Does the GPS (return to Operator) work very well?
1837521
I just bought this, so I cannot comment on how well it works. But, I can say it isn't GPS-based.
1837522
In my experience, it works some of the time. It is not a fail safe mechanism. We had to make a lot of adjustments before it finally worked for the first time but even then it still drifts away some of the time.
1837523
Not really. When I first got it, it more or less came back to me from one side of the living room to the other but outside and especially as the battery drains and it get further away, the feature doesn't work. After a few crashes, doesn't work at all. That said it's other features for fly-ability are pretty good especially outside in the wind. The 400 dollar variety is the cheapest one I've seen with true return to pilot but it is GPS based.
257103
Yes, the radio and stuff work while using the GPS. The GPS is on a memory chip and just replace with updated map chip to update maps. And I don't have a problem with the backup camera at night.
2284243
8 wasn't able to find anything either. I took the risk and bought the unit. Turns out its a pretty good GPS. Only issue I have is the time on it is not always correct. Wish I could help more.
263109
Hey Joseph,I don't know. It dose not seem to work for me. But I may not have something set right. I was more interested in navigating then anything else, which it dose very good. If you contact Emprum at support@emprum.com I'm sure they could answer your question.
1017830
I bought a new GPS which is very good, I like the maps and traffic updates. Bluetooth function works but is a little bit noisy most of the time.
1758407
hi Bharatappreciate if you can please share how did you work it out! I am also facing the sismilar issue. I have used it & it worked but took a long long time (almost 15-20 mins) to get the GPS signals. Even after that it signals were showing half on its scale.
57032
I hope I don't have to reboot every time I use it. I know it takes some time for a GPS to get signal... but I just didn't know it took so long.
950711
Gps is annoying, but u cant stob it from repeating. Thats a software issue, I guess its so you wont miss your turn. If your talking or lisining to the radio. Does that for a reason. I hope I helped. Its a great GPS.
1376318
I dont think it effects the gps signal. Ive used google ms ps for navigation and there were no issues. Excellent battery life by the way.
1903574
Good morning! I am apologize to inform you that I have never used it for that is particular function. However, the GPS function is astonishing! It has been used all through the US and South America with no problem! I hope this helps!
2188083
Nothing that I've noticed except for a slightly smaller screen. I travel a lot off of recognizable roads that are on the garmin maps but the "tracks feature" draws a line everywhere I've driven even if the GPS does not recognize a road.
504662
It does however I had my unit about 3 months and the GPS portion stopped. I lost the navigation part and I know it is my unit and I will not buy another one....everything else works except GPS.
1018250
What's up Frank! Hope you're doing well. I think you might have to update the maps. I am not a specialist, but I recently recieved a message on my GPS startup screen to update the map (have yet to do so). Last year when this issue happened, the map update helped fix address issue, temporarily. Gramin offers free up-to-date maps on their website. Overall it is a good GPS for finding LOCAL locations. I have found that once you'd been to the area with the GPS on, it records the satellite points for faster access in the future. Make sure you flip open the antennae (square flap) to connect. Accuracy is like 7.65900/10 and has internal issues like the one Frank talked about. The GPS itself (internal software) is 5/10. It's okay and has bugs when you are typing in the address. It only accepts a specific format for addresses (something like zip code, city, house #, street name). I would recommend it only if you are looking for something cheap and are somewhat are familiar with the compass rose and major landmarks in the city.
211428
The GPS on my S5000 works very well. Prior to buying, I read from just one reviewer that the GPS wasn't accurate. However, I have used it on several occasions with the Google Maps app, because my son and I swapped cars for three months, and he took my TomTom. I've had NO trouble with it, and it's always directed me correctly, even when I forced it to recalculate the route. I used it WITH WIFI TURNED OFF on a road trip (though I planned the route with WiFi, of course), and it kept me on the intended route to my destination about 70 miles away.
1149355
Yes. There is a basic base map in your GPS which will show you where you are.
1217014
It performs quite well. Like any GPS, it needs to get the signal. It does not rely on WiFi connections to obtain positioning data. I have read where it adds to the battery drain. However so does use of flash and LCD brightness settings depending on how often you use them. That said, I use selectively use GPS when I'm in unfamiliar territory as it helps me recollect that special spot, especially when no landmark features are prominent. Sometimes a little slow or even non-functional when inside structures which is to be expected.
1114657
As a genral GPS unit. It does give you a way back by reversing the route. I've never used it that way.