Accurate RTK location calibration on the DJI Dock 2 locks the dock's position to centimeter-level coordinates. Run this process at first install and any time the dock is physically relocated.
Getting the dock location calibrated correctly allows the built-in RTK module to lock onto accurate coordinates, giving you centimeter-level absolute positioning in the field. Work through the steps below to get it done.
Before you begin
| ℹ️ Note: If the dock is ever physically relocated, you'll need to run calibration again. As long as it hasn't moved, your calibration data will hold; restarting the dock won't affect it. |
- Before starting, open the dock covers and clear everything off the landing pad. The built-in RTK antenna area on the landing pad must be fully unobstructed.
- Keep the area around the dock clear during calibration. The RTK antenna needs an unobstructed line of sight, so don't stand close while calibration is running.
- Make sure the remote controller is connected to the internet before you begin. This is needed for Custom Network RTK calibration.
Steps
Open the Dock Location screen in the app
Once satellite positioning is successful, the app will display a green checkmark and confirm "Satellite positioning successful." Tap Calibrate to proceed.
Choose your calibration method
Tap Calibrate and pick the method that fits your setup:
- Custom Network RTK Calibration (recommended): delivers better accuracy and is generally easier to complete. An active internet connection is required.
Manual Calibration: a good fallback if you don't have access to a custom RTK network.
Wait for calibration to complete
Hold off on proceeding until the app confirms both "Satellite positioning successful" and "Network RTK calibration successful." The screen will also display the horizontal and elevation difference between satellite and calibrated coordinates.
After calibration
- It's common for the aircraft RTK positioning data to appear to shift suddenly right after calibration. Don't be alarmed. Follow the in-app prompts to restart the aircraft before continuing with configuration.
- When loading flight routes through DJI FlightHub 2, make sure the RTK signal source you fly with is the same one used during calibration. If they don't match, the aircraft may stray from its intended path, producing unsatisfactory data or a crash.
- When the dock connects to the remote controller and the dock covers open via DJI Pilot 2, stand well clear of the cover movement mechanism to avoid injury. Press the emergency stop button on the dock to halt the cover if necessary.
I still can't do it!
We wrote these articles to equip you with everything you need to get the job done on your own, but we understand that sometimes this isn't sufficient.
If you're stuck, the Propeller hardware support team may be able to help. You can contact them by emailing hardwaresupport@propelleraero.com.au.
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