I would like to ask if your SOLO is good at drifting?

[Tony Chen]

I would like to ask if your SOLO is good at drifting?
Although my SOLO has received good GPS signals, it still drifts.
I want to switch to u-Blox NEO-M8N chip. I wonder if the drift problem can be improved.
Has anyone modified the GPS chip of NEO-M8N? Can you share your experience?

 

[CharlieKeck]

Tony, the M8N will definitely improve performance. I suggest grounding the copper shield to the GPS - solder a small, short wire from the GND pad directly to the foil. In Mission Planner, etc, check the parameter GPS_GNSS_MODE and select not more than two (2) constellations to avoid overloading the GPS subsystem. Finally, set GPS_TYPE to 2 for uBlox. The above should get you started with a M8N. GL!

Tony, also be aware that if you upgrade the GPS, and it includes a magnetometer, that mag can be included in the compass list (in MP).

 

[Tony Chen]

Tony, the M8N will definitely improve performance. I suggest grounding the copper shield to the GPS - solder a small, short wire from the GND pad directly to the foil. In Mission Planner, etc, check the parameter GPS_GNSS_MODE and select not more than two (2) constellations to avoid overloading the GPS subsystem. Finally, set GPS_TYPE to 2 for uBlox. The above should get you started with a M8N. GL!

Tony, also be aware that if you upgrade the GPS, and it includes a magnetometer, that mag can be included in the compass list (in MP).

Thank you for your reply. I will try to modify it. After all, 3DR SOL is a very good drone. It would be great if it could be more stable. Thank you again

 

[CharlieKeck]

Thank you for your reply. I will try to modify it. After all, 3DR SOL is a very good drone. It would be great if it could be more stable. Thank you again

Tony, you will probably need a GNSS receiver with a patch antenna, as the device you show requires an external antenna - not that easy on a Solo. Or, JB sells mounts and complete units.

Here mount for Solo

This is a folding Here mast. It conceals the wiring completely. You must specify which Here you have. The Here3 mast has a different top than the Here1 and Here2. You can also specify front or rear mounting. Comes with the bolt and nut used as a hinge to fold for transport. If you are not sure...

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or

Here GPS PnP for Solo

Solo GPS UPGRADE! For those of you looking to easily upgrade your stock GPS unit (highly recommended) I have made this Here PnP kit. It includes a Here GPS, proper Cable, and a Mast with all screws needed for mounting. The GPS is a Here V1 which also has an integrated compass. The Cable is...

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[1ozzyabroad]

Tony, I purchased the above kit from JB and went from 6 to 16 sat's in the same location! Well worth it IMHO.