Spotty GPS on hotspot connection with iPad Pro 10.5

Hi Boba7Leaves,

A hotspot connection is not the same as a direct cellular connection when using GPS. However, the information in the article here can help: If Maps isn’t working on your Apple device

Specifically the section quoted below.

"If you can’t find your current location on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and make sure that Location Services is turned on and that Maps is set to While Using the App or Widgets.
2. Make sure you set the date, time and time zone correctly on your device. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time. If possible, use Set Automatically.
3. Make sure that mobile data or Wi-Fi is turned on and that you have an active connection.
4. Close the Maps app, then open it again. 
5. Restart your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
6. Try a different location or switch to a different Wi-Fi network. 

Location Services uses GPS, Bluetooth, crowd-sourced Wi-Fi hotspots and phone masts to determine your location. Find out more about Location Services on your iOS or iPadOS device."

You can also check to make sure "Precise Location" is turned on. Turn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Best.

Boba7Leaves,

If you've also had a chance to try the other steps on the page (such as manually closing the Maps app, restarting the device, and trying a different location and network), then the next step would be reach out to Apple Support directly to investigate the issue further.

This page can help start a support request: Apple Support

Cheers.