{"id":9242,"date":"2025-06-16T18:16:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242"},"modified":"2025-06-16T18:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T09:16:19","slug":"improve-flywoo-explorer-lr4-with-these-mods-higher-pid-tune-variety-rx-weight-discount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242","title":{"rendered":"Improve Flywoo Explorer LR4 with These Mods: Higher PID Tune, Variety RX, Weight Discount"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"penci-post-entry-inner\"> <i class=\"penci-post-countview-number-check\" style=\"display:none\">25<\/i> <\/p>\n<p>The Flywoo Explorer LR4 is arguably among the finest sub250 long-range FPV drones in 2025 when paired with the DJI O4 Professional Air Unit. However like all drone, it\u2019s not good. There are a selection of mods and upgrades that may considerably enhance efficiency\u2014equivalent to putting in a variety receiver, optimizing antenna and GPS mounting, lowering weight, and a customized PID\/filter tune.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"penci-custom-html-inside-content\"><!-- money-area-first insert here --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"money-area-first\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4dXx2eH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banggood-banner-250609-1.jpg.webp \" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/banggood-banner-250609-1.jpg\" height=\"8.1%\" width=\"100%\" class=\" penci-lazy  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"sponsor-banner\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a> <\/div>\n<p> <!-- goog ads insert here --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"money-area-last\">   <i style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; display: block; margin-top: 10px; line-height: normal; opacity: 60%;\">A number of the hyperlinks on this web page are affiliate hyperlinks. 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Please learn our <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/affiliate-program-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;\">Affiliate Hyperlink Coverage<\/a> for extra info.<\/i> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Take a look at my full evaluate of the Flywoo Explorer O4 Professional:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/flywoo-explorer-lr4-o4-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/flywoo-explorer-lr4-o4-pro\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e7793549490\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e7793549490\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e7793549490\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Variety_Receiver_Improve_Antenna_Mounting\" title=\"Variety Receiver Improve &amp; Antenna Mounting\">Variety Receiver Improve &amp; Antenna Mounting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Optimizing_GPS_Mounting\" title=\"Optimizing GPS Mounting\">Optimizing GPS Mounting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Switching_GPS_and_Receiver_UARTs\" title=\"Switching GPS and Receiver UARTs\">Switching GPS and Receiver UARTs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Weight_Discount\" title=\"Weight Discount\">Weight Discount<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#PID_Filter_Tuning\" title=\"PID &amp; Filter Tuning\">PID &amp; Filter Tuning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Utilizing_ND_Filters\" title=\"Utilizing ND Filters\">Utilizing ND Filters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Different_Minor_Tweaks\" title=\"Different Minor Tweaks\">Different Minor Tweaks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=9242\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variety_Receiver_Improve_Antenna_Mounting\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Diversity-Receiver-Upgrade-Antenna-Mounting\"\/>Variety Receiver Improve &amp; Antenna Mounting<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The inventory receiver makes use of a single antenna mounted horizontally on the entrance below the body. Whereas that is advantageous for short-range flights, it\u2019s removed from perfect for long-range flying.<\/p>\n<p>By upgrading to a real variety receiver with two antennas, you&#8217;ll be able to mount them vertically on each side of the body. This setup ensures that no less than one antenna is in line of sight together with your transmitter more often than not, leading to a much more constant and dependable radio hyperlink.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m utilizing the RadioMaster RP4TD receiver, get it right here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/RadioMaster-RP4TD-Diversity-expresslrs-ELRS-Receiver-rx.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-45255 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Radiomaster Rp4td Diversity Expresslrs Elrs Receiver Rx\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a bit too large to mount contained in the body, so I hooked up it beneath utilizing a tiny 3D-printed TPU strap \u2013 I made it free to obtain right here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:7062885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/factor:7062885<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-mount.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49958 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Diversity Receiver Mount\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I additionally designed an antenna holder you&#8217;ll be able to mount on the standoffs, it has a small 10-degree tilt so it stays vertical when cruising ahead. I made the STL file free to obtain right here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:7062886\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/factor:7062886<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49956 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Diversity Receiver Antenna Mount\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This variety receiver, together with the additional antenna, provides about 3g in comparison with the inventory RX. Nevertheless, for the advance in sign reliability, I believe it\u2019s properly price it. For those who don\u2019t fly lengthy vary or are proud of the inventory efficiency, the unique receiver remains to be completely usable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing_GPS_Mounting\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Optimizing-GPS-Mounting\"\/>Optimizing GPS Mounting<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Out of the field, the Explorer LR4 takes a very long time to get a GPS 3D repair (Betaflight recommends no less than 8 satellites for dependable GPS Rescue). Additionally, I not often noticed greater than 20 satellites, and I think it\u2019s as a consequence of Flywoo\u2019s option to mount the GPS below the VTX antennas, which introduces important interference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-with-DJI-O4-Pro-long-range-sub250-fpv-drone-gps-antenna-mount.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49883 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 With Dji O4 Pro Long Range Sub250 Fpv Drone Gps Antenna Mount\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My resolution? Transfer the GPS to the entrance of the drone.<\/p>\n<p>In earlier Explorer variations, this wasn\u2019t an choice as a result of I needed to mount a Bare GoPro up entrance. However due to the DJI O4 Professional\u2019s onboard recording, I now not want a separate digital camera, liberating up the proper spot for GPS.<\/p>\n<p>I designed a customized front-mounted GPS holder, free to obtain right here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:7062882\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/factor:7062882\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49953 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Gps Mount Front\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You may as well safely take away the copper tape from the GPS module to avoid wasting a bit extra weight.<\/p>\n<p>The advance is substantial. After relocating the GPS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3D repair (8 sats) in below 1 minute from a chilly begin<\/li>\n<li>Nearly prompt repair between battery swaps<\/li>\n<li>Most satellite tv for pc depend elevated to 29<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switching_GPS_and_Receiver_UARTs\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Switching-GPS-and-Receiver-UARTs\"\/>Switching GPS and Receiver UARTs<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-1024x788.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-300x231.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-1170x901.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-1024x788.jpg\" height=\"788\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-1024x788.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx-1170x901.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrade-ports-swap-uarts-gps-rx.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49960 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrade Ports Swap Uarts Gps Rx\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This mod is elective\u2014however price contemplating for those who\u2019re mounting the GPS and receiver like I did above, as a result of the inventory cables aren\u2019t lengthy sufficient. It makes extra sense to swap the UART ports (i.e., transfer the receiver to UART5 and the GPS to UART2). This additionally retains the wiring cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>Essential: The connector pinouts for UART2 and UART5 are totally different (why, Flywoo?!). You\u2019ll must re-pin the wires within the connectors. It\u2019s slightly annoying however not troublesome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Discount\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Weight-Reduction\"\/>Weight Discount<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve optimized weight on dozens of BNF drones, and the Explorer was truly one of the difficult \u2013 it\u2019s already fairly properly optimized, so there aren&#8217;t many locations you&#8217;ll be able to cut back weight. Additionally it\u2019s equivalent to light-weight drone, saving a number of grams may really feel underwhelming. However for those who actually care about efficiency, a gram right here and there provides up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Warning: Eradicating {hardware} reduces crash resistance. Proceed at your personal danger.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Right here\u2019s what I did:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eliminated arm guards and solely use two screws per motor<\/li>\n<li>Eliminated the entrance second-row standoffs<\/li>\n<li>Eliminated copper tape on GPS wires (provided that it\u2019s relocated to the entrance like I did)<\/li>\n<li>Minimized fabric tape used on motor wires<\/li>\n<li>Used plastic nuts as a substitute of steel on the FC\/ESC stack<\/li>\n<li>Changed screws (elective):\n<ul>\n<li>Prime\/backside plates: 5mm (was 6mm)<\/li>\n<li>Stack: 16mm (was 20mm)<\/li>\n<li>Motors: 5mm (was 6mm)<\/li>\n<li>Props: 6.5mm (was 7mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-components-wiring.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49955 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Components Wiring\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-motor-screws.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49957 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Motor Screws\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-diversity-receiver-antenna-mount.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49956 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Diversity Receiver Antenna Mount\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>After performing all these modifications, I used to be capable of shave 9g off my construct. Nevertheless, as a result of I upgraded to a variety antenna, it added 3g again. It may not sound a lot, however that\u2019s 5% weight discount on a quad that\u2019s already extraordinarily light-weight, and might probably translate to a different 20 to 30 seconds extra flight time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-weight.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49954 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Weight\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I believe the DJI O4 Professional air unit has an enormous potential for weight saving too. If we take away the case, heatsink and use lighter antenna options, we might most likely do away with one other 10g or extra. Nevertheless there\u2019s at present no such \u201cBare O4 Professional\u201d conversion package exists (like what <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/flywoo-naked-o3-lite-ultra-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flywoo did with the Bare O3 package<\/a>), however hopefully, some producers would launch one sooner or later.<\/p>\n<p>You possibly can think about eradicating the warmth shrink on the battery for a ~2g saving. But it surely\u2019s not beneficial for those who plan to journey by planes\u2014batteries with out labels may not go safety. Additionally, you can shorten motor wires which could save one other 2\u20133g, however I didn\u2019t do it this time.<\/p>\n<p>Because it stands, if you wish to keep below 250g, the heaviest battery you need to use is round 80g. The largest battery I can discover is the GNB 4S 850mAh LiHV 60C weighs in at ~73g.\u00a0Get the it from AliExpress: <a href=\"https:\/\/s.click.aliexpress.com\/e\/_olJ1Gke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/s.click on.aliexpress.com\/e\/_olJ1Gke<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-1024x499.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-300x146.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-1170x570.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-1024x499.jpg\" height=\"499\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-1024x499.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer-1170x570.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/gnb-4s-850mah-lihv-lipo-battery-60c-explorer.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49945 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Gnb 4s 850mah Lihv Lipo Battery 60c Explorer\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you wish to get the longest flight time, and weight isn\u2019t a problem, 4S 18650 battery can be the best choice, 30+ minutes of flight time and 20km+ flight distance are potential. Ideally, it is best to construct your personal pack utilizing high-quality cells. I like to recommend the Molicel P30B 18650 cells, which I\u2019ve examined right here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/best-18650-li-ion-battery\/#Results-and-Recommendations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/best-18650-li-ion-battery\/#Outcomes-and-Suggestions<\/a>. You may as well purchase pre-built Li-ion packs, however they usually use cheaper cells, right here\u2019s a listing of choices: <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/li-ion-battery-long-range\/#Buying-Ready-Made-Li-ion-Battery-Packs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/li-ion-battery-long-range\/#Shopping for-Prepared-Made-Li-ion-Battery-Packs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PID_Filter_Tuning\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"PID-Filter-Tuning\"\/>PID &amp; Filter Tuning<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Explorer flies decently out of the field\u2014however I\u2019m dissatisfied Flywoo didn\u2019t even attempt to optimize the filters. Meaning there\u2019s nonetheless room for enchancment, particularly after all of the {hardware} modifications we\u2019ve made.\u00a0Fortunately, the Explorer has onboard flash for Blackbox logging, which makes filter tuning potential.<\/p>\n<p>To your reference, I\u2019ve shared my customized PID and filter tune on Patreon, together with GPS Rescue config, ports, energy settings, charges, OSD structure, and extra: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/flywoo-explorer-131255399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/flywoo-explorer-131255399<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Need to tune it your self? Begin right here:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Utilizing_ND_Filters\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Using-ND-Filters\"\/>Utilizing ND Filters<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get extra cinematic footage by utilizing ND filters. The official DJI ND filters don\u2019t match within the Flywoo Explorer LR4 body, so I like to recommend low-profile ND filters equivalent to those from BetaFPV\u2014they\u2019re additionally among the many most reasonably priced choices accessible: <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/betafpv-nd-filters-dji-o4-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/betafpv-nd-filters-dji-o4-pro\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Discover ways to use ND filters on this information: <a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/nd-filter-fpv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/nd-filter-fpv\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-300x200.jpg.webp 300w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1170x780.jpg.webp 1170w,https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front.jpg.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1024x682.jpg\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Flywoo-Explorer-LR4-DJI-O4-Pro-mods-upgrades-gps-mount-front.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\" penci-lazy alignnone size-large wp-image-49953 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Flywoo Explorer Lr4 Dji O4 Pro Mods Upgrades Gps Mount Front\" decoding=\"async\"\/> <\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Minor_Tweaks\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Other-Minor-Tweaks\"\/>Different Minor Tweaks<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Disable LED_Strip in Betaflight\u2019s Configuration tab (to cut back CPU load)<\/li>\n<li>Enhance PID Loop Frequency from 2KHz to 4KHz (there\u2019s sufficient CPU headroom)<\/li>\n<li>ESC Protocol: DShot300<\/li>\n<li>Present Sensor Scale: 450<\/li>\n<li>Voltage Sensor Scale: 111<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span class=\"penci-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"\/>Conclusion<span class=\"penci-toc-section-end\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With just some considerate upgrades and modifications, you&#8217;ll be able to take the already glorious Flywoo Explorer LR4 O4 and push it to the following stage\u2014bettering sign reliability, GPS efficiency, flight efficiency and effectivity, all whereas staying below 250g.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re nonetheless debating whether or not to get the Explorer, take a look at my evaluate right here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/flywoo-explorer-lr4-o4-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/oscarliang.com\/flywoo-explorer-lr4-o4-pro\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let me know what mods you\u2019ve tried\u2014or if there\u2019s something I missed!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>25 The Flywoo Explorer LR4 is arguably among the finest sub250 long-range FPV drones in 2025 when paired with the DJI O4 Professional Air Unit. However like all drone, it\u2019s not good. There are a selection of mods and upgrades that may considerably enhance efficiency\u2014equivalent to putting in a variety receiver, optimizing antenna and GPS [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9242","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-drones"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=9242"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9243,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9242\/revisions\/9243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=9242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=9242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}