Thanks for another great video Ed. Time to replace those stock patch antennas. As soon as I replaced mine with TrueRC x2’s, the stuttering stopped. I couldn’t believe how badly the stock antennas performed.
That's very interesting. Thanks for the suggestion. Now what about the drop out behind the building that Shelby had at 50Mbps vs no dropout at 25? Since that was sort of at his 7:30 position how he was sitting, the stock patch antenna probably weren't doing a whole lot in comparison to the two TrueRC omnis on top. Sure the TrueRC omnis aren't X2s, but they're still probably an upgrade over the stock ones, no?
50 has only given us problems with Walksnail. It's fine at close range, but at further distances it stutters. 25Mbps seems to degrade more often but still maintains its framerate.
Interesting results, Ed and Shelby. 👍 6:48 When you mentioned using vbat to power the vtx, but there's no flight controller, what does that mean? (Explain it like I'm 5 years old .. Lol) I thought I've seen a vbat pad on a flight controller, but when you said there is no fight controller, I didn't quite understand.
Correct, no flight controller, but it still has a power distribution board. That is what the XT60 positive and negative are wired to. So I just soldered the avatar unit power directly to the same pads that the battery is connected to.
Interesting that 25mb on walksnail is smoother. I wouldn't have expected that. Does that apply to DJI too? I seem to think that on Air Units, 50 gives more range and is better all around, but I haven't done as much flying as you.
50 is better on DJI as a solo flier. We've had some issues with 50 on DJI flying with other pilots who are also on 50. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it creates video stutters too. Usually two pilots on 50 is ok, but not three. But flying alone, 50 on DJI is always a better option.
Hell yeah boys nice flight. Those stock patch antenna are not the greatest either, I've installed TrueRC Singularity Stubby and X-Air MK II antenna with great success!!
@@Michelsen3K its primarily an issue if you're using the included V1 antennas. they are inefficient and perform poorly at higher power levels. the antennas included with the V2 are better.
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Super stoked to see some Walksnail flying !
Thanks for another great video Ed. Time to replace those stock patch antennas. As soon as I replaced mine with TrueRC x2’s, the stuttering stopped. I couldn’t believe how badly the stock antennas performed.
That's very interesting. Thanks for the suggestion.
Now what about the drop out behind the building that Shelby had at 50Mbps vs no dropout at 25? Since that was sort of at his 7:30 position how he was sitting, the stock patch antenna probably weren't doing a whole lot in comparison to the two TrueRC omnis on top. Sure the TrueRC omnis aren't X2s, but they're still probably an upgrade over the stock ones, no?
Awesome Edit....glad i got to help and test 🤘💯🤘💯
Hell yeah man!
Nicee Ed 🦾I’m very impressed with walksnail. Crazy tho that you we’re having issues with 50mbps. Great vid
50 has only given us problems with Walksnail. It's fine at close range, but at further distances it stutters. 25Mbps seems to degrade more often but still maintains its framerate.
Great reminder about the USB cable. I had to “fix”mine.
Interesting results, Ed and Shelby. 👍
6:48 When you mentioned using vbat to power the vtx, but there's no flight controller, what does that mean? (Explain it like I'm 5 years old .. Lol)
I thought I've seen a vbat pad on a flight controller, but when you said there is no fight controller, I didn't quite understand.
Correct, no flight controller, but it still has a power distribution board. That is what the XT60 positive and negative are wired to. So I just soldered the avatar unit power directly to the same pads that the battery is connected to.
@@EdRickerVlogs Oh I see. Nice!
Interesting that 25mb on walksnail is smoother. I wouldn't have expected that. Does that apply to DJI too?
I seem to think that on Air Units, 50 gives more range and is better all around, but I haven't done as much flying as you.
50 is better on DJI as a solo flier. We've had some issues with 50 on DJI flying with other pilots who are also on 50. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it creates video stutters too. Usually two pilots on 50 is ok, but not three.
But flying alone, 50 on DJI is always a better option.
I recognise that creek :)
Is 50mbps still avail to use. I have a mobula8 and I’m only getting 25mbps
Man I would love to come hang and fly with you boys! I want a win, very soon I hope! Nice flyin Shelby and Ed!! 🤙🏼
Haha we don't have mountains or beach fronts, but we have hella office complexes!!!! Come on over!
Hell yeah boys nice flight. Those stock patch antenna are not the greatest either, I've installed TrueRC Singularity Stubby and X-Air MK II antenna with great success!!
Haha yes, money money money! I will soon
@@EdRickerVlogs They are not cheap, I sold leftover girls scout cookies at a premium lol!
Oh man. Roll back to the previous fw. The latest has range issues.
So far it acts similar to previous firmware, as far as I can see. Can you point me toward notes indicating the range issue with the latest firmware?
Unverified Rumor: I’ve been told 1200 mW surprisingly has worse penetration than 800 mW.
I've heard that too. I was really hoping that the latest firmware would fix that, but perhaps not.
@@EdRickerVlogs do you guys if this still a thing right now? 1000 vs 1200mw? thanks! 🙂
@@Michelsen3K its primarily an issue if you're using the included V1 antennas. they are inefficient and perform poorly at higher power levels.
the antennas included with the V2 are better.
@@visioneerone thanks for your reply. I've got some aftermarket antennas. The v1 went to trash ;-)
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Very bad vtx antenna placement.
It's pretty good generally, and it won't get damaged in a crash.
@@EdRickerVlogs The signal is best when the antenna is placed vertically.