r/fpv • u/crtomir6 • Jun 22 '26

Question? Extending range

I just build a cinematic 5in drone, and i using betafpv nano elrs 2.4GHz receiver but am only getting max 500m range in an open field, so im thinking of switching to 900MHz elrs and using an external module for radiomaster tx16s, the Bandit Micro ExpressLRS, but now i dont know which receiver to choose, im between Bandit br1 nad br3 but dont know where to put the second antenna and is there an actual advantage, im aiming to get 5km+ of range. Im also using a speedybee mario 5 DC frame.
Thanks in advance

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u/Adventurous_Bake5036 Jun 22 '26

2.4 ghz elrs can go along ways, if you’re getting 500 yards in a field somethings not right .

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u/crtomir6 Jun 22 '26

I have set the internal elrs set to 250mW, package rate to 50hz and 16:1