I just bought a TK102 GPS tracker

[Donny66]

I set it up but haven’t used it on my drone yet. I tested it driving my car a few blocks then called and got the text back with the google map link where I was at about a mile away. It’s seems to be a good cheap option besides my gps on my Mavic 2 Zoom but wanted your thoughts on if this is enough for piece of mind in case of a lost drone? I see a lot of you use Trackimo and Marco Polo but started off with the TK102. $18 for the unit, $10 for the SIM card and $5 a month. Thoughts before I pull the trigger on something more expensive? Thank you in advance for your thoughts and suggestions.

 

[Former Member]

I looked for it on Amazon but it says discontinued.

 

[Donny66]

I got it on EBAY but it is on Amazon as well.

 

[Donny66]

 

[Former Member]

Well that's a crazy cheap price

I'm curious to know how well it works out for you in the long term

I got it on EBAY but it is on Amazon as well.

 

[Former Member]

Before you fly very far with your drone you might want to keep it very close LOS and see how the tracker does at altitude

 

[AnotherMavicPilot]

I use one of these:

ReachFar-Tracker-Real-Time-Vehicle-Security

 

[Donny66]

Just tested it from a restaurant I’m at with the family. I called the gps and got this link.

 

[Donny66]

25°40'16.7"N 80°23'09.0"W
Google Maps

 

[Karl D]

I have one and works fine. you phone it and hang up then it sends a text back of location

 

[Former Member]

I have one and works fine. you phone it and hang up then it sends a text back of location

Any idea how long th battery lasts on it?

 

[Inspirephil]

I opted for the Marco Polo tracking system and although it’s much more expensive ($225) than the one listed previously it is much more reliable in my opinion. And I can switch it to all my other drones by using Velcro pads on them and just use one tracking transmitter.
I have tested it up to 2 miles and it took me straight to my drone.

 

[IgorD2]

I have one and works fine. you phone it and hang up then it sends a text back of location

How did you fixed it to mavic, velcro?

Its really a cheap solution.

 

[Karl D]

How did you fixed it to mavic, velcro?

Its really a cheap solution.

You can use velcro but Ive got a 3D printed bracket that snaps over the back legs

 

[Jackcutrone]

I just ordered a trackimo but I was wondering about something unrelated to drones. When someone surreptitiously places a tracker on a car at least on tv it’s always placed underneath the car. Doesn’t it block gps and cell signals being underneath a mass of metal?

 

[IgorD2]

Thanks Karl!
No negative influence on Mavic balance I believe?

 

[Inspirephil]

You can use velcro but Ive got a 3D printed bracket that snaps over the back legs

I have the same bracket but it isn’t as convenient as the Velcro pads. Using Velcro allows me to swap the transmitter from my M2P and use it on my Inspire 2 when I fly it.
And I don’t have to remove the bracket every time I put it back into my case.

 

[BrianS]

Any idea how long th battery lasts on it?

It says one battery will last 24 hrs. But there is one complaint in a review that states the seller says the battery is 1300 mAH but the battery itself says 800 mAH.

p.s. I just ordered one...

 

[AnotherMavicPilot]

It says one battery will last 24 hrs. But there is one complaint in a review that states the seller says the battery is 1300 mAH but the battery itself says 800 mAH.

I can't answer for the other poster, but the one I have very rarely needed charging - certainly outdoes the Mavic batteries and it's always easy to check it's battery level via the app.

I've been trying my best to find where I got the mount from, it's a black 3d printed holder - that fixes on the rear of the drone - your drone will need calibrating once with it attached - as it's very close to the built-in compass.

I will update my post when I find the holder.

 

[Bala]

You can use velcro but Ive got a 3D printed bracket that snaps over the back legs

Do you have a link for that bracket please??