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<blockquote data-quote="Radman" data-source="post: 49758" data-attributes="member: 2387"><p>I tried a couple of the Bluetooth tracking devices and found the range to be very limited. I couldn’t even locate the device located behind my house. (To be fair, l should note that my house has aluminum foil backed insulation which is a good RF shield.) I looked at the Trackimo and similar gps tracking devices, but I didn’t want to be locked into paying a monthly subscription fee. Also, the most scenic areas around here are often outside cell phone service, so theTrackimo simply wouldn’t work. </p><p>I ended up buying a Marco Polo tracker which can be used anywhere and does not require a subscription. The transceiver is very small and light weight (about 40 grams). I have verified that it works over a mile away, but it has the disadvantage that is one of the most expensive trackers, and you need to become familiar with its operation before you lose your drone. </p><p>Regardless of which tracker you purchase, please give some thought about where you mount it on the drone. I don’t think it is a good idea to mount active electronic circuits next to the compass and IMU module or over the GPS receiver. I mounted my transceiver on the battery using Velcro and a strap to secure it to the drone. Keep the antenna wire away from the propellers!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Radman, post: 49758, member: 2387"] I tried a couple of the Bluetooth tracking devices and found the range to be very limited. I couldn’t even locate the device located behind my house. (To be fair, l should note that my house has aluminum foil backed insulation which is a good RF shield.) I looked at the Trackimo and similar gps tracking devices, but I didn’t want to be locked into paying a monthly subscription fee. Also, the most scenic areas around here are often outside cell phone service, so theTrackimo simply wouldn’t work. I ended up buying a Marco Polo tracker which can be used anywhere and does not require a subscription. The transceiver is very small and light weight (about 40 grams). I have verified that it works over a mile away, but it has the disadvantage that is one of the most expensive trackers, and you need to become familiar with its operation before you lose your drone. Regardless of which tracker you purchase, please give some thought about where you mount it on the drone. I don’t think it is a good idea to mount active electronic circuits next to the compass and IMU module or over the GPS receiver. I mounted my transceiver on the battery using Velcro and a strap to secure it to the drone. Keep the antenna wire away from the propellers! [/QUOTE]
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