Don't forget you'll need to extend your RC too! (I'd really recommend it) Itelite has a pretty good 'pilot end' kit for our Q's. It's about 100 bucks for the kit... and takes about an hour to install. It'll get pretty close to your mile for video, and been tested up to 8100 feet for RC. Now, http://horizonfpvantennas.us/product/yuneec-q500-uav-full-kit/ has something that has caught my eye.. with several of Yuneec guys really buzzing about. About $135 This is a system that jacks up both the receiver, and the bird itself. (don't get fooled by the 'full' part, it only refers to BOTH antennas reqd. for the bird. (rc and video) You'll need this as well: http://horizonfpvantennas.us/product/yuneec-q500-pilot-end-kit/ this will be an additional $205. Figure about $100 for each to have them install for you. It's not that tough to do it yourself, they have a really good video series on the install. Now, which one to get??? LOL, depends on your area! I can almost 'get there' with my stock set up. I am very 'clean' here with very little interference. I truly believe that the Itelite system would punch me out to at least a mile. For more crowded airwaves, then the horizon system would be my next recommendation. Pilot end. full kit for the bird. Both brands are directional type antennas. you'll need to keep the top end of your transmitter pointed at the bird for best results. Now, to answer just your original question for just the camera antenna, http://horizonfpvantennas.us/product/yuneec-cgo2-camera-kit/ Our Cgo2 camera has a little cloverleaf antenna in the back of the camera case. Depending on which way the camera is pointed, (up or down) will really affect the angle of the cloverleaf, and really mess with range. This kit eliminates that tiny little thing, and puts a much larger one outside (under the belly of bird) and in correct position for max range. About $66 You could start with this kit, see how it works. then add the other kit if needed. (they got one just for the rc part too).. Just pay attention to which option on the antenna you get. RH and LHCP is the direction of the windings inside the antenna. You can't mix them up, or it won't work worth a dang. (it's explained pretty well on the site) They identify them by being either white or black housing. :)
Edited by rancherman 1/13/2016 07:16
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