GPS Module for RC

[JoePGM]

that's mean the "follow me" function only for Phantom series but not Inspire series?

(start from 11:54)

The video shows 12 mode, which of them are really exists in current Inspire series (especially Inspire2)?

The first one "path drawing" and "active track by camera" also looks useful....

 

[dkotinsky]

I just got mine in today for the Inspire 2. Now a blue dot shows up on map where im standing. It tells which way im facing also

 

[JoePGM]

so can anyone explain what's the benefit with the GPS module if we are using an GPS-already tablet?

for example, any mode/function that only works under GPS module?

 

[Viper Pilot]

Well with the GPS module you can move to a new location while the I2 is flying about and using the Go 4 app select that new location as a new 'home point' and the bird will land there if 'go home' is selected. I'm not sure you can do that with a tablet with a built in GPS. Not sure the R/C uses the tablet GPS info for that sort of thing. I could be wrong.

 

[rulppa]

Well with the GPS module you can move to a new location while the I2 is flying about and using the Go 4 app select that new location as a new 'home point' and the bird will land there if 'go home' is selected. I'm not sure you can do that with a tablet with a built in GPS. Not sure the R/C uses the tablet GPS info for that sort of thing. I could be wrong.

That can be done with phone/tablet. Module might memore accurate, not sure. If it uses GLONAS also, probably is but te difference is quite.. minimal, have been using it for ..10flights maybe (the module)

 

[Viper Pilot]

Ah ok. Good to know that. Then in that case I'm not real sure what the GPS module is buying you. I have been using the 9.7 " I pad and it doesn't have a built in GPS so I use the DJI R/C mounted external GPS module. ONe thing about the GPS Module however, is I have not been able to see anything on the Go 4 app that even indicates how well that GPS module is working. No signal strength or number of satelites locked on , etc is available. Kinda a shot in the dark if it's working or how well.

 

[JoePGM]

good to know that!