FPV Antenna 5.8ghz Mini Pagoda Flat Panel

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This is a DIY 5.8ghz omni-directional antenna that you can create by printing it yourself. Use a stiff wire such as motor wire if available, then lay the wire in the grooves, and solder the coax core to the top (front) element, while soldering the coax shield to the bottom (back) element. It is designed after a Multi-axis polarized antenna. I successfully tested mine until I safely landed behind a building, causing a crash that broke an arm, but not a finger! I applied conformal coating to keep everything together. The grooves for the wire are small and the top layer makes it even more challenging, so some heat might be needed to get the wire into the top side. I adjusted the grooves immediately after the print finished before the PLA cooled completely. If wider grooves are necessary for your wire, just send me a message and I can adjust the file. Update: 18 July 2019 - Increased the outer perimeter to improve structural integrity during construction.