T40 Dual RTK Antennas Not Ready

How to fix dual RTK antennas not ready error in T40.

Causes

  • The RTK compass for the RTK system does not properly boot up during power up.
  • Bad/Damaged RTK Antenna
  • Magnetic interference in the area
    • Check proximity to powerlines
    • Check proximity to large metal objects
  • Spreading Tank Installed:
    • With the spreader installed it is best to allow the drone to power on fully prior to filling up the spreader tank with product.
      • Sometimes the product in the tank messes with the start up of RTK system

Resolutions:

  • Verify all connections are secure
    • Check RTK antenna connection to RTK Coaxial cable in the rear of the drone
    • Check your RTK antenna connections to the RF board in the front of the drone
  • Method 1
    • Select “Begin”
    • Select “settings” in top right 
    • Select “RTK”
    • Turn RTK source to “D-RTK Base Station”
    • Exit settings
    • Select “settings” in top right 
    • Select “RTK”
    • Turn RTK source to “None”
    • Exit settings
  • Method 2
    • Try to rotate drone around 180 degrees 
    • Power off drone 
    • Power drone back on
  • Method 3
    • Replace one or both of your RTK antennas on the drone
      • If problem persists replace the following in this order, RF Board, Cable Distribution Module, Avionics Module (Aerial Electronics Module), RTK Coaxial cable in frame.