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Differences between old 3DR radio and V2 radio?

Posted by Brian Sigmon on January 19, 2014 at 12:18pm

I've search around some and can find no postings that list the differences between the old 3DR radio and the new V2 version.

I see from the store page that the new radio comes with a case and there is a single radio for both air and ground - both have a USB connector.

Other than that are there other advantages over the original 3DR radio?  I see one posting that mentions better shielding.  Any other performance improvements?

I'm trying to decide if I should use the 3DR radio I have now or purchase a new V2 3DR radio for the Pixhawk that just arrived.

The only issue I see right now is creating a wiring harness to fit the Pixhawk.  I didn't know if there was some new feature where the V2 radio should be the only version used with the Pixhawk.

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  • Brian Sigmon January 21, 2014 at 1:14pm

    Thank you for the replies.  I was mainly curious if there is a performance difference where the V2 is better than the V1.  For example longer range.  I read in one posting that the V2 radio has shielding that the V1 radio does not have which would be of benefit.

    I have a new Pixhawk and was wondering if there was a good reason to purchase a V2 radio for it (other than more connectivity options) .  I know I will need a wiring adapter for the V1 radio to work so it's not plug and play like a V2 radio which is a minor issue.

    • Raimo Noormaa > Brian Sigmon August 20, 2014 at 1:05am

      Hi,

      Do you know if V1 is compatible with v2? My v1 air unit died and would like to know if I can use the v1 ground module for backup with a v2 unit? Ordered the new v2 one, have not received it yet so would like to know it before I receive them :)

      Regards

      Raimo

      • Jesse May > Raimo Noormaa October 24, 2014 at 5:50pm
        Raimo
        Did you get your new radio v2 yet and do you know if it works with the v1 system? I want to get a v2 my self for my antenna tracker. I hear it's wireless via Bluetooth which will clean up some wires.
        Please advise
        Thanks Jesse
        • Raimo Noormaa > Jesse May October 25, 2014 at 3:35am

          Hi,

          It works. I use the V1 with the USB on my ground station and the V2 on my Rover and Plane

          Regards,

          Raimo

      • Marcin Krawczyk > Raimo Noormaa August 20, 2014 at 1:11am

        Should be no difference.

  • patonator January 21, 2014 at 9:53am

    I'm quite interested in this too. Looking to get a radio for telemetry and v1 seems to be available much cheaper and in stock. Haven't found v2 anywhere in stock in the UK and costs $40 postage from US...

    Anyone know if it is easy enough to connect the the v1 to the Pixhawk?

    • John Moore > patonator February 13, 2014 at 11:50am

      Where do can you find the V1 radios for sale?

  • Brit Davis January 21, 2014 at 8:06am

    One thing I know is that the new ones come with the proper Pixhawk cable, and the set includes the OTG cable for tablets.

    I put my older radio on another quad. The new ones are really easy to use, too.

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