrive. I have these APA-M25's on a Spark and they have transformed it.

[@alex.semeniuk]

Hi Mike. Thanks for your feedback. Glad to help 😎

[@user-ry9ze3uv6b]

Very well done 👍 ❤

[@stevecorrao7170]

THANK YOU!😊

[@alex.semeniuk]

You're welcome.

[@BenoBuruchaga]

FANTÁSTICOS VÍDEO 🤟🏻 Q: porque no pasaste los cables de las antenas, cada uno por el tubo metálico independiente??, no se puede o está tapado, o se ocupa en otra cosa??

[@slappy76]

Hi! Looks great is it possible to include a range test before and after your antenna modifications? Thanks Alex!

[@alex.semeniuk]

Hi there! Probably, yes. I'll try to provide some tests. Thanks for the feedback.

[@anandseepersad8973]

Love the work just want to know what size the wire connectors are that connect to the remote mother bored the small pin sizes I know the big ones just wanted to know the small pin size ?

[@ElDarkusWTF]

Tienes algún video probando la señal?

[@mauriziobonizzato9146]

le antenne sovrapposte non vanno bene così.e anche troppo. Vicine tra di loro....andava una piastrina rettangolare sopra alle antenne originali ...così da tenerle distanziate

[@Archiballd123]

How much better is with this antenas? any data you can shere?

[@Teseus]

Привіт, підкажи будь ласка. На платі у всіх контролерів DJI розєми UFL для підключення антен? Чи можливо вивести розєми в якомусь іншому місці а не там де зробив ти (замість антен) і чи можливо вмістити туди N type замість SMA?

[@jesusgjchuza6491]

Cool 😎😎 but it really make a difference?, please update

[@alex.semeniuk]

Yes, it does.

[@abulkhan8883]

Excilant work. Does it really increase the flight range? Waiting for the updated video.

[@alex.semeniuk]

Yes, definitely.

[@Lij_MC]

​@@alex.semeniukwell how much by do you have a video

[@wrestlerguy11987]

@@alex.semeniuk By how much? We'd all love to understand if this upgrade is worth the effort. Thank you!

[@slappy76]

I saw the new DJI Air 3 comes with Occusync 4 and has 4 antennas. (This will possibly on the future Mini 4 as well). There is also a Occusync 4 version of this called the RC-N2. Do you think the RC-N2 can be modded with 4 antennas. Or will it need added plate like the Alientech for the RCN1.

[@harryemery92]

Have modded the rcn2 controller its exactly the same as the rcn1 both have 2 antennas

[@___xid9992]

Hey Alex, thanks so much for taking the time to share this video. It inspired me to take apart my controller and try it out--I wouldn't have been able to do it without your video. Only problem is that my range got worse! I'm wondering what I could've done incorrectly. It seems like one input port for the antenna on the physical motherboard might be damaged because one antenna always seems to be significantly stronger (and when I opened it back up and switched which antenna goes into the W and B antenna ports, the stronger signal successfully moved over to the other antenna). Thus I concluded the wires are fine and functioning properly. Have you run into an issue like this when modifying these controllers and do you know what I could try to resolve it? Thanks in advance!

[@alex.semeniuk]

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't have any issues with this modification. Thanks for your feedback.

[@cbtk76]

That doesn't make sense. If you swapped the cables, and the other antenna started working, the working antenna followed the connector. That means then one of the cables or one of the antennas are faulty.

[@waynemackenziesr5005]

Is there a particular reason you don't just use the leads that exist? It would save a ton of time and potential damage to the RC and trading only a minor amount of conductivity yes?

[@johnwalter6410]

It's damn near impossible to connect both wires to the connector. They are so small. Has to be done with a machine. ThTs why.

[@Vega0bscura]

Does this work with the rc pro. I saw the other video with the 2 antennas and in the description is says you recomend this single.

[@DillonJThomas]

If the rc pro has two u.fl/ipex connectors then it would be fine. If not, adding an extra would most likely change the impedance, resulting in possible damage to the WiFi radio from impedance mismatch.

[@mctscott123]

Those antennas need to be a bit more spaced out to actually be effective, but its a good start.

[@Angelokrto]

How far apart do they need to be go be effective?

[@mctscott123]

@Angelo-krto Likely just a few inches, but the more you space em out the better as them being that close or touching is likely causing an swr spike. (Antenna mismatch)

[@respectrum44]

I agree, Maybe a plastic bracket could be fabricated@@mctscott123

[@D.English.Academy]

😎😎😎

[@alex.semeniuk]

😎

[@arturosotomedinilla]

It works with mini 3 (not pro)?

[@alex.semeniuk]

Yes, it is. It would work with all DJI drones that the controller supports.

[@respectrum44]

you are actually creating a problem with Horizontal isolation. At this distance its 0db. At 6" is about 12dB with 3dBi gain antennas

[@cbtk76]

Are you suggesting the antennas need to be further apart? If so, by how much?

[@respectrum44]

By all means - further apart, they are dual band so we must use the lower frequency as a reference….. if you notice the PRO version controllers , they are separated by the entire width of the controller

[@slappy76]

hmmm interesting.. I may have to rethink this project. @alex.semeniuk any chance you could upload a video showing the antennas in use?

[@KFB1957]

You may have voided your warranty!!

[@alex.semeniuk]

Yes, 100%!