Fvp Long range Connection. Best configuration.
Is there some kind of device which guarantees Long range Connection?
Something with no latentcy.
Something like lightbridge of DJI.
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Looking for someone to build a tactical Inspection robot with limited height
Hello,
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Hi,
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James T Qs re frames
Here's a question from James T Kirk that's been moved here from the Copter-3.3 beta testing thread:
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can anyone answer this for me.. i bought this https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/
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