SkyPro GPS Status Tool

Name: SkyPro GPS Status Tool
Rating: 2.3 (26 reviews)
Author: NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.

Utilities

Free · Designed for iPad

26 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Utilities
Developer

NAMSUNG AMERICA, INC.
Language

EN
+ 1 More
Size

23.7
MB

The SkyPro app is a simple utility application for use with the SkyPro GPS Receiver from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150(A/E), XGPS160. This app shows detailed information from the GPS receiver including: - The number of GPS and GLONASS satellites in view and their signal strength (GLONASS satellites are not enabled in XGPS150) - Your current location, or an indication that the device is still waiting for satellite information - Whether or not the GPS receiver is actively connected to the iPhone/iPod. - The battery level of the GPS receiver - Whether or not the GPS receiver is charging This app will also allow you to turn on/off automatic route recording, and download the recorded routes stored in the internal memory of the XGPS160. Installation of this app is optional. You do not have to install this app in order to make the GPS receiver work with your iPhone/iPod. Languages: English Requirements: - Compatible with iPhone/iPod. - Requires iOS 8.0 or later - For use ONLY with the SkyPro GPS from Dual Electronics, model XGPS150 and XGPS160.

Ratings & Reviews

2.3

out of 5

26 Ratings

Works, but it could use an update
Mar 30

Tom02
I’m impressed with the hardware side of the Dual SkyPro. For the software, there are still a few issues. From an iPhone, one *CAN* change the recording interval. On an iPad, it crashes if you try to change it. (Minor for me, but annoying). There’s not really a switch to toggle data logging on or off. Instead, one uses a switch called “Always record position when turned on” YES/NO. So it’s not just setting the default, it is, in effect, a toggle. It’s a little confusing. (Minor issue). GPS lock seems good even when flying at Mach .85 across the ocean and as well as from inside my own home. So no issues with basic positioning, which tells me that it’s a pretty decent receiver. Nice feature is that it can broadcast Bluetooth GPS to multiple people (pilots on same crew for example) so that all iPads will have a good position. Other than these minor issues, the XGPS160 is just fine!
Works, but it could use an update
Mar 30

Tom02

I’m impressed with the hardware side of the Dual SkyPro. For the software, there are still a few issues. From an iPhone, one *CAN* change the recording interval. On an iPad, it crashes if you try to change it. (Minor for me, but annoying). There’s not really a switch to toggle data logging on or off. Instead, one uses a switch called “Always record position when turned on” YES/NO. So it’s not just setting the default, it is, in effect, a toggle. It’s a little confusing. (Minor issue). GPS lock seems good even when flying at Mach .85 across the ocean and as well as from inside my own home. So no issues with basic positioning, which tells me that it’s a pretty decent receiver. Nice feature is that it can broadcast Bluetooth GPS to multiple people (pilots on same crew for example) so that all iPads will have a good position. Other than these minor issues, the XGPS160 is just fine!
Yet another company resting on its laurels.
07/03/2020

MiamiC70
Yet another company resting on its laurels.I have an XGPS160 and app is garbage, device shows promise but they don’t update firmware and even with massive changes going on in the world of GPS over the last few years they don’t even have updated hardware to the XGPS160 to take advantage of it. So, save your money. The GPS in your phone is way better and this is another manufacturer not keeping up with the times.
Yet another company resting on its laurels.
07/03/2020

MiamiC70

Yet another company resting on its laurels.I have an XGPS160 and app is garbage, device shows promise but they don’t update firmware and even with massive changes going on in the world of GPS over the last few years they don’t even have updated hardware to the XGPS160 to take advantage of it. So, save your money. The GPS in your phone is way better and this is another manufacturer not keeping up with the times.
Excellent GPS Tool
12/20/2019

D. Paul
I use this device on every trip I fly. I operate in the long haul international environment flying 747-8s and this receiver helps keep my Jepp Flightdeck Pro connected to robust GPS signals so that the presentation is always accurate and synced to what I’m seeing on my navigation display. I very rarely lose connectivity even when I encounter GPS jamming on some of the routes I fly. I highly recommend this affordable receiver to anyone who flies in oceanic and remote continental airspace.
Excellent GPS Tool
12/20/2019

D. Paul

I use this device on every trip I fly. I operate in the long haul international environment flying 747-8s and this receiver helps keep my Jepp Flightdeck Pro connected to robust GPS signals so that the presentation is always accurate and synced to what I’m seeing on my navigation display. I very rarely lose connectivity even when I encounter GPS jamming on some of the routes I fly. I highly recommend this affordable receiver to anyone who flies in oceanic and remote continental airspace.
Works great
11/18/2021

maddog 1754
I am recommending the Dual Electronics 150 or 160 to a friend since I have both.Purchased the 150 probably 7 years ago and it works great with the app for off-roading. Decided to get the 160 model 2 years ago so I could connect to both my iPad and iPhone via Bluetooth at the same time.I use this strictly with off-roading apps like Gaia here in the southwest and have been very happy with it.
Works great
11/18/2021

maddog 1754

I am recommending the Dual Electronics 150 or 160 to a friend since I have both.Purchased the 150 probably 7 years ago and it works great with the app for off-roading. Decided to get the 160 model 2 years ago so I could connect to both my iPad and iPhone via Bluetooth at the same time.I use this strictly with off-roading apps like Gaia here in the southwest and have been very happy with it.

- Fixed UI layout issues in several screens. - Added an Open Source Licenses page in About. - Minimum deployment target has been updated from iOS 9.0 to iOS 12.0.