In this video were testing my latest FPV LongRange HighPenetration DIY antenna setup. I'm using HDZero here, but this would work well on Analog, DJI, and WalkSnail systems as well.

How is the signal range? How is the penetration? How do you make one and how much does it cost? Let's find out!

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Summary of Video: Copper Crown High Gain Antenna
0:00 Introduction
0:25 New Team Member "STAG"
0:57 LongRange Test
1:05 Antenna Aiming
1:53 Waterfall Preview
2:50 Target & Aiming
3:28 Reaching Goal
4:30 Cool Shot!
4:45 LOST SIGNAL!
4:55 HDZero vs DJI & WalkSnail
5:58 Quick DIY Overview & Tips
7:01 Penetration Testing
8:16 Do You need one? Setup Thoughts?

Wanna Build One ?
Below I'll share the DIY video, a list of basic parts and tools, and provide the complete setup details for reference. Hope this is helpful to those looking to improve range without spending a lot of money.

DIY HELICAL INFO
Here's my Super Simple "Trash Helical" DIY video, costs ($10$20):
   • Easy DIY 5.8ghz Helical Antenna for F...  

Here’s the STL file I use: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:367500

• "Free" Version Recycled Parts List:
35mm of Solid Copper Wire, thicker is better
Coax Cable with SMA connector, can use an old antenna
Metal Lid from a Pasta Sauce Can, or similar. Aluminum isn't recommended because it's very difficult to solder...
Plastic/Wooden Tube to wrap copper around, about 15mm diameter.
º Or you can 3D print parts if you have a printer

• "Cheap" Version Parts List:
35mm of Solid Copper Wire, thicker is better
RG405 Coax Cable with SMA connectors
º I ordered "Uxcell SMA Male to SMA Male RG405 Coax Cable" which was $10 and enough to make 4 antennas
Copper Plate, or Blank Circuit Board
º I ordered "Copperlab 25/8 Inch Round Circle Disc Copper" f0r $15 and it's enough to make 12 antennas
Plastic/Wooden Tube to wrap copper around, about 15mm diameter.
º Or you can 3D print parts if you have a

* Note: You can mix and match the above versions and substitute parts as needed. Something I mention in the video is these antennas don't have to be perfect to function very well.

• Basic Tools:
Soldering Iron and Solder (with flux core ideally)
Pair of pliers
Ruler or Tape Measure
Optional: 3D printer

VTX / VRX Antennas and Quad Setup
Frame: iFlight Chimera 7
VTX: HDZero 1 Watt Freestyle VTX
VTX Antenna: (in testing) Lollipop 3 / TrueRC Singularity
VRX: Fatshark Sharkbyte Model RX5.1
VRX Antennas: Stock Patches with two 7Turn Helical Antennas
FPV Camera: HDZero Micro V2
Flight Controller: Mamba F722 MKIII
ESC: Mamba F50 4in1
Motors: EMAX ECOII 2807 1500kv
Props: HQ 7x3.5x3
GPS Module: TBS M82
Control Link RX: Crossfire Nano with Bardpole antenna
Buzzer: ViFly Finder 2
Batteries: DIY 6s2p 8000mAh LiIon Pack made with Molicel p42a cells

#longrange #HDZero #fpv
Stay Tuned, Cheers!
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Quad Setups:
iFlight Chimera 7", with Emax ECOII 2807 1500kv motors, HDZero Freestyle VTX
iFlight Megabee v1 3" with WalkSnail Avatar 1s VTX
FlyWoo Firefly Baby Nano with HDZero Whoop Lite 1s VTX
DemonRC 5" Freestyle Quad with Xing 2306 2450kv motors
ELRS on all quads now, previously CrossFire
FRSky Taranis X9D Plus TX with BetaFPV ELRS 500mW TX Module
DIY Helicals, search my channel about how great those are!
TrueRC X2Air Antennas, Singularity, TBS Triumph Pro, VAS antenna Tests Soon!
DIY LiIon packs using Molicel Batteries, also amazing, check out my video for reference!
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