Yes, it is a failsafe. Smart Mode (and Home Mode) require GPS to work.
It is hard to tell which of the three suspect items need to be replaced. I doubt it will turn out to be the compass module. The GPS module is more suspect. If the unit ALWAYS reports 9 satellites, that suggests the problem is in the mainboard itself.
If you can find a way to get the MAC GUi to work, or get access to a windows PC, it would help avoid spending money on the wrong thing. It would also give you the ability to reload the drone software.
It may be worth taking the top shell off, and checking the connections for compass and GPS. Also look to see if any wiring got caught between the shells last time it was assembled.
(Sorry for delayed response. My network is freezing up today. Likely related to overload from Grandchildren on the other machines.)
I was able to borrow a pc from my wife's work. Was able to enter GUI. Now this is measuring GPS signal but I am measuring this in my house which is another story. I have bad cell service in the house by the way. This is what I saw
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[QUOTE=" I had the transmitter on "smart" mode and was not able to start up the motors. Must be a failsafe. I turned off the GPS on the transmitter and was able to start up the motors and to fly.
Do I need to replace YUNQ500111-SVC or
YUNEEC GPS Module: Q500/Q500+
Yes, it is a failsafe. Smart Mode (and Home Mode) require GPS to work.
It is hard to tell which of the three suspect items need to be replaced. I doubt it will turn out to be the compass module. The GPS module is more suspect. If the unit ALWAYS reports 9 satellites, that suggests the problem is in the mainboard itself.
If you can find a way to get the MAC GUi to work, or get access to a windows PC, it would help avoid spending money on the wrong thing. It would also give you the ability to reload the drone software.
It may be worth taking the top shell off, and checking the connections for compass and GPS. Also look to see if any wiring got caught between the shells last time it was assembled.
(Sorry for delayed response. My network is freezing up today. Likely related to overload from Grandchildren on the other machines.)[/QUOTE]
I have bad reception in my house so I took it outside. It no longer says "no lock" and it looks like I have good GPS!! . This is what I saw:
I could not post the picture as i can't figure out how to do a screen shot like I did before but what I got was 18 green bars going up in height from 30-35!
I think this is good?? gonna try my transmitter!