Hi everyone, I would like to find if there is someone in this forum which did a real world range test on the Dji M30T. I know it is a very expensive drone so I would also not do it if I own one but it would be interesting.
Real world range test on DJI M30T
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Hi, the actual range depends on the transmitting power used, and this depends on the regulations of the country where the drone was sold or is flown. In the US, the specifications according to FCC apply, in Europe, for example, according to CE certification. We have had an M30T with CE fall far short of the stated specification for range. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything special to consider that we have overlooked? As a drone owner, is it possible to adjust the transmit power in the firmware? Sorry, more questions than answers...
IN USA with Alientech directional antennas- 3.5 miles is what my friends get in urban type environments (with clean consistent video feed). Urban environment defined as - Flat with Trees, houses, and low manufacturing type buildings. The take off point has to be in an unobstructed area like a walmart parking lot. Or, a balcony. At 3.5 miles there is little interference unless something tall gets in the way.
They have pushed it to a make it 5.0 miles, but at that distance, the video feed and control frequently drops out from 3.5 miles to 5 miles. Often 5 miles in not achievable at all. 4 miles is the max. Also, flying past 4 miles puts the battery at a need to return home status. At 5 miles they have to drive to the drone and find a new landing area. Otherwise, the battery will fail before it gets to the original home point.
Flying behind radio towers midway between them and the drone messes their signal up as well.
P.S. BVLOS tests are not legally advised. But at the same time you shouldn't worry if an m30 or m30T goes out of range and disconnects. They always come back. That is, if they have enough battery and they don't have a severe headwind. If that's the case you better get in you car and drive as close to the drone's last location until you get your signal back and land as close as possible to a place where you can pick it up.
They have pushed it to a make it 5.0 miles, but at that distance, the video feed and control frequently drops out from 3.5 miles to 5 miles. Often 5 miles in not achievable at all. 4 miles is the max. Also, flying past 4 miles puts the battery at a need to return home status. At 5 miles they have to drive to the drone and find a new landing area. Otherwise, the battery will fail before it gets to the original home point.
Flying behind radio towers midway between them and the drone messes their signal up as well.
P.S. BVLOS tests are not legally advised. But at the same time you shouldn't worry if an m30 or m30T goes out of range and disconnects. They always come back. That is, if they have enough battery and they don't have a severe headwind. If that's the case you better get in you car and drive as close to the drone's last location until you get your signal back and land as close as possible to a place where you can pick it up.
