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<blockquote data-quote="DaveTN" data-source="post: 71432" data-attributes="member: 10920"><p>Some things to consider:</p><p></p><p>When putting our phones in "airplane mode", check your GPS settings to make sure you don't have it set to use network and wifi signals as well. My phone (LG V20) has a setting to use GPS only.</p><p></p><p>I use an app called GPS Status (Free/$1.99 Pro) on my phone. It shows me the GPS signals as my phone sees them and keeps me connected.</p><p> - Use it to calibrate the compass on your phone - sometimes takes more than once. I found that the compass on both my Pixel XL and V20 were both off significantly.</p><p></p><p>On my Spark, I have found that if I launch it from the ground, particularly from concrete, I have trouble acquiring a GPS signal....possibly from interference from the rebar rods in the concrete?? Launching from a table of 5 gallon bucket seems to make a little difference.</p><p></p><p>Be patient... it sometimes takes my Spark 3-4 minutes of sitting there idling before it picks up a good signal and I can launch. Its worth the wait, as I don't want to lose my Spark due to a flyaway.</p><p></p><p>David</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaveTN, post: 71432, member: 10920"] Some things to consider: When putting our phones in "airplane mode", check your GPS settings to make sure you don't have it set to use network and wifi signals as well. My phone (LG V20) has a setting to use GPS only. I use an app called GPS Status (Free/$1.99 Pro) on my phone. It shows me the GPS signals as my phone sees them and keeps me connected. - Use it to calibrate the compass on your phone - sometimes takes more than once. I found that the compass on both my Pixel XL and V20 were both off significantly. On my Spark, I have found that if I launch it from the ground, particularly from concrete, I have trouble acquiring a GPS signal....possibly from interference from the rebar rods in the concrete?? Launching from a table of 5 gallon bucket seems to make a little difference. Be patient... it sometimes takes my Spark 3-4 minutes of sitting there idling before it picks up a good signal and I can launch. Its worth the wait, as I don't want to lose my Spark due to a flyaway. David [/QUOTE]
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