I’m sure my mini3pro RC used to update its home point before I took off before but now the icon is red until after takeoff then it say’s home point created. Any idea?
I sometimes get that when there aren't enough satellites to establish a proper GPS fix. Also, if there is strong magnetic interference from nearby metal (cars, buildings, etc.) or even rebar in concrete, can delay acquisition of the home point.I’m sure my mini3pro RC used to update its home point before I took off before but now the icon is red until after takeoff then it say’s home point created. Any idea?
I’m sure my mini3pro RC used to update its home point before I took off before but now the icon is red until after takeoff then it say’s home point created. Any idea?
I doubt it’s anything to do with satellites as I had 22. I just tried again and it says homepoint updated but the little icon up top is STILL red until it just lifts off then it turns whiteI sometimes get that when there aren't enough satellites to establish a proper GPS fix. Also, if there is strong magnetic interference from nearby metal (cars, buildings, etc.) or even rebar in concrete, can delay acquisition of the home point.
But that’s just it,I get the white homepoint icon but just after I liftoffAlso, if you are flying a distance away from wherever you last flew, it will take longer to get a fix. Regardless, it is imperative that you not fly anywhere until you get the "home point is updated" message - if you do, you risk your drone doing odd things. I lost a drone due to poor GPS fix - I learned the hard way.
The home point is updated after the drone connects to so many satellites. The reason I know this is that whenever I boot up the drone and RC controller, I wait until I get green color on the satellite connection(somewhere around 20 satellites) then the RC controller tells me the home point has been updated.I’m sure my mini3pro RC used to update its home point before I took off before but now the icon is red until after takeoff then it say’s home point created. Any idea?
Liftoff after you get green on satellite connection.But that’s just it,I get the white homepoint icon but just after I liftoff
How?I sometimes get that when there aren't enough satellites to establish a proper GPS fix. Also, if there is strong magnetic interference from nearby metal (cars, buildings, etc.) or even rebar in concrete, can delay acquisition of the home point.
Also, if you are flying a distance away from wherever you last flew, it will take longer to get a fix.
Sure - but magnetic interference messes with the onboard compass which will also cause a failure to update the homepoint.How?
These things do not interfere with GPS radio signals any more than they do any other RF.
Sure - but magnetic interference messes with the onboard compass which will also cause a failure to update the homepoint.
GPS is completely independent of the compass and the compass has nothing to do with homepoint recording.Sure - but magnetic interference messes with the onboard compass which will also cause a failure to update the homepoint.
Motors not necessary.I'm going from memory, but I think the home point is recorded after starting the motors
GPS is completely independent of the compass and the compass has nothing to do with homepoint recording.
Magnetic interference can cause some problems, but it won't cause a failure of the homepoint record properly.
Motors not necessary.
Just power up and watch the satellites lock in.