Typhoon H from EU
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FlushVision
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EU firmware is installed on all units sold in Europe and the U.K. so that they meet with EU requirements in relation to radio power outputs. The U.S.A. on the other hand allows for much stronger signals so units sold in America benefit from being able to operate at slightly longer distances...I say slightly, because the EU firmware has the advantage of 'channel hopping' which helps matters somewhat...although this can mean that EU units can take longer for the camera to connect. Another respect that makes EU units differ from U.S. units is that an EU unit is more likely to drop the camera connection when raising the landing gear...doesn't happen every time but many EU users have reported this problem.
Flush, is there anything we can do to reduce camera signal loss with EU models or is it something we just need to learn to live with?
It is possible to install the USA firmware, I have only ever done it on a firmware update myself. There is a thread somewhere on here that describes the procedure. It definitely speeds up connection time.
Bear in mind that technically you could be breaking UK frequency laws.
rdonson
Premium Pilot
Will your TH480 come with the ST16 or ST16+? The ST16+ has an extra 2.4 GHz antenna and a newer 5.8 GHz antenna that is more directional than the older "mushroom" antenna.
My latest TH is 2 months old. I have the mushroom antenne and the newest controller. So that isn't an issue.
It only happens now and then. I always hover and do a check of the controles. If I lose picture than we wait until it comes back before preceeding.
It only happens now and then. I always hover and do a check of the controles. If I lose picture than we wait until it comes back before preceeding.
FlushVision
Premium Pilot
I am given to understand that one way to reduce the possibility of a camera disconnect (lessen the chances but it may still happen) is once the camera has initially connected do a re-bind of the camera. This has the effect of terminating the initial week connection and establishing a second supposedly stronger connection. Let me explain...
When you lose connection on raising the landing gear the camera will reconnect after a minute or so. This second connection appears to be stronger...you have probably noticed that the camera doesn't usually disconnect again on the same flight. What you are doing above is in effect forcing that second connection before you take off so that the camera is less likely to disconnect. It has been reported that the incidences of a disconnect using this method will reduce significantly.
I must say, though, that I've tried this method and I still get the odd disconnect so it certainly doesn't fix the problem. I think more people should try it and report back their findings so we can have a clearer idea on how well this method works.
FlushVision
Premium Pilot
Nothing technical about it. If you use the USA firmware in the U.K. you are breaking the law...period. That said, the likelihood of being caught if you are using the U.S. firmware is pretty remote, I have to say. The main possibility of being caught may come about from you being involved in a reportable incident and your equipment is seized by the authorities. But how often does that happen?
But before you go ahead with changing from EU firmware to the U.S. firmware to benefit from the faster connection times, consider the other impacts. There are technical reasons (which are frankly a bit over my head but I do know they are there) why EU firmware is best for the EU ans U.S firmware is better for the U.S. It's not just about a stronger signal! Maybe someone with better knowledge than me can jump in here.
I use my H480 for commercial work as well as hobby stuff and so I want to stay within the law so my aircraft uses EU firmware and the height restriction has been left as standard.
Yeh.
Same goes for the Netherlands.
In EU the H does 'signal hopping' so it wil stay tuning in on the best signaltransfer available.
Hello Thomas, Curious to find out why you ordered your Typhoon H from Germany? We could have supplied you one from the UK. In fact we are only 98 miles from your location.
Currently we have a ex demo machine with all the trimmings on the shelf with only 12 hours on the airframe.
www.enefftechuav.co.uk
Currently we have a ex demo machine with all the trimmings on the shelf with only 12 hours on the airframe.
www.enefftechuav.co.uk
FlushVision
Premium Pilot
Excuse me? That sounds like a contradiction of what was said earlier that EU firmware gives less reliable signal.
I am not a radio specialist, but I read a lot and remember almost everything. This is what I heard (that is... have read several times from several sources). Also that this is one of the reasons that it takes somewhat longer to make contact with the camera under EU firmware.
I myself have no, nor have had any, problems whatsover with the reliabilty of the video signal. Have flown out 2 km's (open air), all standard equipment.
I myself have no, nor have had any, problems whatsover with the reliabilty of the video signal. Have flown out 2 km's (open air), all standard equipment.
I do have a hunch.
At the official German webshop one can buy the most expensive H for 1199 euro.
On your website the same unit is 1290 GBP.
The demo unit you speak about is with extra ST-16 and 1873 GBP.
Yip it comes down to price all in I was £760 for my H I checked ur site prices are dear compared to Copter.eu I found these guys when I had my Q500 and sent my ST10 controller to get the antenna mod i bought the typhoon H pro skyview Google's and the EV-peak charger aswellI do have a hunch.
At the official German webshop one can buy the most expensive H for 1199 euro.
On your website the same unit is 1290 GBP.
The demo unit you speak about is with extra ST-16 and 1873 GBP.
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