SkyDrop GPS Vario

SkyDrop - the lightest combined GPS vario in the world! Included accessories: SkyDrop Riser Mount Velcro and two mounting straps USB cable SkyDrop Protective Pocket Thanks to ultralight and compact design stuffed with many software functions, SkyDrop is suitable for paragliding and hang-gliding pilots from beginners to XC experts. With its 68g (2.4 oz) weight, hike&fly athletes will love it. Multiple screens with widgets can be personalized to achieve maximum performance while flying. SkyDrop connected via Bluetooth interface compatible with Android-based XC apps works as ultimate flight computer. SkyDrop Vario can be easily mounted to the riser or cockpit for maximal comfort during the flight. This is the second generation of SkyDrop vario. In this open-source project, we have carefully listened to your suggestions, not only during software development, so we also made hardware and mechanical design improvements. The display is now better and bigger, touch feedback is improved by bulged buttons. Thanks to the additional PCB coating, the device is now more weather-resistant. We created a unique accessory - riser mount - for the best possible SkyDrop use during flight, which is included. Features: Acoustic signalization Analogue/Digital/Average vario 5 altimeters (relative, absolute or standardized altitude) Weak lift detection (pre-thermal buzzer) Autostart feature with audio suppress Flytime/realtime Ground speed Heading ( both graphical arrow and numeric visual display) Multiple screens with selectable layouts and configurable widgets Bluetooth connection with compatibility to any XC app using the open protocol (DigiFly, LK8EX1, BlueFly) Track logging (KML, FAI-civil valid IGC) Hardware UART output (for E-readers mods) Future features (we are working on): Waypoint navigation Acceleration measurement Wind speed and direction Every future feature will be free for SkyDrop owners Built-in hardware: Transflective LCD graphical display Precise pressure sensor GPS receiver Bluetooth SD card storage for tracklogs Digital compass Accelerometer Gyroscope, thermometer, and humidity sensor Specification: Dimensions: 62x98x22 mm (super compact) Weight: 68g (extra light - ideal for Hike&Fly) Battery type: Li-ion single cell (USB rechargeable) Battery life: only audio mode 13h audio + altitude logger, without GPS 12h audio + Bluetooth 10ha audio + GPS logger 9h audio + GPS logger + Bluetooth 7.5h How To Update SkyDrop Firmware Connect your SkyDrop to your computer using the USB cable Use SkyDrop configurator and follow the instructions Eject the device in the operating system (or just unplug the cable) and confirm update on SkyDrop SkyDrop LED will light yellow when the update is applied How to update SkyDrop and keep current settings video tutorial SkyDrop Compass Calibration video tutorial Useful Links Skydrop User Manual SkyDrop Updates SkyDrop Change Log Skydrop Airspace Data For further support visit the SkyBean support page: SkyBean Support.

SkyDrop - the lightest combined GPS vario in the world!

Included accessories:

Thanks to ultralight and compact design stuffed with many software functions, SkyDrop is suitable for paragliding and hang-gliding pilots from beginners to XC experts. With its 68g (2.4 oz) weight, hike&fly athletes will love it. Multiple screens with widgets can be personalized to achieve maximum performance while flying. SkyDrop connected via Bluetooth interface compatible with Android-based XC apps works as ultimate flight computer. SkyDrop Vario can be easily mounted to the riser or cockpit for maximal comfort during the flight.

This is the second generation of SkyDrop vario. In this open-source project, we have carefully listened to your suggestions, not only during software development, so we also made hardware and mechanical design improvements. The display is now better and bigger, touch feedback is improved by bulged buttons. Thanks to the additional PCB coating, the device is now more weather-resistant. We created a unique accessory - riser mount - for the best possible SkyDrop use during flight, which is included.

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How To Update SkyDrop Firmware

 

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For further support visit the SkyBean support page: SkyBean Support.

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