RF-V16 tracker placement.

[Callum]

I know this has probably been done to death, just looking for some feedback from anyone who runs a tracker in a similar placement.

Purchased a RF-V16 tracker and trying to work out where to place it. Had initially bought a bracket to go with it that clips over battery but noticed wiggling it releases battery clip so it's now in bin.

Seen a few posts where people have placed on top of mavic between battery and it's nose.
When I place here compass 2 has interference (red). Calibrating compass brings both back to green.

Obviously I would need to always have the tracker on quad or recalibrate.

Has anyone else placed a tracker up front?
Did you have to recalibrate?
Have you had any issues since installing?

Cheers

 

[PT_Mavic]

My Marco Polo beacon is strapped to the right-front leg with mini wireties - no problems with it at all; it can stay in place when folded and charged in place as well.

I think you're smart keeping any RF device away from the top shell - I wanted to avoid the body entirely just to make sure it wouldn't interfere with compass or GPS.

 

[Wingo]

RF-V16 Tracker Holder for DJI Mavic Pro | eBay

 

[Mikko Taavitsainen]

I have used a good quality velcro-fastening tape. The mounting shown in the picture does not interfere with the compasses, has worked reliably for more than 60 flight hours and allows Mavic to be transported without removing the tracker. The position next to the engine also does not affect the calibration needs or the flight characteristics noticeably.

 

[lisadoc]

I attach my tracker to an extended landing legs piece. Works perfect and doesn't interfere with anything.

 

[newguy]

I have used a good quality velcro-fastening tape. The mounting shown in the picture does not interfere with the compasses, has worked reliably for more than 60 flight hours and allows Mavic to be transported without removing the tracker. The position next to the engine also does not affect the calibration needs or the flight characteristics noticeably.

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Hi...what kind of tracker is that???

 

[Dabrain]

I have my Marco Polo on the top/back of MP. Above rear propellers and away from all sensors. Fits in case except I have to bend antenna over to close top, other wise it has worked flawlessly. See post " MP Flyway NOT"

 

[in_novikov]

Hi...what kind of tracker is that???

RF V16

 

[gppms]

 

[Callum]

Thanks everyone for posts and pics.

I took it out yesterday with the tracker velcro'd to the front. Ran 3 batteries and no issues.
Tried out the RF-V16 and the location reported was spot on.

I like the look of the brackets which hold tracker at rear of aircraft, going to buy one of those.

Cheers

 

[in_novikov]

Thanks everyone for posts and pics.

I took it out yesterday with the tracker velcro'd to the front. Ran 3 batteries and no issues.
Tried out the RF-V16 and the location reported was spot on.

I like the look of the brackets which hold tracker at rear of aircraft, going to buy one of those.

Cheers

I order RF V16 and brackets on rear for my mavic pro. I think this is the best option in price/functions