Copper Foil in top shell?

[rschmid]

I had to replace the top shell of my Mini2. The replacement did not have the copper foil. What is it for? I've been reading that some people have been adding copper foil to block GPS in older models. I assume that's not the situation here or is it meant to reduce GPS sensitivity?

 

[Meta4]

I had to replace the top shell of my Mini2. The replacement did not have the copper foil. What is it for? I've been reading that some people have been adding copper foil to block GPS in older models. I assume that's not the situation here or is it meant to reduce GPS sensitivity?

There are no circumstances where you'd want to reduce GPS sensitivity.
It might be to prevent interference from other components affecting GPS.
Where's the copper?

 

[rschmid]

There are no circumstances where you'd want to reduce GPS sensitivity.
It might be to prevent interference from other components affecting GPS.
Where's the copper?

 

[CallmeDash]

There are no circumstances where you'd want to reduce GPS sensitivity.
It might be to prevent interference from other components affecting GPS.
Where's the copper?

Id like to reduce and disable GPS on the mini 2 to practice flying ATTI mode as per the requirements to receive my RePL (Remote Pilots License) here in Australia

 

[Meta4]

Id like to reduce and disable GPS on the mini 2 to practice flying ATTI mode as per the requirements to receive my RePL (Remote Pilots License) here in Australia

A little alfoil taped in position outside the shell can achieve that.

 

[GadgetGuy]

A little alfoil taped in position outside the shell can achieve that.

Yes, and the aluminum foil also easily removed for normal flying, without opening up the shell!

 

[RobW01]

Id like to reduce and disable GPS on the mini 2 to practice flying ATTI mode as per the requirements to receive my RePL (Remote Pilots License) here in Australia

Where are you doing the course? They should give you practice time.

 

[Spectre22]

The foil, I believe, is to deflect battery heat from wrapping the shell.

 

[Jagerbomb52]

If it is used for the same reason as the old Yuneec Q500's then it shields RF noise.

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