The penetration of radio waves through solid volumes such as the ground is very low (high absorption of the waves by the ground) →Quick loss of signal in these situations
•When direct line of sight between the drone and the pilot cannot be assured, using the range extender is required to enable placement of the antenna in direct line of sight with the drone and maintain communication.
•The range extender is passive (only places the antenna within line of sight, does not amplify signal)
- Typical use cases:Sewers: Antenna placed down the manhole
- Chimney: Antenna placed inside the chimney
- Tank: Antenna placed in the tank
Testimonials
★★★★★DRONE SPRAYER SHINES IN HIGH-VALUE HORT CROPS
Bouwman sets the speed at 15 m.p.h., slow enough to ensure he’s getting uniform coverage. He thinks that speed does a better job than the higher speed used by a full-size helicopter. Altitude is generally 10 to 12 feet. Although the sales information claims a 30-foot wide swath, his testing with water sensitive paper says 24 feet is more realistic. In perfect conditions he might bump that to 26 feet.
“Quality of the spray job is a bigger benefit than we expected. When we’re spraying fungicide on corn, for instance, we see droplets all the way down to the root ball.”
Bear Bouwman
Southern Minnesota
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The penetration of radio waves through solid volumes such as the ground is very low (high absorption of the waves by the ground) →Quick loss of signal in these situations
•When direct line of sight between the drone and the pilot cannot be assured, using the range extender is required to enable placement of the antenna in direct line of sight with the drone and maintain communication.
•The range extender is passive (only places the antenna within line of sight, does not amplify signal)
- Typical use cases:Sewers: Antenna placed down the manhole
- Chimney: Antenna placed inside the chimney
- Tank: Antenna placed in the tank