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4 - Fly with your navigation software

You can use your Aero Tracker with your favourite navigation software, such as SkyDemon, Air Navigation Pro, EasyVFR, ForeFlight, or SDVFR. These applications will display a traffic layer showing nearby aircraft.

Make sure to consult the Aero Tracker FAQ

1 - SkyDemon

You can take advantage of the latest NMEA over Bluetooth feature for seamless integration with SkyDemon.

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To visualize Mode-S traffic in SkyDemon, you need to enable it:

  1. Go to Navigation Options.
  2. Ensure “Show Bearingless Targets” is enabled.

2 - SDVFR

Steps to Connect:

  1. Connect your phone or tablet to the Aero Tracker’s Wi-Fi hotspot. HotSpot should start with "AERO"
  2. Open SDVFR and go to Settings.
  3. Under Options, configure the traffic source to GDL90.
  4. If your Aero Tracker is placed outside and has GPS fix, you should see traffic appear in the list, similar to the screenshot below.
  5. Return to the main screen of SDVFR: nearby traffic should now be displayed on the map.

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3 - SDVFR Next

Steps to Connect:

  1. Connect your phone or tablet to the Aero Tracker’s Wi-Fi hotspot (name starts with "AERO").
  2. Open SDVFR Next and go to Settings.
  3. In the Réseau section, tap Source externe de trafics.
  4. Enable GDL90 as the protocol.
  5. Set the horizontal filter to your desired range and the vertical filter to your desired altitude
  6. Return to the main map screen: nearby traffic from both LTE and air-to-air sources should now be displayed.

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4 - Other Navigation Software

If you have previously used SafeSky with GDL90 on your preferred navigation software, the process remains the same. The only difference is that the Aero Tracker now replaces your phone running SafeSky.

Steps to Connect:

  1. Ensure your Aero Tracker is in Wi-Fi mode.
  2. Connect your phone or tablet to the Aero Tracker’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
  3. In your navigation software, configure the traffic source to GDL90.

You should now see both SafeSky and air-to-air traffic displayed in your navigation software.

3 - Changing Your Aero Tracker Aircraft Identity

  1. Open the SafeSky App and navigate to "My Devices".
  2. In the "External Devices" section, ensure your Aero Tracker shows a connected status via Bluetooth.
  3. Use the dropdown menu to view your configured aircraft in SafeSky.
  4. Select the desired aircraft from the list to update your Aero Tracker identity.

Your Aero Tracker is now assigned to the selected aircraft.

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