gps 3D lock

Is it important to have gps 3D lock (the red lamp glowing, not blinking) for Loitering? Or can it still work if the red lamp is flashing?

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DeveloperPermalink Reply by R_Lefebvre on February 19, 2012 at 6:27am

Yes, you must have a GPS fix to Loiter. I think it won't even enter Loiter mode unless you do, it will just stay in Stabilize.

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Permalink Reply by bergsprekken on February 19, 2012 at 7:09am

Theres something strange with my quad, when on usb and connected to missionplanner the red led is lit and missionplanner shows 3d gps lock.. but when i go outside and power it up to fly the red led never stops blinking.

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