CodeChief
August 25, 2015, 9:03am
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Guess you’re waiting for a response from Emlid directly, but for the benefit of others, this was also discussed here:
It’s the same as Pixhawk with GPS module. You don’t “need” Reach if you already have a RasPi2, Navio+ and GPS antenna. That’s the same (and much more) capability as Pixhawk.
My personal preference for Reach is as a static RTK (high accuracy GPS) ground station and antenna tracker system combo, because:
It’s a waste of money to pay for an extra Pixhawk/Navio just to do antenna tracking. I say that assuming the price is lower. I guess that depends on bulk pricing of the Intel chips (equivalent…
I guess for now all we can do is subscribe to the newsletter and monitor the blog: Emlid - Article and guides for surveying, GIS, mapping | Emlid blog
The last manufacturing update from 5th August suggested two weeks to get the previously out of stock/overpriced Intel chips delivered and time for their antenna manufacturer to deliver.
Hopefully another update soon then
