Hard landing GPS now not connecting?

[Chad Ray]

Had a hard landing after battery went from 5:36 minutes to Critically Low 6% in an instant. I managed to get it to shore before it hit the bank. It was half submerged but I dried it out immediately. All of the systems seemed to come back online. Even the camera. It works on my Osmo. Now my Inspire 1 says GPS not connected to center board? Did I crack the GPS module?

 

[SanCap]

Had a hard landing after battery went from 5:36 minutes to Critically Low 6% in an instant. I managed to get it to shore before it hit the bank. It was half submerged but I dried it out immediately. All of the systems seemed to come back online. Even the camera. It works on my Osmo. Now my Inspire 1 says GPS not connected to center board? Did I crack the GPS module?

The only way to know would be to take it apart, fresh water or salt water crash?

 

[Chad Ray]

Fresh water. Hard landing.

 

[The Editor]

Did I crack the GPS module?

Almost certainly. If you are lucky it will be a dislodged GPS plug.
If not and the UBlox module is cracked it will need replacing

 

[Chad Ray]

Any ideas on cost or where to purchase. Having a tough time locating a star wrench small enough to take apart.

 

[The Editor]

Any ideas on cost or where to purchase. Having a tough time locating a star wrench small enough to take apart.

Repair Parts Inspire GPS Module

DJI Inspire 1 GPS Module - Inspire 1 Spare Parts - The Drone Worx

DJI Inspire 1 WM610 T600 V2.0 PRO RC Camera Drone Part 6 GPS FXZY Module Glonass

 

[Chad Ray]

Thank you!

 

[Advexure]

Can definitely hope it's just the pin connector that goes into the GPS or into the MC from the GPS that came loose. Good this is the GPS is one of the easiest accessible components on the Inspire once you've got the Nose Cone and Top Shell off. Be sure to use high strength torx bits as you can easily strip the side screws if you are using a soft bit.

 

[Chad Ray]

They are some tiny torx screws.

 

[Chad Ray]

Just finished test flight after update and completely reset every plug. Works great!

 

[Advexure]

Just finished test flight after update and completely reset every plug. Works great!

Happy to hear it! Safe flying, @Chad Ray!