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Purobu is a tiny device featuring GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, WiFi and Cellular. The device provides location and sensor data wirelessly, in real-time, to the user.
Made of anodized aluminum and measuring 2in x 2in (5cm x 5cm), 0.4in (1cm) thin, and weighing only 1.8oz (50g), the device is small and light enough to be deployed just about anywhere. It has a built-in lithium polymer battery, which will last up to a week (approx. 24 hours of continuous, real-time usage).
The device has multiple connection methods available including WiFi and Cellular, with automatic roaming between the two depending on signal strength and availability, providing unlimited range.
Onboard Technologies
Sensing
• GPS/GLONASS
• Accelerometer (3 axis)
• Gyroscope (3 axis)
• Magnetometer
• Barometer
• Thermometer
• Luminosity
Wireless
• WiFi (2.4GHz)
• 2G/3G Cellular
• Bluetooth (LE)
Live Data
The following real-time information is available from both the web based control panel and API.
• Device Status (Connection, Battery, Signal Strength)
• GPS/GLONASS (Latitude, Longitude, Altitude)
• Accelerometer (X, Y and Z in G-Force)
• Gyroscope (X, Y and Z in Rads)
• Magnetometer (X, Y and Z Heading + Mag/True North)
• Barometer (Reading in hPa)
• Thermometer (Reading in °F or °C)
• Luminosity (Reading in Lux)
We have developed the control panel to be as intuitive and app-like as possible. Using the latest web technologies, including HTML5, WebSockets and CSS3, we have created a control panel that displays information in real-time without needing to refresh. This includes displaying the device's current location via a moving marker on a map, as well as important device stats, such as signal strength and battery status. You can also add and remove widgets which display sensor data.
The real-time nature of Purobu makes it perfect for drone applications. You will be able to view your drone moving live on a map and view sensor data without any noticeable delays. And because Purobu uses the cellular networks, there is no range limitation. You can even monitor in real-time from another country.
We are currently asking people to back us on Indiegogo.
To this end, we are offering our Indiegogo backers a truly fantastic perk.
The Package
- 1 Purobu Probe
- Lifetime Purobu Cloud Service (with Unlimited API)
- 12 Months Unlimited Cellular (Roaming in 12 Countries)
- Micro USB Cable + US/UK/EU/AU and 12v Car Plugs
- Free Global Shipping
For $149, and as an Indiegogo backer, you won't have to pay any monthly or annual fees for the service.
We really hope that the drone community will support our project and help us to reach our goals.
There are a lot more details about the project on our Indiegogo campaign page (link below).
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/purobu-the-smart-gps-tracker
Comments
That's great, and I think there are a lot of applications for this, but I am not sure UAV tracking is one of them. I assume you are positioning this as a fail-safe tracker (since most of our UAVs are linked with live telemetry) - which would help find the UAV in case of a total failure. However, a lot of us are already using cellular based trackers for exactly this - I have a number of TK102 (cheap chinese amazon models) that I picked for $30, along with a prepaid $10 sim from tmobile. What advantages does your system have that would justify the $120 premium?
Hi Paul,
Purobu will include a SIM card with 12 months of cellular data already activated and ready to use. You don't pay any extra for this. After 12 months you have multiple options available to you...
Of course, if you decide to take out a data plan from your provider (such as O2), then that will have a cost.
But the choice is yours, you don't have to make use of the cellular features after the 12 months of free usage.
Hope this helps.
Ben
How would that work in terms of finding a mobile carrier? would it be a monthly data subscription to o2 for example @ £20 a month?
Starts to work out very expensive.
Hi Paul,
Yes, it will work in the UK. Purobu will actually work globally, however the included 12 months of cellular data (SIM card) will only work in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Japan and Hong Kong. You can of course insert your own SIM card if you wish (from any country).
Purobu is actually a UK product (we are based in London), however we have chosen the USA as our primary target market due to a much larger potential customer base, hence the USD pricing and use of US English.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Ben
Will it work in the UK?
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