Has anyone used the Marco Polo RC or Pet tracking unit for their quadcopter before?
Is it worth the $200.00? or is there a better unit out there?
And is there a spot on or in the inspire 1 that it will fit the small transmitter? (maybe under the plastic?)
http://eurekaproducts.com/product-category/buyrcmodelsystems/
Specs:
System Radio Frequency Operational Specs.- Method – Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) 50 Channels
- Band: ISM 902.5 Mhz. – 906.5 Mhz.
- License Requirements: ISM/unlicensed, operates under FCC Part 15 Section 247
- Modulation: FSK
- Single Frequency Dwell Time: 50 msec. once every 4 mins.
- Transmit Power: 250 mW
- Receiver Sensitivity: -125 dBm
- Communications Coding: Data coding and forward error correction allow the system to operate with a BER as low as 1:10, significantly improving overall system range.
System Range[size=0.7em]†- Line of sight: up to 2 miles typical
- Open terrain, rolling hills with few obstructions: up to .5 – 1 mile
- Dense suburban areas: 2,000 ft. typical
[size=0.7em]† Ranges shown are typical under controlled testing. Your results will vary with your actual conditions. System Capacity- Up to 3 transceiver tags per Locator
Alarm Capacity- Internal audible alarm
- External siren alarm (optional)
- External auto dialer (optional – requires telco landline)
Locator Physical Specifications- Height: 6 in. (152 mm)
- Width: 3.5 in. (90 mm)
- Depth: 1.5 in. (44 mm)
- Weight: 7.8 oz. (221 g)
Locator Battery and Charge Capacity[size=0.7em]†- Rechargeable Li•ion battery (included)
- 3 days when in continuous tracking mode
- 8 hours in searching mode
- 3 days in monitor mode
[size=0.7em]† Battery charge life values shown are typical. Your experience may vary with your actual use, battery age and ambient temperature. Locator Weatherproofing
Tag Transceiver Physical Specifications- Height: 2 in. (64 mm)
- Width: .88 in. (22.4 mm)
- Depth: .5 in. (12.7 mm)
- Weight: .42 oz. (12 g)
Tag Transceiver Battery and Charge Capacity[size=0.7em]†- Rechargeable lithium polymer battery, included (non-user serviceable)
- 10 days idle mode
- 3 days tracking mode
- 30 days monitor mode
[size=0.7em]† Battery charge life values shown are typical. Your experience may vary with your actual use. Tag Transceiver Weatherproofing
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