I have flown it several times in this position and haven't noticed any degradation of signal, but taking no chances I moved it to the lower right fuselage just in front of the SD card access door.
I have been pleased with the Trackimo on my Inspire 1. It is light weight, battery holds a good charge, and software/app is easy to use.
Does the TK102B rely on the 2G cellular network? This was the issue with the Garmin GTU-10 tracker. 2G support in Canada is being discontinued in 2017, and I believe it is also being phased out in US at different times depending on the network provider.
Yes, I'll be transferring my MarcoPolo from the Phantom to the Mavic. It's been a year now since Garmin discontinued the GTU10 service (AT&T discontinuing 2G mobile) - loved the feature that allowed browser and/or application tracking to pinpoint, although the MarcoPolo homing method is acceptable and doesn't rely on on cellular transmission of GPS coordinates.
I have just purchased one of these and am considering mounting options (I also have a couple batteries). Does the antenna stay up even during speedy flights? E.g. Have you noticed any possibility of one of the propellers cutting or nicking the tag antenna? Attached to the battery it does not seem possible. But up front?Tested my new Marco Polo (Santa) in the park today. Had my wife hide the tag in the weeds 1/3 mile away somewhere in the park. The tracker brought me right to it in no time, takes a little practice to use it to good effect, will also find the tag if it's on a ledge or in a tree. No GPS pr phone needed and the best part is it will fit in my bag. Was going to put the tag on the battery, but didn't like the idea of having to switch it out every battery change (I fly 4 most times) so I put it on the front. The MP works best up close when the tag antenna is vertical, at distance it doesn't matter. Industrial Velcro seems to work very well. If you get one I suggest you practice with it a good bit before you might actually need it, it can track up to 3 tags, and if your friend has one he can also help you look by transferring the tag ID to his tracker, making it much faster to locate the tag, cool idea. The tracker is as wide as the Mavic, and half as long, lucky for me I am using a sling bag and there is room for it.
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I found that attaching it on the top front does indeed lower the number of satellites picked up by one or two, so I moved it to the side, I have ordered a set of landing leg extensions and will try mounting it on the cross bar of the rear one. Another option is to mount it on the rear body just above the status led vertically. Even in sport mode the antenna does not bend much, and does not come close to the prop, so far the best clearance is on the side. The photo shows it on the side and you can see the props dont even come close, also you still have access to both the battery release buttons and the SD card slot door.
Actually after some testing it seems that the GPS antenna on the Mavic is on the rear top right above the DJI logo. Fire up the quad and get some satellites then place your palm over the front top, no change, now move it to the rear top over the logo, bam, you lose all signal.
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback and will move the tracker. I've been looking at ordering leg extensions. tooI found that attaching it on the top front does indeed lower the number of satellites picked up by one or two, so I moved it to the side, I have ordered a set of landing leg extensions and will try mounting it on the cross bar of the rear one. Another option is to mount it on the rear body just above the status led vertically. Even in sport mode the antenna does not bend much, and does not come close to the prop, so far the best clearance is on the side. The photo shows it on the side and you can see the props dont even come close, also you still have access to both the battery release buttons and the SD card slot door.
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NOTE - I received the leg extensions and really like them, the MP Tag will only mount on the cross bar if the antenna is pointing down, which is not the best as it will bend when on the ground. It is however a perfect place to mount a strobe light
