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I have a DJI Phantom 3 SE, and my GPS signal isn’t working while I try to use the Follow Me Mode. Anyone know what this can be?
2018-5-1
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If you do not have a powered GPS on your phone / tablet, you will be difficult to follow.

Regards Leif.
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Landbo Posted at 2018-5-1 09:17
If you do not have a powered GPS on your phone / tablet, you will be difficult to follow.

Regards Leif.

My phone and tablet have GPS
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Are you sure the GPS on your mobile device is working?
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Mark The Droner Posted at 2018-5-1 10:08
Are you sure the GPS on your mobile device is working?

Yes, I’m sure. I tried an Iphone 6 and an Ipad Air 2
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fansf6fb3a33 Posted at 2018-5-1 10:30
Yes, I’m sure. I tried an Iphone 6 and an Ipad Air 2

That you say GPS isn't working when you try to use the Follow-Me feature, makes me guess that you got the No GPS or weak GPS signal message.
It's referring to the GPS in your Phone or tablet - not the one in the Phantom.
The most likely explanation is that you have the GPS receiver in your phone or tablet switched off in Location Services.
Or you are under cover that blocks the satellite reception.
Your iPad will only have a GPS receiver if it is a cellular model.
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Labroides is spot on. Please try to change another open location with good GPS signal or mobile device to verify.
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DJI Susan Posted at 2018-5-1 22:51
Labroides is spot on. Please try to change another open location with good GPS signal or mobile device to verify.

I've tried a few different locations. What is the best place for a good GPS signal?
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Labroides Posted at 2018-5-1 15:05
That you say GPS isn't working when you try to use the Follow-Me feature, makes me guess that you got the No GPS or weak GPS signal message.
It's referring to the GPS in your Phone or tablet - not the one in the Phantom.
The most likely explanation is that you have the GPS receiver in your phone or tablet switched off in Location Services.

I get the no GPS signal, and the weak GPS signal message both, so the GPS on my phone is working. Where do I have the best GPS signal? On the Countryroads?
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fansf6fb3a33 Posted at 2018-5-2 08:39
I get the no GPS signal, and the weak GPS signal message both, so the GPS on my phone is working. Where do I have the best GPS signal? On the Countryroads?

I get the no GPS signal, and the weak GPS signal message both, so the GPS on my phone is working.
Not necessarily
The wording on the message is confusing.  Weak GPS signal means No GPS Signal.
If you get that message out in the open with a clear sky view, you either have no GPS unit or your GPS receiver is switched off.
Have you gone into your Location Services to confirm that GPS is enabled?

I've tried a few different locations. What is the best place for a good GPS signal?
Anywhere in the world with a clear view of the sky..
Not indoors, in canyons, caves or under forest canopy.

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fansf6fb3a33 Posted at 2018-5-2 08:37
I've tried a few different locations. What is the best place for a good GPS signal?

Make sure you have enabled the Location Services of your mobile devices and check again.
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