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Status

Status
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titleIn process

Impact

Status
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titleHigh

Driver

Ayoung Eun

Approver

Contributors

Derek Tang

Informed

Not yet informed.

Due date

11-22-2023

Resources

References

https://discord.com/channels/776618956638388305/1157058056631369729

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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

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

(plus) Cheaper

(plus) Easier to find alternatives

(minus) Incorrect position compared to F9P

(plus) Resolves RTK FIXED within seconds

(plus) Better position hold performance

(minus) Expensive

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M8P vs

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F9P

M8P

F9P

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

(plus) Cheaper

(plus)

advantage

(minus) disadvantage

(plus) advantage

(minus) disadvantage

Easier to find alternatives

(minus) Incorrect position compared to F9P

(plus) Resolves RTK FIXED within seconds

(plus) Better position hold performance

(minus) Expensive

🚨 M8P Options & D9S

Buy link / datasheet

NEO M8P

NEO D9S

Product Page

https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/neo-m8p-series

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

Product page

https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/neo-f9p-module?legacy=Current#Product-Selection

https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/zed-f9p-module

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

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$

https://navspark.mybigcommerce.com/px1172rh-hat-px1172rh-l1-l2-rtk-position-heading-receiver-for-arduino-raspberry-pi-pixhawk-and-surveying/

*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)

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

🗒️ Changelog

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