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Currently our drone is supported by NEO M8 GPS manufactured by Team Blacksheep. We are currently attempting to source another GPS from VectorNav for a VN-200 rugged dev kit through sponsorship.
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NEO vs
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PX
M8P | F9P | |
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Description | single-banded (L1), M8P module uses M8 positioning engine and is able to support Time Kinematic (RTK) technology. | Dual banded (L1, L2), F9P module uses F9 positioning engine. which is newer than M8, and is able to support Time Kinematic (RTK) technology. |
Pros and cons | Cheaper Easier to find alternatives Incorrect position compared to F9P | Resolves RTK FIXED within seconds Better position hold performance Expensive |
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M8P vs
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F9P
M8P | F9P | |
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Description | single-banded (L1), M8P module uses M8 positioning engine and is able to support Time Kinematic (RTK) technology. | Dual banded (L1, L2), F9P module uses F9 positioning engine. which is newer than M8, and is able to support Time Kinematic (RTK) technology. |
Pros and cons | Cheaper |
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advantage
disadvantageEasier to find alternatives Incorrect position compared to F9P | Resolves RTK FIXED within seconds Better position hold performance Expensive |
🚨 M8P Options & D9S
Buy link / datasheet | NEO M8P | NEO D9S |
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Product Page | ||
Reliability | L1 only | All L-bands However, Rover Only & Less community experience. |
Cost (CAD) | $129-199 | $48.85 |
Size and Weight | 12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm, 1.6 g | 12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm, 1.6 g |
Position Accuracy | 0.025 m + 1 ppm CEP | Undocumented |
Convergence time | < 60 s Cold start 26s - 29s | Undocumented |
VSupply | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
Interfaces | Already have driver | Driver needed. |
Weatherproof? | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C Model B −40 °C to +105 °C Model A |
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NEO F9P | ZED F9P | ZED F9R | |
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Product page | https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/neo-f9p-module?legacy=Current#Product-Selection | ||
Cost (CAD) | $350 | $129 | $150-220 |
Reliability | L1, L5 | L1, L5 | L1, L2 Rover only |
Size and Weight | 12 x 16 x 3.6 mm, 1.25g | 17 x 22 x 2.4 mm, 2g | 17 x 22 x 2.4 mm, 2g |
Position Accuracy | 0.01 m + 1 ppm CEP | 0.01 m + 1 ppm CEP | < 0.01 m + 1 ppm CEP |
Convergence time | < 10 s Cold start 27s - 37s | < 10 s Cold start 25s - 30s | < 10 s Cold start 24 s - 28s |
VSupply | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 2.7 V to 3.6 V |
Interface | Driver needed. | Driver needed. | Driver needed. |
Weatherproof? | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C |
NEO F9P | PX1172RH-HAT | |
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Product page | https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/neo-f9p-module?legacy=Current#Product-Selection *Product including NEO-F9P and is compatible with Ardupilot usually ranges between 300-400$ | *Needs to buy antenna separately. Antenna is about 50$, 154 grams. Supply voltage 3V-12V. https://navspark.mybigcommerce.com/multi-frequency-high-precision-antenna/ |
Cost (CAD) | $350 Pricier than PX1172RH | $190 |
Reliability | L1, L5 | L1, L2 L5 performs better with obstacles and produces less noises |
Size and Weight | 12 x 16 x 3.6 mm, 1.25g | 17 mm x 22 mm x 2.9 mm, 1.7g Bigger and Heavier |
Position Accuracy | 0.01 m + 1 ppm CEP | 0.01 m + 1 ppm CEP |
Convergence time | < 10 s Cold start 27s - 37s Cold start takes more time | < 10 s Cold start 28s -29s |
VSupply | 2.7 V to 3.6 V | 3.3V DC +/-10% Consumes more power |
Interface | Driver needed. | Driver needed. |
Weatherproof? | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C |
Model | Frequency Bands | Features | Accuracy | Cost (breakout board) |
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PX1122R | L1, L2 | position | 1cm + 1ppm | $85 |
PX1125R | L1, L5 | position | 1cm + 1ppm | $50 |
PX1172R | L1, L2 | position | 1cm + 1ppm | $60 (bare) |
PX1172RH | L1, L2 | position, heading | 1cm + 1ppm | $150 |
PX1175RDP | L1, L2 | position, dead reackoning | 1cm + 1ppm | $70 (eval board) |
TLDR: PX1122R is good for us due to the following reasons:
Supports L1, L2 (we not going with L5 as only 17 satellites support it yet).
Cost effective
High accuracy
It is not as popular as F9P; but has seen success in the droning community.
Waiting for confirmation from Anthony Luo that we only need position data from the GPS and not heading data too.
\uD83C\uDF1F Recommendations
PX1122R
✅ Outcome
For M8P | For F9P |
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🗒️ Changelog
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