DJI Phantom 3 Standard - TUTORIAL - DIY Antenna Modification

This modification will allow you to use any external antennas on your Phantom 3 Standard controller. I have chosen to use the Alfa Antennas and have found they gave me amazing range. **** Click on SHOW MORE below ****

Watch the Range Test: youtube.com/watch?v=xFtXEDrus-M

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Parts required for this modification:

2 - Alfa APA-M04 2.4Ghz Antennas ($6.57 each)
store.rokland.com/products/alfa-7-dbi-gain-rp-s…

1 - Alfa APA-M25 5.8Ghz Antenna ($17.97)
store.rokland.com/products/alfa-apa-m25-2-4-5-g…

3 - 8 Inch (20cm) U.FL to RP-SMA Female Pigtails ($1.13 each from China)
ebay.com/itm/20cm-RG178-Cable-RP-SMA-Female-Plu…

OR

3 - 8 Inch (20cm) U.FL to RP-SMA Female Pigtails ($8.99 for all 3 from USA)
ebay.com/itm/3x-8-034-Mini-PCI-IPX-U-FL-to-RP-S…

You will also need...

Philips Screwdriver
Needlenose Pliers
Dremal with cutting and sanding bit (or you can use a hacksaw and sandpaper)
Drill and 1/4" Drillbit
Knife (something to remove factory silicone)
Epoxy (I used JB Qwikweld)
Hotglue Gun (or adhesive for securing cables)