The BeeBrain Clover 5.8GHz 4 leaf polarized antenna is a great alternative that helps reject‚ multipath interference, which is a common problem on standard dipole stock antennas.
Using an RHCP or LHCP antenna is beneficial for use at races where lots of pilots are up in the air at the same time to help separate video bleed over by being on different polarization channels. Just make sure to use an RHCP/LHCP antenna on your BeeBrain and your Video Goggles at the same time to have the best signal separation as possible.
This antenna has a U.FL connector that is plug-n-play with the BeeBrain V2 and BeeBrain Lite making it a simple swap that requires no soldering.
I wanted something that was packable and easy to take with. Got tired of needing to pack a large radio, neck straps, and all of the needed padding to just fly my whoops when traveling. This radio is so much easier to throw in a bag and fly with. Coming from a Taranis X9D plus, the pocket is a lot lighter and easier to carry. Gimbals feel good and it’s comfortable when holding. It’s the first small radio I tried that I was able to feel comfortable with. Compared to Zorro and TX12, the Pocket feels a lot more balanced. Highly recommended as a travel or only radio if you want something light and easy to carry.
Some downsides:
1. Arming/disarming takes a bit to get used to since there are not traditional switches.
2. Even though there are 5 position switches for the trims, you can’t use the center press as a switch like Jumper
3. The case is glossy, I wish it was more textured like DJI radios for better grip.
4. The speaker makes a buzzing sound when powered on and sometimes switching things in menus.
Otherwise great radio that’s easy to fly and live with.
I flew drones yrs ago. I dabbled in all types of drones from tiny whoops to 4 inch freestyle/acro quads to cine dji. Good beginner starter bundle. Definitely worth the $.
