Polar Pro LED Light kit Interference?

Jcarlson1701 · Mar 11, 2016

Hello all,

I know this subject has been touched on before but I wanted to get a consensus from everyone that has the Polar Pro LED Light kit...

DJI Phantom 3 LED Light Kit

Has anyone had any issues with GPS reception with the battery being mounted to the top of the Phantom (P3A in my case) or the lights themselves being mounted on the legs/antennas?

It just seems to be an odd placement decision on Polar Pro's part...

I'm really considering purchasing the kit but not at the expense of my P3A's safety.

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LamboH · Mar 11, 2016

No interference

ChaneRZ · Mar 11, 2016

No interference on mine. Get it!

anthgarc · Mar 11, 2016

Nada here

Pete Leare · Mar 11, 2016

Probably 20 flights so far and no interference.

exit 4 · Mar 11, 2016

16 satellites and not a sign of interference. Go for it.

Jcarlson1701 · Mar 12, 2016

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I'll keep it on my "future purchase" list. [emoji41]

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Farmer · Mar 20, 2016

Jcarlson1701 said:
Hello all,

I know this subject has been touched on before but I wanted to get a consensus from everyone that has the Polar Pro LED Light kit...

DJI Phantom 3 LED Light Kit

Has anyone had any issues with GPS reception with the battery being mounted to the top of the Phantom (P3A in my case) or the lights themselves being mounted on the legs/antennas?

It just seems to be an odd placement decision on Polar Pro's part...

I'm really considering purchasing the kit but not at the expense of my P3A's safety.

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Yes.I have experienced issues.

I flew mine with the LED kit turned off.
Only had 7 satellites and App was flipping between GPS green and NON GPS AMBER.
Took off kit and flew again and had 14 satellites and no problems.
I did have the unit orientated with the micro-usb port at back.

Jcarlson1701 · Mar 20, 2016

Farmer said:
Yes.I have experienced issues.

I flew mine with the LED kit turned off.
Only had 7 satellites and App was flipping between GPS green and NON GPS AMBER.
Took off kit and flew again and had 14 satellites and no problems.
I did have the unit orientated with the micro-usb port at back.

Interesting. Thanks for letting me know. I haven't purchased them yet.

shockwave199 · Mar 20, 2016

Farmer said:
Yes.I have experienced issues.

I flew mine with the LED kit turned off.
Only had 7 satellites and App was flipping between GPS green and NON GPS AMBER.
Took off kit and flew again and had 14 satellites and no problems.
I did have the unit orientated with the micro-usb port at back.

Was this repeatable all the time, or was it a single incident? I have not noticed that behavior.

CafeRacer · Mar 20, 2016

I had the same satellite issue, when turned on I went from 11 sats to 6. Sometimes it doesn't interfere, unfortunately , at least for mine, sometimes it does.

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Msvet · Mar 20, 2016

I have never had a problem when flying with the Polar Pro light kit. Great light kit.
Saves your battery and looks great.

exit 4 · Mar 20, 2016

Flown at least 10 night runs. Never an issue with sats. Odd how some people are having issues and some aren't. Wonder why? I admit I fly the same place every time. Odd?

Farmer · Mar 21, 2016

shockwave199 said:
Was this repeatable all the time, or was it a single incident? I have not noticed that behavior.

It was one particular event.i flew three times ;with kit, without kit and with kit again.It was where I fly regularly, same route.
Weather conditions and time have prevented further tests.

Farmer · Mar 21, 2016

exit 4 said:
Flown at least 10 night runs. Never an issue with sats. Odd how some people are having issues and some aren't. Wonder why? I admit I fly the same place every time. Odd?

What was that sat issue with the P2? Did I read on here that there was a simple mod to increase sat number by installing insulation between sat receiver and circuits?
Maybe not all P3 s are created equal due to assembley issues.

Farmer · Mar 21, 2016

Msvet said:
I have never had a problem when flying with the Polar Pro light kit. Great light kit.
Saves your battery and looks great.

I like the lights, but although I only fly over my farm, I don't think its going to be helpful to be more visable, by people or my herds.

Rock Shelter · Mar 21, 2016

I had the misgivings. So I tried 3 sets of flights 1 battery with, 1 without. Same conditions every time. While I lost or gained a satellite or two during the flights, there was now apparent connection with the lights. just what I assumed flyover timing. That put my mind at ease. I use a tom tom gps in the car and there are ton of crap between it and clear sky. still seems to work.

Farmer · Mar 24, 2016

Just had another fly with and without.
Same place - this time clear skies.
7 to 11 sats with LED kit.
then took it off and bang 17 sats.
Then put it back on and it was flipping between gps and none gps whilst fitting the kit.