I'm trying to get a better feel for a comfortable range expectation w/my Karma. After cleaning the karma, gimble, battery, and camera contacts I took her out for a test spin in a fairly open area. There are some residential dwellings and power lines in the area but I would characterize as semi-rural. Winds were light and the Karma flew well. Camera button was responsive.
You can see that I took the Karma out about 0.3 miles (I think the controller stated ~1,300 ft). I turned around when the controller signal icon changed from green (to orange?) although video was clear and controls were responsive. Would have liked to see a green signal for further distance. However, I was quite frankly having difficulty seeing the Karma at this distance anyhow. I visually lost it for a few secs and then located it again -- if I had lost it and lost the video feed I would have been in trouble. So would prefer to have greater "green signal" range as a safeguard for when I want to fly further and my temporarily lose visual contact with the Karma.
You can see that I took the Karma out about 0.3 miles (I think the controller stated ~1,300 ft). I turned around when the controller signal icon changed from green (to orange?) although video was clear and controls were responsive. Would have liked to see a green signal for further distance. However, I was quite frankly having difficulty seeing the Karma at this distance anyhow. I visually lost it for a few secs and then located it again -- if I had lost it and lost the video feed I would have been in trouble. So would prefer to have greater "green signal" range as a safeguard for when I want to fly further and my temporarily lose visual contact with the Karma.