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GPS position source

9/10/2016 4:21 PM

Michael

Joined: 3/19/2015

Posts: 34

GPS position source

I have an android tablet that does not have GPS. Does/can ifly get a GPS position from the ads600b via WiFi?

9/10/2016 4:41 PM

Joined: 1/1/0001

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Re: GPS position source

Ifly can get gps position from connected device if that device has a GPS receiver.

9/10/2016 5:07 PM

Michael

Joined: 3/19/2015

Posts: 34

Re: GPS position source

Even on tablets? Just want to make sure before I install and buy the subscription. . I know it does it on my 740. There are some other android aviation apps that require a separate application to receive the adsb and location info from outside connections.

9/10/2016 5:26 PM

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Re: GPS position source Modified By on 9/10/2016 5:29:18 PM

Yes. I have a SkyGuard ADS-B transceiver I use with Android and IOS tablets. They both have internal GPS, but I can also use the SkyGuard GPS. They do not require the GPS helper app. iFly also works when I use my Stratux ADS-B receiver with a GPS puck plugged into the Stratux. Again, the GPS helper app is not required.

9/10/2016 5:47 PM

Brian

Joined: 9/7/2011

Posts: 4453

Re: GPS position source

Thanks OldPilot. I concur with your assessment here. This should work fine, but this is not a guarantee, since for some users and devices, there can be issues that cause it to fail (but those conditions are varied and rare, and usually resolvable).

Brian Knox, Sr Software Engineer

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