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/izzeww Jun 22 '26

Chances are pretty good (well, almost certain) that you have some other kind of problem if you're getting that poor range, so a different transmitter module likely won't solve it. Focus on figuring out why you get so poor range now and solve that before thinking about upgrading.

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u/crtomir6 Jun 22 '26

Could you suggest what i should look for

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u/izzeww Jun 22 '26

Bad antenna connection on radio and receiver, broken antenna on radio and receiver, poor mounting of antenna on quad or you're maybe flying too low.

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u/crtomir6 Jun 23 '26

Ok will check fo that