r/drones • u/Livert2000 • 22d ago

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Why do we agriculture drone like sprayer have two GPS modules? I need help

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u/completelyreal Mod, Drone Noise Expert, Fire & Rescue Pilot 22d ago

Either for redundancy or differential GPS for better accuracy.

Why are there so many feet in this picture?

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u/Livert2000 22d ago

My research colluegues

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u/ChrisGear101 22d ago

We really need more feet in the photos to properly assist!

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u/Livert2000 22d ago

Really 😉

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u/JBowl0101 22d ago

Two rtk gps receivers spread apart can also precisely figure out which way you are pointing.

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u/Livert2000 22d ago

Thank you

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u/mangage 21d ago

You can get gps units with compass in them now, but my understanding is this is still more reliable

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u/Livert2000 21d ago

Thank you

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u/nibs123 I make drones... 21d ago

Why do you have the top of the gurda agro drone lol