# Starling 2 Max GPS-denied Development Drone 5G Modem GPS Issues?

Source: https://forum.modalai.com/topic/4495/starling-2-max-gps-denied-development-drone-5g-modem-gps-issues
Category: Development Drones (https://forum.modalai.com/category/44/development-drones)
Tags: starling
Posted: 2025-06-10 18:36:56 UTC by MichaelH
Replies: 2 · Views: 789

## MichaelH · 2025-06-10 18:36:56 UTC

Hello,

I reached out to sales about ordering the following Starling 2 Max GPS-denied Development Drone model: MRB-D0012-4-V2-C29-M24-T9-K3

 -C29	           Dual 12MP RGB	Dual 1MP Tracking
 -M24-T9	   5G, WiFi and Ghost Atto
 -K3	           Drone with Case, Battery Pack, wall power supply and Controller

I was told by sales that there were currently issues with the 5G option relating to the GPS.

I am looking for a technical expert from ModalAI to explain what sort of GPS issues are in place. Depending on what they are, I may be willing to still buy the drone with those issues.

## Reply by tom (ModalAI staff) · 2025-06-10 18:44:29 UTC

@MichaelH The issue is that users have seen GPS signal degradation when LTE/5G is running due to the placement of the GPS

## Reply by MichaelH · 2025-06-10 18:46:08 UTC

So this wouldn't be a scenario where the GPS is failing entirely, potentially making it in violation of FAA Remote ID, but would just be a weaker signal?