upgrading gps module

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Will it be possible to upgrade the gps module in the drone with this one?


No compass which is good i guess because the drone already has a compass. The current gps module is not working i think, from the DJI Assistant software, i can see the hardware id and firmware version, but the loader only shows dashes -_-_-_-_- what could be causing this?
 
Good morning,

The first P2 Vision series came out in 2013 and I've never heard of anybody successfully upgrading the GPS, although it's been discussed before. So I would say no.

If you look at this video and shoot ahead to 5:30

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you can see he also has dashes, so I don't think that is your problem.

Are you sure your GPS doesn't work? If the GPS or compass doesn't work, the lamps in the rear will indicate an error and the motors won't start. They are very reliable. I've flown over a thousand miles with them and haven't had a single problem. The modules, used, are cheap these days - around $20. If you have a cracked antenna and you're interested in replacing it, it's even cheaper.

Otherwise any problem can be solved with some copper shielding.

Test it with open sky above and around you. No buildings or trees blocking. Check satellites availability for a given time and day here: www.uavforecast.com

It is possible to connect the compass to the GPS module if you wanted. The older style has a compass in it and also a plug for the compass connection. On the newer style the plug is missing, but it might still have the compass in it, I'm not sure. You might do this if you had some kind of whacky modified legs and no place to put the compass on the leg.

You can also get one of these: Amazon.com: DJI NAZA-M V2 GPS Module: Electronics

But you should be sure it includes a mount which would put it on a plastic stick up and above the AC. This would bring the GPS module far enough away from the wifi module so as to eliminate any interference. It includes a compass - the compass data is sent to the FC via the same GPS cable and plug. You'd have to drill holes into the AC for both the mount and the cable.

Good luck
 
Here is a discussion regarding upgrading the P2V+ GPS antenna. I had done the upgrade years back when I was flying my P2V+ and I found I went from 6-8 satellites to 10-14 most days. Sorry, I don't know what the error message means. Replaced my GPS antenna...
 
Sorry for the late reply, i just came back from vacation.

I was thinking about doing the same upgrade soon saw it on youtube the other day, thank you for the link.
 

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