GPS tracking device

[Gunter]

I have been on the lookout for a GPS tracker which is lightweight and can be attached to a heli. This is in case your pride and joy should ever fly away into the distance and you can't get it back...it should be lightweight and you need to be able to use your iPhone and google maps to pinpoint its location in realtime.

Anyone got any ideas?

Gunter.

 

[DucktileMedia]

they have sport watches with them built in. I have surfing friends who are always showing their path on the water. they plug it into the pc and it overlays on google earth.

 

[J.T.]

I've thought about one of these, but not tried one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smallest-...20702710273?pt=UK_Gadgets&hash=item1c1a713201

 

[ZAxis]

Just stick your iPhone to your hexa and use the Find My iPhone feature
http://www.apple.com/iphone/built-in-apps/find-my-iphone.html

 

[hexa]

what about this plus you can strap it to the kids or the wife when not on the kopter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Security-Realtime-GPS-GSM-GPRS-Tracker-Watch-Style-UK-/140606499669?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item20bccceb55

 

[Emowillcox]

How about GPS panties?

 

[Meez]

i've thinking of this sometimes ago but look at the price......................

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=89564&ra=true

 

[Gunter]

Thanks for all the suggestions. The problem with most of those is that it needs mobile phone signal...I suppose nowadays most places have signal, but it would be good to have something that works purely on GPS. Meez's suggestion about the Garmin is good, but they are a bit pricey.

I did see a GPS watch that uses purely satellite signal, but that costs £10 a month...maybe a possibility if you use it when the kids go out to play, then take it off them and strap it to the heli when you go flying!



Gunter.