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Have you used this product? Click to leave your reviewLoko is a compact, 14-gram offline GPS tracker with long-range capabilities, ideal for various applications such as animal tracking, inventory management, outdoor adventures, search and rescue missions, and more. It operates entirely without GSM or internet connectivity, using peer-to-peer communication for seamless offline tracking. Additionally, Loko is fully open-source.
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Specifications
- No cellular signal or internet required
- Accurate Metrics: Get detailed latitude, longitude, altitude, and speed information.
- Real-Time Tracking: View precise GPS locations instantly.
- Offline smartphone app iOS/ Android
- No monthly fees
- 15+ km range (tested in open area)
- Up to a year battery life in a single charge (Air unit)
- Tracks up to 30 Air units per Ground unit ( Multi Connection)
- Open-source with developer-friendly features
- LoRaWAN and LoRa P2P communication
- Data logging and history recording capability
- Offline Maps: Navigate with pre-downloaded OpenStreetMap areas—no internet required.
- Multi-Device Support: Track multiple transmitters in one app.
- Archive History: Access saved tracking data by date.
- Battery Monitoring: Check the battery levels of both transmitter and receiver.
- Data Security: Enable AES128 encryption for secure tracking.
- History Management: Delete tracking data easily from the app.
- Balloon Mode: Activate for GPS functionality up to 80 km altitude from sea level.
- Frequency modes( software selectable): EU868/US915/AU915/AS923/KR920/IN865
Loko's proprietary smartphone application functions completely offline, displaying locations on a 2D map for easy navigation and recovery. The app also features a data logging capability, recording location history for comprehensive tracking analysis and review.
Supporting both LoRa Peer-to-Peer and LoRaWAN® protocols, Loko offers versatility in communication methods. Its rugged, water-resistant design ensures durability in challenging environments, making it ideal for various applications including drone recovery, wildlife tracking, asset monitoring in remote locations, and outdoor adventure sports.
The open-source nature of Loko, combined with its developer-friendly features, allows for customization and integration into diverse IoT ecosystems. Operating independently of cellular networks and without any monthly fees, Loko provides a cost-effective, long-term solution for tracking needs in even the most signal-constrained locations.
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