Me too use an Itelite DBS with very good result but don't forget to aim the flat side almost perpendicular to the ground (sounds crazy but its important) and towards your drone.If you have a three antenna ST16 this is an easy install. If you have a two antenna model then it's a bit more work.
ITELITE DBS Upgrade for Yuneec Typhoon H, Tornado H920L, ST16, ST24 Radio
Steve, do you by any chance have any statistics showing why the upgrade to the H is better than the upgrade made by yuneec? The reason why I ask is, i have had the stock 2 antenna St16, then modded it to the 3 antenna with the immersion patch and now I have changed out my immersion with the yuneec stock oem newer patch antenna and just added the reciever with longer antennas with the antenna tubes on the H and each time i have gotten better results. Wasnt the reason why the exterior antenna kit was done so you could bring the older H up to what yuneec was doing for improvements? Now the DBS is in a whole other catagory of improvement in regards to the ST16, but we are talking the longer H antenna/receiver vs. the antenna kit.Yes, the aftermarket antenna is better.
Thanks! I agree. Ive had my H since May 2016 as well and have been trying to improve my H to keep it current. I can only speak from my experiences and found that the 3rd antenna mod was an improvement along with the swap to the immersion patch antenna. However just last week I purchased the oem newer patch antenna made by yuneec because it was cheap at $7 and in my opinion is better than the immersion. Then I decided to replace the H's receiver inside with the updated one with the longer antennas and add the tubes to get the antennas out farther and again noticed it getting better. I was trying to determine if either mod was better than the other and appreciate the feedback.I'm no expert but here's my opinion.
Yuneec has improved the signal reliability considerably from the first antenna setup. The early versions which I have are omnidirectional so you don't have to point the antennas at the H. It looks like they made a big improvement in the video with their latest 5.8MHz antenna which is directional. They also improved the 2.4MHz with larger antennas and signal sharing.
The Itelite DBS antenna array is directional and appears to have a larger collection area which should improve signal integrity. The disadvantage is the ST16 won't fit in the case. I'm in the process of installing one this very minute and I have a carry bag to hold the controller and batteries.
Where did you purchase your Yuneec 5.8 GHz patch antenna?Thanks! I agree. Ive had my H since May 2016 as well and have been trying to improve my H to keep it current. I can only speak from my experiences and found that the 3rd antenna mod was an improvement along with the swap to the immersion patch antenna. However just last week I purchased the oem newer patch antenna made by yuneec because it was cheap at $7 and in my opinion is better than the immersion. Then I decided to replace the H's receiver inside with the updated one with the longer antennas and add the tubes to get the antennas out farther and again noticed it getting better. I was trying to determine if either mod was better than the other and appreciate the feedback.
From Yuneec. Part # YUNST16109Where did you purchase your Yuneec 5.8 GHz patch antenna?
Thanks.
Thank you for the info.From Yuneec. Part # YUNST16109
What I meant was is the antenna mod on the updated H which now has two downward facing antennas at 45 degrees, better?Yes, the aftermarket antenna is better.
Tree, those are just tubes with longer antenna leads running thru them on the new H. I changed my old like u are asking to exactly the same stuff thats on the new one. You can buy the parts from Yuneec to do it. It will be better than what you have as it brings the antenna leads down farther for better reception and is the reason why Yuneec made this change from ours. Watch this video I made and it might explain it better.What I meant was is the antenna mod on the updated H which now has two downward facing antennas at 45 degrees, better?
Some folks have the older model with the antenna wires up near or inside the body. The Newer Models have the so called improved antenna, and I wanted to know if some of the videos I have seen installing rubber duck antennas are actually better than the current antenna config below.
This is how the newer Typhoons are now with the two downward facing antenna.
I might also add, that the new Hs also come with the Patch Antenna mentioned in this thread included in addition to the mushroom antenna.
The video you show with Bo doing that antenna mod is in my opinion no better than what you have now. This was done prior to yuneec making the H antenna change you currently have. The DBS for your ST16 is what you are looking for to improve what you have.