DJI Phantom 3 Standard – TUTORIAL – DIY Antenna Modification

This modification will allow you to use any external antennas on your Phantom 3 Standard controller. I have chosen to use the Alfa Antennas and have found they gave me amazing range. **** Click on SHOW MORE below ****

Watch the Range Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFtXEDrus-M

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Parts required for this modification:

2 – Alfa APA-M04 2.4Ghz Antennas ($6.57 each)
ALFA 7 dBi gain RP-SMA directional panel antenna APA-M04 for client, router, or drone

1 – Alfa APA-M25 5.8Ghz Antenna ($17.97)
ALFA APA-M25 2.4/5 GHz dual band directional 10 dBi panel antenna

3 – 8 Inch (20cm) U.FL to RP-SMA Female Pigtails ($1.13 each from China)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20cm-RG178-Cable-RP-SMA-Female-Plug-Bulkhead-To-IPX-U-FL-Coax-Pigtail-8in-BS1-/262569476561

OR

3 – 8 Inch (20cm) U.FL to RP-SMA Female Pigtails ($8.99 for all 3 from USA)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-8-034-Mini-PCI-IPX-U-FL-to-RP-SMA-Antenna-RG178-Cable-for-DJI-Phantom-3-Standard-/141902456299

You will also need…

Philips Screwdriver
Needlenose Pliers
Dremal with cutting and sanding bit (or you can use a hacksaw and sandpaper)
Drill and 1/4″ Drillbit
Knife (something to remove factory silicone)
Epoxy (I used JB Qwikweld)
Hotglue Gun (or adhesive for securing cables)

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Source by Rick Sisco