Tracking vs DJI Go

[GadgetGuy]

Whistle GPS Pet Tracker for dogs and cats | Whistle This works great for me. I also take it on my dirt bike and quad so my wife can have peace of mind if I go out alone.

Peace of mind that the life insurance will pay off, because they know where to send the coroner? Be safe out there!

 

[TulsaReiner]

How do Marco Polo and Trackimo get their power? Are they rechargeable? And any idea how long the power source lasts when in use?

 

[msinger]

How do Marco Polo and Trackimo get their power? Are they rechargeable?

They are charged via a micro USB cable.

The Trackimo can be powered for up to 96 hours. The Marco Polo can remain in standby mode "listening" for a locator's search signal for up to one month or be actively tracked by the locator for up to 8 days.

 

[flyinghost]

Do you need internet for the trackimo? Marcopolo seem a little better with the remote.

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[msinger]

Do you need internet for the trackimo?

Yes. Since the Trackimo tracks via a cell signal, you should also have a cell signal on your phone when tracking it (which means you can connect to the Internet). That would of course mean you need a smartphone.

 

[flyinghost]

So let say I am in the middle of no where without internet or cellphone reception would it still work?

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[msinger]

Trackimo would not work in that scenario. You'll definitely want the Macro Polo if you often fly in locations you know have no cell phone reception.

 

[flyinghost]

Ok cool thank for the info.Marco polo seem hard to find in canada for some reason i will look into it.

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[msinger]

You can get the Marco Polo shipped direct from the manufacturer to Canada here.

 

[flyinghost]

Cool thank.Will try to scavange some money around haha

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[captainmilehigh]

I use the Marco Polo on my P3S and am happy with it 100%. After mounting mine, a buddy decided to "hide" my Phantom about 2 miles away from my house so I could find it. After riding around the area for a while the locator picked up the tag's signal (the transmitter attached to the drone) and the search began. Long story short, I found it in about 30 minutes very well hidden in some bushes, upside down. My buddy was laughing his *** off the whole time I was wandering around the woods. (I had walked past it twice). I NEVER would have found it without the Marco Polo Tracker, not knowing where it was to begin with. Didn't need a phone, internet, or GPS to find it. Just the locator and the tag on the bird. And the tag transmits once activated for over 8 days, and both the locator and tag are rechargeable. You have a lot of money invested in your Phantom and accessories. Bottom line is this guys,................You can't Fix it, unless you can FIND it. And UAVBits.net makes a great saddlebag holder for the tag.

 

[GadgetGuy]

In a hard landing, I suspect the trackers would likely also be damaged, and none of the electronic trackers will help in a water landing, as they aren't waterproof. They aren't a panacea, but they do have their place.

 

[ghook73]

Any TK 102 3D printed mounts out there for the P3 Standard? See them for the A @ P but don't think they work on the S.



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[captainmilehigh]

The TK 102 looks a bit big for the M/P standard mount. Maybe contact Gary at UAVBits.net and see if he'll build you one? They are 3D printed and are well designed.


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