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What does GPS NO FIX mean?
No fix means it has not received enough satellites or a good enough reception to get a 3D fix and establish location but it does “see” the GPS. In other words it is communicating with the GPS, there is just not enough data to establish a fix.
How do I connect my GPS to ArduPilot?
UBlox GPS Configuration
- Connect Pixhawk to your PC and connect with the Mission Planner.
- On the Flight Data screen press Ctrl-F and then select “MAVSerial pass”
- Open u-center and select Receiver, TCP Client and in the Network Connection window set Address to “localhost” and Port to “500” and press OK.
How do I turn off GPS in ArduPilot?
Overview. The GPS Failsafe is enabled by default but you can enable or disable it on the Mission Planner’s Standard Parameter List, by set the FS_GPS_ENABLE parameter to 0 (Disable) or 1 (Land) or 2 (switch to AltHold).
Who uses ArduPilot?
3DRobotics’ Solo quadcopter, for instance, uses ArduPilot, as have a large number of professional aerospace companies such as Boeing.
Why do I keep losing my GPS signal?
If your Android terminal is constantly losing GPS signal, first update your navigation app and Android OS version. Then remove your SIM card and case. Additionally, enable high accuracy GPS mode, and ensure your navigation app has unrestricted access to data. If the issue persists, use an alternative navigation app.
How do I turn on GPS px4?
Open QGroundControl and navigate to the Vehicle Setup > Parameters section. Select the GPS tab (1), then open the GPS_2_CONFIG parameter (2) and select TELEM 2 from the dropdown list (3).
How do you calibrate a Pixhawk compass?
The calibration steps are:
- Choose a location away from large metal objects or magnetic fields.
- Start QGroundControl and connect the vehicle.
- Select the Gear icon (Vehicle Setup) in the top toolbar and then Sensors in the sidebar.
- Click the Compass sensor button.
- Click OK to start the calibration.