GPS Tracker RF-V16 Position on P4

NickRno77 · Dec 10, 2016

I was just wondering what people think to the GPS Tracker RF-V16 Position on P4.?

Not sure how it will affect aerodynamics, interference etc.

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gppms · Dec 10, 2016

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NickRno77 · Dec 10, 2016

gppms said:
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seen those...

wingo · Dec 10, 2016

Gppms

Nice built [emoji3]

How did you fix it?

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NickRno77 · Dec 10, 2016

wingo said:
Gppms

Nice built [emoji3]

How did you fix it?

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It's a bit of a bodge job really[emoji3] Velcro on the P4 and The GPS tracker . The tracker has a lanyard hole so I used a lanyard then fixed to a zip tie for extra safety.

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gppms · Dec 10, 2016

wingo said:
Gppms

Nice built [emoji3]

How did you fix it?

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Rf v-16 v8 GPS mount / holder for DJI Phantom 3 and 4 | eBay

Aotearoa Kiwi · Dec 10, 2016

The RF-V16 seems a good price at $49, but it also appears to be a 2G device. Most places are switching off their 2G (GSM) networks in favour of 3G and 4G tech, so I would check carefully if and how long you will be able to use it where you live...
Google '22 network ending', eg...
USA AT&T: 2017 end of the line for 2G | Security Systems News
Australia Telstra Closing 2G GSM Network By End 2016 - Smart House

NickRno77 · Dec 11, 2016

I know Three Network in the UK hasn't used 2G for years. My SIM is TalkTalk which uses Vodafone Cells. Works for me.

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NickRno77 · Dec 11, 2016

gppms said:
Rf v-16 v8 GPS mount / holder for DJI Phantom 3 and 4 | eBay

I'm in the UK so that will cost me about £30 to get it shipped here. Tax Duty handling charge etc. I'll try and find someone with a 3D printer. I'll design one on CAD[emoji106][emoji3]

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gppms · Dec 11, 2016

NickRno77 said:
I'm in the UK so that will cost me about £30 to get it shipped here. Tax Duty handling charge etc. I'll try and find someone with a 3D printer. I'll design one on CAD[emoji106][emoji3]

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I didn't pay taxes or anything.It' s a small and light thing they're not charge taxes for it.

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gppms · Dec 11, 2016

Aotearoa Kiwi said:
The RF-V16 seems a good price at $49, but it also appears to be a 2G device. Most places are switching off their 2G (GSM) networks in favour of 3G and 4G tech, so I would check carefully if and how long you will be able to use it where you live...
Google '22 network ending', eg...
USA AT&T: 2017 end of the line for 2G | Security Systems News
Australia Telstra Closing 2G GSM Network By End 2016 - Smart House

I think the new models are 3G because I install a 3G SIM card to all of mine.

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Aotearoa Kiwi · Dec 11, 2016

gppms said:
I think the new models are 3G because I install a 3G SIM card to all of mine.

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You may be right about an updated model, but the one I was shown which the owner couldn't get to work in New Zealand was definitely a 2G, bought 3 months ago.

Noting that a 3G card will work in a 2G device, but the device wouldn't operate on a 3G system, can you get the FCC number from your tracker and check in the FCC database?

gppms · Dec 11, 2016

Aotearoa Kiwi said:
You may be right about an updated model, but the one I was shown which the owner couldn't get to work in New Zealand was definitely a 2G, bought 3 months ago.

Noting that a 3G card will work in a 2G device, but the device wouldn't operate on a 3G system, can you get the FCC number from your tracker and check in the FCC database?

Ok I will tell you later.

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gppms · Dec 13, 2016

Aotearoa Kiwi said:
You may be right about an updated model, but the one I was shown which the owner couldn't get to work in New Zealand was definitely a 2G, bought 3 months ago.

Noting that a 3G card will work in a 2G device, but the device wouldn't operate on a 3G system, can you get the FCC number from your tracker and check in the FCC database?

FCC ID 2ABEYRF-V16 Mini GPS & SOS Communicator by Shenzhen Ruifenghuizhi Technology Co.,Ltd.

Aotearoa Kiwi · Dec 13, 2016

gppms said:
FCC ID 2ABEYRF-V16 Mini GPS & SOS Communicator by Shenzhen Ruifenghuizhi Technology Co.,Ltd.

Checked the base-band processor chip, it is a MediaTek MT6252A, which is 2G/2.5G so not a 3G or 4G tracker, life may be limited...

Frankc · Dec 13, 2016

Translate to English please. I am in the UK and would love a tracker on the drone.

So basically...........

1. Which is a good tracker and sim card/type for the UK

2. Where to mount it and how.

3. Does it work on google maps etc?

4. If it does work can I text it a message and get co-ords by return text which you then put into Google maps?

Thanks!

NickRno77 · Dec 18, 2016

NickRno77 said:
I know Three Network in the UK hasn't used 2G for years. My SIM is TalkTalk which uses Vodafone Cells. Works for me.

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I have tested a Three Network PayG Sim and I can confirm that Three Network will not work. I did a little research and it seems all networks in the UK still do use 2G at the moment.

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Alan Russel · Dec 21, 2016

My RF-V16 was good until it decided to stop working (wont turn on even when I connect via usb cable to charge??

Alan Russel · Jan 7, 2017

Good news re my last post, I was determined to get my tracker working again so over xmas wedged back cover off and fiddled about and got it to boot up and is working perfectly. My advice to pilots is don't leave home without a tracker because one day if you lose your quad you will be able to locate it ps (but not over water) lol.