Trackers

blade strike · Mar 24, 2015

gwhiz2k said:
Hey blade, I just got my RF-V16 today. Do you have any pics of how you have yours mounted? What did you use to mount it?

Thanks

I use the trackimo.. Turbo sent me his rf-16 and I made a mount for it. You can download the file here:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:704550

Inspirepr · Apr 11, 2015

Anyone selling this mount?

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sirnikolas · Apr 11, 2015

blade strike said:
I use the trackimo.. Turbo sent me his rf-16 and I made a mount for it. You can download the file here:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:704550

Blade can I still buy the bracket off you please? I'm happy to pay what ever the amount. Thanks.

blade strike · Apr 13, 2015

Sorry guys just got back from vacation.. Anyone that still needs a mount please pm me.

Inspirepr · Apr 14, 2015

Can you post some pics of the mount??

Mazz · Apr 14, 2015

Bought a pair of boom mounts as well as a rear mount from blade. Very happy with them. Thanks again!

blade strike · Apr 14, 2015

Guys just got the new iCare tracking system. Will be doing some test this weekend. I will post a review once I'm done.
http://www.optimaltracking.com/en/gps-modelisme

sirnikolas · Apr 14, 2015

blade strike said:
Guys just got the new iCare tracking system. Will be doing some test this weekend. I will post a review once I'm done.
http://www.optimaltracking.com/en/gps-modelisme

What do they cost? I can't seem to find the price on that link.

PB30X · Apr 19, 2015

sirnikolas said:
What do they cost? I can't seem to find the price on that link.

Blade strike . How is this test coming along for you? It's been awhile and I'm quite anxious to try out another option that was suggested..

1. Cost for just the transmitter is 258.04 USD
2. Cost for just the receiver is 258.04 USD

PACKAGE WOULD BE $516.08 less the batteries of course..

*****Here is something i came across that I will be trying myself[emoji6], and costs much less..

PAYMENT FREE GPS TRACKER! What I like about this option

1) pay once and use unconditionally

2) No boundaries with WiFi and cell tower communications. Although I'm sure it can be modded and setup with a cell capable transmitter also.. Save that for the techs lol

3) No license required to operate.

4) you can slip into the deepest woods without worrying if you have data or cellphone coverage. Question that remains is proper installation and location for GPS????

5) Liking the ability to punch in the coordinates on any given product that has gps capability and still be able to track on the fly.

6) The only con I'm sensing is battery usage. Should you have a very lost bird it may take a day or two to get your bearings set and zones correct..

http://www.bigredbee.com/zc139/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=199

sirnikolas · Apr 19, 2015

I think I'll stick to the good old RF-V16.

The Editor · Apr 19, 2015

blade strike said:
Guys just got the new iCare tracking system. Will be doing some test this weekend. I will post a review once I'm done.
http://www.optimaltracking.com/en/gps-modelisme

Very interested in this one - looking forward to the review

John Alan · Apr 19, 2015

blade strike said:
Guys just got the new iCare tracking system. Will be doing some test this weekend. I will post a review once I'm done.
http://www.optimaltracking.com/en/gps-modelisme

Same here... very interested in reading a review before "pulling the trigger" on this...

RetromanIE · Apr 19, 2015

On my phantom I used a Garmin GTU 10(great device and soon to be sadly discontinued), and loca8tor(I found it to be basically junk and unreliable). On my soon to arrive Inspire I am going with the trackimo and marco polo rc version.

I've also backed a kickstarter for Stonetether, which looks like it may very well be the king of bluetooth trackers and it definitely will be getting tested as soon as it arrives.
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...mallest-tracking-device-at-long-r/description

Richard Hurst · Jul 13, 2015

sdjackaerial said:
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Got my Trackimo yesterday. Tested it. Works great. Weighs nothing. Awesome Android app (can't test iOS). Web interface is awesome. Can send SMS alerts or email with MANY options. $130 for unit plus 1 yr of service. After that it's $5 a month for service. RAD.
No wacky fly-away or strange mishap will have me losing my bird. So relieved.

Hi. just got my Trackimo. have you had any issues with regards where you have positioned it due to magnetic fields from battery??

sdjackaerial · Jul 30, 2015

Richard Hurst said:
Hi. just got my Trackimo. have you had any issues with regards where you have positioned it due to magnetic fields from battery??

So sorry to reply late..just seeing this now. No, I have had no issues like that. I strap it on, and ping it with the Trakimo app (android) before I take off, and it always shows up in the app within 15 seconds.

Xcessfun · Sep 20, 2015

ultraturtle said:
For flyaway recovery, I plan to get the Drone Mods UAV Locator. It is just a bit heavier and (considering service plan) more expensive than the lightest, cheapest option (Trax), but actually works. I can speak from experience that the Trax system is too unreliable for practical use.

I use the Marco Polo as it has more than a mile range and no monthly fees.

John Alan · Sep 20, 2015

I also use the Marco Polo...

Assuming I don't have a total fly away and the app map updates till it's down...
...I feel pretty confident (with the testing I have done) that I will locate the remains...
That said...RTH is your friend... practice using it... turn the RC off (if need be) to get it coming in the right direction...
Flying over woods and farm fields in the Midwest US... you gotta have a plan B to find it... if it goes down...
Needle in a haystack comes to mind when flying over such terrain...

turbodronepilot · Sep 20, 2015

John Alan said:
I also use the Marco Polo...
Assuming I don't have a total fly away and the app map updates till it's down...
...I feel pretty confident (with the testing I have done) that I will locate the remains...
That said...RTH is your friend... practice using it... turn the RC off (if need be) to get it coming in the right direction...
Flying over woods and farm fields in the Midwest US... you gotta have a plan B to find it... if it goes down...
Needle in a haystack comes to mind when flying over such terrain...

Marco Polo is a great secondary tracker for when you have a flyaway that's close,but if your i1 decides to spread it's wings you'll wish you had a rf-v16 or a trackimo on board. .
if you're super tricky put a strobe on board so if all else fails you can fly over and find it..

bluethundr · Sep 20, 2015

ultraturtle said:
The Tagg GPS Plus Pet Tracker costs $184.40 to $204.40 for the hardware plus 1 year service ($89.95 purchase which includes two months, $14.95 activation fee after two months, plus a minimum of $79.50 for the remaining ten months if purchased on an annual plan basis, $99.50 if month to month). Monthly service beyond that is either $9.95 month to month, or $7.95 if you purchase service in a yearly block.

That is 84% to 104% more expensive for the hardware and 1 year service than the $99.97 Trackimo, and 59% to 99% more expensive per month beyond that for a unit that works only in the USA (Trackimo works worldwide).

The Tagg GPS Plus Pet Tracker weighs 1.3 oz (1/10th oz less than the Trackimo) and it is highly praised in the site's online reviews.

Still think I'm going to go with the Trackimo. Less than 3 grams heavier than the Tagg, or 1/1000th the weight of the Inspire 1 - not significant.

These are old numbers. I have 2 TAGG pet trackers. One is on the i1 all the time, and the other is on the dog when not in use. When in use I stick it on the P3A. So for me its dual purpose. I paid 60 bucks for both pet trackers new. Each was 80 per year for activation. (no activation fee) TAGG uses CDMA, which was a must in my neck of the woods. I have no GSM ability near me. I can find the TAGG pet tracker from my phone by just texting or hitting the locate button. Very easy and when its done on the P3A it goes back on the dog.

PB30X · Dec 26, 2015

blade strike said:
Guys just got the new iCare tracking system. Will be doing some test this weekend. I will post a review once I'm done.
GPS tracker aeromodelling - Drone - slope soaring - model airplane GPS - Optimal Tracking

Curious to hear your opinion and review on the iCare[emoji6]!

**May bite the bullet on the Garmin Astro*( https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-trail/dog-tracking-training/astro-/prod89564.html) as I've met up with hunters that use them on a daily basis for their hunting dogs.. Just a little concerned about the size of the transmitter(size reduction and battery). Either way, this is my last and final resort as I'm sick and tired of unreliable cellphone and data issues in the back mountain and non coverage areas... Totally unreliable! I will however do a review as I will be stripping down the transmitter for a DRONE MOD (Trial&Error)! For those that would be interested stay tuned..