Conversely, when the Bluetooth is inactive and the device is in data logging mode, it can last up to 35 hours as well. Accuracy in non-SBAS regions or using GLONASS instead of GPS is typically between 2-2.5m CEP for static occupations. Stand alone performance is measured using the following parameters: The Bad Elf Pro comes with a few more impactful features as well. For instance, it has a sample update rate of up to 10 Hz. Connect multiple tablets or phones via Bluetooth. The real-time GPS data from a single GPS Pro can be used simultaneously - any combination of supported Android, iOS, or Windows devices. This is great for:

Sailors: With the self-contained power supply on both the Bad Elf GPS and the iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch, sailors have a powerful navigation tool that does not consume limited on-board power. This handheld GPS comes with application support. And, Bad Elf has a few applications in the App Store of their own for this GPS unit. That way you’ll be able to make the GPS more accurate of your iPod touch, or any other iOS device. For that, you can get the GPS Pro Bad Elf device. Can iPhone Share GPS With iPad? There are some models of iOS device like the iPad (not all models) that don’t come with built-in GPS. So, you might want to know whether it is possible to share the GPS information of your iPhone with the iPad.Our products work seamlessly with most GIS and mapping apps. Our products are certified thru Apple’s MFi hardware accessory program, so they work with any location-based app in the iTunes App Store. Android and Windows platforms are supported as well and as such, your Bad Elf isn't restricted to any mobile platform. Our products work seamlessly with most marine apps today. Our products are certified thru Apple’s MFi hardware accessory program, so they work with any location-based app in the iTunes App Store. Simply put, the majority of the users of this GPS device are satisfied with this. They’ve liked the IPX4 splash-proof rating. And, the compact and lightweight size also received a lot of praise.

Following the instructions in the supplied user manual is very-very easy. You can set up your device in no time. Occasionally we had to wait for it to find satellite signals, but after a few minutes, it’s always been able to connect, even in the remotest corners of Mongolia. Build Quality There is basically no need for a bespoke GPS navigation device if you’re using quality off-line maps on your tablet or smartphone. In our case, as overlanders, we don’t need to carry it. It’s placed in the front, right on the top of the dashboard to make it able to capture good satellite signals. You might have already known that not all of the Apple iPad models come with built-in GPS. Even if it comes, you might need to turn on the location service in the wireless settings menu of the Apple/iOS device.

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Apart from navigation, you can also use the GPS data with your travel journal apps, such as Polarsteps. Accessories Our Bad Elf GNSS receivers provide reliable and high-performance GPS reception to any Bluetooth equipped computing device - Apple, Android, or Windows. On iOS devices, Bad Elf accessories work with any location-based app in the iTunes App Store. Bad Elf also supports Android and Windows devices, providing streaming location data in standard NMEA sentences. The brand Bad Elf has a reputation for manufacturing high-end GPS devices. We’ve been using one of their handheld GPS units— Bad Elf 2200 GPS Pro—for a long time while overlanding. The iPhone and cellular models of the iPad do have an internal GPS receiver, which will provide a reasonably reliable position. Many GIS professionals discover that the internal GPS is not as reliable when in remote areas without cell phone connectivity. Boaters understand the importance of nautical charts for safety while on the water. Digital charts have gradually replaced paper charts over the years, primarily for cost reasons. Water depths, ports/marinas, and hazards change frequently, making the distribution of paper charts expensive and cumbersome.

Our Bad Elf GPS receivers provide reliable and high-performance GPS reception to any iPad or iPhone, and work with any location-based app in the iTunes App Store. Our Bluetooth devices also support Android and Windows devices. Doesn't My Tablet Already Have a GPS?The reason why I chose this device was that I wanted to use my smartphone and my iPad in remote areas, where there is no cell-phone reception. At those locations, this little device can still provide you with information on your accurate position, and therefore make you able to use your smartphone or tablet to navigate with your off-line maps. It was easy to take the fully charged Bad Elf with me when I was riding a motorbike and recorded an off-road route between the River Point camp and the amazing Genghis Khan statute. Additional Features

However, if your Apple devices like iPad, iPod touch, iPad mini, etc. don’t have a built-in GPS, you can use an external GPS device.Jet pilots: the entire crew can share the data from a single GPS Pro sitting on the glareshield or in the side window. Or share your GPS data with passengers in the cabin so they can follow the flight on their own iPads. binaryfile: error while loading shared libraries: libssl.so.1.0.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory Road trips: the whole family can share the GPS data from a single GPS Pro. Never hear "Are we there yet?" again!