GPS Selection
- Andrew Wei
- Aug 23, 2025
- 1 min read
So, according to youtuber Painless360, the GPS that comes with the dolphin pro is not great (source).
It's the Beitian BE-220, which uses the u-blox M8N chip which has the following shortcomings:
Slow satellite acquisition: Some have said that it takes long times (5-10 minutes) to get a reliable 3D fix even under clear skies. (source)
Pre-arm instability: When using EKF2/3 (Copter) or EKF3 (Plane), the module may delay or fail pre‑arm checks due to unstable velocity or position locks. (source)
Inconsistent satellite fix in iNav: Mulitple pilots note the BE-220 often fails to get any satellite lock in iNav, despite correct wiring and settings. (source)
Painless360 recommended a HGLRC M100-5883. This comes with an integrated compass and a u-blox M10 chip, which is signfiicantly better than the M8N chip. It's also not that expensive, however, it seems like I have to get it from Aliexprss so it might take a while to come.
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