Announcing the Bad Elf GPS Pro!
Today we're proud to announce our new product, the Bad Elf GPS Pro, a next-generation GPS receiver and datalogger for the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
The Bad Elf GPS Pro was designed specifically for pilots, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts based on feedback we've collected since we launched the original dock-connected Bad Elf GPS back in 2010. We didn't want to launch yet another generic external Bluetooth GPS receiver like those on the market today -- so we're not! Instead, we focused on packing a ton of great next-generation features into a small, rugged, and affordable package:
- Connect up to 5 devices at a time via Bluetooth
- Large LCD screen with backlight
- Extra-long battery life and 10Hz reporting rate
- Standalone GPS datalogger (100+ hours)
- Rugged and splash-proof to IPX4 standards
- Works with all location-based apps
The Bad Elf GPS Pro is available starting this week at the AirVenture/Oshkosh airshow.
Stop by our booth for a demo, and then visit one of these resellers to purchase a GPS Pro for yourself:
- MyGoFlight: Hangar B (booth 2080), Hangar D (booth 4108)
- Redbird Flight Simulation: Tents 208/219 (3rd tent from NW corner of Hangar D)
After the show we'll provide an update on when the GPS Pro will be available online and from our resellers worldwide.
Aviators: stay tuned for another announcement on Tuesday afternoon. If you're in Oshkosh this week, stop by our booth (Hangar B, booth 2125-2126) for a sneak peek!
Hi Ed,
We’re working on a few possible mounting options, but in the meantime, for portable applications most people are keeping it in their pocket or using the neck lanyard included in the box. If you have a fixed location and want to see the screen easily then some of the car mounts/cradles will work (especially the side or top/bottom clamp-style mounts). Hope that helps!
Thanks,
Brett
Hi
Will you be releasing a pouch or case to store the GPS. I planning on buying one for hot air balloon flying so a way of mounting it would be great too.
No, sorry, we aren’t offering any trade-in or discounts on the new product at this time.
Best regards,
Brett
Is a trade in program or other discount for those of us who have the original bad elf unit planned? Thanks for any info!
Hi Satori,
Thanks for your support and feedback. We’re very excited about new product and have some great features planned for the coming months.
Sorry for the lack of info related to v2.0.30. We do plan on doing a better job of communicating the release notes via our website and within the app in the future. But to answer your question, this firmware update fixed several bugs related to Bluetooth connectivity with 2-6 devices connected in noisy RF environments, as well as re-enabled the “Save POI” dialog screen. This dialog pops up after doing a long press of the GPS button when datalogging is currently active. A new iOS app is headed for Apple review on Monday that will fix several issues there, and enable the POI info to correctly flow into the GPX and KML log files generated by the app.
We’ll certainly take your feedback on the lanyard loop seriously as we consider revisions of the GPS Pro and/or new designs going forward.
Keep the comments and suggestions flowing!
Best regards,
Brett