NAZA Lite and NAZA V1 GPS Mounting, Configuration, Calibration with Walkera 3 Mode Switch

I've been helping a friend with his NAZA Lite build and wanted to share how to setup the GPS. The NAZA flight controller is very stable in Attitude mode without GPS, but when you add GPS Attitude mode you get some pretty good locked in hovering.
This was setup on his F450 clone and using a Walkera WK-2801 Pro transmitter configured for multiple flight modes. To send the NAZA into GPS calibration mode you have to toggle between GPS and Manual mode 6-10 times. Then you should see the constant yellow LED where you can begin the calibration process.

[@Zwcky101]

Nice job so many people get confused with the GPS positioning input especially on what is positive and negative. Nice to see a video that will educated and clarify the procedure.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Jay, thanks for the question. It's really tough to say. I'm partial to the APM because I like getting my hands a little dirty and messing around with the software. It take more patience and tuning than the NAZA. If you want waypoints then the NAZA is out of the question and you should go with APM. If you're just looking for something super stable that works out of the box with minimal config, and with GPS, then go with the NAZA. The NAZA Lite is a fairly affordable option.

[@corderbo]

Hi Dennis, I have been fighting this Naza for about a month now and got no help from anyone, This video solved my GPS and I just flew it in a 15 to 20 wind and it held. Bounced a lot but I expected that. Thanks Bud, you made my life a lot better. Regards, Bob Corder

[@dennisbaldwin]

Bob, thanks so much for the feedback. It's much appreciated and I'm glad to hear you're in the air. If you want to learn/share more info about the NAZA please check out www.garagepilots.com. All the best, Dennis.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Thanks so much for the feedback. It's very much appreciated. I hope you're enjoying your NAZA w/ GPS.

[@carr869]

Being a member of the baby boomers I'm not what you'd call computer savvy. Thanks for the video. I just bought the naza lite and plan to build a 450 like the one in your video. This ha been a great help.thanks again. (Tom)

[@dennisbaldwin]

Good question. I would use 10cm and 6cm for your measurements. Mine weren't right on the number either. I had decimals that I was unable to use, so I used whole numbers and it worked just fine. Good luck with your setup.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Very nice. I think you'll really like it. Good luck with the config and getting it in the air.

[@XB223]

Hey Dennis! :) I just had come by and give you full props on publishing this video. I first saw this video back in February and have configured 3 of my systems several times due to changes. I just swapped out my Daya 550 FC with my Bumblebee 550 FC (which I rarely fly anymore) from a Naza-M Lite to a Naza-M. Every time I do these now I think, Dennis taught me this, oh yeah! LOL So I had to drop by and give you some props after a whole year!! By the views, looks like you help quite a bit of us... that's awesome! Great post brother! Thank you! Forgive me for taking so long to do this!!!

[@dennisbaldwin]

+xceleratedbill You bet. I greatly appreciate the good words. Thanks for taking the time to share. Many thanks.

[@CMKA664]

Awesome videos...so many times i watch those and every time they helped me fix any of my problems, thank you!

[@dennisbaldwin]

Thank you, Christian. I appreciate you watching.

[@dennisbaldwin]

No problem and glad to hear you calibrated the GPS and compass. Hope you get in the air soon with some stable flight! Feel free to sign up at garagepilots . com and post questions over there. We'll be more than happy to help you out. Take care.

[@didge110]

Excellent demonstration and explanation yet again Dennis - greatly appreciated :)

[@dennisbaldwin]

Thank you. I'm glad it helped.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Thanks. The pos/neg orientation threw me off at first until I looked closely at the config screen.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Thanks, and I appreciate you watching.

[@dondebree]

And yet again I find myself watching your videos. Great stuff dude!

[@dennisbaldwin]

Matthias De Brée Ha thanks :) I appreciate you watching!

[@dennisbaldwin]

Thanks again :) I appreciate you watching. Take care.

[@lasersbee]

Thanks for the confirmation. That's exactly what I did and as you said it works just fine. BTW.. I enjoy your detailed no nonsense NAZA and KK2 setup videos. They helped me and I'm sure a lot of other new multi rotor pilots. Thanks ;)

[@daronvague7372]

Perfect and straight forward video. a very big help thank you.

[@StabbyTMP]

Thankyou so much, I finally have satellites being detected and flying happily

[@Johnnyslash1]

Cheers Dennis. Great help ;)

[@dennisbaldwin]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for the feedback.

[@ravezgraphics7651]

Thanks man, helped me out a lot.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Ravez Graphics You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Yeah! That's what I like to hear.

[@marianohernandez198]

Yes I as soon finished calibration I bring it up an hovering it lock solid it doesn't move but when I moved ruder. Or yaw to any direction stead rotate on same spot. Starting circulating like a big circulate

[@dennisbaldwin]

Tom, thanks for the comment and I completely understand. If you ever need help please don't hesitate to ask. Better yet, we have a community for pilots just getting started at garagepilots . com. Feel free to sign up and post over there. We'll be glad to help you out. All the best.

[@acsolution7639]

thank you for the info, nice video

[@dennisbaldwin]

No problem. Thanks for watching.

[@gelliswilfried5973]

Good explaining

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@dennisbaldwin]

No problem. Glad it helped.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Oh, I didn't even think about the 1.2 firmware issue with autolevel. I never flew with 1.2 and started with 1.5 so I'm not sure what else to recommend. Have you looked on ebay for a programming device? There's generally a ton of them listed for sale. I'm anxious to hear if a firmware update fixes your issue.

[@dennisbaldwin]

I read a thread on rcgroups, but it doesn't appear to be in existence yet. Sorry, I thought I saw someone flying with one, but even if they did it's probably not very well tested compared to some of the other FCs with GPS. I'll let you know if I dig anything else up. Please do the same!

[@samselectronic4548]

great video

[@mattsrcking]

Fantastic video! Thank you.. Nice ping pong table, I've got a kettler.. I'm having an issue of not getting satellites on mine. Can't figure it out? Matt

[@thierry260370]

The calibration is OK now I am French and I n had not(had not well) understood the procedure one thank you has Dennis

[@Soldier53flyer]

Looks great! will I have to turn like that when I get my Quad back?

[@Baconterrain]

Shouldn't your z measurements be taken from the naza fc not the base of you GPS holder?

[@newventure4639]

there are videos that say you can set up gps on naza lite with a spektrum dx6i. Ive tried it and cant get the u channel slider to slide. any suggestions. you seem to be the only one that talks sense. cheers.

[@dennisbaldwin]

+crystal wing I don't have a spektrum dx6i but found this article that may be able to help. It's a long read and too bad it isn't easier! Good luck... blacktieaerial.com/flight-mode-selection-with-the-spektrum-dx6i-and-dji-naza-m-lite/

[@TheAgenTWorm]

It doesnt look like it's holding the position too well . Its wondering around a bit . I have a Naza V2 in a 3 printed quad . I also own a Phantom 3 Pro and the Phantom holds it in a solid position , it doesnt drift around at all . I'm so confused why I can't get it Naza V2 to do that in my home built quad .

[@dennisbaldwin]

Have you flown the KK2 with GPS? I've read it's possible, but have never done it.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Have you done the accelerometer calibration? Also, how are you enabling self level mode? Are you using your TX sticks or a channel on your receiver. Feel free to go to garagepilots . com and post your question in our forums. We'll be happy to help you get this resolved. Best of luck.

[@tbonesinator]

i have it setup to a switch on my transmitter i have calibrated my esc and gyros, i read that V1.2 was hard to get to fly good in autolevel and recommended V1.5 for kk2 butt the programing device is out of stock and would take weeks from HK

[@chrismillersrcfamily]

Hey Dennis. . I am having trouble with naza lite. I did the gps cal. But motors wont still arm. Am I missing a step? I am having trouble with the mixing on my dx7. Would that stop the motors from arming?

[@thierry260370]

Hello Dennis I received my dji naza lite but I do not arrive has to calibrate the compass j ' have a turnigy x9 mode(fashion) atti manu GPS are OK thank you

[@annacarriebrooks2891]

can you use the go home feature with a spektrum dx5i and a spectrum receiver?

[@lasersbee]

Dennis I have a question on the GPS location measurements. The NAZA Assistant does not allow fractions for the centimeter positions. Do I just round my measurements up or down or just truncate them. I have measurements like 9.5cm and 6.4cm ??

[@spencerboaz2385]

I just ordered the NAZA M Lite with GPS and I plan to use it with a 6 channel Flysky radio but it doesn't have any three position switches (for Off , HL , and CL ) I have a F550 with DJI DT7 radio and NAZA M V2 GPS Both the switches are three position switches And My Phantom radio is the same with switches . How do I use the Flysky two position switches to use GPG , ATTI , ATTI and OFF , Course lock , Home Lock with only two position switches ? I am building a Tarot 650 sport or Ironman . and want one switch for retracts . The Flysky has 4 two position switches and two knob variable knobs hope I don't need another radio . Thanks hope you can help .

[@dennisbaldwin]

+Spencer Boaz I wish I could help but I've never worked with the Flysky. Hopefully someone here on the channel can offer some assistance. If you do figure this out please share so we can all benefit. Thanks and good luck with your setup.

[@EduBrasil2007]

Dennis Hi, I finished riding my quad with naza lite and installed a futaba 7c 2.4 ghz with the orange rx. which channels should I used channels 1, 2, 3, and 4, also do not understand how to use the Setup program. You can show step by step, from the moment you turn on the radio etc.. thank you, I like your explanations, hug, Edu.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Hi Edu, when I get some time in the coming weeks I will do a video. Right now it's busy with Christmas and New Years in a few days. Maybe this will help you in the meantime: DJI Naza Quadcopter Getting Started and Running in Less Than 10 Minutes - Upgrade from KKMulticopter Best of luck with your build.

[@EduBrasil2007]

Dennis Baldwin Hello Dennis, okay? I want to thank your contact. Understand how it is that time. Sorry. I wait for your tips later on. I know your video will help me a lot, thank you for your time. Happy Holidays and Happy 2014 with many flights. lol.

[@jaygalleno]

hi Dennis, what's your take on NAZA over APM? which one is better? jay

[@goldenaxe1986]

Like All your Vids regarding the 9x I enjoy & they give me confidence to learn more about programming. ONE Problem I have though with my F450 w/naza lite & gps setup is when im hovering & Yaw a little The Quad Raises Up Say 10 inches or so. It's like I m giving it throttle at the same time Although I m not, I Fly mode 3 So my Yaw IS on the same stick as my throttle. Question is : How do I stop this OR how do I compensate with the 9x from doing this ? Additonal : When yawing , The Raising of the quad Only moves the quad about 10 inches But if I continue to Yaw , After the 10 inches raise, it doesn't raise anymore unless I STOP yawing & then Yaw Again.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Mike, that's pretty crazy. Have never seen that happen before. With the 9X there's a display menu that will let you view your sticks in a bar graph. That way you can at least see if the throttle and yaw are linked in any way. Not sure what else to do. Let me think on it some more.

[@goldenaxe1986]

I have Looked at the display regard my problem & all is correct, The Only link I have is when I Switch the Gear over,(failsafe) The Pit(ch) moves over a little at the same time. Although this happens It doesn't involve The Yaw. (Additional) : I Do have the program for my Tunringy 9x on File If you would like to have a look at it. I decided to write it out in notepad form.

[@MrChuckmason]

Hi Dennis, I arm my NAZA, motors spin (slow) bit when I increase the throttle they do not respond. I have watched a lot of your videos and they have helped me in so many ways. If you or anyone has come across this, I would greatly appreciate the help. Thank you.

[@dennisbaldwin]

That's really strange, Charles. I haven't seen that happen before. I would check your throttle input just to make sure everything is working properly. Some transmitters have a PWM output graph to show what signal the throttle sends when you increase it. Let us know what you find out.

[@tbonesinator]

i have my tricopter with a kk2 board on it, my auto level dosent seem to work it is on but dosent seem to do anything. wont stay level i cant even keep it in the air with it on, manual mode works but im not that great of a multirotor pilot yet as i have flew helicopters for years but not multis so either way its hard for me to keep it in the air. any suggestions?

[@marianohernandez198]

Yes green light go off but as soon it go off it turn back on GPS mode I was just wondering if this was normal

[@dennisbaldwin]

I'm pretty sure this is normal. See if you can take it about 5-6 feet up after you do the calibration. You should be able to take it up and it will be very stable and locked in. Let me know if you have any problems.

[@RCMVineyard]

I went through all the config, mounting, etc. I'm using a turnigy 9x and I cant get my quad to arm. I calibrated it and it has a green blinking LED. But when I do one of the arm commands it doesn't arm the motors. I'm using Hobbywing 40a ESC's

[@dennisbaldwin]

Are you flying with the GPS module and have you calibrated it as well? If you continue to have problems would you mind posting at www.garagepilots.com in our forums? We should be able to help you out over there.

[@zagi450t]

If not done already update to firmware 1.6 . 1.5 is good but 1.6 has fixes in it. I have 1.5 in mine as it also controls the gimbal.

[@cliveling1351]

Hi, I need some help. I have a dji phantom 1 with dji naza m lite upgraded to v2 inside it. On RTH failsafe, the quad flies to home point and descends downwards. at the final 5m or so, it slams into the ground, takes off again, slams into the ground again and again until I take over manual control or I hand catch it, before it stops and disarms. please advice me what I need to do to fix this. thank you

[@dennisbaldwin]

That's really strange and sorry to hear that. I haven't seen this happen with Naza before so I'm not sure what to tell you. Hopefully someone else in the community can chime in. Please let us know if you figure this out.

[@cliveling1351]

Dennis Baldwin Hey, I resolved it. I figured it was because I upgraded to a 3rd party m8n gps. my gimbal also affected. the entire CG was thrown off and my mounting of GPS offsets had to be changed. changed that and now it holds stably and rth works well.

[@edgarsanv]

dennis i buy the dji fw450 arf,,, you recommend to buy the walkera transmitter for my dji 450 and what lipo do you recommend for long flights?? thks

[@dennisbaldwin]

I've used one Walkera TX before and I really liked it. What size lipo are you flying with now? I think a 4000-5000mA should give you better flight times.

[@daronvague7372]

When calibrating does the GPS need to lock onto satellites or is that not necessary? before you can calibrate..

[@dennisbaldwin]

No. You don't need a lock to calibrate the compass. Just make sure you do it where there isn't a bunch of metal or interference. The NAZA will let you know if the calibration is successful with the LED sequence.

[@TJ-ny6gd]

hey will u help me?

[@marianohernandez198]

I have naza v2 n when I finished doing my calibration green solid light turn.n turn back on GPS mode is that normal or it have to go off completely. Please reply

[@dennisbaldwin]

The green light should go off when calibration is complete. But if it doesn't perhaps something has changed since I posted this video.

[@adit1001able]

oh no never, i didnt even know about it. can you send me a link a bout linking a gps to KK2?

[@AfshAd]

Hi i just upgraded my f450 from apm to Naza and im noticing a difference in flight like when im flying in stable mode when all my sticks are center when i give little bit of roll/pitch input the drone keeps going on that direction i mean to say thats its not getting center if i give slight left input and leave back the throttle to center the drone keeps goin left until i have to give right input to stop hitting into walls is this normal of my dji naza has some fault or may be this is how it feels for others I don't know please help

[@BenHelweg]

It sounds like you're in manual mode

[@revparsons3tl]

do you measure from the top GPS plate to the bottom of the GPS holder or down to the nazs

[@dennisbaldwin]

You need to find the CG of your aircraft and then measure from that to the center of the GPS. This explains it: wiki.dji.com/en/index.php/Naza-M_Mounting_Location_Setting If you're not 100% accurate on the CG you should be okay. As long as you're close enough. Experiment with different distance values and see what works best for you. Good luck!

[@RCflyer729]

i got my naza and set it up but the red light is always blinking it flies in manual but when in gps it just decreases and lands.

[@RCflyer729]

i fixed it the battery voltage censer was plugged in wrong now it works great

[@dennisbaldwin]

RCflyer729 Glad to hear it. I can't count how many times I've had things plugged in incorrectly :)

[@jerryneider9331]

Dennis, I hope you can help me with my tarot 650 sport, short view- nasa v2 when calibration is done on my pc, stick movement is good along with everything ail-thr-etc. first flight it flips hard?? Ihave been flying an f450 for yrs.never had this happen. I think I have tried it all, can not seam to get it...............Jerry

[@dennisbaldwin]

jerry neider It sounds to me something to do with motor rotation and making sure you have the correct props for that rotation. I know that sounds elementary but it's burned my TOO many times. If that doesn't work perhaps you can post in the forums at www.garagepilots.com and we can try to help you out.

[@fredflintstone2576]

Can you only input whole numbers into the xyz fields?What if your gps is,say,-4.5cms?

[@dennisbaldwin]

That's right. It will only accept whole numbers.

[@fredflintstone2576]

Thanks Dennis.

[@br011075]

Hi Dennis, I have a DJI F450 frame, Naza M lite and GPS, Turnigy 30A Esc and Sunnysky X2212-980kv motors. I will use the Phantom SR6 transmitter and the stock Phantom PPM receiver with one antenna. Do I need to calibrate the Esc´s or just set-up the Naza software?

[@dennisbaldwin]

I would always recommend calibrating your ESCs before you do anything. That will give you the full range of throttle with your transmitter.

[@br011075]

Dennis Baldwin Can that be done in the ´Command Sticks Calibration´in the Naza GUI?

[@dennisbaldwin]

No, that's actually a different calibration. I would check out this howto: copter.ardupilot.com/wiki/initial-setup/esc-motor/#Manual_ESC-by-ESC_Calibration Make sure you do that before you do the Command Stick Calibration in the Assistant.

[@br011075]

Dennis Baldwin OK, I´ll give it a try

[@ssvtcobra2006]

HI Dennis Baldwin I recently just bought an f450 with a Naza lite GPS but I cant for some reason perform the compass calibration. does the GPS need to have a good signal?

[@dennisbaldwin]

Miguel R. I've done the calibration in my garage without a good signal, but that's an interesting question. Since it's mainly the compass that's being calibrated I don't see why it can't be done indoors. Here is a good reference if you haven't seen it already: wiki.dji.com/en/index.php/Naza-M_GPS_%26_Compass_Calibration

[@ssvtcobra2006]

Dennis Baldwin thanks for help. After hours of messing about with my tx and the f450 i figured out what the problem was. I some how managed to program my tx incorrectly which is why i could not calibrate the compass but everything is working well now.Once again thanks for the help.

[@RCMVineyard]

What gains were you using? Mine has a gimbal and legs on it

[@dennisbaldwin]

I was using the default gains in that video. If you have a gimbal and legs then it's likely going to need to be tuned. You can try turning up your gains in small increments or check out this video that talks about messing with the gains while in the air via your TX: DJI Naza Basic and Attitude Gain Settings for Pitch & Roll Using Turnigy 9X Control Knobs hope it helps!

[@ashimdhar2488]

when you calibrate the compass do you turn clockwise or anti clockwise? does it matter?

[@dennisbaldwin]

Good question. From my understanding it doesn't matter. I've done this both ways with accurate results.

[@ashimdhar2488]

cheers.

[@tbonesinator]

yea ill let you guys know the outcome after i wait few few years to get the programer from HK.

[@junifferjardinez4851]

sir need help my dji naza drift when i use yaw

[@junifferjardinez4851]

stable flight, only when i use yaw

[@pinoydad_0811]

a naza v1 can you use any of the naza gps on it

[@dennisbaldwin]

Check this out: garagepilots.com/forum/topics/naza-gps-antena Apparently NAZA V1 and Lite use the same GPS, but the V2 is different.

[@dennisbaldwin]

Ha ha. No lie!

[@RocketsofMV]

What battery do you use?

[@dennisbaldwin]

In this video it's a 2200mAh 3S lipo. But for most of my quads now I fly with a 2500 - 3000mA lipo.

[@Alessandro-sf4vf]

why 10cm???

[@dennisbaldwin]

That was the vertical offset of the GPS from the CG.

[@Alessandro-sf4vf]

ty!

[@adit1001able]

phew! KK2 is way easier than this.