Well I got my 7.85 CrystalSky on Monday but had to wait till today for the charger I got from Njoro. So connected it all up indoors to see how it works, everything seemed fine but there was no map in the mapbox.
It did takeoff ok and just hovered it and landed again. I then wanted to put a few apps on it for which I had downloaded the apk files. UAV Forecast installed ok, but took ages to find my location, but only as current location, no address as it does on my phone or tab, and no maps.
Couldnât install Met Office app, and installed Drone Assist which after signing in asked for Google Play Services and could not find location.
Iâve checked the obvious things, wifi is on and location is set to high accuracy. In one way it doesnât really matter I canât get maps as I can use my phone, but it would be a lot more convenient.
Phil,
Just picked up a CrystalSky myself, I had exact same issue, but when I was outside it picked maps up ok, I turned WiFi on the CS and used my mobile as a hotspot.
I found this video to allow you to download offline maps, not sure if it will help you. Just out of interest what firmware is the CS on?
Cheers
Ok, thatâs interesting that it picked up the maps outside, whose maps are they? Iâm connected to my wifi indoors, but still no maps. The wifi is working ok as Iâm able to use the internet. I also saw this video about offline maps so I tried it and it just sat there with the little circle going round and round, so I gave up on that.
It seems a bit much paying ÂŁ670 and you canât even get some basic apps to work. the system version is 2.6.6.0, I assume that is the firmware.
So any of you having an issue with the keyboard when naming the downloaded map? Iâve found that as you type the first letter it will not accept the following letters but comes up with predictive text which has no bearing to anything you might be typing.
I looked in settings but canât find a way to turn it off, anyone with this issue or remedy?
@PingSpike youâve had yours for a while now, any pointers welcome.
No sorry mate, the reason Iâve not commented on this thread is because I have nothing to offer
In the past I used to run my own custom-rolled GO v4.1.22 (December 2017) on the CrystalSky which alongside various tweaks (FCC, NFZ, etc) was using the old fashioned Google Maps - the one where you browse to an area, pan around a bit and it just cached the map tiles locally automatically. They should never have changed that, it just workedâŚ
One point to note, the GPS in the CS is absolutely useless.
The only way I could ever get maps to work on the default GO version was to put the Mavic out on the lawn in the back garden, then launch GO on the CS, so it used the position of the Mavic.
Your maps may not be loading because the CS has no GPS lock - despite you being stood outside.
You also mentioned the CS firmware version above, which is current, but is there a GO4 app update pending? You can check this from within GO itself (I forget where that option is though, as I never updated mine). Try the About section of GO4 maybe?
I found this on another site with regards to updating GO4 on a CS:
In the main screen of GO4 in the lower part of the screen you see the 'âMeâ button. There should be a blue mini icon on top. Click on it, and try a manual search for update. (You must be connected to a WiFi hotspot with Internet connection)
?this is reply to the same question on Mavicpilots/crystalsky forum
Couldnât understand why this was happening so went rooting.
Donât know if youâve sorted this but if not, go to Settings, - language input - Android keyboard - Text selection and switch OFF Auto correction and âShow correction suggestionsâ to Always hide. âOther optionsâ, deselect ânext word suggestionsâ This worked for me but not quite sure which of the above options it was, so just do them all !!
You can check this from within GO itself (I forget where that option is though, as I never updated mine). Try the About section of GO4 maybe?