# GPS not getting a fix when Cameras are connected

**URL:** <https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-not-getting-a-fix-when-cameras-are-connected/23187>\
**Category:** BlueOS\
**Tags:** positioning\
**Created:** [June 17, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-not-getting-a-fix-when-cameras-are-connected/23187 "2026-06-17T18:43:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ellio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f17d59/32.png) [@Ellio](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Ellio)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/gps-not-getting-a-fix-when-cameras-are-connected/23187/1 "2026-06-17T18:43:42Z")

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Hello everyone,

I was recently testing the MRO GPS on my BlueBoat. During the first and second power-up tests, everything worked perfectly and the GPS obtained a position fix without any issues.

I then connected **two** DWE Explore HD cameras to the raspberry. The cameras work correctly, and I can see both video streams in Cockpit without any problems.

However, after connecting the cameras, the GPS no longer obtains a position. The autopilot reports no GPS fix, and the vehicle does not receive a valid position.

To troubleshoot, I disconnected both cameras and rebooted the boat. As soon as I did this, the GPS started working normally again and was able to obtain a position fix without the cameras plugged in.

I am wondering whether this could be a power supply issue (insufficient power available when both cameras are connected) ?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ! 🙂

Thank you!